TUYISHIMIRE v ADEPR

TUYISHIMIRE v ADEPR

The Supreme Court found no evidence of duress or fraud in the execution of the sale contract between Utetiwabo Marie Thérèse and ADEPR. The applicant failed to prove that physical or moral coercion was used, or that material facts were concealed or misrepresented. The contract was executed before competent...

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Citation
RS/INJUST/RC 00003/2021/SC
Parties
Applicant: Tuyishimire Iréné Bertrand; Respondent: Association des Eglises de Pentecotes au Rwanda (ADEPR)
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
22 April 2021
Case Number
RS/INJUST/RC 00003/2021/SC
Procedural Posture
Civil / Supreme Court Review of Prior High Court Judgment on Grounds of Injustice
Outcome
Claim dismissed; counterclaim partially allowed
Legal Topics
Voidance of Contract, Duress, Fraud, Damages, Burden of Proof
Source Language
rw
Contract Law Civil Procedure Voidance of Contract Duress Fraud Damages Burden of Proof

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Parties

Tuyishimire Iréné Bertrand

Applicant

Association des Eglises de Pentecotes au Rwanda (ADEPR)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Supreme Court Review of Prior High Court Judgment on Grounds of Injustice

  1. 1 Whether the sale contract between Utetiwabo Marie Thérèse and ADEPR dated 28/05/1997 was vitiated by duress or fraud so as to be voided
  2. 2 Whether the applicant is entitled to damages

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court found no evidence of duress or fraud in the execution of the sale contract between Utetiwabo Marie Thérèse and ADEPR. The applicant failed to prove that physical or moral coercion was used, or that material facts were concealed or misrepresented. The contract was executed before competent authorities, and the mere inadequacy of price or presence of multiple contract copies did not establish fraud or duress. Therefore, the contract remains valid and the applicant's claims are dismissed.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed; counterclaim partially allowed

Orders

  • The application to void the contract and for damages is dismissed for lack of merit.
  • The applicant Tuyishimire Iréné Bertrand is ordered to pay ADEPR 800,000 Frw for legal fees and costs.