Kalangwa v Senyama [2025] UGHC 246
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Holding
The High Court has no power to review its own judgment given on appeal under any special jurisdiction. The application for review was dismissed with costs to the respondent, following the principle established in Erimiya Serunkuma v Elizabeth Nandyose (1959) EA 127.
Outcome
Application for review dismissed
Facts
The applicant brought a motion seeking orders for the High Court to review its own judgment that had been given on appeal. The application arose from Civil Appeal No. 014 of 2010, which itself arose from Civil Appeal No. 036 of 2007. The court considered whether it had jurisdiction to review its own appellate judgment.
Issues
- Whether the High Court has power to review its own judgment given on appeal.
Orders
- Application dismissed.
- Costs awarded to the respondent.
Rules and key headnotes
Cases cited (1)
- Erimiya Serunkuma v Elizabeth Nandyose (1959) EA 127
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