This is an appeal against the judgment of the High Court of Zimbabwe (‘court a quo’) dated 15 June 2023 in which it dismissed an application for a final interdict sought by the appellant against the respondents. The first respondent, which had an obvious interest in the matter, vigorously opposed the application while the second and the third respondents chose to abide by the decision of the court. More
This is an appeal against the whole judgment of the High Court (the court a quo) sitting at Harare dated 26 August 2020 confirming the cancellation of the agreement of sale entered into between the first respondent and the late Benjamin Njiwah and ordering ejection of the appellant from the property described as Stand Number 3131 Dzivarasekwa Township, Harare (the property). More
This is an appeal against the whole judgment of the High Court handed down on 20 February 2019 which granted summary judgment in favour of the respondent for the eviction of the appellant, and all those claiming occupation through her, from stand no 3437 Highfield Township, Harare (“the property”) after dismissing the appellant’s application for condonation of the late filing of heads of arguments in opposition to the summary judgment application. More
2. The dispute in this matter revolves around the question of the right to rule the Chimombe clan. The wrangle highlights the issue which has been vexing the court a quo for some time. Various decisions have emanated from the High Court on whether or not they have the jurisdiction to determine matters relating to chieftainship disputes.
3. The appellant was appointed as Chief Chimombe in terms of the Traditional Leaders Act [Chapter 29:17]. The date of his appointment is not apparent from the papers. He is currently the substantive Chief Chimombe. In 2010, following the appellant’s appointment as Chief,... More
2. The appellant is a company duly registered in terms of the laws of Zimbabwe. The respondent is the executrix dative of the estate of the late Tererai Terance Muridzo (the deceased). The appellant and the respondent entered into an instalment sale agreement of sale of a residential stand situated at Rydale Park, called Stand No. 3047, measuring 300 square metres (the stand). In terms of the agreement, the purchase price was the sum of US$18 500, payable by way of an initial deposit of US$5000 and the balance of US$13 500 payable in 24 monthly instalments of US$563 on... More
