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Harare High Court
The Sheriff for Zimbabwe v National Arts Council of Zimbabwe and Leeroy Gono
HH 278-17
Case Details
Court
Harare High Court
Date
3 May 2017
Citation
HH 278-17
Neutral Citation
[2017] ZWHH 278
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Application
Bench
Presiding
Makoni J
Full Bench
Makoni J
Areas of Law
Property lawCivil procedure
Keywords
InterpleaderAttachmentOwnershipDonationExecution
Tags
Interpleader proceedingsExecutionProperty attachment
legislation
Statutes Cited
- National Arts Council of Zimbabwe Act, 1985 (Act 27/1985)
- National Arts Foundation Act [Chapter 310] (repealed)
- High Court Rules, 1971
ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"Whether the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe has proven ownership of the Steinway Grand Piano on a balance of probabilities","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Piano housed at theatre; original donation; succession under 1985 Act"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The judgment creditor obtained judgment against Masvingo Drama Circle and instructed the Sheriff to attach a Steinway Grand Piano. The National Arts Council claimed ownership of the piano, stating it was donated to Charles Austin Theatre in the 1970s but remained its property. Interpleader proceedings were instituted to determine the rightful owner.
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