DELIVRANCE CHURCH N’UNDI vs SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS CHURCH

DELIVRANCE CHURCH N’UNDI vs SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS CHURCH

The court found that Kimete Segashumba, acting in his personal capacity, purchased the land and later, together with his congregation and property, joined Showers Of Blessings Church, as evidenced by written requests and handover documents. There was no evidence that the property belonged to Delivrance Church or...

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Citation
RCA00076/2022/HC/RWG
Parties
Appellant: Delivrance Church N’undi; Appellant: Kimete Segashumba; Respondent: Showers Of Blessings Church
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
29 June 2023
Case Number
RCA00076/2022/HC/RWG
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Donation of Property, Church Property Disputes, Burden of Proof, Appeals Procedure, Compensation for Damages
Source Language
rw
Civil Law Property Law Law of Associations Donation of Property Church Property Disputes Burden of Proof Appeals Procedure Compensation for Damages

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Parties

Delivrance Church N’undi

Appellant

Kimete Segashumba

Appellant

Showers Of Blessings Church

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the church buildings and office are the property of Delivrance Church or Showers Of Blessings Church
  2. 2 Whether the issue of land ownership was properly addressed at first instance and could be considered on appeal
  3. 3 Whether compensation/damages should be awarded

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that Kimete Segashumba, acting in his personal capacity, purchased the land and later, together with his congregation and property, joined Showers Of Blessings Church, as evidenced by written requests and handover documents. There was no evidence that the property belonged to Delivrance Church or that Kimete acted on its behalf. The issue of land ownership was properly before the court, and the land and buildings were rightfully transferred to Showers Of Blessings Church. The claims of fraud and compensation by Delivrance Church and Kimete Segashumba were unsupported by evidence and thus dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal by Delivrance Church and Kimete Segashumba is dismissed as unfounded.
  • The land and buildings in question are confirmed as property of Showers Of Blessings Church.