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High Court of Uganda

The High Court of Uganda is the third court of record in order of hierarchy and has unlimited original jurisdiction, which means that it can try any case of any value or crime of any magnitude. Appeals from all Magistrates Courts go to the High Court. 

The High Court is headed by the Honorable Principal Judge who is responsible for the administration of the court and has supervisory powers over Magistrate's courts. 

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Plot 2, the Square Kampala
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June 1994
Combined Building Co. Limited v Mukasa & 3 Others (Civil Suit 45 of 1994) [1994] UGHC 63 (22 June 1994)

 

 22 June 1994
Ojwang v Uganda Railways Corporation (Civil Suit 468 of 1993) [1994] UGHC 74 (22 June 1994)

 

 22 June 1994
Transocean (U) Limited v Katende, Ssempebwa & Co. Advocates (Miscellaneous Appeal 30 of 1994) [1994] UGHC 66 (21 June 1994)

 

 21 June 1994
Kayiwa v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 70 of 1993) [1994] UGHC 92 (10 June 1994)

 

 10 June 1994
Wa Lakira v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 66 of 1993) [1994] UGHC 89 (10 June 1994)
Conviction quashed where theft of cash was unproven, unsworn statement unfairly criticised and sentence improperly imposed.
Criminal law – theft – whether prosecution proved accused handled or converted complainant's money as charged – conviction cannot be founded on inference from sale of goods when charge alleges theft of cash. Criminal procedure – unsworn statement – accused must not be penalised for electing to make an unsworn statement; trial court must not improperly discredit it. Civil v criminal remedy – disputes over failed business ventures/debts are primarily civil matters and should not be enforced by criminal prosecution. Sentencing – fine imposed without inquiry into means and used as compensation is improper; sentencing must be reasoned and within statutory limits (Magistrates Courts Act).
 10 June 1994