Kwanele Mpofu v Israel Ndlovu and Registrar of Deeds

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the plaintiff had a legal interest in the property entitling her to block the sale.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Registration solely in Reuben Mpofu’s name; no cession or transfer to plaintiff; divorce order did not confer title."}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the sale of the property to the first respondent was lawful.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Sale conducted by registered owner; buyer acted in good faith; no caveat or warning at Deeds Office."}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the plaintiff was entitled to remain in occupation without paying rent.","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Plaintiff received proceeds; acknowledged obligation to vacate or pay rent; failed to comply."}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the plaintiff’s claim should be dismissed with costs on an attorney and client scale.","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Plaintiff persisted in baseless claim; defied legal advice; caused unnecessary litigation."}

Background