Mataruse v Mataruse (HC 2381 of 2010) [2015] ZWBHC 217 (28 October 2015)

Mataruse v Mataruse (HC 2381 of 2010) [2015] ZWBHC 217 (28 October 2015)

The court found that the defendant made significant financial and non-financial contributions to the family and the acquisition of the Rangemore property, entitling her to a 50% share.

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Citation
[2015] ZWBHC 217
Parties
Plaintiff: Felix Mataruse; Defendant: Angela Mataruse
Court
Bulawayo High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
28 October 2015
Case Number
HC 2381 of 2010
Procedural Posture
Civil Trial / Judgment
Outcome
property divided equally
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Property Division, Custody
Source Language
english
Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Property Division Custody

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Parties

Felix Mataruse

Plaintiff

Angela Mataruse

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Trial / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether defendant is entitled to a share in Plot AD 3 M & A Road, Rangemore, Bulawayo, and if so, what percent

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the defendant made significant financial and non-financial contributions to the family and the acquisition of the Rangemore property, entitling her to a 50% share.

Court Disposition

property divided equally

Orders

  • The consent paper filed of record on 30 September 2015 is made an order of the court.
  • The Rangemore property (Plot AD 3 M & A Road, Rangemore, Bulawayo) is to be shared equally between the parties (50% each).