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The Supreme Court held that an advocate’s mandate is presumed but rebuttable, and quashed earlier judgments after finding no proof that counsel was authorized to represent Ndabamenye Eraste.
The Supreme Court held that an advocate’s mandate is presumed but rebuttable, and quashed prior judgments after finding no proof Counsel Rudakemwa was authorized to represent Ndabamenye Eraste.
Counsel Rudakemwa Jean Felix was not mandated by Ndabamenye Eraste to represent him; therefore, all acts performed by him in the proceedings are null and void, and the judgments in which he represented Ndabamenye Eraste are quashed, restoring the status quo ante.
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The Supreme Court held that a general power of attorney did not authorize sale of Sakina Hashim’s land, dismissing Kamugwiza Phoebe’s injustice review.
The Court of Appeal refused transfer of a jointly owned house but ordered the respondents to refund the purchase price plus 18% interest and legal costs.
The Supreme Court of Rwanda held that the sale contracts were not forged because there was no fraudulent intent, given the valid power of attorney and payment to the owner.
The Supreme Court cancelled astreinte against COGEBANQUE, finding the bank's demand for a notarized power of attorney and bailiff contract was lawful.
The Commercial High Court held that coheirs managing inherited property could not mortgage it without all heirs’ consent, and set aside the loan security and prior damages.
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