Rwanda Case Law

RLR- V.4 - 2023

Court

Supreme Court

The accident suffered by Habakubaho was not a road accident but resulted from a mechanical defect of the vehicle’s door during unloading, not related to his employment duties. The insurer (Sanlam) is not liable as the risk was not covered under the insurance contract. The employer (Bralirwa) is not liable as the accident was not an occupational hazard. Sorwatraco Ltd, as owner of the defective vehicle, is liable for damages under ordinary civil law for failing to maintain the vehicle in a safe condition.

Source excerpt

• Occupational hazard
• Traffic accident
• Insurance contract
• Damages
• Employer liability
• Negligence

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BAZAMBANZA vs GT BANK LTD

Court

High Court

Case number

RCA 00089/2020/HC/KIG

The High Court held GT Bank liable in tort for negligence by its employees and ordered damages after Bazambanza was wrongfully detained and later acquitted.

• Employer liability
• Negligence
• Damages for wrongful detention
• Bank employee misconduct
• Vicarious liability
• Employer-liability

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EQUITY BANK RWANDA LTD v. SEBAHIZI_en

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RS/INJUST/RCOM00001/2017/SC

The bank is solely liable for the unauthorized withdrawal and transfer of 30,000USD from Sebahizi’s account because it failed to call him as required by its internal rules and contract, causing economic and moral loss. The cross appeal by the bank lacks merit.

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• Bank liability
• Negligence
• Contractual obligations
• Damages
• Judicial review

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