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An appeal concerning a request to pay a judgment debt by instalments.
Mercy Maria Benos v Michal Piotr Franciszek Leja
A probate decision about a claimed beneficiary’s interests in an intestate estate.
Lewanika and Others v Frederick Jacob Titus Chiluba
A historical presidential-election petition addressing eligibility, evidence and alleged electoral irregularities.
Christine Mulundika and 7 Others v The People
A historical constitutional challenge to the Public Order Act permit requirement for assemblies.
Chansa Ng’onga v Alfred H. Knight (Z) Ltd
An appeal concerning the assessment of damages following wrongful dismissal.
Duncan Silembo v Roman Shaloomov (S/A Sekelelea Farm)
A land-title appeal involving Silembo Village, customary-tenure conversion and alleged impropriety in allocation.
Kingfred Phiri v Life Master Limited
An appeal concerning severance pay and the assessment of damages for dismissal.
Chris Hamuwele v Mulungushi University
An appeal concerning whether an employment complaint was filed within the applicable time limit.
Bukari Pharmacy v Mashake Mweemba
An appeal arising from an employment claim for unpaid salaries, gratuity and leave pay, and an application to set aside the judgment.
Tikumbe Mining Limited and Another v China Copper Mines Limited
An appeal concerning possession of two parcels in Chingola and the parties’ claims to occupy them.
Josephine Bwalya v Judith Miti Nyirenda and Others
An appeal concerning competing claims to land and the cancellation of a certificate of title.
Chaile Kapambwe v Clement Jonazi
An appeal arising from competing claims of ownership of a property in Lusaka.
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