Nyasha Matsika and Rufaro Matsika v Thomas Matano and Caroline Muranzi

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether defendants owe plaintiffs US$17,800 under investment agreement","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Alleged investment agreement, reconciliation statement, payments made"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether plaintiffs are entitled to interest at 5.5% from 8 December 2008","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Terms of alleged agreement, exchange control regulations"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether transaction was illegal for violating exchange control regulations","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Foreign currency dealings without authorization, free funds status"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether first defendant is entitled to counterclaim for return of motor vehicle","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Vehicle taken, spoliation order previously granted"}

Background