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Laboudallon v Tang & Ors (CS 77 of 2020) [2025] SCSC 132 (30 September 2025)
The court rescinded a “Permission to Build” agreement after finding the plaintiff was misled, the document was not properly explained to an illiterate signatory, and funds had been mishandled.
Gill v Gill (MA 193 of 2025 (Arising in CS 124 of 2022)) [2025] SCSC 135 (30 September 2025)
The Supreme Court granted an interlocutory injunction restraining dealings with Parcel PR1402 pending trial, finding a serious issue to be tried and that damages would be inadequate.
Monchouguy v Monchouguy (CS 37 of 2016) [2023] SCSC 424 (5 June 2023)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles held that the plaintiffs must first prove a prima facie case of lesion before the court can proceed to expert valuation.
De Souza Jahnel & Anor v Putz (SCA MA 74 of 2022) [2022] SCCA 73 (16 December 2022)
The Court of Appeal held it had no jurisdiction to reopen or set aside its final judgment, finding the application was dismissed as frivolous and vexatious.
Cook v Barbe & Ors (NO 20/2016) [2018] SCSC 8298 (18 October 2018)
Plaintiff lacked locus standi as her late father's share in the property was sold prior to his death and thus could not be inherited or bequeathed to her; consequently, she had no legal interest in the property and the plaint was dismissed. Defendants' counterclaim for moral damages was partially allowed due to inconvenience suffered, but the amount claimed was reduced for lack of sufficient evidence.
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Marie & Ors v Roselie (CS 112/2014) [2018] SCSC 8206 (5 July 2018)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles dismissed claims that a land transfer was fraudulent and a disguised donation, and also dismissed a lesion counterclaim.
Labiche v Labiche (CS 68/2014) [2017] SCSC 300 (29 March 2017)
A claim to rescind a property transfer for lesion was dismissed as time-barred because it was filed about nine years after the transfer, beyond the five-year limit.
Payet executor in Estate Lablache v Savy (CS 195/2002) [2017] SCSC 285 (27 March 2017)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles dismissed a claim that a land transfer was procured by fraud or lesion, and discharged a related injunction and contempt motion.
Morin v Pool & Ano. (CS 339/2010) [2017] SCSC 183 (1 March 2017)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles dismissed a lesion claim over a land sale, finding the recorded price was not less than half the property’s value and that extra payments were made.
Marie v Marie (SCA 34 of 2013) [2016] SCCA 18 (12 August 2016)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal over a land sale, holding that lesion was not properly established and that oral evidence could not vary the registered deed.
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