RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD v NANIYA N’ABANDI

RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD v NANIYA N’ABANDI

RDB is not liable for damages because Munyaneza Jean Paul committed the crime intentionally for personal reasons, outside the direct scope of his employment duties, and not in pursuit of the employer's interests. Liability for damages attaches only when the employee acts within assigned functions and for the...

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Citation
RS/INJUST/RC 0000/2021/SC
Parties
Applicant: Rwanda Development Board; Respondent: Naniya Sebiribiri, Nyirakamegeri Thérèse, Nyiramahirwe Emérance, Nyiramanovu, Nsanzabera Jean d’Amour, Baributsa Pierre, Mukabera Claudine, Nshimiyimana Fabrice, Umurengezi Viki, Abayisenga Yves, Mfitumukiza Daniel
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
20 May 2022
Case Number
RS/INJUST/RC 0000/2021/SC
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Employer Liability for Employee Acts, Compensation for Torts, Scope of Employment, Intentional Torts
Source Language
rw
Civil Liability Employment Law Employer Liability for Employee Acts Compensation for Torts Scope of Employment Intentional Torts

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Parties

Rwanda Development Board

Applicant

Naniya Sebiribiri, Nyirakamegeri Thérèse, Nyiramahirwe Emérance, Nyiramanovu, Nsanzabera Jean d’Amour, Baributsa Pierre, Mukabera Claudine, Nshimiyimana Fabrice, Umurengezi Viki, Abayisenga Yves, Mfitumukiza Daniel

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether Rwanda Development Board is liable for damages arising from a crime committed by its employee Munyaneza Jean Paul
  2. 2 Whether the employee acted within the scope of employment when committing the crime
  3. 3 Whether damages should be awarded to the claimants

Ratio Decidendi

RDB is not liable for damages because Munyaneza Jean Paul committed the crime intentionally for personal reasons, outside the direct scope of his employment duties, and not in pursuit of the employer's interests. Liability for damages attaches only when the employee acts within assigned functions and for the employer's benefit.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • RDB is not liable for damages arising from the crime committed by Munyaneza Jean Paul.
  • No damages are awarded to the claimants.