Re Gasana John

Gasana John provided sufficient evidence that his marriage to Mukamurenzi Josepha in Uganda was conducted in accordance with Ugandan law and is recognized in Rwanda under Article 191. Since the marriage certificate exists and is confirmed by Ugandan authorities, there is no legal basis for issuing a supplementary judgment. Gasana John should instead register the marriage with the civil status office in Rwanda using the existing documents.

Citation: RS/INJUST/RC 00013/2019/SC
Parties: Applicant: Gasana John; Spouse: Mukamurenzi Josepha
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Rwanda
Judgment Date: 8 October 2021
Case Number: RS/INJUST/RC 00013/2019/SC
Procedural Posture: Civil / Final Judgment (supreme Court)
Outcome: application dismissed
Legal Topics: Recognition of Foreign Marriage, Supplementary Judgment for Civil Status, Registration of Marriage, Proof of Marriage
Source Language: rw

Family Law Civil Status Recognition of Foreign Marriage Supplementary Judgment for Civil Status Registration of Marriage Proof of Marriage

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Parties

Gasana John

Applicant

Mukamurenzi Josepha

Spouse

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment (supreme Court)

Legal Issues

1 Whether Gasana John should be granted a supplementary judgment for marriage certificate for a marriage conducted in Uganda
2 Whether the marriage conducted in Uganda is recognized in Rwanda

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

Gasana John is not granted a supplementary judgment for marriage certificate.
He is directed to register his marriage at the civil status office using the existing marriage certificate and supporting documents.