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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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June 1995
Geoffrey Mujuni v Uganda (H.C.C.S. SUIT NO. 1233/85) [1995] UGHC 112 (10 June 1995)
Whether the Attorney General is vicariously liable for an officer's refusal to permit entry that led to property damage.
Vicarious liability — course of employment — proof of special damages — negligence in mitigation — evidential contradictions and balance of probabilities.
 10 June 1995
Makerere Properties Limited v Ranji Karia (Civil Suit 32 of 1994) [1995] UGHC 67 (6 June 1995)
An individual who is neither director nor shareholder lacked authority to sue in the company’s name; proceedings were improper and costs awarded.
Company law – authority to sue – who may institute proceedings on behalf of a company – directors and shareholders; Company law – unauthorised commencement of suit – ratification and its requirements; Civil procedure – striking out actions plainly lacking capacity; Costs – solicitor-and-client and party-and-party awards for improper institution of proceedings.
 6 June 1995
Makerere Properties Ltd v Mansukhlal Ramji Karia (Civil Suit 32 of 1994) [1995] UGHC 88 (6 June 1995)
Proceedings in a company’s name instituted by a person without authority are a nullity unless validly ratified; costs may be ordered against the instigating party.
Company law – capacity and authority to sue – proceedings brought in a company’s name by a person who is not a director or shareholder – want of authority a nullity unless validly ratified – ratification must come from proper corporate organ – objection to authority may be struck out if defect plainly appears; costs consequences where proceedings improperly instituted.
 6 June 1995