NDAHIMANA v RWAGASANA

NDAHIMANA v RWAGASANA

The applicant failed to demonstrate an undisputed debt due or imminent risk of asset dissipation; asset freezing was not warranted. The High Court did not decide on an unpleaded issue. Damages are not awarded in interlocutory proceedings.

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Citation
RCA00005/2023/CA
Parties
Applicant: Ndahimana Ildephonse; Respondent: Rwagasana John
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
22 June 2023
Case Number
RCA00005/2023/CA
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Interlocutory Injunction, Asset Freezing, Appeal, Damages, Contract Rescission
Civil Procedure Interlocutory Injunction Asset Freezing Appeal Damages Contract Rescission

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Parties

Ndahimana Ildephonse

Applicant

Rwagasana John

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the High Court erred in refusing to freeze assets of Rwagasana John pending final determination of RCA00002/2023/HC/RWG
  2. 2 Whether the High Court decided on an issue not pleaded
  3. 3 Whether Ndahimana is entitled to damages and legal costs

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to demonstrate an undisputed debt due or imminent risk of asset dissipation; asset freezing was not warranted. The High Court did not decide on an unpleaded issue. Damages are not awarded in interlocutory proceedings.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • High Court judgment RC00004/2023/HC/RWG affirmed
  • No damages or legal costs awarded