Casten Manga and David Musungo and Shadreck Mhembere and Shepherd Mahachi and Willie Shumba and Senzile Mpofu and Nyaradzo Mercy Matunhira and Benjamin Mukorombindo and Obediah Mpofu and Simawu Manuel Sithole versus Reverend Chamunorwa Henry Chirom and Emmanuel Baptist Church and Cleopas Neuso and Patience Marengo and Mrs Nhliziyo

HH 105-2008

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Case Details

Court

Harare High Court

Date

26 November 2008

Citation

HH 105-2008

Neutral Citation

[2008] ZWHH 105

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Application

Bench

Presiding

Gowora J

Full Bench

Gowora J

Areas of Law

Church lawReligious practiceVoluntary associations

Keywords

Church disciplineSpecial general meetingPastor allegationsChurch doctrineReligious practice

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether secular courts have jurisdiction to adjudicate disputes involving church doctrine, faith and practice","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"The application seeks to compel convening of meeting to address pastor's conduct and declare null decrees restricting church activities"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the application concerns matters of faith, church doctrine and practice","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"The relief sought involves disciplinary proceedings against pastor and determination of church worship practices"}

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Background

Applicants, who are members of Emmanuel Baptist Church, sought an order compelling the church to convene a special general meeting to address allegations against the pastor, including adultery charges, and to declare null and void certain decrees issued by the pastor prohibiting church meetings and musical instruments.

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