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Civil procedure RLR V.1-2023

BAYINGANA ET AL v NDABAMENYE

The Supreme Court held that an advocate’s mandate is presumed but rebuttable, and quashed earlier judgments after finding no proof that counsel was authorized to represent Ndabamenye Eraste.

  • Advocate's mandate
  • Power of attorney
  • Nullity of proceedings
  • Representation in court
  • Advocate-mandate
  • Power-of-attorney
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Civil procedure RLR V.1-2022

BAYINGANA ET AL v NDABAMENYE

The Supreme Court held that an advocate’s mandate is presumed but rebuttable, and quashed prior judgments after finding no proof Counsel Rudakemwa was authorized to represent Ndabamenye Eraste.

  • Advocate's mandate
  • Power of attorney
  • Nullity of proceedings
  • Representation in court
  • Advocate-mandate
  • Power-of-attorney
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Civil procedure RLR V.1 -2023

BAYINGANA ET AL v NDABAMENYE

Counsel Rudakemwa Jean Felix was not mandated by Ndabamenye Eraste to represent him; therefore, all acts performed by him in the proceedings are null and void, and the judgments in which he represented Ndabamenye Eraste are quashed, restoring the status quo ante.

  • Advocate's mandate
  • Power of attorney
  • Nullity of proceedings
  • Representation in court
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