KARAMAGA N’UNDI v MUCHEZO ANDJELANI

KARAMAGA N’UNDI v MUCHEZO ANDJELANI

There is no credible evidence that the land belonging to Muchezo Andjelani was lawfully redistributed. The documents relied upon by Karamaga Camille and Bucyana Gérard do not prove redistribution, and testimonies are inconsistent or unsubstantiated. Therefore, the land must be re-registered in the name of Muchezo...

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Citation
RCAA00015/2022/CA
Parties
Appellant: Karamaga Camille; Respondent: Muchezo Andjelani; Third Party/intervener: Bucyana Gérard
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
28 April 2023
Case Number
RCAA00015/2022/CA
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Land Ownership, Evidence, Land Redistribution, Burden of Proof, Compensation of Legal Costs
Property Law Civil Procedure Land Ownership Evidence Land Redistribution Burden of Proof Compensation of Legal Costs

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Parties

Karamaga Camille

Appellant

Muchezo Andjelani

Respondent

Bucyana Gérard

Third Party/intervener

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the land registered in the name of Karamaga Camille was lawfully acquired through redistribution (isaranganya) or remains the property of Muchezo Andjelani.
  2. 2 Whether the evidence provided by Karamaga Camille and Bucyana Gérard is sufficient to prove lawful redistribution of the disputed land.
  3. 3 Entitlement to legal costs and compensation.

Ratio Decidendi

There is no credible evidence that the land belonging to Muchezo Andjelani was lawfully redistributed. The documents relied upon by Karamaga Camille and Bucyana Gérard do not prove redistribution, and testimonies are inconsistent or unsubstantiated. Therefore, the land must be re-registered in the name of Muchezo Andjelani, and Karamaga Camille's appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal by Karamaga Camille is dismissed as unfounded.
  • The High Court decision (RCA00076/2021/HC/KIG) is upheld.