Mathuthu v Mathuthu (201 of 2023) [2023] ZWBHC 14 (12 October 2023)

Mathuthu v Mathuthu (201 of 2023) [2023] ZWBHC 14 (12 October 2023)

The issue proposed by the defendant does not arise from the cause of action or pleadings, and referring it for trial would serve no useful purpose; only issues arising from the pleadings and cause of action should be referred for trial.

Citation
[2023] ZWBHC 14
Parties
Plaintiff: Jilet Mathuthu; Defendant: Mbuso Mathuthu
Court
Bulawayo High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
12 October 2023
Case Number
201 of 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Pre Trial Conference Ruling
Outcome
Defendant's proposed issue not referred for trial; matter referred for trial on issues arising from pleadings.
Legal Topics
Joint Ownership, Pleadings, Pre Trial Conference, Matrimonial Property
Source Language
English
Property Law Civil Procedure Joint Ownership Pleadings Pre Trial Conference Matrimonial Property

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Parties

Jilet Mathuthu

Plaintiff

Mbuso Mathuthu

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Pre Trial Conference Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the issue of the claim being based in matrimony and governed by s 7 of the Matrimonial Act should be referred for trial

Ratio Decidendi

The issue proposed by the defendant does not arise from the cause of action or pleadings, and referring it for trial would serve no useful purpose; only issues arising from the pleadings and cause of action should be referred for trial.

Court Disposition

Defendant's proposed issue not referred for trial; matter referred for trial on issues arising from pleadings.

Orders

  • Pre-trial conference minute prepared and matter referred for trial.