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| High Court General Division | Majeza v Farming and Engineering Services (Civil Cause No. 478 of 1998) ((Civil Cause No. 478 of 1998)) [2001] MWHC 39 (30 July 2001); | [2001] MWHC 39 | 30 Jul 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 478 OF 1998 BETWEEN: JOSEPH MAJEZA... |
| High Court General Division | Kaunde v Malawi Telecommunication Ltd (Civil Cause No. 687 of 2001) ((Civil Cause No. 687 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 26 (18 May 2001); | [2001] MWHC 26 | 18 May 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 687 OF 2001 BETWEEN: MARY KAUNDE... |
| High Court General Division | Mlotha v New Building Society (Civil Cause No. 2539 of 2000) ((Civil Cause No. 2539 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 6 (16 February 2001); | [2001] MWHC 6 | 16 Feb 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NUMBER 2539 OF 2000 BETWEEN JOYCE... |
| High Court General Division | Denja v Republic (Misc Criminal Application No. 191 of 2001) ((Misc Criminal Application No. 191 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 44 (27 September 2001); | [2001] MWHC 44 | 27 Sep 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY MISC. CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 191 OF 2001 BETWEEN... |
| High Court General Division | Chikoko Trading Ltd v Farming & Trading Co. Ltd. (Civil Cause No. 3178 of 2000) ((Civil Cause No. 3178 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 38 (16 July 2001); | [2001] MWHC 38 | 16 Jul 2001 | I N THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 2438 OF 2000 BETWEEN: DICK... |
| High Court General Division | Chikaoneka t/a Madalitso Clothing Factory v Indefund Ltd (Civil Cause No.1155 of 1994) ((Civil Cause No.1155 of 1994)) [2001] MWHC 27 (29 May 2001); | [2001] MWHC 27 | 29 May 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 1155 OF 1994 BETWEEN: H.H.... |
| High Court General Division | Dick Chagwamnjira ta Changwamnjirra and Co v Nation Publication and another (Civil Cause No. 2438 of 200) ((Civil Cause No. 2438 of 200)) [2001] MWHC 37 (16 July 2001); | [2001] MWHC 37 | 16 Jul 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 2438 OF 2000 BETWEEN: DICK... |
| High Court General Division | Okeke v Minister of Home Affairs and another (Civil Cause No. 73 of 1997) ((Civil Cause No. 73 of 1997)) [2001] MWHC 36 (08 July 2001); | [2001] MWHC 36 | 08 Jul 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL APPLICATION NUMBER 73 OF 1997... |
| High Court General Division | Bwanali v Republic (Confirmation Case No.828 of 2002) ((Confirmation Case No.828 of 2002)) [2001] MWHC 7 (09 March 2001); | [2001] MWHC 7 | 09 Mar 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CONFIRMATION CASE NO. 828 OF 2000 BWANALI MWACHIKHO... |
| High Court General Division | Mwale v Sacranie (Civil Cause No. 2627 of 1998) ((Civil Cause No. 2627 of 1998)) [2001] MWHC 22 (04 May 2001); | [2001] MWHC 22 | 04 May 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 686 OF 2001] BETWEEN: HYGHTEN... |
| High Court General Division | Mungoni v DEMATT (Civil Cause No. 686 of 2001) ((Civil Cause No. 686 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 21 (04 May 2001); | [2001] MWHC 21 | 04 May 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 686 OF 2001 BETWEEN: HYGHTEN LEMANI... |
| High Court General Division | Rhino Security Services v Central Region Water Board (1186 of 2000) ((1186 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 61 (07 May 2001); | [2001] MWHC 61 | 07 May 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI LILONGWE HIGH COURT CIVIL CAUSE NO. 1186 OF 2000 BETWEEN: RHINO... |
| High Court General Division | Mtelera v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 21 of 2001) ((Criminal Appeal No. 21 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 32 (15 June 2001); | [2001] MWHC 32 | 15 Jun 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL... |
| High Court General Division | Katupi and Another v Katupi and Another (Civil Caus No.. 136 of 1997) ((Civil Caus No.. 136 of 1997)) [2001] MWHC 15 (06 April 2001); | [2001] MWHC 15 | 06 Apr 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI... |
| High Court General Division | Kumalere v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 61 of 2000) ((Criminal Appeal No. 61 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 49 (12 October 2001); | [2001] MWHC 49 | 12 Oct 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY Criminal Appeal number 61 of 2000 Between KAJOLLY... |
| High Court General Division | Chafungatira v Republic (Criminal Appeal 35B of 2000) ((Criminal Appeal 35B of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 8 (09 March 2001); | [2001] MWHC 8 | 09 Mar 2001 | I N THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 35B OF 2000 CHARLES... |
| High Court General Division | Efange v Attorney General (135 of 1996) ((135 of 1996)) [2001] MWHC 64 (12 May 2001); | [2001] MWHC 64 | 12 May 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI LILONGWE HIGH COURT CIVIL CAUSE NO. 135 OF 1996 BETWEEN: PETER MIKY... |
| High Court General Division | Nyasulu NO v Mjuma (55 of 2000) ((55 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 72 (15 September 2001); | [2001] MWHC 72 | 15 Sep 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI MZUZU HIGH COURT CIVIL CAUSE NO. 55 OF 2000 BETWEEN: MR. MJEDO NYASULU... |
| High Court General Division | Republic v Cosmas and Others (Criminal Case No. 53 of 2000) ((Criminal Case No. 53 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 11 (20 March 2001); | [2001] MWHC 11 | 20 Mar 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CRIMINAL CASE NO. 53 OF 2000 THE REPUBLIC Versus 1... |
| High Court General Division | Botolo v Attorney General (9 of 2001) ((9 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 68 (04 September 2001); | [2001] MWHC 68 | 04 Sep 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI MZUZU HIGH COURT CIVIL CAUSE NO. 9 OF 2001 BETWEEN: JULIUS BOTOLO... |
| High Court General Division | Republic v Layelo (Confirmation Case No. 577 of 2000) ((Confirmation Case No. 577 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 13 (23 March 2001); | [2001] MWHC 13 | 23 Mar 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CONFIRMATION CASE NO. 577 OF 2000 THE REPUBLIC... |
| High Court General Division | Luka and another v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 59 of 2000) ((Criminal Appeal No. 59 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 3 (02 January 2001); | [2001] MWHC 3 | 02 Jan 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 59 OF 2000 LUKA ASEKWE AND SAM... |
| High Court General Division | Republic v Mawaya and Others (Confirmation Case No. 794 of 2000) ((Confirmation Case No. 794 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 17 (12 April 2001); | [2001] MWHC 17 | 12 Apr 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CONFIRMATION CASE NO. 794 OF 2000 THE REPUBLIC... |
| High Court General Division | Republic v Nangwale and another (Confirmation Case No.208 of 1999) ((Confirmation Case No.208 of 1999)) [2001] MWHC 10 (18 March 2001); | [2001] MWHC 10 | 18 Mar 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CONFIRMATION CASE NUMBER 208 OF 1999 THE REPUBLIC... |
| High Court General Division | Kumwenda v National Insurance Co. (1041 of 2000) ((1041 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 75 (15 October 2001); | [2001] MWHC 75 | 15 Oct 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI LILONGWE DISTRICT REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 1041 OF 2000 BETWEEN W.D.... |
| High Court General Division | Republic v Mawaya and Others (Confirmation Case No. 794 of 2000) 2001] MWHC 177 ((Confirmation Case No. 794 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 76 (12 April 2001); | [2001] MWHC 76 | 12 Apr 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CONFIRMATION CASE NO. 794 OF 2000 THE REPUBLIC... |
| High Court General Division | Susan Banda v Thokozani Banda (Matrimonial Cause No. 1 of 2001) ((Matrimonial Cause No. 1 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 20 (04 May 2001); | [2001] MWHC 20 | 04 May 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY MATRIMONIAL CAUSE NO. 1 OF 2001 BETWEEN: SUSAN... |
| High Court General Division | Kawale v Mwale (348 of 1999) ((348 of 1999)) [2001] MWHC 66 (27 August 2001); | [2001] MWHC 66 | 27 Aug 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI LILONGWE HIGH COURT CIVIL CAUSE NO. 348 OF 1999 BETWEEN: BESTON... |
| High Court General Division | Republic v Misomali (Confirmation Case No. 738 of 2000) ((Confirmation Case No. 738 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 18 (12 April 2001); | [2001] MWHC 18 | 12 Apr 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CONFIRMATION CASE NO. 738 OF 2000 THE REPUBLIC... |
| High Court General Division | Mataya v Securicor Malawi Ltd (Civil Cause No. 3088 of 2000) ((Civil Cause No. 3088 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 34 (02 July 2001); | [2001] MWHC 34 | 02 Jul 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 3088 OF 2000 BETWEEN: CHARLES... |
| High Court General Division | Chimeta v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 43 of 2000) ((Criminal Appeal No. 43 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 28 (08 June 2001); | [2001] MWHC 28 | 08 Jun 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 43 OF 2000 PAUL LYSON CHIMETA... |
| High Court General Division | Dzimbiri and others v Judicial Service (Civil Cause No. 55 of 2001) ((Civil Cause No. 55 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 31 (11 June 2001); | [2001] MWHC 31 | 11 Jun 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY MISC. CIVIL CAUSE NO. 55 OF 2001 BETWEEN: ESTHER... |
| High Court General Division | Mpinganjira (B) and Others v Speaker and Another ((Civil Cause No. 3140 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 51 (27 November 2001); | [2001] MWHC 51 | 27 Nov 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL CAUSE NO. 3140 OF 2001... |
| High Court General Division | Kulisewa v Kulisewa (Matrimonial Cause No. 3 of 2001) ((Matrimonial Cause No. 3 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 54 (10 December 2001); | [2001] MWHC 54 | 10 Dec 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY MATRIMONIAL CAUSE NO. 3 OF 2001 BETWEEN: PRISCA... |
| High Court General Division | Heyns v Demetriou (Civil Cause No of 2001) ((Civil Cause No of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 52 (10 December 2001); | [2001] MWHC 52 | 10 Dec 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NUMBER OF 2001 BETWEEN NICOLAAS... |
| High Court General Division | Kafatiya v Registered Trustees, Malawi Industrial Research and Technology Development Centre (309 of 1999) ((309 of 1999)) [2001] MWHC 59 (07 May 2001); | [2001] MWHC 59 | 07 May 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI LILONGWE HIGH COURT CIVIL CAUSE NO. 309 OF 1999 BETWEEN: KENT KAFATIYA... |
| High Court General Division | Kynoch Optichem (Mw) Ltd v Demetriou (Bankruptcy Cause No. 25 of 2001) ((Mw)) [2001] MWHC 55 (11 December 2001); | [2001] MWHC 55 | 11 Dec 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL... |
| High Court General Division | First Merchant Bank v Lorgat (Civil Cause No. 3917 of 2002) ((Civil Cause No. 3917 of 2002)) [2001] MWHC 5 (16 February 2001); | [2001] MWHC 5 | 16 Feb 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NUMBER 3917 OF 2002 BETWEEN FIRST... |
| High Court General Division | Prime Insurance Co. v Ntaja (534 of 2000) ((534 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 60 (07 May 2001); | [2001] MWHC 60 | 07 May 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI LILONGWE HIGH COURT CIVIL CAUSE NO. 534 OF 2000 BETWEEN: PRIME... |
| High Court General Division | Director of Public Prosecution v Mwafulirwa (Misc Criminal Application No. 173 of 2001) ((Misc Criminal Application No. 173 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 56 (11 December 2001); | [2001] MWHC 56 | 11 Dec 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY MISC. CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 173 OF 2001 BETWEEN... |
| High Court General Division | Mlenga v Republic (Misc Criminal Application No. 8 of 2001) ((Misc Criminal Application No. 8 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 33 (27 June 2001); | [2001] MWHC 33 | 27 Jun 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI MZUZU DISTRICT REGISTRY MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 8 OF 2001... |
| High Court General Division | Republic v Alumando (Confirmation Case No. 298 of 2000) ((Confirmation Case No. 298 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 29 (08 June 2001); | [2001] MWHC 29 | 08 Jun 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CONFIRMATION CASE NO. 298 OF 2000 THE REPUBLIC... |
| High Court General Division | Gadama v Republic (Misc Criminal Application No. 145 of 2001) ((Misc Criminal Application No. 145 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 46 (02 October 2001); | [2001] MWHC 46 | 02 Oct 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY MISC. CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 145 OF 2001 BETWEEN... |
| High Court General Division | Banda and Others v Nyirenda and Others (86 of 1999) ((86 of 1999)) [2001] MWHC 67 (04 September 2001); | [2001] MWHC 67 | 04 Sep 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI MZUZU HIGH COURT CIVIL CAUSE NO. 86 OF 1999 BETWEEN: DAVIE BANDA... |
| High Court General Division | Sitima v Attorney General (462 of 2000) ((462 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 62 (07 May 2001); | [2001] MWHC 62 | 07 May 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI LILONGWE HIGH COURT CIVIL CAUSE NO. 462 OF 2000 BETWEEN: SAINANI... |
| High Court General Division | Kamchacha v Attorney General (1053 of 2000) ((1053 of 2000)) [2001] MWHC 70 (04 September 2001); | [2001] MWHC 70 | 04 Sep 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI LILONGWE HIGH COURT CIVIL CAUSE NO. 1053 OF 2000 BETWEEN COLLINS... |
| High Court General Division | Mikeyasi v Ching'Amba and Others (CIVIL CAUSE NO. 2726 OF 1999) ((CIVIL CAUSE NO. 2726 OF 1999)) [2001] MWHC 57 (15 June 2001); | [2001] MWHC 57 | 15 Jun 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 2726 OF... |
| High Court General Division | Finance Bank of Malawi Ltd v Tchongwe (Bankruptcy Cause No. 5 of 2001) ((Bankruptcy Cause No. 5 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 24 (14 May 2001); | [2001] MWHC 24 | 14 May 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY IN BANKRUPTCY BANKRUPTCY CAUSE NO. 5 OF 2001 Re... |
| High Court General Division | Palitu and Others v Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 30 of 2001) ((Criminal Appeal No. 30 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 43 (19 September 2001); | [2001] MWHC 43 | 19 Sep 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CRIMINAL APPEAL NO 30 OF 2001 STANLEY RICHARD... |
| High Court General Division | Kasema v National Bank of Malawi (Civil Cause No. 2299 of 2001) ((Civil Cause No. 2299 of 2001)) [2001] MWHC 47 (03 October 2001); | [2001] MWHC 47 | 03 Oct 2001 | IN THE HIGH COURT OF MALAWI PRINCIPAL REGISTRY CIVIL CAUSE NO. 2299 OF 2001 BETWEEN B M KASEMA... |