The applicants were convicted of theft of Trust property as defined in s 113 (2) (d) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9:23] as read with s 277 (3) of the code. After a protracted trial in the Regional magistrate court they were duly convicted and sentenced for the offence. During trial there were 3 accused that is including the company in which the two applicants are directors. Upon sentencing the first accused that is the company for the obvious reason that it is a legal persona was sentenced to pay a fine or in default a... More
On 14 February 2005, the appellant and respondent appeared before the magistrates court in an application for the downward variation of a maintenance order against the appellant from $1 000 000-00 (old currency) to $300 000-00 per month for one minor child. The trial court dismissed the application but without reasons. Dissatisfied, the appellant noted an appeal to this court. More
The plaintiff and defendant married on 28 June 2002 in Finland. No children were born of this union. In December 2007 the plaintiff moved out of the matrimonial home and on 30 April 2008 he issued summons out of this court seeking a decree of divorce and other ancillary relief. The defendant opposed the claim on the basis that the marriage had not broken down. She also claimed movable property and an immovable property known as Stand 9 Dorset Road, East Avondale Harare. At a pre trial conference held before a judge in chambers the defendant applied to amend her... More
As the background of the case unfolds, the plaintiff sued the defendant on 18 August, 2014. He claimed the following relief against the defendant:
(i) $100 000 being general damages for pain and suffering for injuries which he sustained in a car accident which occurred on 14 March, 2014. The accident, according to him, was caused by the sole negligence of the defendant.
(ii) $3 664.17 being medical expenses
(iii) $15 000 per month being future medical expenses – and
(iv) costs of suit.
The defendant engaged Nyawo Ruzive Legal Practice. This entered appearance to
defend on 26 September, 2014.... More
The applicant seeks an order, in terms of s 3 of the Deceased Persons Family Maintenance Act [Cap 6:03] (“the Act”) that Stand 140 Upper East Road be awarded to the minor child Beatrice Maloya (“Beatrice”). More
