TIRIVEPANO HOUSING CO-OPERATIVE v TSL LTD & ORS 2015 (2) ZLR 519 (H)

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Associations — co-operative society — proof of existence — what is required — such proof not required in order for society to institute legal proceedings — legal proceedings — locus standi to represent members — must show a direct and substantial interest in outcome of litigation

Practice and procedure — parties — co-operative society — litigation instituted by — proof of registration, etc — not required in order to institute proceedings

Practice and procedure — parties — locus standi — society bringing proceedings on behalf of members without such members being named or joined — need for society to show it had a direct and substantial interest in outcome of litigation

Practice and procedure — parties — party instituting proceedings on behalf of another — when proof of authority to do so is required