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Harare High Court
BARRY LUNGU v DOROTHY LUNGU
HH 210-2012
Case Details
Court
Harare High Court
Date
24 May 2012
Citation
HH 210-2012
Neutral Citation
[2012] ZWHH 210
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Trial
Bench
Presiding
CHITAKUNYE J
Full Bench
CHITAKUNYE J
Areas of Law
Family LawMatrimonial Causes
Keywords
DivorceIrretrievable breakdownMatrimonial propertyChild custodyMaintenanceLobola
Tags
DivorceMatrimonial PropertyChild CustodyMaintenance
legislation
Statutes Cited
- Marriages Act
- Matrimonial Causes Act
ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"Whether the marriage has irretrievably broken down","issue_type":"factual","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Parties' testimony of no love and affection, separation since 2007"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether House Number 14968 New Zengeza 3 Extension is matrimonial property and what share each party should receive","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Property acquired before marriage, defendant made no contribution"}
- {"issue_text":"What quantum of maintenance should plaintiff pay for minor child","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Plaintiff's income USD 150 monthly, defendant's income claims"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The parties married on 21 November 2004 under the Marriages Act. The plaintiff sued for divorce alleging irretrievable breakdown due to defendant's conduct including denial of conjugal rights, ill-treatment of relatives, and violence. They have one minor child born 18 May 2001. The main disputes were over property distribution and maintenance.
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