Raviro Chisvo v Marko Chisvo

HH 247-23

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Case Details

Court

Harare High Court

Date

12 April 2023

Citation

HH 247-23

Neutral Citation

[2023] ZWHH 247

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Application

Bench

Presiding

Muchawa J

Full Bench

Muchawa J

Areas of Law

Family lawCivil procedure

Keywords

Divorce proceedingsAmendment of pleadingsCondonationLate filingMatrimonial assets

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether condonation should be granted for late filing of application for amendment of pleadings","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Application filed one day late; applicant's explanation for delay"}
{"issue_text":"Whether applicant has shown prospects of success in the amendment application","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant's bare assertions about documentary evidence; failure to address legal requirements"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The applicant and respondent are involved in divorce proceedings. The applicant sought to amend her pleadings to claim ownership of a Marlborough property and to address ownership of a Murewa farm. She filed her application for amendment one day late and sought condonation for the late filing.

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