KAMATENESI_v._KING_Faycal_Hospital_Rwanda_Ltd_419491_kn

KAMATENESI_v._KING_Faycal_Hospital_Rwanda_Ltd_419491_kn

King Faycal Hospital Rwanda Ltd remains liable for payment of the judgment debt as it admitted existence and liability, and no valid dispute exists in execution. Attempts to shift liability to Oshen Health Care Rwanda or the State are legally unfounded. The applicant is entitled to compensation for enforcement costs...

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Citation
RLR V.2-2019
Parties
Applicant: Kamatenesi Jovia; Respondent: King Faycal Hospital Rwanda Ltd; Third Party: Oshen Health Care Rwanda
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
27 June 2018
Case Number
RC00003/2018/SC
Procedural Posture
Civil Enforcement Dispute / Post Judgment Execution
Outcome
judgment for applicant
Legal Topics
Judgment Enforcement, Hospital Liability, Third Party Intervention
Civil Procedure Medical Negligence Judgment Enforcement Hospital Liability Third Party Intervention

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Parties

Kamatenesi Jovia

Applicant

King Faycal Hospital Rwanda Ltd

Respondent

Oshen Health Care Rwanda

Third Party

Procedural Posture

Civil Enforcement Dispute / Post Judgment Execution

  1. 1 Whether there are disputes arising in the execution of judgment RCAA00019/2017/CS
  2. 2 Whether King Faycal Hospital Rwanda Ltd or another party is liable for payment of the judgment debt
  3. 3 Whether Kamatenesi Jovia is entitled to additional compensation for costs incurred in enforcing the judgment

Ratio Decidendi

King Faycal Hospital Rwanda Ltd remains liable for payment of the judgment debt as it admitted existence and liability, and no valid dispute exists in execution. Attempts to shift liability to Oshen Health Care Rwanda or the State are legally unfounded. The applicant is entitled to compensation for enforcement costs due to respondent's obstructive conduct.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant

Orders

  • King Faycal Hospital Rwanda Ltd must pay Kamatenesi Jovia the judgment debt within one month from pronouncement.
  • King Faycal Hospital Rwanda Ltd must pay Kamatenesi Jovia 800,000 Frw for enforcement costs and legal fees.