{"issue_text":"Whether the applicant should be granted leave to amend its plea in terms of Rule 41 of the High Court Rules","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"The applicant sought amendment on the eve of trial; the amendment would substitute the entire plea"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The applicant sought leave to amend its plea in a pending trial concerning ownership and lease of municipal land. The applicant claimed the respondent's title was acquired through corruption and fraud, and that the applicant held a valid lease from the City of Harare. The court found the amendment was not timeously sought and would effectively restart the case on the eve of trial.
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