NZABANDORA v. IKIGO CY’IGIHUGU GISHINZWE IMISORO N’AMAHORO

NZABANDORA v. IKIGO CY’IGIHUGU GISHINZWE IMISORO N’AMAHORO

RRA is not liable for damages as the applicant obtained documents from an employee acting outside his authority for personal benefit; applicant failed to prove malicious intent or bad faith by RRA; RRA is not entitled to damages for being sued without cause but is awarded partial litigation costs.

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Citation
RADA0042/11/CS
Parties
Applicant: Nzabandora Alexandre; Respondent: Ikigo cy’Igihugu gishinzwe Imisoro n’Amahoro (RRA)
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
28 March 2014
Case Number
RADA0042/11/CS
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Applicant's appeal dismissed; respondent's cross-appeal partially allowed.
Legal Topics
Vicarious Liability, Compensation for Wrongful Acts, Burden of Proof, Damages for Litigation Costs
Source Language
rw
Administrative Law Damages Vicarious Liability Compensation for Wrongful Acts Burden of Proof Damages for Litigation Costs

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Parties

Nzabandora Alexandre

Applicant

Ikigo cy’Igihugu gishinzwe Imisoro n’Amahoro (RRA)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether RRA is liable for damages for documents issued by its employee without authority
  2. 2 Whether applicant is entitled to compensation for loss and distress
  3. 3 Whether RRA is entitled to damages for being sued without cause

Ratio Decidendi

RRA is not liable for damages as the applicant obtained documents from an employee acting outside his authority for personal benefit; applicant failed to prove malicious intent or bad faith by RRA; RRA is not entitled to damages for being sued without cause but is awarded partial litigation costs.

Court Disposition

Applicant's appeal dismissed; respondent's cross-appeal partially allowed.

Orders

  • RAD 0139/10/HC/KIG judgment affirmed except as to damages.
  • Applicant to pay 47,900 Frw as court fees.