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The Court of Appeal acquitted NDIZIHIWE Fabrice and NYIRAVURIRO Lydie of murder, finding the evidence insufficient and applying the benefit of the doubt.
REG is strictly liable for the damages resulting from the electrocution death because the accident was caused by its fallen power lines, which it had a duty to maintain and control. The school bore no responsibility as the accident occurred outside its premises and was not due to its actions. The damages awarded by the lower court were not excessive given the circumstances and precedents. The appeal by REG lacked merit and was dismissed.
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SONARWA is liable to pay compensation to the applicants because the insurance contract expressly provides for apportionment of compensation when the number of passengers exceeds the insured limit. The contract terms override the general principle of non-liability for breach, and the formula for apportionment must be applied. Only dependents who prove dependency are entitled to economic damages, and other damages are calculated per statutory and contractual provisions.
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The High Court dismissed a police officer’s appeal against civil damages for the fatal shooting of a man, holding that closure of the criminal file did not bar civil liability.
The Court of Appeal confirmed a settlement reached during retrial for injustice, ending the dispute and ordering SANLAM AG Plc to pay 11,000,000 RWF.
The High Court partly allowed an appeal arising from a fatal accident during electricity pole relocation, finding REG liable beyond the insurer’s payment.
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