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The Court of Appeal held that Rucamihigo had lost on the same substantive ground in both lower courts, so his second appeal was inadmissible for lack of jurisdiction.
The Court of Appeal held the second appeal inadmissible because the appellant had lost in both lower courts on the same core issue: rescission of the preliminary sale contract.
The Court of Appeal held that Thomas Et Piron Grands Lacs Ltd had already lost on the same grounds in the lower courts, so its second appeal was inadmissible.
The Court of Appeal dismissed appeals by three appellants and upheld genocide convictions, holding that corroborated testimony was reliable despite minor inconsistencies and absent Gacaca mention.
The Court of Appeal dismissed Mukeshimana Cadette’s appeal, holding that the 15-year prison term and 5,000,000 Frw fine were the statutory minimum and could not be reduced or suspended.
The Court of Appeal held there was no genuine dispute in the execution of an earlier commercial judgment and dismissed the application, awarding 500,000 Frw in attorney fees.
Digest of Court of Appeal precedents from May to August 2025 covering sentencing, appeals, evidence, retrial, and procedure in criminal and civil cases.
Permanent disability from a traffic accident entitles the victim to economic loss and career prejudice compensation regardless of whether employment or income was lost, provided the disability is medically certified. Career prejudice compensation is not limited to those who lost jobs but extends to anyone whose professional prospects are diminished by the injury. Dependency claims by adults require proof of actual support and need. For self-employed or informal workers, damages are calculated on net income or sector benchmarks. Compulsory motor insurance does not cover workplace accidents, wh…
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The appellate court found that minor inconsistencies in witness testimony regarding times, clothing, or precise locations did not undermine the core finding that Ntaganzwa Ladislas orchestrated, led, and participated in attacks against Tutsi civilians at Cyahinda and surrounding areas, and facilitated sexual violence, as corroborated by multiple witnesses and his own official correspondence. The court held that the trial court was entitled to rely on the testimony of a single credible witness for material facts and that the accused's alibi was not supported by credible evidence. The court fur…
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The Supreme Court held that the trial court did not err in reclassifying the offences to conspiracy to commit genocide, complicity in genocide, and conspiracy to extermination as a crime against humanity, as the underlying facts and acts remained unchanged and the accused had opportunity to defend against them. The evidence, including consistent witness testimony, supported the findings that the accused played a significant role in planning, supporting, and facilitating genocide, including chairing meetings, providing weapons, and issuing orders for killings. The sentence reduction to 30 year…
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