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Banking law RLR V.2-2024

MUGWANEZA v. BANK OF KIGALI LTD

The Supreme Court held Bank of Kigali liable for an unauthorized USD 11,500 withdrawal, awarded interest equal to the principal, and rejected the 310,000 Frw claim.

  • Bank liability
  • Customer protection
  • Unauthorized withdrawal
  • Interest on arrears
  • Compensation for negligence
  • Bank-liability
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Banking law RLR V.3-2018

EQUITY BANK RWANDA LTD v. SEBAHIZI_kn (2)

The Supreme Court found that Equity Bank Rwanda Ltd was solely liable for the unauthorized withdrawal and transfer of $30,000 from Sebahizi's account because the bank failed to follow its own operational procedures, which required it to call and confirm with the customer before executing such a transaction. The Court rejected the bank's argument that the customer bore partial responsibility, finding no evidence of contributory negligence. The Court ordered the bank to reimburse the full amount, pay interest at the prevailing bank rate, compensate for moral damages, reimburse legal costs, and…

  • Bank liability
  • Customer protection
  • Contractual obligations
  • Damages
  • Banking procedures
  • Review on grounds of injustice
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