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Kauye v R (Criminal Appeal 133 of 2017) [2018] MWHC 841 (11 July 2018)
On appeal, the High Court found a two-year sentence for theft by trick excessive and reduced it to time served, leading to the appellant’s immediate release.
Lexon v Heneriques (297 of 2002) [2007] MWHC 128 (30 December 2007)
The High Court of Malawi stayed civil proceedings pending conclusion of related criminal proceedings, applying the Smith v Selwyn rule.
Lexon v Heneriques (Civil Cause 297 of 2002) [2007] MWHC 129 (30 December 2007)
The court is obliged to stay civil proceedings until the conclusion of criminal proceedings where the plaintiff has not provided reasons for pursuing both actions concurrently.
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Chimwemwe Msandukenji v R (Criminal Appeal 40 of 2004) [2004] MWHC 62 (5 August 2004)
The High Court of Malawi dismissed a criminal appeal, upholding a guilty plea conviction for theft by trick and finding the 2-year sentence not excessive.
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