Citizens for Coalition Change v Chamisa (34 of 2024) [2024] ZWBHC 34 (14 March 2024)

Citizens for Coalition Change v Chamisa (34 of 2024) [2024] ZWBHC 34 (14 March 2024)

The applicant proved on a balance of probabilities that it was in peaceful possession of the property and was wrongfully deprived by persons acting on the respondent's instructions, thus entitled to restoration of possession.

Citation
[2024] ZWBHC 34
Parties
Applicant: Citizens for Coalition Change; Respondent: Nelson Chamisa
Court
Bulawayo High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
14 March 2024
Case Number
34 of 2024
Procedural Posture
Urgent Chamber Application / Judgment
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Spoliation, Mandament Van Spolie, Possession, Self Help, Restoration of Possession
Source Language
English

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Parties

Citizens for Coalition Change

Applicant

Nelson Chamisa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Urgent Chamber Application / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the applicant was unlawfully deprived of possession of its property
  2. 2 Whether the respondent was responsible for the spoliation

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant proved on a balance of probabilities that it was in peaceful possession of the property and was wrongfully deprived by persons acting on the respondent's instructions, thus entitled to restoration of possession.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Applicant restored to possession, control, and occupation of the property as prayed in the draft order.
  • Each party to bear its own costs.