Logeya v Kadango (Civil Cause 105 of 1987) [1989] MWHC 6 (20 July 1989)

Logeya v Kadango (Civil Cause 105 of 1987) [1989] MWHC 6 (20 July 1989)

The cylinders were sold to the plaintiff, who had both possession and ownership after full payment. Defendant's removal of the cylinders constituted conversion. Special damages for loss of profit were not strictly proved, but general damages were awarded for deprivation of use.

Citation
[1989] MWHC 6
Parties
Plaintiff: G. Logeya; Defendant: GoHo Kadango
Court
High Court of Malawi
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Judgment Date
20 July 1989
Case Number
Civil Cause 105 of 1987
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Conversion, Breach of Contract, Damages, Defamation
Source Language
English
Tort Contract Conversion Breach of Contract Damages Defamation

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Parties

G. Logeya

Plaintiff

GoHo Kadango

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant committed conversion by removing gas cylinders from the plaintiff's possession
  2. 2 Whether there was a breach of contract regarding the sale of gas cylinders
  3. 3 Whether the defendant defamed the plaintiff

Ratio Decidendi

The cylinders were sold to the plaintiff, who had both possession and ownership after full payment. Defendant's removal of the cylinders constituted conversion. Special damages for loss of profit were not strictly proved, but general damages were awarded for deprivation of use.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • Plaintiff awarded K3,634.00 with costs
  • Defamation claim dismissed