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| January 2025 |
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Plaintiffs failed to prove the disputed land’s identity; court dismissed both the challenge to the will and counterclaim for lack of evidence.
* Probate and testamentary disputes – validity of will – propounder’s duty to place will in evidence; * Land title disputes – identity of land, root of title and mode of acquisition; * Burden and standard of proof in land claims – preponderance of probabilities; * Lands Commission search results – do not by themselves confer or guarantee title; * Relevance of unchallenged witness evidence and composite/site plans in boundary/identity disputes.
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17 January 2025 |
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Dispute over the validity of a will and land ownership dismissed due to lack of evidence proving plaintiff's claims.
Property Law - Testamentary Capacity - Land Ownership - Declaratory Relief - Burden of Proof in Land Disputes
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17 January 2025 |
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The plaintiff was granted judgment for land ownership due to defendants' non-appearance and credible evidence presented.
Land law - Declaration of title - Trespass - Burden of proof - Default judgment
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16 January 2025 |
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Immigration officers' initial stop was justified by a 94% database match, but ignoring police clearance on re‑presentation amounted to negligence and rights violation.
Immigration law – stop‑list and embarkation duties; Negligence – duty of care of public authorities performing statutory duties; Administrative procedure – verification of police clearance; Constitutional rights – freedom of movement and protection of personal liberty; Vicarious liability for officers' negligent acts.
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16 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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German supplier successfully awarded USD$247,848.80 with interest for unpaid poultry goods delivered to buyer.
Contract Law - Sale of Goods - Breach of Contract - Recovery of Debt - Interest and Costs
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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 convicted of stealing GHC7,700; sentenced to 12 months or ordered repayment and fine.
Criminal Law – Stealing – Burden of proof – Appropriation without ownership – Credibility of accused's explanation for appropriation.
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16 January 2025 |
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Plaintiff’s claim for property recovery and rent arrears upheld; defendant must vacate and pay outstanding dues.
Land ownership – definition of tenant – non-consensual property improvement – grounds for tenant eviction
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15 January 2025 |
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Tenant ordered to vacate shop and pay outstanding rent and costs for non-payment under Rent Act.
Landlord and tenant - Rent arrears - Eviction - Tenant's counterclaim for improvements - Dismissal of application for stay.
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15 January 2025 |
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The appeal concerning breach of a sub-lease due to non-specific timelines was dismissed, upholding lower courts' rulings.
Contract law – Interpretation of written agreements – Stipulated time for performance – Reasonableness and implied timelines – Concurrent factual findings of lower courts affirmed.
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15 January 2025 |
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Applicant failed to prove title to entire parcel; respondent entitled to remainder excluding established overlap.
Land law — declaration of title and recovery of possession — proof of identity and limits of land; burden of proof where defendant files counterclaim; proof of possession (boundary pillars) in urban context; use of composite/site plans and survey evidence to resolve competing claims; multiple sales and nemo dat quod non habet — resale invalid only to extent of overlap; validity of lease executed by non-gazetted chief; injunction and possession.
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14 January 2025 |
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Court determines entitlement of disputed land sections based on evidence and validity of overlapping claims.
Land Litigation – Burden of Proof – Land Possession – Overlapping land claims – Validity of lease from non-gazette chief.
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14 January 2025 |
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Plaintiff was granted a declaration of land title due to a valid leasehold, with damages awarded for Defendant's trespass.
Land Law – Declaration of title – Proof of land ownership – Encroachment and trespass – Evidence of possession and title.
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14 January 2025 |
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The Plaintiff's claim to land ownership by customary gift was invalidated due to a prior grant to the Defendant.
Land law – Customary land ownership – Validity of a customary gift – Proof of prior land grant
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14 January 2025 |
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The Plaintiffs win land title dispute due to prior judgment invalidating Defendant's grantor's claim.
Property Law - Land Title - Conflicting Claims - Validity of Grantor's Title - Effect of Court Judgment on Land Title
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14 January 2025 |
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Court entered judgment for the applicant after respondent’s admission and abandonment, awarding return or monetary substitute, interest and costs.
Civil procedure – default/abandonment – admission of liability – court-entered judgment; ADR – unsuccessful mediation; remedy – substitute monetary award for sold goods; interest at Commercial Bank rate; costs awarded.
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13 January 2025 |
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A guilty-with-explanation plea is valid where the charge and facts were properly explained and the explanation is consistent with guilt.
* Criminal procedure – summary trials – requirement to state and explain substance of charge and facts (s.171 Act 30) – s.199 applies to indictable trials only. * Plea – "guilty with explanation" – where explanation confirms guilt court may convict on plea; otherwise enter not guilty. * Dishonestly receiving – elements and sentencing within statutory limits. * Sentencing – appellate interference only for demonstrable misdirection or wrong material.
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13 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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Court dismisses eviction claim, orders rent adjustment for unauthorized improvements by tenant.
Tenancy agreement commencement; rent arrears; unauthorized improvements to rental property; supervision of property works; ejection order.
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9 January 2025 |
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The District Court lacks jurisdiction to hear disputes involving chieftaincy matters, deferring to traditional councils.
Land ownership dispute - Chieftaincy jurisdiction - Definition of matters affecting chieftaincy under the Courts Act and Chieftaincy Act.
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9 January 2025 |
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Accused convicted for intentionally causing harm with no lawful justification.
Criminal law - causing harm - proving intentional and unlawful harm - burden of proof in criminal cases
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9 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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30 December 2024 |
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30 December 2024 |
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30 December 2024 |
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30 December 2024 |
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27 December 2024 |
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Marriage dissolved for irretrievable breakdown under Act 367 s2(1)(f); custody to petitioner and GHS600 maintenance ordered.
Divorce – Matrimonial Causes Act 1971 s1(2), s2(1)(f) – irretrievable breakdown after diligent effort – Evidence Act 1975 burden and standard of proof – court-connected ADR and consent terms – custody and maintenance ordered.
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24 December 2024 |
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23 December 2024 |
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20 December 2024 |
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20 December 2024 |
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20 December 2024 |
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Appellate court affirms 22-year sentence for violent robbery and conspiracy, finding sentencing within statutory limits and not excessive.
* Criminal law – Robbery and conspiracy – Robbery with offensive weapons attracts statutory minimum sentence; conspiracy liable where offence committed. * Sentencing – Judicial discretion – must be exercised according to law and reason; appellate interference only if manifestly excessive or wrong in principle. * Previous convictions – may be considered to justify increased sentence. * Mitigation pleas (remorse, reformation, prison conditions, dependents) are pleas for mercy, not necessarily grounds for appellate interference.
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20 December 2024 |
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