RUTABINGWA v RWOGERA

RUTABINGWA v RWOGERA

The parcel No. 2815 is owned by Rwogera Rutinywa, as evidenced by the purchase agreement in his name and lack of proof it was bought with family funds. The valuation of Rutabingwa Chrysante's buildings at 19,870,998 Frw, as determined by mutually agreed experts, is binding. Rutabingwa Chrysante built in good faith...

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Citation
RCAA 0041/15/CS
Parties
Appellant: Rutabingwa Chrysante; Respondent: Rwogera Rutinywa
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
22 June 2018
Case Number
RCAA 0041/15/CS
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Ownership of Land, Valuation of Improvements, Family Property Disputes, Compensation for Improvements, Burden of Proof, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
rw
Land Law Property Law Civil Procedure Ownership of Land Valuation of Improvements Family Property Disputes Compensation for Improvements Burden of Proof +1 more

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Parties

Rutabingwa Chrysante

Appellant

Rwogera Rutinywa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the disputed parcel No. 2815 was purchased with family funds and should be registered to the heirs of Mukamusoni Léoncie
  2. 2 What is the correct value of the buildings constructed by Rutabingwa Chrysante on the disputed land
  3. 3 Whether Rutabingwa Chrysante is entitled to compensation for his constructions and other damages

Ratio Decidendi

The parcel No. 2815 is owned by Rwogera Rutinywa, as evidenced by the purchase agreement in his name and lack of proof it was bought with family funds. The valuation of Rutabingwa Chrysante's buildings at 19,870,998 Frw, as determined by mutually agreed experts, is binding. Rutabingwa Chrysante built in good faith and is entitled to compensation for his improvements, but not to registration of the land or further damages.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal of Rutabingwa Chrysante is dismissed as unfounded.
  • The disputed parcel is confirmed as belonging to Rwogera Rutinywa.