SANLAM ASSURANCES GENERALES Plc v NDAYISABA

SANLAM ASSURANCES GENERALES Plc v NDAYISABA

Ndayisaba Mathieu failed to provide evidence of having a job at the time of the accident, as required by law. Therefore, he was not entitled to career impairment damages, and must reimburse SANLAM AG Plc the amount previously awarded for this head of damage. SANLAM AG Plc is entitled to partial legal costs due to...

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Citation
RS/INJUST/RC 00006/2024/SC
Parties
Applicant: SANLAM ASSURANCES GENERALES Plc; Respondent: NDAYISABA Mathieu
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
14 March 2025
Case Number
RS/INJUST/RC 00006/2024/SC
Procedural Posture
Civil / Supreme Court Review on Grounds of Injustice
Outcome
Applicant's claim for review on grounds of injustice allowed; respondent ordered to reimburse career impairment damages and pay partial legal costs.
Legal Topics
Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation, Career Impairment Damages, Burden of Proof, Review for Injustice
Source Language
rw
Tort Law Insurance Law Civil Procedure Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Career Impairment Damages Burden of Proof Review for Injustice

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Parties

SANLAM ASSURANCES GENERALES Plc

Applicant

NDAYISABA Mathieu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Supreme Court Review on Grounds of Injustice

  1. 1 Whether Ndayisaba Mathieu is entitled to career impairment damages despite not having a well-determined job at the time of the accident
  2. 2 Whether SANLAM AG Plc is entitled to reimbursement and legal costs after review

Ratio Decidendi

Ndayisaba Mathieu failed to provide evidence of having a job at the time of the accident, as required by law. Therefore, he was not entitled to career impairment damages, and must reimburse SANLAM AG Plc the amount previously awarded for this head of damage. SANLAM AG Plc is entitled to partial legal costs due to prevailing on the main issue.

Court Disposition

Applicant's claim for review on grounds of injustice allowed; respondent ordered to reimburse career impairment damages and pay partial legal costs.

Orders

  • Ndayisaba Mathieu to reimburse SANLAM AG Plc 540,000 Frw for career impairment damages.
  • Ndayisaba Mathieu to pay SANLAM AG Plc 800,000 Frw for legal costs (including advocate fees and case follow-up).