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Harare High Court
Edgar Mafemera v Zac Chidavaenzi and The Minister of Home Affairs N.O.
HH 116-2012
Case Details
Court
Harare High Court
Date
5 March 2012
Citation
HH 116-2012
Neutral Citation
[2012] ZWHH 116
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Trial
Bench
Presiding
BERE J
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BERE J
Areas of Law
DelictPersonal injuryDamages
Keywords
Police shootingGeneral damagesSpecial damagesMedical expensesPermanent disability
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Police brutalityDamagesPersonal injuryTort
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ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"Whether plaintiff is entitled to general damages for pain and suffering, loss of amenities and permanent disfigurement","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"50% permanent disability, loss of career as accountant, ongoing pain and suffering"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether plaintiff is entitled to special damages for medical expenses incurred","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"US$2,475 in medical expenses documented"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether plaintiff is entitled to future medical expenses","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"US$7,000 estimated future medical costs"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
On 13 July 2002, the plaintiff was shot multiple times without warning by the first defendant, a police officer, while sitting in his parked vehicle in Harare. The plaintiff suffered serious injuries including permanent disability to his right hand and abdominal injuries, requiring multiple surgeries and ongoing medical treatment.
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