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Harare High Court
Woodton Engineering (PVT) LTD v T.M Supermarkets (PVT) LTD
HH 620-17
Case Details
Court
Harare High Court
Date
20 September 2017
Citation
HH 620-17
Neutral Citation
[2017] ZWHH 620
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Trial
Bench
Presiding
PHIRI J
Full Bench
PHIRI J
Areas of Law
Contract LawDelict
Keywords
constructionelectrical worksfire scope systemsubstandard workdamages
Tags
construction contractbreach of contractcounterclaim
legislation
Statutes Cited
- N/A
ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"Whether or not the new storage area is valued at $24,714.77?","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Plaintiff's claim for construction of new storage area; Quantity surveyor's valuation of US$13,098.59"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether or not the plaintiff supplied and fixed a full fire scope system and if so what is its value?","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Plaintiff's claim for fire scope system; Plaintiff's admission that hydraulic tests were not done; Warranty expired"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether or not the plaintiff properly completed installation of the electrical works?","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Plaintiff's withdrawal of electrical works claims; Defendant's counterclaim for defects"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The plaintiff contractor sued for payment for construction of a new storage area and installation of a fire scope system. The defendant counterclaimed for damages due to substandard electrical works and defects in the storage area construction. The plaintiff withdrew its claim for electrical works during trial.
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