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Masvingo High Court
Edeline Trish Mashiri v Simon Svinurai
HMA 18-23
Case Details
Court
Masvingo High Court
Date
12 June 2023
Citation
HMA 18-23
Neutral Citation
[2023] ZWHMA 18
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Cross-Appeal
Bench
Presiding
ZISENGWE J
Full Bench
Mawadze JZisengwe J
Areas of Law
Contract LawBuilding ContractsQuantum Meruit
Keywords
oral contractbuilding contractabandonmentquantum meruitlocatio conductio operis
Tags
building contractoral agreementquantum meruit
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ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"Whether the contract was void for vagueness for lacking specific price","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Parties agreed on \"reasonable amount\" for construction"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether appellant breached contract by failing to supply materials","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Respondent claimed materials not supplied, appellant claimed they were"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether respondent was entitled to US$2,450 or US$1,200 for work done","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Respondent claimed US$2,450, court a quo awarded US$1,200"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether respondent was entitled to costs","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Court a quo made no order as to costs"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Parties entered oral agreement for construction of four-roomed house. Respondent builder abandoned project at window level claiming appellant failed to supply materials and make stage payments. Appellant claimed agreed price was US$1,200 payable on completion. Respondent sued for US$2,450 for work done.
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