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Supreme Court of Uganda

The Supreme Court of Uganda is the highest judicial organ in Uganda. It derives powers from Article 130 of the 1995 constitution. It is primarily an appellate court with original jurisdiction in only one type of case: a presidential election petition.

The Supreme Court is headed by the chief justice nd has ten other justices. The quorum required for a court decision varies depending on the type of case under consideration. When hearing a constitutional appeal, the required quorum is seven justices. In a criminal or a civil appeal, only five justices are required for a quorum.

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April 1989
Kabatabazi v Muwanga (Civil Appeal 2 of 1988) [1989] UGSC 7 (24 April 1989) Applicant failed to show sufficient cause for extension of time to seek leave to appeal; application dismissed with costs. • Civil procedure – extension of time – burden to show sufficient cause for delay in instituting appeal.• Civil procedure – leave to appeal – procedural requirement to apply by Notice of Motion rather than orally.• Civil procedure – remedy following refusal of leave – appeal to the higher court rather than rehearing by another High Court judge.• Advocacy – impropriety of counsel acting as witness in proceedings.	24 April 1989

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April 1989

Kabatabazi v Muwanga (Civil Appeal 2 of 1988) [1989] UGSC 7 (24 April 1989)

Applicant failed to show sufficient cause for extension of time to seek leave to appeal; application dismissed with costs.

• Civil procedure – extension of time – burden to show sufficient cause for delay in instituting appeal.• Civil procedure – leave to appeal – procedural requirement to apply by Notice of Motion rather than orally.• Civil procedure – remedy following refusal of leave – appeal to the higher court rather than rehearing by another High Court judge.• Advocacy – impropriety of counsel acting as witness in proceedings.

24 April 1989