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Katete Dairy Farm (1999) Limited v Ghambi & 2 others (Miscellaneous Civil Application 171 of 2013) [2025] MWHC 26 (20 November 2025)
The High Court set aside a default judgment and vacated an injunction after finding the defendants had not been served and had an arguable defence.
Harawa and Another v Airtel Malawi (Commercial Cause 7 of 2023) [2023] MWHC 109 (29 December 2023)
The High Court dismissed applications to strike out a shareholder petition and for security for costs, holding the petitioners had standing and had shown ability to pay costs.
Patel and 3 others v Press corporation Limited & 1 other (Civil Appeal 3072 of 2003) [2022] MWSC 24 (14 December 2022)
The Supreme Court of Appeal addressed a long-running joint venture dispute, upheld minority shareholder protection, dismissed the cross-appeal, and restored the original shareholding ratio.
Mkumba and Tweya v Mkumba and Another (Probate Cause 43 of 2018) [2022] MWHCFam 2 (15 February 2022)
High Court ruling in a probate dispute over an intestate estate, company assets, and administration. The Court revoked the claimants’ letters and appointed the Administrator General.
Mkumba and Tweya v Nkumba and Nkumba (Probate Cause 43 of 2018) [2022] MWHC 29 (15 February 2022)
The High Court of Malawi revoked Letters of Administration over a disputed intestate estate, appointed the Administrator General, ordered an audit, and found property-grabbing in relation to one company asset.
Ex Parte: CSC Design & Building Company Ltd; In the Matter of the Companies Act, Cap 46:03 of the Laws of Malawi (None) [2014] MWHC 489 (16 September 2014)
The High Court of Malawi granted a creditor’s petition to wind up CSC Design and Building Company Limited for failure to pay debts after statutory notice.
Makadia v First Capital Holdings PLC and three others (Commercial Case 1 of 2013) [2013] MWHCCrim 1 (13 July 2013)
The High Court of Malawi overruled a limitation-based preliminary objection in a petition alleging insider trading, holding that the Limitation Act did not bar criminal conduct and that each trade was a separate transaction.
Nkhukuti Beach Resort Ltd and Ors v Mwafulirwa & Anor. (MSCA Civil Appeal 65 of 2009) [2010] MWSC 4 (3 November 2010)
The Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal held that the respondents had standing in trespass as possessors of the land, upheld liability for trespass and assault, but reduced damages.
Nigrisoli & Anor. v Illomba Granite Company Ltd & Ors. (Civil Cause 1111 of 2005) [2008] MWSC 194 (3 November 2008)
The court held there was no agreement to transfer a mining licence to the joint venture; the documents only provided for use of the licence, not transfer.
Nkhwazi v Finance Bank (Civil Cause No. 2903B of 2006) [2008] MWHC 49 (13 February 2008)
The High Court of Malawi dismissed preliminary objections in an appeal from a liquidator’s decision, holding the notice of motion and affidavits were not fatally defective.
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