Curated case-law topic
Company formation, governance, directors, ownership, filings, and corporate obligations. This curated Malawi collection links existing source-backed legal records for that research intent.
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20 Nov 2025
Default judgment and injunction set aside after the court found the defendants were not served and had a defence on the merits.
19 Jun 2024
Security for costs application dismissed; court found no sufficient proof of foreign control, lack of assets, or basis to stay the commercial proceedings.
29 Dec 2023
High Court dismisses strike-out and security for costs applications in a shareholder petition against Airtel Malawi Plc, finding standing and ability to pay costs.
14 Dec 2022
Appeal in long-running JVA dispute: standing upheld, further verification rejected, original shareholding ratios restored, and cross-appeal dismissed.
28 Jan 2022
High Court of Malawi quashed MRA’s closure of Indo African Distilleries’ factory and set aside the embargo on machinery, finding no relevant proceedings or tax dispute.
13 Jul 2013
Preliminary objection overruled in a Malawi insider trading petition; the court held the Limitation Act does not apply to criminal conduct.
3 Nov 2010
Appeal on trespass and assault dismissed on liability; damages reduced after the court found the High Court’s awards excessive.
23 May 2006
High Court of Malawi held the defendant severally liable for a company debt because the company had only one legal member when the debt arose.
11 Dec 2003
High Court of Malawi dismisses challenge to veil-piercing proceedings and upholds personal liability of a director-shareholder for company debt.
29 Jan 2003
Injunction continued pending trial in a dispute over alleged entitlement to 20% shares in a private company.
26 Jun 2002
Auction sale contract found valid; deposit not paid; specific damages not proved; general damages to be assessed and costs awarded.
1 Apr 2002
Motion to dismiss refused: the court found board authority to sue, held any defect was ratified, and noted the objection was raised too late.