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.

14 judgments

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Judgment date
January 2025
Accused convicted for defrauding victims by falsely promising enlistment in security services, sentenced to 5 years.
Criminal Law – Defrauding by false pretence – Elements of the offence – Sentencing considerations for fraud.
31 January 2025
Accused convicted of fraudulently promising security service recruitment and sentenced to 5 years with restitution to victims.
Criminal Law - Fraud - False representations for recruitment into security services - Intent to defraud - Prosecution's burden to prove beyond reasonable doubt.
31 January 2025
Application for stay of execution dismissed due to lack of special circumstances and greater hardship to respondents.
Stay of execution pending appeal – Required demonstration of special circumstances or arguable legal points – Comparative hardships of parties.
28 January 2025
Court declares title to Plot No. 26 for plaintiff; determines defendants' trespass and awards damages.
Land law – Trespass – Declaration of title – Determination of rightful ownership – Demarcation of boundaries – Burden of proof in land disputes.
27 January 2025
26 January 2025
Accused acquitted as prosecution failed to prove intent to defraud beyond reasonable doubt.
Criminal Law – Defrauding by false pretence – Burden of proof – Intent to defraud
23 January 2025
A default judgment was set aside as the Applicant established a viable defence, with costs awarded due to delay.
Civil Procedure - Default judgment - Setting aside - Requirement for viable defence.
21 January 2025
Declaratory reliefs require a full trial and cannot be granted on default appearance alone.
Civil procedure – default of appearance – declaratory relief – requirement for full trial before final judgment
21 January 2025
Court upheld defendant's title to land, awarding damages and injunction for plaintiff's trespass into defendant's property.
Land law – Trespass – Disputed boundaries – Defendant's counterclaim upheld based on surveyor's report confirming plaintiff's trespass.
16 January 2025
An interim injunction was granted to restrain development on disputed plots pending further proceedings.
Land law – interim injunction – balance of convenience – equitable rights to property – preservation of status quo
16 January 2025
Accused pleaded guilty to unlawful entry, causing damage, and stealing; sentenced to concurrent imprisonment and compensation.
Criminal Law – Unlawful entry, causing damage, and stealing – Guilty plea and conviction – Sentencing considerations – Mitigation and compensation ordered.
10 January 2025
Plaintiff not automatically entitled to maximum Montreal Convention compensation for lost baggage without proof.
Air Law - Montreal Convention - Carrier's Liability for Lost Baggage - Proof required for full compensation claim
9 January 2025
Acquittal due to prosecution's failure to prove conspiracy to commit the crime beyond reasonable doubt.
Criminal law – Burden of proof – Conspiracy to commit crime – Insufficient evidence – Presumptive innocence.
8 January 2025
First-time offenders sentenced for conspiracy and carrying weapons near Offinso Manhene's residence.
Criminal Law – Conspiracy – Carrying offensive weapons – Sentencing considerations for first-time youthful offenders.
8 January 2025