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February 2002
Purmessur v Mwitha & Zingale (Civil Cause 378 of 2001) [2002] MWHC 80 (12 February 2002)
Plaintiff’s claim to title failed because key documents’ authenticity and the alleged sale were not proven.
  • Property law — Alleged sale as alternative repayment of loan; Evidentiary issues — disputed signatures and document authenticity; Burden of proof — plaintiff failed to prove valid transfer and bona fide purchase; Relief dismissed.
12 February 2002
Chinsima v Minister of Lands and Housing (Civil Cause 165 of 2001) [2002] MWHC 72 (5 February 2002)
The Minister must promptly decide a s.24A land-sale notice and give reasons if withholding consent.
  • Land Act s.24A — notice versus consent; scope of ministerial discretion; requirement to give reasons; unreasonable delay/Wednesbury unreasonableness; allegations of discrimination unproven.
5 February 2002