Kondowe v AG (Civil Cause 1302 of 1994) [1996] MWHCCiv 6 (28 June 1996)

Kondowe v AG (Civil Cause 1302 of 1994) [1996] MWHCCiv 6 (28 June 1996)

Damages for false imprisonment granted as plaintiff was detained without being taken to court and treated with indifference; damages for loss of employment not granted as not pleaded.

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Citation
[1996] MWHCCiv 6
Parties
Plaintiff: Plaintiff; Defendant: Defendant
Court
High Court of Malawi Civil Division
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Judgment Date
28 June 1996
Case Number
Civil Cause 1302 of 1994
Procedural Posture
Civil / Ruling
Outcome
Judgment for plaintiff
Legal Topics
False Imprisonment, Wrongful Arrest, Damages
Source Language
english
Tort False Imprisonment Wrongful Arrest Damages

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Parties

Plaintiff

Plaintiff

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to damages for wrongful arrest and detention
  2. 2 Whether damages for loss of employment can be granted

Ratio Decidendi

Damages for false imprisonment granted as plaintiff was detained without being taken to court and treated with indifference; damages for loss of employment not granted as not pleaded.

Court Disposition

Judgment for plaintiff

Orders

  • Plaintiff awarded KB4,000 damages for false imprisonment
  • Plaintiff awarded costs