Rebecca Svinurai v Lenard Shoshore

HMA 16-24

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Case Details

Court

Masvingo High Court

Date

24 April 2024

Citation

HMA 16-24

Neutral Citation

[2024] ZWHMA 16

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Trial

Bench

Presiding

Zisengwe J

Full Bench

Zisengwe J

Areas of Law

Family LawMatrimonial Property

Keywords

divorcechild custodybest interests of childmatrimonial propertyNissan Tiida

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Who should be awarded custody of minor child Kudzaishe Magande?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Child has lived with defendant 2 years; child expressed preference; plaintiff initially consented to defendant custody"}
{"issue_text":"Is plaintiff entitled to half share of Nissan Tiida sale proceeds?","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Vehicle was defendant's property; marriage out of community of property; proceeds used for family needs"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The parties, married since 2007, sought divorce by consent. They agreed on most property distribution but disputed custody of their minor child Kudzaishe (born 2010) and sharing of proceeds from sale of a Nissan Tiida motor vehicle. The child had been living with defendant for 2 years and expressed preference to remain with him.

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