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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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October 1996
Osman v Mulangwa (Civil Appeal 38 of 1995) [1996] UGSC 24 (31 October 1996) Possession can pass under a sale agreement despite unpaid balance; vendor's delay and part-payment can waive time-as-essential. Sale of land — written agreement providing possession date and transfer on completion — distinction between passing of possession and transfer of title; clauses excluding vendor's lien; waiver of time as essence by part payment and prolonged negotiation; specific performance; setting aside unsupported general damages.	31 October 1996
Osman v Mulangwa (Civil Appeal No. 3 of 1995) [1996] UGSC 39 (31 October 1996) Possession under a sale agreement passed as contracted despite incomplete payment; vendor’s waiver prevented rescission; unsupported general damages set aside. Contract — sale of land — construction of clause conferring possession; vendor’s lien; waiver of time for completion by conduct; specific performance; award of unsupported general damages set aside.	31 October 1996
Sharif Osman v Haji Haruna Mulangwa (Civil Appeal 38 of 1995) [1996] UGSC 15 (30 October 1996) Contract Law\|Contractual clauses	30 October 1996