It must be instituted in a court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the cause of action wholly or in part arises. In the case of a rental dispute or claim, a small claim shall be instituted in a Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the property is situated or where the defendant resides.  


In Uganda, Small Claims Procedure can be accessed at the Chief Magistrates courts of Mengo, Masaka, Arua, Lira, Kabale, Jinja, Mbarara, Makindye, Mbale, Nakawa, Nabweru, Nakasongola, Busia, Luwero, Kasese, Hoima, Bushenyi, Iganga, Mpigi, Kitgum, Mukono, Entebbe, Fort Portal, Soroti, Masindi and Gulu.