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Mkandawire v Attorney General (Civil Cause 605 of 2020) [2022] MWHCCiv 37 (7 July 2022)
Following default judgment, the High Court of Malawi assessed special damages and awarded the claimant hired-vehicle costs and repair costs proved by invoices.
Kanike v NICO General Insurance Company Limited (Civil Cause 1915 of 2010) [2022] MWHC 244 (27 June 2022)
The High Court of Malawi dismissed a passenger’s negligence claim against an insurer after finding the claimant failed to prove the insured bus driver caused the accident.
Makhuludzu v Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Personal Injury Case 146 of 2019) [2022] MWHC 142 (18 June 2022)
The High Court of Malawi dismissed a cyclist’s negligence claim after finding he failed to prove the defendant driver caused the collision on a balance of probabilities.
Galeta v Bruesson and Britam Insurance Company Limited (Personal Injury Cause 635 of 2019) [2022] MWHC 100 (31 May 2022)
The High Court of Malawi found the first defendant negligently drove into a cyclist and awarded judgment for the claimant, with damages and costs to be assessed.
Kachemba v Mtambo & Prime Insurance (Assessment of Damages) (Civil Cause 460 of 2020) [2021] MWHC 62 (4 March 2021)
The claimant was awarded general damages for pain and suffering, loss of amenities of life, and disfigurement based on the severity of injuries, comparable case awards, and currency devaluation. No special damages were awarded due to lack of proof.
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Mtambo & Anor. v Chekani & Ors. (Civil Cause 937 of 2013) [2020] MWHC 110 (16 October 2020)
The High Court of Malawi assessed damages after a road accident, awarding both claimants general damages and rejecting special damages for lack of proof.
Matiya & Anor. v Prime Insurance Company Limited (Personal Injury Case 473 of 2013) [2018] MWHC 1107 (24 October 2018)
The court awarded damages based on the nature and extent of injuries, comparable case awards, and proof of special damages, compensating for pain and suffering, loss of amenities, disfigurement, and costs incurred.
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Mpando v Ngalande & Anor. (Personal Injury Case 64 of 2018) [2018] MWHC 1059 (24 October 2018)
The High Court of Malawi awarded a minor claimant damages after a road traffic accident, including pain and suffering, disfigurement, and proved special damages.
Friday Wailesi v Prescious Billy & Real Insurance Company Limited (Civil Cause 160 of 2015) [2017] MWHC 866 (16 November 2017)
The 2nd defendant was improperly joined as a party because the insurance policy did not cover passengers and the law does not make insurance of passengers generally compulsory unless carried for hire or reward.
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Chibwana v Phiri (Personal Injury 659 of 2013) [2017] MWHC 138 (26 September 2017)
High Court of Malawi held the defendant’s driver was negligent in a fatal road accident and entered judgment for the plaintiff.
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