RWAGASANA v BANKI YA KIGALI (BK LTD)

RWAGASANA v BANKI YA KIGALI (BK LTD)

Both Rwagasana and Mukakimenyi are jointly liable for the outstanding principal and interest to BK Ltd as all relevant contracts were signed by both; the 19.25% interest rate after contract termination is valid due to applicant's acquiescence and contract terms; expert and legal fees are awarded at the court's...

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Citation
RLR V.3-2021
Parties
Applicant: Rwagasana Thomas; Applicant: Mukakimenyi Marie Rosine; Respondent: Banki ya Kigali (BK Ltd)
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
26 February 2018
Case Number
RCOMAA 0056/15/SC-RCOMAA 00025/2017/SC-RCOM 0003/17/CS-RCOM 00004/2017/SC
Procedural Posture
Commercial Loan Dispute / Supreme Court Final Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed in main; partial success for respondent's cross-appeal; lower court judgment affirmed.
Legal Topics
Loan Agreements, Performance Guarantee, Joint Liability of Spouses, Interest Rates, Abusive Clauses, Expert Fees
Contract Law Banking Law Civil Procedure Loan Agreements Performance Guarantee Joint Liability of Spouses Interest Rates Abusive Clauses +1 more

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Parties

Rwagasana Thomas

Applicant

Mukakimenyi Marie Rosine

Applicant

Banki ya Kigali (BK Ltd)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Commercial Loan Dispute / Supreme Court Final Appeal

  1. 1 Whether Rwagasana and Mukakimenyi are jointly liable for the outstanding loan and interest to BK Ltd
  2. 2 Whether the interest rate of 19.25% after contract termination is valid
  3. 3 Whether expert and legal fees claimed by BK Ltd are justified

Ratio Decidendi

Both Rwagasana and Mukakimenyi are jointly liable for the outstanding principal and interest to BK Ltd as all relevant contracts were signed by both; the 19.25% interest rate after contract termination is valid due to applicant's acquiescence and contract terms; expert and legal fees are awarded at the court's discretion, not at the excessive rates claimed; judicial fee clauses are not abusive if not excessive or unsubstantiated.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed in main; partial success for respondent's cross-appeal; lower court judgment affirmed.

Orders

  • Rwagasana Thomas and Mukakimenyi Marie Rosine to jointly pay BK Ltd 881,697,134 Frw principal and 786,948,623 Frw interest (total 1,668,645,757 Frw)
  • Applicants to pay BK Ltd 1,000,000 Frw for legal fees and costs at this level