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Harare High Court
Paul Simango v Martha Simango
HH 86-10
Case Details
Court
Harare High Court
Date
20 May 2010
Citation
HH 86-10
Neutral Citation
[2010] ZWHH 86
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Trial
Bench
Presiding
MUSAKWA J
Full Bench
MUSAKWA J
Areas of Law
Family LawMatrimonial Property Law
Keywords
DivorceMatrimonial AssetsCustodyAccessContributionProperty Division
Tags
DivorceMatrimonial Property DivisionCustodyAccess Rights
legislation
Statutes Cited
- Matrimonial Causes Act
- Matrimonial Causes Act
ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"How should matrimonial assets be divided between the parties?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Contributions made by each party to acquisition and development of properties"}
- {"issue_text":"What custody and access arrangements are appropriate for the minor child?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Child's best interests, parties' agreement on custody"}
- {"issue_text":"Is the plaintiff entitled to a share of the Belvedere flat given it was registered in defendant's name?","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Indirect contributions to maintenance, rates and levies"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The parties married under customary law in 1990 and solemnized in 1992. They agreed the marriage irretrievably broke down and settled custody and most movable assets. Disputed issues were division of two refrigerators, two vehicles and two immovable properties: Flat 3 Selmont Gardens Belvedere and Stand 17170 Borrowdale.
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