NDAHUNGA v. MUKAKALISA N’UNDI

NDAHUNGA v. MUKAKALISA N’UNDI

Mukakalisa Dancille failed to contest the sale agreement within the five-year statutory period after the transaction, rendering the agreement irrevocable despite lack of her consent. The appeal is allowed, and the sale agreement retains its validity.

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Citation
RLR V.3-2020
Parties
Appellant: Ndahunga Jean Marie Vianney; Respondent: Mukakalisa Dancille; Respondent: Nduwayo Nathan
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
15 December 2017
Case Number
RCAA 0022/15/CS
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Management of Matrimonial Property, Limitation Period for Contesting Property Transactions, Consent in Sale of Jointly Owned Immovable Property
Source Language
rw
Family Law Property Law Management of Matrimonial Property Limitation Period for Contesting Property Transactions Consent in Sale of Jointly Owned Immovable Property

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Parties

Ndahunga Jean Marie Vianney

Appellant

Mukakalisa Dancille

Respondent

Nduwayo Nathan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether Mukakalisa Dancille exceeded the statutory period to contest the sale agreement made by her husband Nduwayo Nathan.
  2. 2 Whether the sale agreement of the jointly owned immovable property without the wife's consent should be annulled.

Ratio Decidendi

Mukakalisa Dancille failed to contest the sale agreement within the five-year statutory period after the transaction, rendering the agreement irrevocable despite lack of her consent. The appeal is allowed, and the sale agreement retains its validity.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • The sale agreement between Nduwayo Nathan and Ndahunga Jean Marie Vianney dated 08/02/2002 retains its validity.
  • The High Court judgment RCA 0415/13/HC/KIG dated 15/05/2015 is overturned in all its provisions.