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Kirumira v Kagaba & 16 Others (Civil Revision 5 of 2023) [2024] UGHCCD 197 (20 November 2024)
The High Court struck out and dismissed a civil revision application after finding the supporting affidavit was prolix and argumentative, and that revision grounds were not made out.
Wakisa Fred v Katabarwa Josephine (Civil Appeal No. 6 of 2021) [2022] UGHCCD 150 (8 September 2022)
The High Court allowed an appeal after finding the Magistrate Grade I lacked pecuniary jurisdiction to hear a land recovery suit and should have inquired into the land’s value.
Hajji Kasozi v Nalwoga Nakato (Civil Revision 4 of 2018) [2021] UGHC 30 (31 March 2021)
The High Court dismissed an application to revise a magistrate’s divorce decision, holding that the applicant had not shown grounds under section 83 of the Civil Procedure Act.
Kawanga v Waiswa (CIVIL REVISION CAUSE NO. 019 OF 2016) [2018] UGHCCD 122 (15 August 2018)
The High Court held that revision under section 83 of the Civil Procedure Act is limited to jurisdictional errors, so the applicant's challenge belonged in appeal, not revision.
Kyawo v Kamanyire (Civil Revision No. 01 of 2012) [2014] UGHCCD 53 (9 April 2014)
The High Court held that the applicant's grievances related to the merits of the evidence and the conclusions reached by the Magistrate, not to any failure to exercise jurisdiction, illegality, or material irregularity as required under section 83 of the Civil Procedure Act. The Magistrate had jurisdiction over the land dispute, heard the matter, and delivered a judgment. Dissatisfaction with the outcome or alleged errors in evaluating evidence are matters for appeal, not revision. The application was an improper attempt to use revision as a substitute for appeal, and the requirements for rev…
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