Sam Chapanduka v Trustees for the time being of Royale Housing Project

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Did the Trust have locus standi to institute proceedings against appellant?","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Suspension of appellant; appointment of Cleopas Murahwa; board resolution of 22 January 2020"}
• {"issue_text":"Was the appellant validly suspended as trustee?","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Trust deed provisions; board minutes; alleged abuse of trust property"}
• {"issue_text":"Was there a valid contract for delivery of goods between parties?","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Appellant admitted receiving goods; terms unclear"}
• {"issue_text":"Should specific performance be ordered for goods admitted received?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant admitted receiving fifty-one 75 mm gate valves"}

Background