Cho v Mau & Anor (HH 74 of 2004) [2004] ZWHHC 74 (23 March 2004)

Cho v Mau & Anor (HH 74 of 2004) [2004] ZWHHC 74 (23 March 2004)

The applicant failed to provide a credible explanation for his delay, did not disclose a bona fide defence, and his conduct showed inexcusable disrespect for the court process. The application for rescission is dismissed.

Citation
[2004] ZWHHC 74
Parties
Applicant: Young Go Cho; 1st Respondent: Stalin Mau Mau; 2nd Respondent: The Registrar of Deeds
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
23 March 2004
Case Number
HH 74 of 2004
Procedural Posture
Opposed Court Application / Application for Rescission of Judgment
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Rescission of Judgment, Want of Prosecution, Finality in Litigation
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Rescission of Judgment Want of Prosecution Finality in Litigation

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Parties

Young Go Cho

Applicant

Stalin Mau Mau

1st Respondent

The Registrar of Deeds

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Opposed Court Application / Application for Rescission of Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judgment dismissing applicant's claims for want of prosecution should be rescinded
  2. 2 Whether applicant filed opposing papers timeously
  3. 3 Whether applicant disclosed a bona fide defence

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to provide a credible explanation for his delay, did not disclose a bona fide defence, and his conduct showed inexcusable disrespect for the court process. The application for rescission is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Application for rescission is dismissed with costs.