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Bulamu & Another v Zubayiri (Civil Appeal 16 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 1177 (15 October 2024)
The High Court upheld dismissal of a land appeal, holding that the magistrate lacked pecuniary jurisdiction because the suit land was valued at UGX 180 million.
Rwakaino v Kakuru & Another (Civil Revision 16 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 379 (29 May 2024)
The High Court dismissed an application for revision, holding that a magistrate’s forwarding of a file to the Chief Magistrate was not an unlawful transfer of suit.
Uganda v Kiyaga (HCT-01-CR-CF 31 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCRD 112 (11 September 2023)
The High Court confirmed a three-year sentence for attempted theft after finding the conviction and sentence proper, with no error or miscarriage of justice.
FINCA Bank (U) Limited v Opio (Civil Appeal 16 of 2012) [2023] UGHC 349 (21 February 2023)
The High Court held that the magistrate had jurisdiction to hear a damages suit, dismissed the appeal, and sent the file back for the defence case.
Ssebulindya and Another v Abomugisha (Revision Cause No. 1 of 2021) [2022] UGHCCD 21 (7 February 2022)
The High Court revised a magistrate’s order, holding that the dispute was about recovery of land, not mere trespass, and that the value exceeded the Grade One Magistrate’s jurisdiction.
Ssebulindya and Another v Abomugisha (Revision Cause 1 of 2021) [2022] UGHCLD 311 (7 February 2022)
The High Court revisited a magistrate’s jurisdiction in a land dispute, held the matter was recovery of land rather than trespass, and set aside the lower court’s order.
Friends in need SACCO Limited v Lulume Nambi Norah (Civil Appeal No. 89 of 2019) [2021] UGHCCD 20 (28 January 2021)
The High Court held that a Grade 1 Magistrate lacked jurisdiction over a counterclaim and damages exceeding UGX 20 million, and set aside the related orders.
Abura v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 246 of 2015) [2020] UGCA 2100 (15 September 2020)
The Court of Appeal upheld Abura Ben Watson’s conviction for criminal trespass, finding the reconciliation agreement invalid and the offence proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Babayo v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 0027 of 2016) [2016] UGHCCRD 124 (23 December 2016)
High Court upheld a six-month sentence for assault occasioning actual bodily harm but varied compensation, finding the original award unsupported and excessive.
Oloka v Obbo (HCT-04-CV-CA-0031/2001) [2005] UGHCCD 24 (6 June 2005)
The High Court dismissed an appeal seeking reinstatement of a civil appeal, holding that the appellant had not shown sufficient cause for nonappearance.
