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Ex-parte Meron Amare (XP 10 of 2023) [2024] SCSC 132 (19 June 2024)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles declared executory an Ethiopian divorce judgment and property settlement, allowing enforcement for a Seychelles condominium transfer.
Richet & Others vs. Payet (SCA 21 of 2023) [2024] (Arising in CS 96/2021). (3 May 2024) ((SCA 21 of 2023) [2024] (Arising in CS 96/2021). (3 May 2024)) [2024] SCCA 9 (3 May 2024)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal for restitution arising from an illegal property arrangement, holding the appellants were barred by their own fault and the land was forfeited.
Elizabeth v Lesperance & Others (SCA 1 of 2022) [2023] SCCA 45 (25 August 2023)
The Court of Appeal upheld a promise to lease, finding no public-policy bar and holding that fiduciary and executor capacity cured any defect.
Lesperance & Ors v Elizabeth (CS 151/2018) [2022] SCSC 1070 (8 February 2022)
The Plaintiffs, as co-owners, had capacity to lease the property and sue, especially as the first Plaintiff was appointed fiduciary. The Defendant was aware of the Plaintiffs' status and is estopped from denying their capacity. There was no evidence that the lease was against public policy or that planning permission was required at the time. The Defendant breached the agreement by failing to pay rent and causing damage to the property. The Defendant's counter-claim failed for lack of proof. Judgment is entered for the Plaintiffs for unpaid rent, damages, surveyor's fees, and utility bills, w…
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Eastern European Engineering Ltd v Vijay Construction (Pty) Ltd (CS 121/2019) [2021] SCSC 1072 (3 December 2021)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles registered, in part, an English costs order under REBJA, allowing enforcement of the £20,000 interim payment and assessed costs subject to conditions.
Guichard v Matombe (CA 27/2017) [2018] SCSC 8285 (10 October 2018)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles dismissed an appeal over a termination agreement, holding it void because it was used to end employment due to pregnancy.
Villa de Cerf (Propietary) Ltdv Agence Immobilier Des Seychelles, represented by Guichard (CA 12/2016) [2017] SCSC 936 (10 October 2017)
There was no evidence that the First Contract was illegal or contrary to public policy. The plaintiff/respondent performed his obligations under the contract and was entitled to the agreed remuneration. The trial magistrate correctly rejected the appellant's defence and awarded the contract sum.
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Hilda Chetty v Dan Ponan (SCA 21 of 2014) [2017] SCCA 18 (10 August 2017)
The Court of Appeal upheld an award for sale proceeds held on behalf of an ex-spouse, rejecting arguments based on back letter, public policy, and credibility.
Ugnich v Lavrentieva & Anor. (CS 125/2012) [2017] SCSC 845 (2 April 2017)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles found that a transfer of matrimonial property from the first defendant to her mother for SR1 was fraudulent and a nullity.
Latitude Consulting S.A v Jfa Holdings Ltd & Ors (SCA 36 of 2013) [2016] SCCA 8 (22 April 2016)
The Court of Appeal held that a service fee agreement was void for lack of a valid object and dismissed the appeal, while partly allowing the cross-appeal without granting a remedy.
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