Tshuma v Tshuma (HC 2723 of 2002) [2005] ZWBHC 130 (14 December 2005)

Tshuma v Tshuma (HC 2723 of 2002) [2005] ZWBHC 130 (14 December 2005)

A decree of divorce is granted by consent, with movable property divided as specified and outstanding issues regarding the house and vehicle deferred for later determination.

Citation
[2005] ZWBHC 130
Parties
Plaintiff: Themba Tshuma; Defendant: Sihle Tshuma
Court
Bulawayo High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
14 December 2005
Case Number
HC 2723 of 2002
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Judgment
Outcome
Decree of divorce granted; movable property divided; outstanding issues deferred; each party to bear own costs.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Joinder of Third Parties
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Matrimonial Property Joinder of Third Parties

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Parties

Themba Tshuma

Plaintiff

Sihle Tshuma

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Divorce / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a decree of divorce should be granted
  2. 2 How the movable matrimonial property should be shared
  3. 3 Whether house number 2468 Nkulumane, Bulawayo is matrimonial property

Ratio Decidendi

A decree of divorce is granted by consent, with movable property divided as specified and outstanding issues regarding the house and vehicle deferred for later determination.

Court Disposition

Decree of divorce granted; movable property divided; outstanding issues deferred; each party to bear own costs.

Orders

  • A decree for divorce is granted.
  • Movable matrimonial property is divided as specified between the parties.