DeclaraturJudgment debtCurrency conversionExecutionConsent order
legislation
Statutes Cited
High Court Act
Finance Act (No. 2) of 2019
Finance Act (No. 2) of 2019
Reserve Bank Act
Reserve Bank Act
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Did the appellant have a real and substantial interest warranting inquiry into declaratur regarding discharge of judgment debt through ZiG payment?","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Payment in ZiG currency; continued execution; statutory currency provisions"}
{"issue_text":"Was the court a quo correct to dismiss declaratur application without full inquiry?","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Court considered only first requirement of declaratur"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Appellant settled a USD judgment debt in Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency and sought a declaratur that the debt was extinguished and execution unlawful; High Court dismissed the application; Supreme Court allowed appeal and remitted matter for full declaratur inquiry.
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