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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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Citation	Judgment date
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

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