Adams Farms (Private) Limited v (1) The Deputy Sheriff Marondera (2) ZB Bank Limited (3) Wilmesse Farming Enterprises (Private) Limited (4) Frederick Christian Muller (5) Kara Charlene Muller (6) Gold Driven Investments (Private) Limited

[2020] ZWSC 97

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Case Details

Court

Supreme Court

Date

31 December 2020

Citation

[2020] ZWSC 97

Judgment No.

SC 97/20

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Appeal

Bench

Presiding

GOWORA JA

Full Bench

GOWORA JAPATEL JABERE JA

Areas of Law

Civil ProcedureProperty LawBanking Law

Keywords

interpleader proceedingswrit of executionattachment of propertyproof of ownershipreturn of service

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether attachment was effected at Howick Farm or Springs Farm","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Deputy Sheriff's return states Howick Farm; appellant claims Springs Farm"}
{"issue_text":"Whether appellant established ownership of attached property","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Property in judgment debtors' possession; appellant produced asset register"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

ZB Bank obtained judgment against third to sixth respondents and issued a writ of execution. The Deputy Sheriff attached property at Howick Farm. Adams Farms claimed ownership and brought interpleader proceedings. The High Court dismissed the application, finding Adams Farms failed to prove ownership.

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