NTEZIRYAYO v. RUTABAYIRO

NTEZIRYAYO v. RUTABAYIRO

The cross appeal is admissible under article 167. The sale contract is valid as the parties agreed on the object and price, and must be performed in good faith. Nteziryayo breached the contract by unilaterally rehabilitating the houses without consulting Rutabayiro. Rutabayiro is entitled to transfer of title and partial reimbursement for rehabilitation costs. Damages for unnecessary lawsuits are not awarded as some claims had merit.

Citation
RLR V.2 - 2014
Parties
Appellant/cross Appellee: Nteziryayo Eric; Respondent/cross Appellant: Rutabayiro Eric
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
31 January 2014
Case Number
RCAA 0003/13/CS
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal and Cross Appeal / Supreme Court Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed in part; cross appeal allowed in part; High Court judgment overturned.
Legal Topics
Cross Appeal Admissibility, Validity of Sale Contract of Immovable Property, Breach of Contract, Damages for Non Delivery, Unnecessary Lawsuits
Source Language
en
Civil Procedure Contract Law Cross Appeal Admissibility Validity of Sale Contract of Immovable Property Breach of Contract Damages for Non Delivery Unnecessary Lawsuits

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Parties

Nteziryayo Eric

Appellant/cross Appellee

Rutabayiro Eric

Respondent/cross Appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal and Cross Appeal / Supreme Court Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the cross appeal filed by Nteziryayo Eric should be admitted
  2. 2 Whether the sale contract entered into between Nteziryayo Eric and Rutabayiro Eric on 15/03/2010 is valid and its effects
  3. 3 Whether damages are owed for breach of contract and unnecessary lawsuits

Ratio Decidendi

The cross appeal is admissible under article 167. The sale contract is valid as the parties agreed on the object and price, and must be performed in good faith. Nteziryayo breached the contract by unilaterally rehabilitating the houses without consulting Rutabayiro. Rutabayiro is entitled to transfer of title and partial reimbursement for rehabilitation costs. Damages for unnecessary lawsuits are not awarded as some claims had merit.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed in part; cross appeal allowed in part; High Court judgment overturned.

Orders

  • Nteziryayo Eric to hand over the plot with five houses and annexes to Rutabayiro Eric and transfer title.
  • Rutabayiro Eric to pay Nteziryayo Eric 64,563,052 Rwf.