SANLAM v KAYIREBWA

SANLAM v KAYIREBWA

The court held that evidence of employment and salary (contract and salary certificate) is sufficient to calculate compensation based on actual salary. The lack of tax or social security contributions does not invalidate the employment evidence. Compensation for loss of earning capacity is warranted due to permanent...

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Citation
RCA 00073/2022/HC/NYZ
Parties
Appellant: SANLAM Assurance Générales Plc; Respondent: Kayirebwa Ketiah
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
3 November 2023
Case Number
RCA 00073/2022/HC/NYZ
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Compensation for Bodily Injury, Calculation of Damages, Proof of Earnings, Permanent Disability, Procedural Costs
Source Language
rw
Insurance Tort Personal Injury Compensation for Bodily Injury Calculation of Damages Proof of Earnings Permanent Disability Procedural Costs

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Parties

SANLAM Assurance Générales Plc

Appellant

Kayirebwa Ketiah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether compensation for economic loss should be calculated based on actual salary or statutory minimum wage (SMIG)
  2. 2 Whether Kayirebwa Ketiah is entitled to compensation for loss of earning capacity
  3. 3 Whether additional procedural costs should be awarded

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that evidence of employment and salary (contract and salary certificate) is sufficient to calculate compensation based on actual salary. The lack of tax or social security contributions does not invalidate the employment evidence. Compensation for loss of earning capacity is warranted due to permanent disability. Procedural costs are awarded due to SANLAM's unnecessary litigation.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Maintain lower court's judgment with correction: compensation for loss of earning capacity increased to 1,800,000 FRW.
  • Award additional procedural costs and advocate's fee of 500,000 FRW.