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The Supreme Court held that no minimum time in employment is required for loss-of-earning-capacity damages and increased proven medical expenses and legal fees.
The Court of Appeal accepted the appellantsâ withdrawal of a commercial appeal with the respondentâs consent and awarded 500,000 Frw in attorney fees.
The Court of Appeal held that a late jurisdictional objection and a late cross-appeal were inadmissible, and affirmed liability for breach of a freight contract.
The Court of Appeal held that an appeal concerning debt confirmation and distraint had to be filed within three working days, and dismissed the appeal as out of time.
ASA MICROFINANCE Plc unlawfully terminated Dushimimana Jonathanâs fixed-term employment contract without notice and without serious misconduct, contrary to the applicable labour law. The respondent failed to provide notice or pay in lieu thereof, and the applicant is entitled to damages equal to the net salary for the remaining contract period, notice pay, and damages for lack of work certificate. Claims for overtime, severance, and additional damages were denied due to lack of evidence or statutory basis.
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The Court of Appeal held Nishimwe Françoise was a casual worker, not a permanent employee, but ordered Horizon Construction Ltd to pay unpaid social security contributions and costs.
The Court of Appeal lacks jurisdiction over appeals where the subject matter is not monetarily quantifiable, such as company reorganization proceedings, regardless of the underlying debt amounts. The appeal is not admitted as it does not meet the jurisdictional requirements.
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The Court of Appeal held ECOMUJ Ltdâs second appeal inadmissible because both lower courts dismissed it on the same grounds, and awarded costs to PRO WATER RWANDA Ltd.
Medical expenses evidenced by invoices must be compensated. Legal fees at first instance are awarded where representation is proven, but not on appeal when both parties partially succeed. Compensation for loss of a school year is not available to primary school students under the law. Clerical errors in judgments must be corrected when identified and substantiated.
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SANLAM's application for review was filed 45 working days after the judgment delivery date, exceeding the statutory 30-day limit, as all parties were present and notified of the delivery date. Therefore, the application was inadmissible for failure to comply with procedural time limits.
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