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Insurance law RLR V.4-2025

SANLAM AG Plc v. NZAMWITAKUZE

SANLAM AG Plc is not liable for damages from an accident caused by a third-party cyclist, as neither the insured vehicle nor its driver was at fault. The insurer's liability does not extend to accidents not caused by the insured vehicle. The respondent must refund all sums received, and SANLAM AG Plc is entitled to procedural and advocate fees.

  • Civil liability
  • Road accident damages
  • Insurance coverage
  • Refund of damages
  • Procedural and advocate fees
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Civil law RLR V.4-2024

NATIONAL BANK OF RWANDA (BNR) v NGEZAHOGUHORA ET AL.

The Supreme Court held that Ingabire Jacqueline (as Rekeraho's representative) is liable to refund Ngezahoguhora Ildephonse the current market value of the plot (22,500,000 Frw) due to the warranty against dispossession, as the sale agreement between them was rescinded following judicial determination that the plot belonged to a third party. BNR is liable to refund Ingabire Jacqueline 17,000,000 Frw (including the 1,200,000 Frw deposit) for the loss caused by its error of selling the same plot to two employees, under the principle of civil liability. Both BNR and Ingabire Jacqueline are joint…

  • Warranty against dispossession
  • Double sale
  • Civil liability
  • Restitution
  • Damages
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Civil procedure RLR V.1-2024

MURENZI N’UNDI v MUTABAZI N’UNDI ADD

The Supreme Court dismissed a litispendence objection, finding no same dispute, no same parties in both cases, and no basis to join the cases.

  • Litispendence
  • Jurisdiction
  • Joinder of actions
  • Civil liability
  • Damages
  • Civil-procedure
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Tort law [2023] 4 RLR

HABAKUBAHO v SORWATRACO ET AL.

The Court of Appeal held Sorwatraco Ltd liable for injuries caused by its vehicle door and awarded damages, finding the insurer was not liable under the policy.

  • Damages
  • Occupational hazards
  • Insurance coverage
  • Civil liability
  • Compensation for personal injury
  • Civil-liability
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Tort law RLR V.2 - 2015

NKURUNZIZA NUNDI V. HAKIZIMANA N'UNDI

The Supreme Court of Rwanda upheld a defamation finding over a distributed booklet, restored trial-level moral damages, and increased legal costs awarded to the respondents.

  • Defamation
  • Moral damages
  • Civil liability
  • Causation
  • Quantum of damages
  • Moral-damages
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