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Gulu University v Planex Group of Companies Limited (Miscellaneous Application No. 12 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 573 (30 May 2025)
The High Court dismissed a revision application, holding that annexures to the plaint cured pleading gaps and that the Magistrate’s Court had jurisdiction.
Roukia Kamugisha and Others v Denise Marie Emile Jaspers and Others (Civil Suit 3 of 2021) [2025] UGHC 357 (10 April 2025)
The High Court at Kabale has jurisdiction to hear the suit concerning the estate of William H. B. F Kamugisha, including property situated in Kampala, as the High Court's jurisdiction is not territorially limited by statute and the estate comprises properties in multiple locations. Section 33 of the Judicature Act mandates the avoidance of multiplicity of suits, allowing the court to determine all matters in controversy. The amended plaint discloses a cause of action against the sixth defendant, as the plaintiffs, being beneficiaries, have their rights affected by the caveat lodged by the six…
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Bwamable David v Jane Tibakunirwa Maswento (Criminal Sessions Case 3 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 401 (18 February 2025)
The consent of the Chief Magistrate under Regulation 58(3) of the Local Council Courts Regulations does not constitute an order or decree within the meaning of the Civil Procedure Act and is therefore not appealable to the High Court. The Chief Magistrate's role is limited to granting or refusing consent for execution of the Local Council Court judgment, not issuing substantive orders. The appeal is incompetent because there is no appealable order or decree from the Chief Magistrate; any challenge to the merits of the Local Council Court judgment must be pursued through the appropriate statut…
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Ojwik v Akello (Miscellaneous Application 42 of 2022) [2025] UGHC 13 (16 January 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application to revise a land judgment, holding that Lira Chief Magistrates Court had territorial jurisdiction and no revision ground was shown.
Wamoka v Wandulu (Miscellaneous Application 62 of 2024) [2025] UGHC 7 (15 January 2025)
The High Court at Mbale dismissed an application to revise and set aside a magistrate’s decision, holding that the lower court had territorial jurisdiction.
Mukundane v Plintlife Technologies Limited (Civil Revision 10 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 766 (23 August 2024)
The High Court revised a magistrate’s ruling for lack of territorial jurisdiction, holding that the contract dispute belonged in Rubirizi, not Mbarara.
Kibuya v Khayemba & 6 Others (Revision Cause 9 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 765 (22 August 2024)
The High Court revised and set aside a magistrate’s decree in a land dispute, holding that the trial court acted beyond its pecuniary jurisdiction.
Semakula & 3 Others v Uganda (Criminal Revision 40 of 2023) [2024] UGHCCRD 55 (21 August 2024)
The High Court has revisionary jurisdiction over magistrates' courts under the Criminal Procedure Code Act and Judicature Act. Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court possesses territorial jurisdiction to try Criminal Case No. 0424 of 2023 because some offences were committed within its geographical boundaries and section 37 of the Magistrates Courts Act allows trial where offences are committed partly in multiple areas. However, since the criminal case and the pending civil suit (HCCS No. 25 of 2023) arise from the same subject matter—the alleged forgery of a will—and involve overlapping partie…
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Ochwo v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 407 of 2019) [2024] UGCA 155 (12 July 2024)
The Court of Appeal held that while the offence was committed outside the administrative coverage of Mpigi High Court Circuit, the High Court's jurisdiction is not territorially limited by circuit boundaries, and no miscarriage of justice was shown. The issue of jurisdiction was not raised at trial, and the appellant suffered no prejudice. The admission of the medical report without oral testimony was proper as it was admitted by consent, and the appellant was bound by that admission. The evidence of the victim and her mother was credible and sufficient for conviction, and corroboration is no…
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Mujasi and 4 Others v Mataya and Another (Revision Cause 4 of 2023) [2024] UGHC 607 (24 May 2024)
The High Court found that the Chief Magistrate of Pallisa acted without jurisdiction in transferring Civil Suit No. 36 of 2020 to Budaka Chief Magistrates Court. Jurisdiction is strictly statutory, and the suit property was situated in Budaka district, which had its own Chief Magistrates Court established in 2017. The law only empowers the High Court, not subordinate courts, to transfer suits, and only if the suit was initially filed in a court with proper jurisdiction. Since the suit was filed in a court lacking territorial jurisdiction, the Chief Magistrate had no power to transfer it; the…
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