MBANDA v MUKAMUSANA

MBANDA v MUKAMUSANA

Mbanda Chantal unlawfully terminated the lease agreement, as Mukamusana Henriette paid rent and communicated any delays, which were accepted. Compensation for improvements is due to Mukamusana Henriette, as Mbanda Chantal benefited and did not object. The High Commercial Court's award of 10,000,000 Frw in additional...

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Citation
RS/INJUST/RCOM 00001/2019/CA
Parties
Applicant: Mbanda Chantal; Respondent: Mukamusana Henriette; Interested Party: Runanira André
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
12 June 2020
Case Number
RS/INJUST/RCOM 00001/2019/CA
Procedural Posture
Commercial Contract Dispute / Appeal (review for Injustice)
Outcome
partially allowed
Legal Topics
Lease Termination, Damages, Unjust Enrichment, Sublease Liability
Commercial Law Contract Law Lease Termination Damages Unjust Enrichment Sublease Liability

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Parties

Mbanda Chantal

Applicant

Mukamusana Henriette

Respondent

Runanira André

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Commercial Contract Dispute / Appeal (review for Injustice)

  1. 1 Whether Mbanda Chantal lawfully terminated the lease agreement with Mukamusana Henriette
  2. 2 Whether Mukamusana Henriette is entitled to compensation for improvements made to the leased property
  3. 3 Whether Mukamusana Henriette must return damages awarded by the High Commercial Court

Ratio Decidendi

Mbanda Chantal unlawfully terminated the lease agreement, as Mukamusana Henriette paid rent and communicated any delays, which were accepted. Compensation for improvements is due to Mukamusana Henriette, as Mbanda Chantal benefited and did not object. The High Commercial Court's award of 10,000,000 Frw in additional damages lacked sufficient basis and must be returned. Runanira André is entitled to compensation for losses caused by the unlawful termination, payable by Mbanda Chantal. Costs and attorney fees are awarded to Runanira André only.

Court Disposition

partially allowed

Orders

  • Mukamusana Henriette must return 10,000,000 Frw to Mbanda Chantal.
  • Mbanda Chantal must pay Runanira André 700,000 Frw for costs and attorney fees.