Supreme Court · 8 October 1974

Chikuta v Chipata Rural Council (S.C.Z. Judgment 38 of 1974) [1974] ZMSC 26 (8 October 1974)

An originating summons cannot be used for contested declaratory relief requiring a writ; counsel's hearsay affidavits are inadvisable. Flynote High Court — Commencement of action — Originating summons applicability — Order 6, rule 2; Jurisdiction to grant declarations when writ required; Civil procedure — matters disposible in chambers; Evidence — advocates filing affidavits containing hearsay is undesirable Read full summary

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