African Chrome Fields Private Limited v Samambwa (71 of 2024) [2024] ZWHHC 42 (15 February 2024)

African Chrome Fields Private Limited v Samambwa (71 of 2024) [2024] ZWHHC 42 (15 February 2024)

Plaintiff proved on a balance of probabilities that no sale agreement existed after the written lease expired; the agreement continued as a hire, Defendant defaulted, and Plaintiff is entitled to arrear rentals, holding over damages, and cancellation of the lease.

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Citation
[2024] ZWHHC 42
Parties
Plaintiff: African Chrome Fields Private Limited; Defendant: Adorn Samambwa
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
15 February 2024
Case Number
71 of 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Trial / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Lease Agreements, Arrear Rentals, Holding Over Damages, Contract Cancellation
Source Language
english
Contract Law Commercial Law Lease Agreements Arrear Rentals Holding Over Damages Contract Cancellation

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Parties

African Chrome Fields Private Limited

Plaintiff

Adorn Samambwa

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Trial / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was a verbal lease agreement between the parties after expiry of the written lease agreement
  2. 2 Whether there was a sale agreement between the parties after expiry of the written lease agreement
  3. 3 Whether Plaintiff is entitled to arrear hire/rent fees

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff proved on a balance of probabilities that no sale agreement existed after the written lease expired; the agreement continued as a hire, Defendant defaulted, and Plaintiff is entitled to arrear rentals, holding over damages, and cancellation of the lease.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff

Orders

  • Lease agreement cancelled
  • Defendant to deliver the Rondebult Excavator to Plaintiff within 48 hours of notice