Saneliso Mkharo & 3 Ors v Chido Tariro Jakaza

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the defendant uttered and published the statement complained of","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Defendant made speech at funeral heard by third parties"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the said statement was defamatory of the plaintiffs","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Content of speech implying plaintiffs neglected deceased"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the plaintiffs suffered damages as a consequence of the defamation","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Plaintiffs claimed embarrassment and impaired dignity"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the plaintiffs are entitled to the payment of damages as claimed","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Plaintiffs claimed US$125,000 each"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the plaintiffs are entitled to the costs of suit","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Plaintiffs sought costs"}

Background