Ellen Chari (nee Chakanyara) v Takudzwa Munopfukutwa and The Master of the High Court of Zimbabwe

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether there are serious disputes of fact requiring viva voce evidence.","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"First respondent’s denial of applicant’s existence and authenticity of documents"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the first respondent lawfully acquired rights to the property.","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Use of forged Letters of Administration and Memorandum of Assignment"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the applicant is the legitimate Executrix Dative of the estate.","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Master’s report confirming registration and appointment"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the cession of the property should be nullified and the property restored to the estate.","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Fraudulent acquisition, legitimacy of executor"}

Background