Songoire v Williams (3 of 2007) [2008] SCSC 42 (27 November 2008)

Songoire v Williams (3 of 2007) [2008] SCSC 42 (27 November 2008)

The evidence of the respondent was corroborated by an independent witness, satisfying the statutory requirement for corroboration, and the maintenance amount awarded was reasonable and appropriate given the circumstances.

Citation
[2008] SCSC 42
Parties
Appellant: Stanley Songoire; Respondent: Selma Williams
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
27 November 2008
Case Number
3 of 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Maintenance, Paternity, Corroboration of Evidence
Source Language
English
Family Law Maintenance Paternity Corroboration of Evidence

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Parties

Stanley Songoire

Appellant

Selma Williams

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Tribunal erred in law by finding the appellant to be the reputed father without independent corroboration as required by statute
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal erred in awarding Rs 400 per month as maintenance for the child

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence of the respondent was corroborated by an independent witness, satisfying the statutory requirement for corroboration, and the maintenance amount awarded was reasonable and appropriate given the circumstances.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.
  • The order of the Family Tribunal requiring the appellant to pay Rs 400 per month as maintenance is upheld.