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Harare High Court
Southview Holdings (Pvt) Ltd v Bruce Nhamo Taruvinga and Micro Pal Finance (Pvt) Ltd
HH 2-16
Case Details
Court
Harare High Court
Date
13 January 2016
Citation
HH 2-16
Neutral Citation
[2016] ZWHH 2
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Trial
Bench
Presiding
FOROMA J
Full Bench
FOROMA J
Areas of Law
Property LawContract Law
Keywords
Lease cancellationEjectmentRental arrearsHolding over damagesMarket rentals
Tags
Lease agreementBreach of contractHolding over damages
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Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"What is the quantum of holding over damages payable by defendants?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Market rental evidence for 3-bedroomed units; economic conditions"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Plaintiff sued defendants for cancellation of lease agreement, ejectment, and payment of rent arrears and holding over damages. Defendants admitted breach but challenged quantum. Issues of rent arrears and ejectment were settled before trial, leaving only quantum of holding over damages for determination.
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