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Civil procedure [2025] ZWHHC 444

Magodyo and Others v Masomera (In his capacity as the appointed executor dative of the Estate Late Agnes Sakala DR 3480/23) and Others (444 of 2025)

Magodyo and Others v Masomera (In his capacity as the appointed executor dative of the Estate Late Agnes Sakala DR 3480/23) and Others (444 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 444 (28 July 2025)

Court
Harare High Court
Case number
444 of 2025

The High Court granted rescission of a default judgment after finding the applicants gave a reasonable explanation, acted bona fide, and raised a triable defence.

  • Rescission of judgment
  • Default judgment
  • Good and sufficient cause
  • Rescission-of-judgment
  • Default-judgment
  • Civil-procedure
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Civil procedure [2025] ZWHHC 438

Nyakudanga v Ncube-Chimhini (438 of 2025)

Nyakudanga v Ncube-Chimhini (438 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 438 (23 July 2025)

Court
Harare High Court
Case number
438 of 2025

The High Court granted rescission of a default judgment after finding the summons had been served at the wrong address and that the applicant showed good cause.

  • Rescission of judgment
  • Default judgment
  • Service of summons
  • Conflict of interest
  • Costs
  • Rescission-of-judgment
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Civil procedure [2025] ZWHHC 228

PETER BASIL CONSTAN TATOS and OTHERS v VAFEAS and OTHERS (228 of 2025)

PETER BASIL CONSTAN TATOS and OTHERS v VAFEAS and OTHERS (228 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 228 (31 March 2025)

Court
Harare High Court
Case number
228 of 2025

The High Court granted rescission of a default judgment in a shareholder dispute, finding a reasonable explanation for default and arguable merits, with each party bearing its own costs.

  • Rescission of judgment
  • Shareholding disputes
  • Contract interpretation
  • Default judgment
  • Security for costs
  • Rescission-of-judgment
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Civil procedure [2025] ZWHHC 221

Nhowe and Another v Gondo and Another (221 of 2025)

Nhowe and Another v Gondo and Another (221 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 221 (27 March 2025)

Court
Harare High Court
Case number
221 of 2025

The High Court dismissed an application to rescind a default judgment, finding the applicants were in wilful default and had no bona fide defence to the eviction claim.

  • Rescission of judgment
  • Default judgment
  • Eviction
  • Actio rei vindicatio
  • Rescission-of-judgment
  • Default-judgment
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Civil procedure [2025] ZWHHC 210

MASHANGU (NEE CHIWARA) v MASHANGU and ANOTHER (210 of 2025)

MASHANGU (NEE CHIWARA) v MASHANGU and ANOTHER (210 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 210 (25 March 2025)

Court
Harare High Court
Case number
210 of 2025

The High Court dismissed an application to rescind a default judgment over a Toyota Fortuner, finding no good cause, possible mootness, and no prospects of success.

  • Rescission of judgment
  • Default judgment
  • Matrimonial property
  • Service of process
  • Contempt of court
  • Rescission-of-judgment
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Civil procedure [2025] ZWHHC 162

Madanire and Another v Mugiya and 3 Others (162 of 2025)

Madanire and Another v Mugiya and 3 Others (162 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 162 (12 March 2025)

Court
Harare High Court
Case number
162 of 2025

The High Court dismissed a property dispute as moot because an extant default judgment already ordered transfer of the same stand to the first defendant.

  • Res judicata
  • Mootness
  • Ownership of immovable property
  • Default judgment
  • Finality of litigation
  • Res-judicata
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Civil procedure [2025] ZWHHC 152

Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd v Henwood and 2 Others (152 of 2025)

Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd v Henwood and 2 Others (152 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 152 (10 March 2025)

Court
Harare High Court
Case number
152 of 2025

The High Court uplifted an automatic bar after finding the applicant gave a reasonable explanation for delay and met the requirements for relief.

  • Upliftment of bar
  • Default judgment
  • Pleadings
  • Delay in filing
  • Costs
  • Upliftment-of-bar
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Civil procedure [2025] ZWHHC 77

MUSASA and Others v KATI CONSTRUCTION P/L (DIVISION OF PLANNING AND DESIGN STUDIO CONSULTANTS P/L) and Others (77 of 2025)

MUSASA and Others v KATI CONSTRUCTION P/L (DIVISION OF PLANNING AND DESIGN STUDIO CONSULTANTS P/L) and Others (77 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 77 (12 February 2025)

Court
Harare High Court
Case number
77 of 2025

The High Court stayed execution of a default judgment pending appeal, holding that the applicants showed possible irreparable harm, arguable prospects, and no incompetence.

  • Stay of execution
  • Default judgment
  • Appeal process
  • Eviction
  • Interdict
  • Stay-of-execution
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Civil procedure [2025] ZWHHC 65

MUNYUKI v MUTSONZIWA (65 of 2025)

MUNYUKI v MUTSONZIWA (65 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 65 (11 February 2025)

Court
Harare High Court
Case number
65 of 2025

The High Court struck the appeal off the roll because the notice of appeal was found to be fatally defective for not stating clear and concise grounds.

  • Rescission of judgment
  • Service of process
  • Appeals
  • Default judgment
  • Civil-procedure
  • Notice-of-appeal
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Civil procedure [2025] ZWHHC 33

MEDIWOOL (Private) Limited v MASWERA (33 of 2025)

MEDIWOOL (Private) Limited v MASWERA (33 of 2025) [2025] ZWHHC 33 (24 January 2025)

Court
Harare High Court
Case number
33 of 2025

The High Court allowed an appeal against rescission dismissal, holding that the magistrates court failed to address whether there was a valid notice of set down and whether the appellant had bona fide defences.

  • Rescission of judgment
  • Default judgment
  • Notice of set down
  • Lease disputes
  • Arrear rentals
  • Ejectment
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