SANLAM v BIZIMANA N’UNDI

SANLAM v BIZIMANA N’UNDI

Bizimana Peter Joseph is not entitled to damages for loss of employment or disfigurement due to lack of proof of employment or degree of impairment. SANLAM remains liable for other proven damages as per the Presidential Order. Each party bears its own costs.

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Citation
RCA 00099/2022/HC/KIG
Parties
Appellant: SANLAM Assurances Generales PLC; Respondent: Bizimana Peter Joseph; Interested Party: SINA Gerard Ltd
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
22 December 2023
Case Number
RCA 00099/2022/HC/KIG
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment
Outcome
Appeal partially allowed; first instance judgment modified in part.
Legal Topics
Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation, Damages for Loss of Employment, Burden of Proof, Insurance Liability, Personal Injury Damages
Source Language
rw
Insurance Law Tort Law Civil Procedure Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Damages for Loss of Employment Burden of Proof Insurance Liability Personal Injury Damages

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Parties

SANLAM Assurances Generales PLC

Appellant

Bizimana Peter Joseph

Respondent

SINA Gerard Ltd

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Who is liable to pay compensation for injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident: the insurer or the vehicle owner?
  2. 2 Is the claimant entitled to damages for loss of employment without proof of prior employment?
  3. 3 Are damages for disfigurement and temporary disability justified without medical evidence of the degree of impairment?

Ratio Decidendi

Bizimana Peter Joseph is not entitled to damages for loss of employment or disfigurement due to lack of proof of employment or degree of impairment. SANLAM remains liable for other proven damages as per the Presidential Order. Each party bears its own costs.

Court Disposition

Appeal partially allowed; first instance judgment modified in part.

Orders

  • Damages for loss of employment (540,000 Frw), disfigurement (108,000 Frw), and temporary disability (162,000 Frw) awarded at first instance are set aside.
  • Other damages awarded at first instance are upheld.