Dr BWIMBA v. AKARERE KA MUHANGA N’ABANDI

Dr BWIMBA v. AKARERE KA MUHANGA N’ABANDI

The Court of Appeal lacks jurisdiction to hear Dr Bwimba's second appeal because he lost in both lower courts on the same grounds. Kabanda's appeal is dismissed for lack of specific grounds. Costs are awarded against Dr Bwimba in favor of the District.

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Citation
RADAA00001/2023/CA CMB RADAA00002/2023/CA
Parties
Applicant: Dr Bwimba Rutagengwa Pascal; Respondent: Akarere ka Muhanga; Interested Party: Kabanda Floribert
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
24 January 2025
Case Number
RADAA00001/2023/CA CMB RADAA00002/2023/CA
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Jurisdiction, Appeals, Burden of Proof, Costs, Partnership Disputes
Source Language
rw
Civil Procedure Administrative Law Jurisdiction Appeals Burden of Proof Costs Partnership Disputes

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Parties

Dr Bwimba Rutagengwa Pascal

Applicant

Akarere ka Muhanga

Respondent

Kabanda Floribert

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the Court of Appeal has jurisdiction to hear the second appeal when the applicant lost in both lower courts on the same grounds
  2. 2 Whether Kabanda Floribert's appeal is valid given lack of specific grounds
  3. 3 Entitlement to costs and compensation

Ratio Decidendi

The Court of Appeal lacks jurisdiction to hear Dr Bwimba's second appeal because he lost in both lower courts on the same grounds. Kabanda's appeal is dismissed for lack of specific grounds. Costs are awarded against Dr Bwimba in favor of the District.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Dr Bwimba's appeal is not admitted for lack of jurisdiction.
  • Kabanda's appeal is dismissed for lack of grounds.