NIYONZIMA vs. AKARERE KA BURERA N’ABANDI

NIYONZIMA vs. AKARERE KA BURERA N’ABANDI

The Court of Appeal found that Akarere ka Burera had fully discharged its obligations under the construction contract, having paid all sums due as determined by the High Commercial Court, including all deductions for taxes, penalties, and advances. No further debt was owed to any party, including Niyonzima Théogène,...

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Citation
RCOMAA 00018/2022/CA
Parties
Appellant: Niyonzima Théogène; Respondent: Akarere ka Burera; Interested Party: Right General Engineering Construction and Consult (RGEC & C Ltd); Interested Party: Usanzimfura Didier; Interested Party: Gaga Mwegakazi Chantal; Interested Party: Nsekeyukunze Alphonse; Interested Party: Nsanzumuhire Déogratias; Interested Party: Nshizirungu Issa
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
16 June 2023
Case Number
RCOMAA 00018/2022/CA
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed; lower court judgment affirmed
Legal Topics
Construction Contracts, Debt Recovery, Performance of Contractual Obligations, Appeals Procedure
Source Language
rw
Contract Law Commercial Law Construction Contracts Debt Recovery Performance of Contractual Obligations Appeals Procedure

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Parties

Niyonzima Théogène

Appellant

Akarere ka Burera

Respondent

Right General Engineering Construction and Consult (RGEC & C Ltd)

Interested Party

Usanzimfura Didier

Interested Party

Gaga Mwegakazi Chantal

Interested Party

Nsekeyukunze Alphonse

Interested Party

Nsanzumuhire Déogratias

Interested Party

Nshizirungu Issa

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether Akarere ka Burera still owed any debt under the construction contract for TVET Rusarabuye; if so, the amount and to whom it was owed; whether Niyonzima Théogène was entitled to payment or indemnities; whether RGEC & C Ltd or other parties were entitled to further sums; whether the lower court erred in its findings on the outstanding debt and its allocation.

Ratio Decidendi

The Court of Appeal found that Akarere ka Burera had fully discharged its obligations under the construction contract, having paid all sums due as determined by the High Commercial Court, including all deductions for taxes, penalties, and advances. No further debt was owed to any party, including Niyonzima Théogène, RGEC & C Ltd, or other interveners. The appeal by Niyonzima Théogène lacked merit, and the lower court's judgment was upheld in all respects regarding the debt and its allocation.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed; lower court judgment affirmed

Orders

  • Niyonzima Théogène to pay Akarere ka Burera 1,500,000 Frw for costs and attorney fees at this level.
  • All other claims for indemnities by Niyonzima Théogène and Nsekeyukunze Alphonse are denied.