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Harare High Court
Tendayi Chitinhe v Cornelius Chivesani Chengera & 4 Ors
HH 137-22
Case Details
Court
Harare High Court
Date
9 March 2022
Citation
HH 137-22
Neutral Citation
[2022] ZWHH 137
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Application
Bench
Presiding
CHIRAWU-MUGOMBA J
Full Bench
CHIRAWU-MUGOMBA J
Areas of Law
Administrative lawCustomary lawConstitutional law
Keywords
ChieftainshipTraditional leadersSection 283 ConstitutionAppointment of chiefReview jurisdiction
Tags
Chieftainship disputeTraditional leadersCustomary lawAppointment of chief
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Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"Does the High Court have jurisdiction to hear disputes concerning the appointment of chiefs?","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Section 283 Constitution provides specific process for resolving chieftainship disputes"}
- {"issue_text":"Are there material disputes of fact that cannot be resolved on paper?","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"First respondent disputes each allegation made by applicant"}
- {"issue_text":"Should the applicant have brought a review application instead of a court application?","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Relief sought appears to be review in nature"}
- {"issue_text":"Is the order sought competent given that courts cannot appoint chiefs?","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Applicant seeks to be declared chief"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The applicant sought to set aside the appointment of the first respondent as substantive Chief Chivero and to be declared the substantive chief himself. The application was opposed on several preliminary points including lack of jurisdiction, material disputes of fact, and that the matter should have been brought as a review application rather than a court application.
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