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The Court of Appeal held that Kanyandekwe Pascal’s second appeal was inadmissible because both lower courts dismissed him on the same grounds.
The Court of Appeal held that Rwanda Tea Trading Ltd breached its loan contract, rejected force majeure, and upheld GT Bank Ltd's entitlement to interest.
The Supreme Court held that the guarantor and borrower were jointly liable, but reduced the debt because interest and late fees could not keep accruing after cancellation of the loan.
The Supreme Court held that a registered mortgage remained valid between the parties while the debt was unpaid, even though registration was not renewed.
The Supreme Court held that Uwimbabazi had to repay BRD the loan principal plus agreed interest. It also ruled the guarantor could not be held liable because she was not summoned.
The Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear the second appeal because the Commercial High Court based its decision on a document (MoU of 30/09/2010) submitted after the hearing was closed, without reopening the hearing for debate, thereby violating the principle of contradiction as required by law.
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Kalisa Michel and Kantengwa Odette are jointly liable to BPR Ltd for the principal and interest as per the loan agreement. The Supreme Court recalculated the amounts due, deducting payments already made, and rejected claims for additional damages and interim execution. The respondents' request for an extension of time was denied due to insufficient evidence.
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The Supreme Court held that Kagaba, as a solidary guarantor, could be sued directly for RESTOTEL’s debt. It rejected interest capitalisation and denied costs.
The Supreme Court held that HOTEL OKAPI was bound by a loan signed by Nkunda Laetitia under apparent authority, and that Nkunda was jointly liable as guarantor.
The Commercial High Court dismissed Mukamazimpaka’s appeal, upheld enforcement of the loan contract and interest, and increased appeal attorney fees against her.
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