High Court of Malawi - 1999 October

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October 1999
Vehicle conversion established where purchaser failed to prove bona fide title; owner entitled to recovery, damages and costs.
Conversion – recovery of chattel – innocent purchaser defence – alteration of identification numbers – proof by manufacturer data and distinctive features; damages for loss of use; dismissal of defamation and revenue claims
24 October 1999
18 October 1999
Whether an electoral petition under s100 could be informally converted into a s114 appeal; court struck the action off for non‑compliance.
Electoral petitions — procedure and jurisdiction; distinction between s100 (48‑hour petition) and s114 (appeal by petition); meaning of “fresh petition” as new action; striking off for want of prosecution; amendment limitations in election petitions.
18 October 1999
Assessment of damages for personal injury and special damages where defendant did not contest the assessment.
Personal injury — assessment of damages after default judgment; special damages require strict proof; quantum for pain and suffering and loss of earnings; effect of defendant's absence at assessment.
18 October 1999
14 October 1999
14 October 1999
4 October 1999