Circuit Court

The Circuit Court has jurisdiction in civil actions. However, there are restrictions on most of its values. It also has jurisdiction in all criminal matters other than treason and offenses punishable by death. Furthermore, it has jurisdiction in matters involving custody of children. Circuit Courts are located in the regional and some district capitals of Ghana.

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November 2024
29 November 2024
27 November 2024
27 November 2024
26 November 2024
26 November 2024
26 November 2024
26 November 2024
26 November 2024
Accused convicted of unlawful cannabis possession; trafficking not proved; fined 200 penalty units or three months' hard labour.
Narcotics Control Act (Act 1019) s37 — unlawful possession vs trafficking — proof of possession and knowledge; requirement to prove trafficking element; forensic confirmation of cannabis; accused’s silence and burden of proof; selective prosecution by arresting officers noted.
26 November 2024
25 November 2024
25 November 2024
22 November 2024
22 November 2024
20 November 2024
20 November 2024
Acquittal where prosecution failed to prove elements of fraudulent breach of trust and raised reasonable doubt.
Criminal law – Fraudulent breach of trust – Elements: ownership vested as trustee, appropriation, dishonesty – Burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt – Insufficiency of evidence where sale price, purchaser identity and calculation of alleged entitlement are not proved – Business arrangement versus fiduciary relationship – Reasonable doubt and acquittal.
20 November 2024
18 November 2024
Court found marriage irretrievably broken despite failure to prove alleged unreasonable behaviour; divorce granted and costs split.
Matrimonial Causes Act — irretrievable breakdown of marriage — unreasonable behaviour — burden and standard of proof in divorce petitions — failure to tender cogent evidence of allegations — inability to reconcile after diligent effort — decree of dissolution; authorities: Adwubeng v Domfeh, Klah v Phoenix Insurance, Knudsen v Knudsen.
15 November 2024
15 November 2024
14 November 2024
6 November 2024
6 November 2024
Accused acquitted: prosecution failed to prove conspiracy and fraud beyond reasonable doubt due to inconsistent and insufficient evidence.
Criminal law – Conspiracy and defrauding by false pretences – Burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt – Necessity of proving falsity of representation (e.g., visas) – Inadequate investigation and inconsistent witness evidence.
5 November 2024
5 November 2024