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Labour law RLR V.1-2026

MUGANGA v HOPITAL LA CROIX DU SUD

Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
RS/INJUST/RSOC00002/2021/CA

Muganga Eugénie’s absence was due to lawful detention, and she notified her employer upon release. The employer’s continued treatment of her absence as job desertion and subsequent dismissal was unlawful. The law and Supreme Court precedent require suspension, not termination, in such circumstances. Damages for unlawful dismissal are warranted; claims for annual leave and work certificate are inadmissible as they were not raised in prior proceedings.

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  • Unlawful dismissal
  • Suspension of employment contract
  • Job desertion
  • Damages for unfair dismissal
  • Procedural and advocate fees
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Insurance law RLR V.4-2025

SANLAM AG Plc v. NZAMWITAKUZE

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
RS/INJUST/RC 00003/2023/SC

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.

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  • Civil liability
  • Road accident damages
  • Insurance coverage
  • Refund of damages
  • Procedural and advocate fees
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Contract law RCOMAA 0024/13/CS

RUVUGABIGWI v. BANKI Y’ABATURAGE Y’U RWANDA

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
RCOMAA 0024/13/CS

The Supreme Court held that the bank had to follow the contract’s security-execution clause before suing, and awarded damages and fees to the debtor.

  • Execution of security
  • Breach of contract
  • Damages for wrongful proceedings
  • Procedural and advocate fees
  • Contract-law
  • Execution-of-security
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Contract law RCOMAA 0042/15/CS

NGARAMBE v. COGEAR Ltd

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
RCOMAA 0042/15/CS

The Supreme Court held that excluded insurance losses were not recoverable, but repair-estimate costs were. It also upheld a net fee set-off between the parties.

  • Insurance contract interpretation
  • Pecuniary damages
  • Burden of proof
  • Exclusion clauses
  • Compensation for damages
  • Procedural and advocate fees
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Contract law RCOMA0031/13/CS

FREIGHT AFRICA BVBA v. BONUS ENTERPRISES Ltd_180761_en

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
RCOMA0031/13/CS

The Supreme Court held that a forum selection clause choosing Antwerp courts bound the parties, so the Rwandan Commercial High Court lacked jurisdiction.

  • Forum selection clause
  • Jurisdiction
  • Damages
  • Procedural and advocate fees
  • Forum-selection-clause
  • Transport-law
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Commercial law RCOMA 0069/13/CS

GAHIZI v. RUHAMYAMBUGA

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
RCOMA 0069/13/CS

The Supreme Court dismissed Gahizi’s appeal, finding no proof that CITY PLAZA belonged to SOKERWA, rejecting new claims on appeal, and allowing fees in part.

  • Burden of proof
  • Appeal procedure
  • Company property disputes
  • Damages
  • Procedural and advocate fees
  • Burden-of-proof
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Insurance law RCOMA 0044/13/CS

SORAS AG Ltd v. MTS Ltd

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
RCOMA 0044/13/CS

The Supreme Court held an insurer liable under the policy for fire damage to insured cars, rejected joint liability with the tortfeasor, and upheld damages and penalties.

  • Liability of insurer
  • Solidarity obligations
  • Determination of damages
  • Penalty for non-execution
  • Procedural and advocate fees
  • Insurance-law
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Commercial law RCOMAA 0033/13/CS

Abazungura ba Nzisabira v Rwanda Foam

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
RCOMAA 0033/13/CS

The Supreme Court held the heirs of Nzisabira had standing, upheld the sale dispute in part, and ordered Rwanda Foam to pay restitution, damages, and costs.

  • Sale of immovable property
  • Nullity of contract
  • Damages for invalid sale
  • Procedural admissibility
  • Restitution of purchase price
  • Procedural and advocate fees
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Transport law RLR V.2 - 2015

SORAS Ltd v. ITEX Sarl

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
RCOMA 0148/11/CS

The Supreme Court found that sufficient evidence, including invoices, waybills, and police reports, established the existence of a transport contract between ITEX Sarl and TACT Ltd for the tea belonging to OCIR-THE. As SORAS Ltd, as insurer, compensated TACT Ltd for the damaged tea, it was subrogated to claim the same amount from ITEX Sarl. ITEX Sarl was liable for the loss as transporter, and SORAS Ltd was entitled to interest at the National Bank rate, as well as procedural and advocate fees.

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  • Transport contract evidence
  • Transporter liability
  • Insurance subrogation
  • Interest on damages
  • Procedural and advocate fees
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Insurance law RLR V.2 - 2014

CORAR v. MBONIMPA

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
RCOMA 0185/12/CS

The Supreme Court held that a foreign-issued driving licence remained valid absent a forgery challenge, and it adjusted insurance damages, allowing the appeal and cross-appeal in part.

  • Validity of foreign driving license
  • Insurance compensation
  • Loss of chance
  • Moral damages
  • Procedural and advocate fees
  • Insurance-law
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