A pre-trial conference is an integral component of proceedings which commence under Order 3 of the High Court Rules, 1971. It is at that conference that the parties to a case meet on their own or with the assistance of a judge to:
i. settle the case between them; or
ii.define issues and ancillary matters which the pre-trial conference judge refers to trial.
Rule 182 of the rules of this court is relevant. It makes provision for a pre-trial conference. It, in short, defines the rights and obligations of the parties to a case and the important role which a... More
The second applicant is a subsidiary of the first applicant. Both are companies with limited liability and are registered as such under the laws of Zimbabwe. They conduct business mainly in the supply of road construction materials and petroleum products. The first respondent is a duly incorporated company with limited liability under the laws of Zimbabwe and the second respondent is a director of the first respondent. He is cited herein as a surety and guarantor of the first respondent. More
Going through the pleadings in this matter was akin to charting through the maze. It is an example of how “not to file pleadings” before carefully considering a matter. The plaintiff issued summons against the defendant on 24 May 2016 seeking payment of the sum of $20 140.00 being rental arrears arising from the hire of a Plant Bell Grader in terms of a lease agreement dated the 8th of July 2015; interest at the prescribed rate of 2% per month, calculated from the 21st of October 2015 to date of full and final payment both dates inclusive and costs... More
On 10 April 2025, after hearing oral arguments from the parties’ legal practitioners, the court reserved judgment sine die. The applicant approached the court seeking a review of the first respondent’s decision made on 29 August 2024 on the grounds that the decision was irrational, unfair and motivated by malice and bias. The applicant seeks an order that the resolution by the first respondent to look for alternative land that is not depicted on layout plan TPX/WR/11/15 and TPX/WR/11/15/1 for applicant’s members be set aside; that the first respondent be ordered to finalise its processes in the allocation of residential... More
The plaintiff in this matter is the owner of a Commercial Premises called Silke House situated at the corner of 4th street and Robert Mugabe Road officially known as Stand 16920 Salisbury Township a portion of which is occupied by the defendant in terms of a lease agreement the terms of which are in dispute. More
