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The High Court held that a cohabitant not formally married could intervene in the prior proceedings and that Musabyemariya Vestine proved ownership of the disputed land.
The sale agreement between Nyandwi François and Uzabakiriho Jean was a private document not executed before a notary, rendering it void and incapable of effecting a valid land transfer. Consequently, Nyandwi François has no legal right to the land, nor to compensation for the lost portion or demolished structures, as his actions were not legally protected. Uzabakiriho Jean is entitled to nominal compensation for being subjected to unnecessary litigation.
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The Court held that RRA's forfeiture of Bugingo Martin's vehicle was unlawful because there was no admission of guilt or conviction by a competent court as required by the East African Community Customs Management Act. Consequently, Bugingo Martin was entitled to the return of his vehicle and compensation for proven loss of use, as his claims were substantiated and not new to the proceedings.
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The Court of Appeal upheld most of the lower court’s ruling on division of property between former cohabitants, finding fraudulent registration and transfers invalid.
The Court of Appeal upheld a stay of execution that kept third-party purchasers in a house pending the main case, finding urgency and irreparable harm were shown.
The Court of Appeal held that Uwamahoro had standing, prior judgments were not res judicata on the land-certificate correction issue, and ordered restoration of the access path.
The Court of Appeal held the City of Kigali liable for a falling-tree accident, upheld vehicle repair compensation, reduced loss-of-use claims, and increased moral damages.
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