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Insurance law RLR V.4-2025

SANLAM AG Plc v. NZAMWITAKUZE

SANLAM AG Plc is not liable for damages from an accident caused by a third-party cyclist, as neither the insured vehicle nor its driver was at fault. The insurer's liability does not extend to accidents not caused by the insured vehicle. The respondent must refund all sums received, and SANLAM AG Plc is entitled to procedural and advocate fees.

  • Civil liability
  • Road accident damages
  • Insurance coverage
  • Refund of damages
  • Procedural and advocate fees
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Tort law RCA 00068/2021/HC/NYZ

SANLAM ASSURANCES GENERALES PLC v NTEZUKOBAGIRA

The High Court held that a victim’s lack of a driving licence or insurance does not bar compensation where those factors did not cause the accident.

  • Motor vehicle accident compensation
  • Personal injury
  • Damages calculation
  • Insurance coverage
  • Procedural correction of judgments
  • Motor-vehicle-accident-compensation
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Tort law [2023] 4 RLR

HABAKUBAHO v SORWATRACO ET AL.

The Court of Appeal held Sorwatraco Ltd liable for injuries caused by its vehicle door and awarded damages, finding the insurer was not liable under the policy.

  • Damages
  • Occupational hazards
  • Insurance coverage
  • Civil liability
  • Compensation for personal injury
  • Civil-liability
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Arbitration RCOMA 0012/15/CS

SORAS v. WHITEFIELD

The Supreme Court of Rwanda dismissed SORAS AG Ltd’s appeal, upholding an arbitral award in favor of WHITEFIELD ENTREPRISES Ltd.

  • Setting aside arbitral awards
  • Insurance coverage
  • Distinction between 'dĂ©gâts des eaux' and 'inondation'
  • Right to be heard in arbitration
  • Arbitration
  • Insurance-law
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