Rwanda Case Law

RUZIBIZA v. MOUNT MERU LOGISTICS RWANDA Ltd

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RS/INJUST/RSOC00003/2024/SC

Mount Meru unlawfully terminated Ruzibiza Aloys by failing to provide written notice and follow legal procedure, and failed to register him for social security, making it liable for compensation equivalent to statutory benefits, medical expenses, and damages. Some claims were rejected or reduced due to lack of legal basis or evidence, including carer allowance and excessive travel/medical costs.

Source excerpt

• Unlawful termination
• Employment injury compensation
• Employer's insurance obligations
• Medical expenses liability
• Permanent disability benefits
• Damages for pain and suffering

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UBUSHINJACYAHA v. HABIMANA_kn

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RPAA0321/10/CS

The Supreme Court held that the conviction was supported by a convergence of testimonial and physical evidence, including the victim's statements, the mother's observations, the teacher's testimony, and the medical report, which was validated when the doctor swore an oath and explained it in court. The procedural defect in the medical report was curable and did not affect the substance of the evidence. The damages awarded were within the trial court's discretion and not shown to be excessive. The appeal was therefore dismissed.

Source excerpt

• Rape of a minor
• Admissibility of expert evidence
• Procedural defects
• Damages for pain and suffering

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CORAR v. MBONIMPA

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RCOMA 0185/12/CS

The Supreme Court held that a foreign driving licence was valid absent a formal fraud challenge, and adjusted insurance and loss-of-chance damages.

• Foreign driving license validity
• Insurance indemnity calculation
• Loss of earning opportunity
• Damages for pain and suffering
• Insurance-law
• Contract-law

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