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Urukiko rw'Ubujurire rwemeje ko ikibanza No 531 gisubizwa Saleh Salim Al Farsy, rusanga abaguze nta buryarya ariko ku muntu utari nyiracyo bagomba kwishyurwa n’abagisize.
The appellants failed to provide any credible evidence that the disputed property was allocated to them as genocide orphans or that the respondent registered it fraudulently. The respondent provided documentary evidence of lawful allocation and registration. The appeal is dismissed for lack of merit.
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The Court of Appeal held that Uzamukunda Jeanne proved lawful ownership of the disputed plot, while the respondents failed to show a valid transfer from her.
The Supreme Court held that a sale contract alone does not prove land ownership unless the seller’s title is shown, and restored ownership of the house to Niyigena.
The Supreme Court held that a sale agreement alone does not prove ownership of immovable property and restored the disputed house to Niyigena Marlène.
The Supreme Court held that a cohabiting partner may share in property acquired during cohabitation through non-monetary contributions, and that title alone does not prove ownership.
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