Grands Lacs Supplier S.A.R.L and Others v Attorney General of the Republic of Burundi
Grands Lacs Supplier S.A.R.L and Others v Attorney General of the Republic of Burundi [2018] EACJ 129 (19 June 2018) (First Instance Division)
The Court found that the Respondent, through its agents, unlawfully seized the Applicants' goods in transit without due process or compliance with Sections 213 and 214 of the East African Community Customs Management Act 2004, thereby breaching the principle of the rule of law enshrined in Articles 6(d) and 7(2) of the Treaty. The Court determined that the official communication of seizure occurred on 30th July 2016, making the Reference timely. While the Court recognized its jurisdiction to award appropriate remedies, it dismissed the claim for special damages due to insufficient proof and i…
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- State Liability
- Rule Of Law Violation
- Customs Seizure
- Compensation For Unlawful Seizure
- Cross Border Trade
- Judicial Discretion In Damages