IMIRONGO CoA - No 17 - April - 2024
The Court of Appeal reaffirmed that its jurisdiction in second appeals is strictly limited to cases involving lack of jurisdiction, application of non-existent or inapplicable law, or judgments rendered by unauthorized judges. Procedural errors not affecting jurisdiction or fundamental rights must be addressed through other legal remedies, not second appeals. Mitigating circumstances must be timely raised and substantiated. Contracts for immovable property require authentic form. Bankruptcy proceedings suspend most claims except secured ones. Public procurement contractors bear liability for…
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- Appellate review
- Burden of proof
- Sentencing guidelines
- Precedent application
- Contract validity
- Bankruptcy proceedings