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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.

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Citation	Judgment date
October 2011
Kasta Hussein Bukenya v Bukenya Balibaseka Gilbert and Another (Election Petition No.029 of 2011) [2011] UGHC 224 (5 October 2011) An election may be set aside upon proof of bribery by the successful candidate, regardless of non-compliance with other electoral procedures. Electoral law – Election petitions – Whether non-compliance with electoral law and irregularities (including ballot paper errors and exclusion of agents) invalidated the election – Burden of proof in election petitions – Standard of proof – Election bribery – Proof of illegal practices – Setting aside of election upon proof of bribery – Reliefs and costs.	5 October 2011
June 2011
Fr. Emmanuel Ruvungwaho and Another v Byaruhanga (Civil Appeal No. 13 of 2010) [2011] UGHC 206 (27 June 2011) The original proprietor had authority to sell the land, invalidating the respondent’s later purchase claims. Land Law – Authority to Sell – Retrospective Validity of Letters of Administration – Bona Fide Purchaser for Value – Possession and Title Claims.	27 June 2011
Echomu v MTN Uganda Limited (Civil Suit No. 821 of 2004) [2011] UGHC 199 (17 June 2011) Court finds wrongful termination due to procedural breaches and unjustified disclosure of dismissal details. Employment Law – wrongful termination – disciplinary hearing breaches – disclosure of dismissal details.	17 June 2011
Musoke v Uganda Revenue Authority (HCT-00-CV-CS-0118 OF'2008) [2011] UGHC 197 (10 June 2011) The court held that the abrupt termination of an employee's service without adherence to procedural fairness was wrongful. Employment law - wrongful termination - entitlement to damages - procedure for disciplining employees - fairness in termination process - payment and communication of terminal benefits.	10 June 2011
Kasoma Fred v Sembatya James (Civil Appeal No. 59 of 2010) [2011] UGHC 211 (1 June 2011) The appellate court affirmed vehicle ownership rights based on documented proof, dismissing the appellant's purchase claim. Property Law – ownership – proof of ownership through receipts and logbooks – bona fide purchaser – jurisdictional challenges	1 June 2011
April 2011
Misusera Kiviri Batuma and 4 Others v Atanansi Ntaama (Civil Suit No. 715 of 2001) [2011] UGHC 200 (19 April 2011) Court dismisses case, finding defendant was a bona fide purchaser without notice of fraud. Land Law – fraudulent transfer – bona fide purchaser – Letters of Administration validity – fraud and notice	19 April 2011
March 2011
Kwezi v Attorney General (Civil Appeal No. 0023 of 2009) [2011] UGHC 189 (31 March 2011) Regulation 32(1) does not create a fixed-term contract; retrenchment with statutory benefits doesn't entitle payment for unserved period. Employment law – Interpretation of Regulation 32(1) SI No. 80 of 2000 – fixed-term contract versus compulsory retirement – computation of terminal benefits under Regulation 37 – retrenchment/restructuring and entitlement to remuneration for unserved period – relevance of Bank of Uganda v. Tinkamanyire.	31 March 2011
February 2011
Uganda Revenue Authority v Tembo Steels Ltd (Civil Appeal No 09 of 2006) [2011] UGHC 204 (25 February 2011) Court finds Tribunal erred in rejecting input/output method and remits for reassessment of correct tax. Tax Law – VAT assessment – Satisfaction of the Commissioner with taxpayer returns – Use of input/output method – Legal basis and application under VAT Act.	25 February 2011
January 2011
Nsubuga Banyikidde and 2 other v Swala Brothers Group of Companies Limited and 2 others (Civil Suit No. 1001 of 2004) [2011] UGHC 198 (12 January 2011) Court dismisses suit as plaintiffs fail to prove rightful ownership or fraud in property acquisition by defendants. Property law – Ownership disputes – Allegations of fraudulent acquisition – Bonafide purchaser doctrine – Lease expiration	12 January 2011

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