Full Length Cases from the Courts
HIGH COURT, ACCRA Date: 6 NOVEMBER 1975 TAYLOR J CASES REFERRED TO (1) Okorie v. The Republic [1974] 2 G.L.R. 272, C.A. (2) Escobedo v. Illinois 378 U.S. 478 (1963). (3) Miranda v. Arizona 384 U.S. 436 (1965). NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS SUBMISSION of no case based on an objection to the admissibility of police statements […]
REPUBLIC v. AKOSAH AND ANOTHER [1975] 2 GLR 406 Read More »
HIGH COURT, KUMASI Date: 3 NOVEMBER 1975 BAIDOO J CASES REFERRED TO (1) Ojikutu v. Fella (1954) 14 W.A.C.A. 628. (2) Tawiah-Yesereh v. C.F.A.O. [1966] G.L.R. 357, S.C. (3) France v. Quartey (1925) D.Ct. ‘21-’25, 194. NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS APPLICATION by executors nominated in an unproved will to be substituted as defendants in an action
NSIAH AND ANOTHER v. MENSAH [1975] 2 GLR 460 Read More »
COURT OF APPEAL, ACCRA Date: 23 OCTOBER 1975 APALOO AG C.J ARCHER AND FRANCOIS JJ A CASES REFERRED TO (1) State Gold Mining Corporation v. Sissala [1971] 1 G.L.R. 359, C.A. (2) Taunton-Collins v. Cromie [1964] 1 W.L.R. 633; [1964] 2 All E.R. 332; 108 S.J. 277, C.A. NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS APPEAL without leave against
GUARDIAN ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE v. GHANA COMMERCIAL BANK [1975] 2 GLR 394 Read More »
HIGH COURT, TAMALE Date: 17 SEPTEMBER 1975 HAYFRON AG J Criminal law and procedure—Sentencing—Convict on licence—Convict on licence convicted anal sentenced for another offence whilst on licence—Trial magistrate ordering service of unexpired term of previous conviction—Pre-requisites to such an order—Criminal Procedure Code, I960 (Act 30), s. 396. COUNSEL Appellant in person. J.
PRACTICE NOTE: YAKUBU v. THE REPUBLIC [1975] 2 GLR 447 Read More »
HIGH COURT, KOFORIDUA Date: 12 SEPTEMBER 1975 QUASHIE-SAM J CASES REFERRED TO (1) Sarpong v. Antwi [1971] 2 G.L.R. 378, C.A. (2) Republic v. Tekperbiawe Divisional Council; Ex parte Nene Korle II [1972] 1 G.L.R. 199. (3) Anomabu Stool v. Acquah (1957) 3 W.A.L.R. 265, P.C. (4) Ababio v. Ackumpong (1940) 6 W.A.C.A. 173. (5)
MOOSI AND ANOTHER v. BOATENG AND ANOTHER [1975] 2 GLR 396 Read More »
HIGH COURT, TAMALE Date: 10 SEPTEMBER 1975 ATA-BEDU J CASES REFERRED TO (1) Biddle v. Johnston [1965] 2 Lloyd’s Rep. 121; 109 S.J. 395, D.C. (2) Goodbame v. Buck [1940] 1 K.B. 107; [1939] 4 All E.R. 107; 161 L.T. 348; 103 J.P. 393; 83 S.J. 850; 56 T.L.R. 36; 65 LI.L. Rep. 27. NATURE
FRAFRA AND OTHERS v. STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION [1975] 2 GLR 438 Read More »
HIGH COURT, SEKONDI Date: 31 JULY 1975 EDUSEI J CASES REFERRED TO (1) Croft v. Lumley (1858) 6 H.L.Cas. 672; 27 LJ.Q.B. 321; 31 L.T. (o.s.) 382; 22 J.P. 639; 4 Jur. (N.S.) 903; 6 W.R. 523; 10 E.R. 1459, H.L. (2) Clough v. London and North Western Rail. Co. (1871) L.R. 7 Exch.
MERCER v. BREMPONG II [1975] 2 GLR 376 Read More »
HIGH COURT, HO Date: 31 JULY 1975 FRANCOIS J A CASES REFERRED TO (1) Loveday, In the goods of [1900] P. 154; 69 L.J.P. 48; 83 L.T. 692. (2) Cope, In the estate of [1954] 1 W.L.R. 608; [1954] 1 All E.R. 698; 98 S.J. 253. (3) Thompson v. Thompson (1925) D.Ct. ‘21-’25, 155. NATURE
IN RE KUMATSE (DECD.); KUMATSE v. HODIENUKPOR [1975] 2 GLR 344 Read More »
COURT OF APPEAL, ACCRA Date: 30 JULY 1975 SOWAH ARCHER AND FRANCOIS JJ.A CASES REFERRED TO (1) Fisher, Reeves & Co., Ltd. v. Armour & Co., Ltd. [1920] 3 K.B. 614; 90 L.J.K.B. 172; 124 L.T. 122; 36 T.L.R. 800; 64 S.J. 698; 15 Asp.M.L.C. 91; 26 Com.Cas. 46, C.A. (2) Chao v. British Traders and
ROCKSON v. ARMAH [1975] 2 GLR 116 Read More »
COURT OF APPEAL, ACCRA Date: 30 JULY 1975 LASSEY ANIN AND FRANCOIS JJ A CASES REFERRED TO (1) Browne v. Dunn (1894) 6.R. 67, H.L. (2) Ayiwah v. Badu [1963] 1 G.L.R. 86, S.C. (3) Chahin v. Boateng [1963] 2 G.L.R. 174, S.C. (4) In re Lartey (Decd.); Lartey v. Affutu-Nartey [1972] 2 G.L.R.488, C.A.
IN RE JOHNSON (DECD.); DONKOR v. PREMPEH [1975] 2 GLR 182 Read More »
