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Judgment date
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| February 2025 |
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Accused acquitted of incest as DNA excludes him as father, confession deemed unreliable without corroborating evidence.
Criminal Law – Burden of proof – Incest – Confession and corroboration – DNA evidence and its impact on prosecution's case
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11 February 2025 |
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Accused acquitted of defilement due to prosecution's failure to prove beyond reasonable doubt.
Criminal Law - Presumption of Innocence - Burden of Proof in Defilement Cases - Proof beyond Reasonable Doubt - Identity Document Discrepancies affecting Guilt.
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11 February 2025 |
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Accused cleared of human trafficking charges but convicted for assaulting the victim.
Criminal Law – Human Trafficking – Conspiracy – Assault – Requirement of proof beyond reasonable doubt
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10 February 2025 |
| January 2025 |
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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.
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31 January 2025 |
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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.
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31 January 2025 |
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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.
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28 January 2025 |
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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.
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27 January 2025 |
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26 January 2025 |
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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
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23 January 2025 |
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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.
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21 January 2025 |
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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
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21 January 2025 |
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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.
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16 January 2025 |
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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
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16 January 2025 |
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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.
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10 January 2025 |
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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
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9 January 2025 |
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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.
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8 January 2025 |
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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.
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8 January 2025 |
| December 2024 |
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23 December 2024 |
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20 December 2024 |
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19 December 2024 |
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18 December 2024 |
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Marriage dissolved; jointly‑acquired house and GH¢50,000 awarded to the applicant; other property claims dismissed.
Family law – Divorce – Proof of breakdown where parties lived apart for extended period; Matrimonial property – Joint acquisition and contributions; Property acquired during marriage not automatically matrimonial; Section 20(1) Act 367 – financial provision and factors for award; Orders for conveyance and registrar transfer on default.
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17 December 2024 |
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17 December 2024 |
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Accused convicted for intentionally and unlawfully causing harm; cautioned statement and medical evidence proved guilt; sentence suspended due to pregnancy.
Criminal law – Causing harm (s.69 Act 29) – Elements: harm, intent, unlawfulness – Admissibility and weight of cautioned statement – Defence of accident/self-defence; pregnancy and suspension of sentence (s.313A Act 30).
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16 December 2024 |
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Accused convicted of unlawful entry and robbery on credible identification; acquitted of conspiracy; sentenced and ordered to restitute.
Criminal law – Unlawful entry (s.152 Act 29) – Robbery (s.149/150 Act 29) – Conspiracy (s.23(1) Act 29) – Identification evidence – Burden of proof – Restitution and sentencing considerations. |
12 December 2024 |
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12 December 2024 |
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11 December 2024 |
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9 December 2024 |
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Dispute over title, possession, alleged unlawful sale, demolition of structures, and claim for Gh¢18,000 compensation.
Land/titles – declaration of title; recovery of possession; alleged unlawful transactions; demolition of structures; compensation for pilfered property; costs.
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4 December 2024 |
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4 December 2024 |
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4 December 2024 |
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3 December 2024 |
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3 December 2024 |
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2 December 2024 |
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2 December 2024 |
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Plaintiff proved superior title by conveyance and witness; defendant's uncorroborated documents insufficient, remedies granted.
Property law – title to land – standard of proof in land disputes (preponderance of probabilities); burden of production and persuasion under Evidence Act; admissibility and sufficiency of deeds and witness testimony; remedies: declaration of title, possession, damages, injunction, costs.
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2 December 2024 |
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Plaintiff established title on balance of probabilities; defendant's uncorroborated documents failed to displace plaintiff's claim.
Land law – Title and possession – Trespass action – Burden of proof and preponderance of probabilities – Weight and corroboration of documentary evidence – Failure to call witnesses undermines claim.
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2 December 2024 |
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2 December 2024 |
| November 2024 |
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29 November 2024 |
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27 November 2024 |
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27 November 2024 |
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26 November 2024 |
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26 November 2024 |
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26 November 2024 |
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26 November 2024 |
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26 November 2024 |
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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.
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26 November 2024 |
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25 November 2024 |
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25 November 2024 |
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22 November 2024 |
