customs dutyclearing agentprepayment accountgarnishmentabsolution from instance
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether the first defendant proved it paid the requisite duty to the second defendant","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Payment of US$139,189.39 to first defendant; ZIMRA's claim of outstanding duty; Garnishment of plaintiff"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The plaintiff paid Combine Cargo (Private) Limited US$139,189.39 to clear goods with ZIMRA. In 2011, ZIMRA claimed the customs duty was outstanding and garnished the plaintiff in 2014 for the same amount. The plaintiff sued both defendants. At trial, the only issue was whether Combine Cargo paid the duty to ZIMRA.
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