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. 

Physical address
Plot 2, the Square Kampala
3 judgments

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Judgment date
January 1995
31 January 1995
24 January 1995
Court has jurisdiction to set aside arbitration awards and may admit supplementary affidavits with leave.
Arbitration — Setting aside arbitral awards — High Court jurisdiction to entertain challenges despite clauses asserting finality of award — statutory grounds (misconduct, improperly procured) for setting aside. Civil procedure — Supplementary affidavits — Leave of court required; court may admit on exercise of inherent/statutory powers to do justice. Practice — Advocates and registries should file and lodge affidavits and pleadings in good time.
1 January 1995