UBUSHINJACYAHA v. BAGORA

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. BAGORA

The attempted grenade attack, though not completed, caused Mukapasika Marie Jeanne fear and psychological harm, entitling her to compensation under civil law principles for damages resulting from criminal acts.

Citation
RLR V.3 - 2015
Parties
Prosecution: Ubushinjacyaha; Accused: Bagora Jonas; Civil Claimant: Mukapasika Marie Jeanne
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
9 January 2015
Case Number
RPA0308/10/CS
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Appellate Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part; damages awarded to claimant.
Legal Topics
Attempted Murder, Damages for Emotional Distress, Victim Compensation
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Tort Law Attempted Murder Damages for Emotional Distress Victim Compensation

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Prosecution

Bagora Jonas

Accused

Mukapasika Marie Jeanne

Civil Claimant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Appellate Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mukapasika Marie Jeanne is entitled to damages for emotional distress resulting from the attempted grenade attack

Ratio Decidendi

The attempted grenade attack, though not completed, caused Mukapasika Marie Jeanne fear and psychological harm, entitling her to compensation under civil law principles for damages resulting from criminal acts.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part; damages awarded to claimant.

Orders

  • Bagora Jonas to pay Mukapasika Marie Jeanne 1,000,000 Frw in damages for emotional distress.
  • Trial court decision modified regarding damages.