Chikuni v Mavhiyo (HC 9519 of 2018; HH 21 of 2020) [2020] ZWHHC 21 (9 January 2020)

Chikuni v Mavhiyo (HC 9519 of 2018; HH 21 of 2020) [2020] ZWHHC 21 (9 January 2020)

The court found that Stand 13059 Madokero had been genuinely sold by the plaintiff before the divorce proceedings and was no longer available for distribution. The defendant failed to prove the sale was a sham or intended to defeat his rights. The remaining assets were distributed as previously agreed by the parties.

Citation
[2020] ZWHHC 21
Parties
Plaintiff: Gladys Chikuni; Defendant: Busani Mavhiyo
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
9 January 2020
Case Number
HC 9519 of 2018 ; HH 21 of 2020
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Trial / Judgment
Outcome
Decree of divorce granted; distribution of assets as per agreement and court order.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Distribution of Matrimonial Property
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Distribution of Matrimonial Property

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Parties

Gladys Chikuni

Plaintiff

Busani Mavhiyo

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Trial / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Stand 13059 Madokero is matrimonial property and available for distribution
  2. 2 If so, what is a just and equitable distribution thereof

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that Stand 13059 Madokero had been genuinely sold by the plaintiff before the divorce proceedings and was no longer available for distribution. The defendant failed to prove the sale was a sham or intended to defeat his rights. The remaining assets were distributed as previously agreed by the parties.

Court Disposition

Decree of divorce granted; distribution of assets as per agreement and court order.

Orders

  • A decree of divorce is granted.
  • Plaintiff awarded IVECO Motor vehicle registration number ADC 2136 as sole property.