Screenvision Electrical & Sattelite Specialist v Kanjira (Civil Cause 238 of 2004) [2003] MWHC 83 (31 December 2003)

Screenvision Electrical & Sattelite Specialist v Kanjira (Civil Cause 238 of 2004) [2003] MWHC 83 (31 December 2003)

The defendant failed to provide credible evidence of payment or a bona fide defence, and the plaintiff proved the claim clearly; summary judgment is warranted.

Citation
[2003] MWHC 83
Parties
Plaintiff: Screenvision Electrical & Sattelite Specialist; Defendant: Honourable W. Kanjira
Court
High Court of Malawi
Jurisdiction
Malawi
Judgment Date
31 December 2003
Case Number
Civil Cause 238 of 2004
Procedural Posture
Civil / Summary Judgment Application
Outcome
summary judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Summary Judgment, Cheque Dishonour, Debt Recovery
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Contract Law Summary Judgment Cheque Dishonour Debt Recovery

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Parties

Screenvision Electrical & Sattelite Specialist

Plaintiff

Honourable W. Kanjira

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Summary Judgment Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment for the debt claimed
  2. 2 Whether the defendant has raised a bona fide defence or triable issue

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant failed to provide credible evidence of payment or a bona fide defence, and the plaintiff proved the claim clearly; summary judgment is warranted.

Court Disposition

summary judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • Plaintiff awarded K48,000 plus interest
  • Plaintiff awarded collection costs of K7,200