SORAS AG LTD /SANLAM INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v NYIRANEZA

SORAS AG LTD /SANLAM INSURANCE COMPANY LTD v NYIRANEZA

The court held that loss of earning capacity compensation was not justified as the respondent failed to prove business activity prior to the accident, but medical expenses should be advanced based on a proforma invoice as requiring prior payment would unfairly burden the victim.

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Citation
RCA 00001/2021/HC/RWG
Parties
Appellant: SORAS AG LTD /SANLAM INSURANCE COMPANY LTD; Respondent: Nyiraneza Donatille
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
26 July 2021
Case Number
RCA 00001/2021/HC/RWG
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment
Outcome
partially allowed
Legal Topics
Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury Compensation, Medical Expenses, Loss of Earning Capacity
Source Language
rw
Insurance Law Tort Law Motor Vehicle Accident Personal Injury Compensation Medical Expenses Loss of Earning Capacity

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Parties

SORAS AG LTD /SANLAM INSURANCE COMPANY LTD

Appellant

Nyiraneza Donatille

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether compensation for loss of earning capacity (indishyi zibangamira ry'uburambe ku kazi) was properly awarded
  2. 2 Whether medical expenses must be reimbursed only after actual expenditure or can be advanced based on proforma invoice

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that loss of earning capacity compensation was not justified as the respondent failed to prove business activity prior to the accident, but medical expenses should be advanced based on a proforma invoice as requiring prior payment would unfairly burden the victim.

Court Disposition

partially allowed

Orders

  • Sanlam Insurance Company Ltd to pay 5,712,000 RWF to King Faisal Hospital's account for Nyiraneza's medical treatment.
  • No other damages awarded.