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The Court of Appeal held that Kayirangwa Immaculée’s second appeal was inadmissible because she had lost in both lower courts on the same grounds.
The Court of Appeal held that a clarification ruling cannot be used to revive a late appeal on the principal judgment. The appeal was dismissed as out of time.
The Supreme Court held that Tuyishime Samuel lacked standing to seek resolution of conflicting judgments over family property while his mother remained alive.
The Supreme Court held that Tuyishime Samuel lacked standing to challenge conflicting judgments over his late father’s property while the surviving spouse remained alive.
The Court of Appeal confirmed a mediation agreement settling a succession and land-registration dispute, holding that it should be executed as written.
The appeal by Mukamana BĂ©atrice was dismissed because she filed in her own name while claiming to represent the Seburimbwa Joseph family without proof of authority, making her claim inadmissible. Habumugisha CĂ©lestin's appeal was dismissed because he failed to provide valid evidence that the property in question was solely his, and any alleged transfer of interest was invalid without the co-owner's consent and proper notarization. Both appeals lacked merit, and the lower court's decision was upheld.
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The Supreme Court confirmed and enforced a mediated settlement resolving a succession dispute over estate land, ending the case without further proceedings.
The Court of Appeal held it lacked jurisdiction because the disputed estate value was fixed at 61,000,000 Frw at first instance, below the 75,000,000 Frw threshold.
The Court of Appeal dismissed Niragire Mélanie’s review application, holding that prior judgments did not give her ownership of the land and the 2007 settlement must be enforced.
The Supreme Court held that Musabyimana and Mukagahinda inherit equally from their grandparents and deceased relatives, and ordered reimbursement of half of debts paid.
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