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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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March 2000
Uganda Muslim Supreme Council and Others v Mutolere (Civil Suit No. 82 of 1998) [2000] UGHC 68 (31 March 2000)
The court confirmed the respondent's lawful ownership and dismissed fraud allegations, granting a permanent injunction.
Property Law - land title - fraud allegation - customary tenants - injunction and costs in land disputes.
 31 March 2000
Ongom v Nyero Owota (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 1081/1999) [2000] UGHC 61 (15 March 2000)
Leave to appeal and stay of execution refused where defendant appeared but failed to file defence and showed no misdirection or arguable appeal.
Civil procedure – Order 9/10 discretion – Defendant appeared but did not file W.S.D. – Setting aside ex parte judgment – negligence of counsel is not automatic ground for relief – remedy against negligent advocate – leave to appeal and stay of execution require showing of misdirection or arguable appeal/draft appeal.
 15 March 2000