Blessed Tachi v Lynet Shamuyarira

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the application is urgent given the circumstances","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Applicant approached Magistrates Court first, filed High Court application one day after meeting with Magistrate"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether this court is being asked to determine an appeal against the Magistrates Court's refusal","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Magistrates Court clerks refused to accept application, Magistrate responded to letter but never formally determined the matter"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether real and substantial justice demands suspension of the maintenance order pending rescission application","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant has no other remedy, faces possible arrest for non-payment, respondent not irreparably prejudiced"}

Background