This matter was remitted from the Supreme Court with the following order attached-
“IT IS ORDERED BY CONSENT THAT
1. The appeal be and is hereby allowed with each party bearing its own costs.
2. The judgment of the court a quo is set aside.
3. The matter is remitted to the court a quo to be heard by a different judge, and which court shall determine the validity of the Certificate of Heirship reference WE4/158/96 issued in favour of the 1st respondent.”
The sole issue for determination in this matter is the validity of the Certificate of Heirship reference... More
The appellants were convicted by a Regional Magistrate at Harare
of one count each of contravening s3 of the Prevention of Corruption Act [Chapter 9:16].
They were sentenced each to 40 months imprisonment with 10 months suspended for 3
years on conditions of good behaviour. Immediately after sentence, the appellants
indicated to the trial court that they intended to note an appeal against both conviction
and sentence. This they have since done. An application for bail pending appeal was then
made on behalf of both before the trial magistrate. It was dismissed. The proceedings
before me are an appeal against... More
This is a bail application ruling. The applicant faces a charge of car theft.The allegations are that on 12 February 2011, complainant gave the applicant her car keys in order that the applicant could park the vehicle safely. The applicant drove the vehicle away and the vehicle has not been recovered. Complainant immediately made a report to the police and the matter is reported under CR 917/02/11 at Harare Central. The applicant applies for bail pending trial. The State opposes bail on the grounds that:-
(a) Applicant is likely to abscond and not stand trial.
(b) That he is likely... More
In this application the applicant sought an order declaring as valid an agreement of sale of an immovable property, namely Stand No. 4645- 139th Street, Warren Park D, Harare, he entered into as executor with Richard Kaitano. He also sought that 3rd respondent be ordered to register the said property into the name of the said Richard Kaitano upon all other conditions being fulfilled. More
This is an appeal against an order by the court a quo in which the following order was granted:
“IT IS ORDERED THAT:
1. The applicant be and is hereby granted the right of access to one minor child LEIA MARIA ATHITAKIS born on 21st November 2018 on weekends, that is Saturdays and Sundays from 0900 hours.
2. The right of access shall be supervised by the respondent the mother of the child who shall take the minor child to and from the applicant’s place. The respondent is directed not to interfere with the applicant’s exercise of the right of... More
