NZIMENYA v. TERIMBERE SACCO BWIRA

NZIMENYA v. TERIMBERE SACCO BWIRA

There was no evidence NZIMENYA was dismissed; rather, he failed to return to work after a binding settlement before the Labour Inspector. Therefore, his appeal lacked merit and he is not entitled to any compensation. The respondent is not entitled to damages for vexatious litigation but is awarded partial legal costs.

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Citation
RSOCA0017BIS/HC
Parties
Appellant: NZIMENYA Théogène; Respondent: Coopérative TERIMBERE SACCO BWIRA
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
28 February 2014
Case Number
RSOCA0017BIS/HC
Procedural Posture
Labour Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unlawful Dismissal, Employment Reinstatement, Compensation for Dismissal, Costs and Attorney Fees
Source Language
rw
Labour Law Unlawful Dismissal Employment Reinstatement Compensation for Dismissal Costs and Attorney Fees

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Parties

NZIMENYA Théogène

Appellant

Coopérative TERIMBERE SACCO BWIRA

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Labour Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether NZIMENYA was unlawfully dismissed from employment
  2. 2 Whether either party is entitled to monetary compensation

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence NZIMENYA was dismissed; rather, he failed to return to work after a binding settlement before the Labour Inspector. Therefore, his appeal lacked merit and he is not entitled to any compensation. The respondent is not entitled to damages for vexatious litigation but is awarded partial legal costs.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal of NZIMENYA Théogène dismissed as without merit.
  • Judgment of the Intermediate Court of Rubavu affirmed except as to the finding of serious misconduct.