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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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July 1999
Rukiidi and 2 Others v Katuramu and 3 Others (H.C.C.S. NO. 598 OF 1996) [1999] UGHC 48 (13 July 1999)
Whether Tooro regency exists and whether Orukurato validly appointed lawful regents — court upholds regency.
Customary law – Regency in Tooro Kingdom – existence and codification in 1962 Constitution; Evidence Act ss.13 & 46 – proof of custom; Cultural institutions – capacity and composition of Orukurato to elect regents; Scope of regents’ authority – non‑ritualistic vs ritualistic functions; Testamentary/guardianship law – oral appointment ineffective; Judicial restraint – cultural disputes primarily for cultural assembly.
 13 July 1999
Rukiidi and 2 Others v Katuramu and 3 Others (H.C.C.S. NO. 598 OF 1996) [1999] UGHC 49 (13 July 1999)
Orukurato lawfully appointed regents; regents limited to non-ritual functions; plaintiff's challenge dismissed with costs.
Customary law — Regency in Tooro — Existence and codification of regency in 1962 Constitution; Orukurato's capacity to elect regents; scope of regents' authority (non-ritual functions only); limits of oral testamentary appointments; standard of proof for custom under Evidence Act.
 13 July 1999