High Court of Malawi - 2004 June

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2 judgments

Citation	Judgment date
June 2004
Phiri v Ndasowa (Civil Cause 2424 of 2003) [2004] MWHC 40 (30 June 2004) The applicant awarded K100,000 general and K3,800 special damages for injuries from a road traffic collision. Personal injury — assessment of damages — general damages for pain and suffering and loss of amenities — special damages for expenses — default judgment/uncontroverted evidence — reliance on comparative authorities	30 June 2004
R v Chizinga & Ors. (Criminal Cause 26 of 2003) [2004] MWHC 60 (30 June 2004) Defendants acquitted: prosecution failed to prove corrupt payments, requisite intent, or reliable evidence under the Corrupt Practices Act. Corrupt Practices Act – elements of offence; proof of gratification; casual gifts exception; evidentiary sufficiency; corporate criminal liability; reliance on internal documents vs official receipts; acquittal for failure to prove corruption	30 June 2004