Tshuma v Tshuma (HB 119 of 2007) [2007] ZWBHC 119 (21 November 2007)

Tshuma v Tshuma (HB 119 of 2007) [2007] ZWBHC 119 (21 November 2007)

Based on the medical evidence, comparable cases, and the decline in the value of the Zimbabwe dollar, the court exercised its discretion to award the plaintiff $100,000,000.00 as general damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities, with interest from the date of summons until payment in full.

Citation
[2007] ZWBHC 119
Parties
Plaintiff: Often Tshuma; Defendant: Clifford Tshuma
Court
Bulawayo High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
21 November 2007
Case Number
HB 119 of 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Assault, Damages, Personal Injury
Source Language
English
Tort Law Assault Damages Personal Injury

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Parties

Often Tshuma

Plaintiff

Clifford Tshuma

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Severity and nature of the assault
  2. 2 Whether the assault resulted in permanent disability and loss of amenities of life
  3. 3 Quantum of damages

Ratio Decidendi

Based on the medical evidence, comparable cases, and the decline in the value of the Zimbabwe dollar, the court exercised its discretion to award the plaintiff $100,000,000.00 as general damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities, with interest from the date of summons until payment in full.

Court Disposition

judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • Plaintiff awarded $100,000,000.00 as general damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities with interest from the date of summons to payment in full.
  • Defendant to bear costs of suit.