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Banda v Blantyre Baptist Holdings Limited (Land Cause 121 of 2016) [2024] MWHCCiv 7 (19 September 2024)
The High Court dismissed applications to stay an assessment of damages and to rehear damages, holding that the proper remedy was an appeal, not a rehearing before the same court.
Kandulo and Another v Avis Rent A Car Limited (IRC MATTER 89 of 2017) [2024] MWIRC 5 (2 January 2024)
The Industrial Relations Court dismissed an application to stay execution of judgment, finding no special circumstances and awarding costs to the applicants.
Matindi Private Academy Limited v Maranatha Boys Academy Limited (Commercial Cause 285 of 2021) [2023] MWHC 93 (3 November 2023)
The High Court of Malawi refused a claimant’s request to stay civil proceedings pending criminal proceedings against a witness, finding no real risk of injustice was shown.
John and Another v Attorney General (Personal Injury Cause 228 of 2022) [2023] MWHCCiv 25 (4 July 2023)
The High Court of Malawi assessed damages after default judgment, awarding compensation for loss of expectation of life, loss of dependency, special damages, and costs.
Chingapa v Wizimani and 1 other (Civil Cause 670 of 2020) [2023] MWHC 105 (31 March 2023)
After default judgment, the court assessed damages for a minor injured in a road traffic accident and awarded nominal damages and costs.
Nyirenda and Another v Phiri and Another (Civil Cause 330 of 2019) [2023] MWHCCiv 23 (31 March 2023)
Assessment of damages after a road accident: the High Court awarded both claimants compensation for pain, suffering, loss of amenities, disfigurement, and modest loss of earning capacity.
S(On the application of Janet Dauda, Sellah Bvumbwe, Bertha Chitani and Jermia Kakumba) v Officer in charge for Ntcheu Police and Inspector General of Police (Judicial Review Case 3 of 2021) [2023] MWHC 34 (28 March 2023)
The High Court of Malawi awarded damages for false imprisonment only, rejecting unpleaded claims for business loss, earnings, and legal fees.
Chitekwe v Electric Supply Corporation of Malawi (Civil Cause 7 of 2018) [2023] MWHC 39 (12 January 2023)
The High Court of Malawi assessed damages for fire damage caused by negligence, awarding replacement costs, loss of profits, household items, and inconvenience.
Misheck v Attorney General (Civil Cause 587 of 2019) [2022] MWHCCiv 40 (25 October 2022)
The High Court of Malawi held that a signed Release and Discharge Agreement barred the claimant from pursuing further damages, setting aside the assessment of damages.
Mateyo v Attorney General ( Malawi Police Service) (Civil Cause 554 of 2021) [2022] MWHC 126 (19 August 2022)
High Court assessment of damages after default judgment for false imprisonment and constitutional rights violations during a solidarity march arrest in Lilongwe.
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