It is with a sigh of relief that this matter is finally disposed off. What started off as a simple matrimonial matter dragged on indefinitely as the parties started off parallels apart and the delay was further compounded by factors beyond human control when MrMbidzo fell ill and was hospitalised. More
On 15 December 2006, the appellant appeared before the Magistrates’ Court at Mutare facing one count of contravening section 3 of the Precious Stones Act [Chapter 21.06]. She was found in possession of 157 diamonds, valued at $ 1 669 760-00. She pleaded guilty to the charge and was duly convicted and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment with1 year suspended on conditions. The diamonds were forfeited to the State. The appellant noted an appeal to this court against both conviction and the sentence. At the hearing of the appeal, Mr Mukome for the appellant abandoned the appeal against conviction. We... More
The facts of this matter make very sad reading. In addition to that, the manner in which this matter was handled resulting in such an inordinate delay to bring it to finality compounds the problem. More
The plaintiffs bring a claim for damages for unlawful eviction.
The plaintiffs are husband and wife. The first defendant is a legal practitioner with the second defendant where he is a partner. The second defendant is a law firm. The third defendant was a client of the second defendant and he had a case which was being handled by the law firm. The plaintiffs’ case is based on the following facts. The plaintiffs were the registered owners of stand 442 Good hope Township of Lot 4 Goodhope. On 22 February 2012, the fourth defendant unlawfully transferred the plaintiffs’ property into... More
At the management meeting held on 21 May 2005, four preliminary issues were referred to trial. These were whether or not the petition was served on time; whether there was proper service on the second respondent; whether security for costs was provided and whether or not the 2nd respondent was properly joined to the petition. At the hearing, on noticing that the petition had been lodged with the Registrar of this Court on 15 April 2008, I raised the further issue of whether it was presented within the time limits set out in section 168 (2) of the Electoral Act... More
