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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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November 2003
Bank of Baroda v M/S Arkay (U) Ltd and Others (HCCS NO. 319 OF 1999) [2003] UGHC 115 (3 November 2003)
The applicant recovered an unpaid overdraft; the court found guarantors liable and awarded interest and costs.
Banking law – recovery of overdraft – proof of advance and indebtedness – guarantees and security (mortgage, deposit of title) – demand notice – default judgment – joint and several liability – interest award.
 3 November 2003
October 2003
Kasaato Kasirye and Another v Faisi Kizza and Another (Civil Suit 815 of 1991) [2003] UGHC 119 (7 October 2003)
The court dismissed claims of fraud and mental incapacity in land transfer due to lack of evidence and awarded costs to the Defendant.
Land law – registration of titles – allegations of fraud and mental incapacity in execution of land transfers – burden of proof in fraud cases
 7 October 2003
June 2003
Semakula v Steven Kaziro (Civil Suit No. 1309 of 1998) [2003] UGHC 116 (11 June 2003)
Court upheld lawful acquisition of land, rejecting defendant's customary tenancy claims, ordered eviction and awarded damages.
Land Law - Title acquisition - Customary tenancy - Nullification of prior transactions under Expropriated Properties Act.
 11 June 2003
Semakula v Steven Kaziro (Civil Suit No. 1309 of 1998) [2003] UGHC 117 (11 June 2003)
11 June 2003