Petromocexor (Private) Limited v Energy Park (Pvt) Ltd & 4 Ors

The applicant, Petromocexor (Private) Limited, leased Stand 262 Muzarabani Growth Point from the late Pascale Shambi Nyamukondiwa for 25 years starting June 2001 to operate a fuel retail outlet. The applicant invested significantly in developing the property with buildings, fuel tanks, pumps and canopy. After new environmental regulations required installation of oil interceptors, negotiations began with the deceased's estate regarding cost-sharing, but the deceased died before agreement was finalized. The second respondent was appointed executor and became uncooperative. The applicant suspended operations pending compliance but maintained possession. The first respondent later occupied the property through an agreement with the fourth respondent, leading to this application for interdict and declaratory relief.