Zimbabwe: Farmer's Case Referred to Supreme Court

2 September 2009

Harare — A GOROMONZI resident magistrate has referred the case of a commercial farmer in the area accused of refusing to vacate State land to the Supreme Court for determination of constitutional issues raised before trial.

Francis Forbes Gaby (87) who is facing prosecution for allegedly refusing to vacate the farm that was compulsorily acquired by the Government for resettlement, had his trial postponed yesterday after he challenged his prosecution on constitutional grounds.

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