Rwafa v Paradzai (CIV A 72 of 2020; HH 685 of 2020; Ref 72 of 2020) [2020] ZWHHC 685 (4 November 2020)

Rwafa v Paradzai (CIV A 72 of 2020; HH 685 of 2020; Ref 72 of 2020) [2020] ZWHHC 685 (4 November 2020)

The appellant lacked standing to seek rescission as he was not the owner of the stand, and the alleged owner (his wife) had not taken any action to protect her interest. The magistrate did not err in refusing rescission, and the appeal lacks merit.

Citation
[2020] ZWHHC 685
Parties
Appellant: Nyasha Rwafa; Respondent: Tokoti Paradzai
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
4 November 2020
Case Number
CIV A 72 of 2020 ; HH 685 of 2020 ; Ref 72 of 2020
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Rescission of Judgment, Eviction, Locus Standi, Joinder
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Rescission of Judgment Eviction Locus Standi Joinder

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Parties

Nyasha Rwafa

Appellant

Tokoti Paradzai

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant had locus standi to apply for rescission of judgment regarding eviction from the stand
  2. 2 Whether the magistrate erred in refusing rescission on the basis that the appellant was not the owner of the stand
  3. 3 Whether the difference in stand numbers affected the validity of the eviction

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant lacked standing to seek rescission as he was not the owner of the stand, and the alleged owner (his wife) had not taken any action to protect her interest. The magistrate did not err in refusing rescission, and the appeal lacks merit.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs