Principal Registry - 1988 March

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Results. 8 judgments found.

8 judgments
March 1988
Clear admission supports judgment; alleged set-off in separate unpleaded action cannot defeat judgment on admission.
  • Civil procedure — Judgment on admission — Sufficiency and clarity of admission — Set-off and counterclaim — Requirement to plead counterclaim under Order 15 — Separate actions and consolidation — Abuse of court.
28 March 1988
21 March 1988
Applicant granted decree nisi for divorce on adultery inferred from respondent’s cohabitation and children; respondent ordered to pay costs.
  • Matrimonial law — Divorce — Adultery — Proof by inference from cohabitation and children — Undefended petition and absence of collusion — Jurisdiction where parties domiciled in Malawi
21 March 1988
18 March 1988
Whether the applicant proved the respondent's desertion; court found desertion and granted decree nisi dissolving the marriage.
  • Family law — Divorce — Desertion — Proof of factum of separation and animus deserendi — Undefended petition and absence of collusion — Decree nisi granted; custody and ancillary matters adjourned — Costs awarded to petitioner.
11 March 1988
11 March 1988
11 March 1988
1 March 1988