UWAMWEZI v KABASINGA N’UNDI

The DNA test results established with near certainty that Keza Reina and Gatesi Renita are the biological children of Gashagaza Jérôme. The applicant's claim for retrial on grounds of injustice was unfounded. Damages for emotional distress were denied, but partial costs and attorney fees were awarded to the respondents.

Citation: RS/INJUST/RC 00006/2019/SC
Parties: Applicant: Uwamwezi Sandrine; Respondent: Kabasinga Hélène; Respondent: Gatesi Renita
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Rwanda
Judgment Date: 3 December 2021
Case Number: RS/INJUST/RC 00006/2019/SC
Procedural Posture: Civil (family Law) / Supreme Court Final Judgment
Outcome: Applicant's claim dismissed; paternity of Keza Reina and Gatesi Renita by Gashagaza Jérôme confirmed; partial costs and attorney fees awarded to respondents.
Legal Topics: Paternity Determination, DNA Evidence, Burden of Proof, Costs and Damages
Source Language: rw

Family Law Evidence Law Paternity Determination DNA Evidence Burden of Proof Costs and Damages

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Legal principles 4 Authorities cited 9 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 6

Parties

Uwamwezi Sandrine

Applicant

Kabasinga Hélène

Respondent

Gatesi Renita

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil (family Law) / Supreme Court Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether Keza Reina and Gatesi Renita are biological children of Gashagaza Jérôme
2 Whether Kabasinga Hélène and Gatesi Renita are entitled to damages and costs

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Applicant's claim dismissed; paternity of Keza Reina and Gatesi Renita by Gashagaza Jérôme confirmed; partial costs and attorney fees awarded to respondents.

Orders

Applicant's claim for retrial dismissed as unfounded.
Prior judgment confirming paternity upheld.