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The case of a Harare man, who was slapped with a US$250k lawsuit in adultery damages last month, has been set down for next Tuesday.
Elton Sanyamahwe was slapped with adultery damages lawsuit by Cloudio Jume, who accuses him of bedding and impregnating his wife.
The notice reads: “Pease take notice that the said matter shall be heard before this honourable court on September 21 at 8am, or soon thereafter, as the matter maybe heard.
“Further take notice that all documents concerning this matter are filed in this record.”
Jume is demanding US$200k, or its equivalent in Zimbabwe dollars, at the prevailing bank rate, in adultery damages. He is also demanding a further US$50 000, or equivalent in Zimbabwe dollars, at the prevailing bank rate, for loss of companionship.
Sanyamahwe did not respond and the matter will be heard unopposed.
Jume says he married Thelma Gwakume, under the Marriages Act Chapter 5:11.
Thelma gave birth to a baby girl on February 22, this year, after disappearing from their matrimonial home on December 7, leaving her two minor children.
She was last seen on July 28.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter