GAHIZI v. RUHAMYAMBUGA

Gahizi failed to provide sufficient evidence that CITY PLAZA was built with SOKERWA's funds or was part of its assets. The claims regarding COGEAR shares and stock were new and inadmissible at the appeal stage. Damages for vexatious litigation were unwarranted as there was no proof of malicious intent. Legal costs and attorney fees were awarded at the court's discretion.

Citation: RCOMA 0069/13/CS
Parties: Applicant: Gahizi Thaddée; Respondent: Ruhamyambuga Paul
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Rwanda
Judgment Date: 6 February 2015
Case Number: RCOMA 0069/13/CS
Procedural Posture: Commercial Appeal / Supreme Court Final Judgment
Outcome: Appeal dismissed; cross-appeal partially allowed.
Legal Topics: Burden of Proof, Company Property, Appeal Procedure, Damages, Costs
Source Language: rw, en

Commercial Law Civil Procedure Evidence Burden of Proof Company Property Appeal Procedure Damages Costs

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Parties

Gahizi Thaddée

Applicant

Ruhamyambuga Paul

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Commercial Appeal / Supreme Court Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether CITY PLAZA should be returned to SOKERWA's assets
2 Whether SOKERWA's shares in COGEAR and stock as of 1999 should be restored to SOKERWA
3 Entitlement to damages and legal costs

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; cross-appeal partially allowed.

Orders

Gahizi Thaddée to pay Ruhamyambuga Paul 1,000,000 Frw for legal costs and attorney fees.
Gahizi Thaddée to pay court costs.