BATSINDA N’ABANDI v BIZIMANA N’UNDI

BATSINDA N’ABANDI v BIZIMANA N’UNDI

Bizimana Augustin lawfully acquired the disputed land through expropriation, paid the required compensation, and the appellants failed to prove any fraud or illegality. The appellants' refusal to accept compensation does not invalidate the expropriation or Bizimana's title. The High Court's decision stands, and the...

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Citation
RCAA00002/2021/CA
Parties
Appellants: Batsinda Camile, Mukandoli Marcelle, Mukabatsinda Annonciata; Respondent: Bizimana Augustin
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
3 March 2023
Case Number
RCAA00002/2021/CA
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Expropriation, Land Rights, Compensation, Burden of Proof
Property Law Civil Procedure Expropriation Land Rights Compensation Burden of Proof

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Parties

Batsinda Camile, Mukandoli Marcelle, Mukabatsinda Annonciata

Appellants

Bizimana Augustin

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the High Court erred in confirming that the disputed land remains with Bizimana Augustin after expropriation and compensation
  2. 2 Whether the compensation orders against the appellants should be set aside

Ratio Decidendi

Bizimana Augustin lawfully acquired the disputed land through expropriation, paid the required compensation, and the appellants failed to prove any fraud or illegality. The appellants' refusal to accept compensation does not invalidate the expropriation or Bizimana's title. The High Court's decision stands, and the appellants are liable for costs and compensation as previously ordered.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • High Court judgment RCA00417/2018/HC/KIG affirmed in all respects
  • Appellants to jointly pay Bizimana Augustin 1,000,000 Frw as legal fees and 500,000 Frw as appellate costs