Court Judgements
Masvingo High Court Judgements
Without sounding patronising and or chauvinistic women are generally known for their motherly love, care and nurturing life. They are not known for brutally taking away life. Unfortunately this case proves otherwise. The 29-year-old mother of the three minor children was arraigned initially facing a charge of murder as defined in s 47 (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9:23]. She was subsequently convicted of a lesser charge of culpable homicide as defined in s 49 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9:23] after both counsel submitted a statement of agreed facts to... More
The 20 year old first offender was arraigned for murder as defined in s 47(1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, [Cap 9:23]. However at the commencement of the proceedings both counsel found each other and the matter proceeded on the basis of a statement of agreed facts. The accused was therefore convicted of contravening section 49 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9:23] relating to culpable homicide. More
There were a lot of twists and turns in this matter.
Initially there were 8 suspects arrested in the matter. However when the trial commenced the other 3 suspects could not be located hence the trial was only in respect of 5 accused persons. More
The criminal proceedings in this matter were adjourned in terms of s 54 of the Magistrates Court, Act [Cap 7:10].
The matter was then referred to the Prosecutor General in terms of s 255 of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [Cap 9:07]. More
The applicant seeks an order confirming that the agreement of sale which it entered into with the first respondent in respect of certain immovable property is valid and binding. Pursuant to such confirmation, it seeks an order evicting the first respondent and all those claiming their right on occupation through her from the said residential property. The property in question was identified as Stand No. 1191 Mandara Township, Zvishavane (“the property”). More
