Author: LawGlobal Hub
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James Kofi Addo Alias Kwame Adumatta V. The Queen (1954) Appeals in Criminal Cases—Evidence of insanity received on appeal. Facts The appellant, for no reason, killed his wife. He testified that something came over him and he “ became like a crazy man “. The defence of insanity failed at the trial. Later the convict…
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Tkwaku Addai V. Nana Ama Serwah Bankuo (1953) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West Africa Court of Appeal Jurisdiction of Supreme Court—Suit between natives—Land held under nativetenure—Pledge under Native Custom—Native Courts (Ashanti) Ordinance(Cap. 80), section 35—Courts Ordinance (Cap. 4), section 17. Facts Appellant (plaintiff below) sued in the Supreme Court to recover possession of some…
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Anthony Aburime V. The Secretary, Assemblies Of God Mission, Ewu Ishan & Anor (1952) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West Africa Court of Appeal Jurisdiction—Supreme Court Ordinance, section 12 and proviso—Practice and Procedure—Claim in trespass—Ouster of jurisdiction how decided. Facts The plaintiff sued in trespass, the first defendant alleged entry under a lease and the…
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Kwame Aboah V. The Queen (1954) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West Africa Court of Appeal Criminal Law—Stealing by treasurer—Defence ofgeneral deficiency Facts The appellant was a Native Authority Treasurer; he collected revenue and paid out salaries and the like. At a checking of his accounts there was a shortage in his cash of a…
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Insurance Company Tactics You Need to Know It’s easy to assume that a workers’ compensation insurance company will do everything possible to care for you as an injured worker. After all, your employer pays premiums for protection, so you expect to receive the help you need when you’ve been injured in the workplace. However, that’s…
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H. N. O. Abbey & Anor V S. K. Ollenu (1954) LawGlobal Hub Lead Judgment Report – West Africa Court of Appeal Fraud—Acquiescence amounting to fraud. Estoppel—Purchaser not a party in later litigation—Owner standing by. Facts One I.F. sold and conveyed land to the respondent, who later built on the land in ignorance of the…
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Attorney-General v. John Hannah Khoury (1953) LawGlobal Hub Lead Judgment Report – West Africa Court of Appeal Minerals Ordinance, Chapter 114—Sections 60 and 61—Possession of mineral— Onus to prove lawful possession. Facts The Minerals Ordinance, section 60, provides that no person (with exceptions not relevant here) shall possess any mineral (which by definition in section…
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Negotiation Dynamics: Understanding the Interplay between Communication, Power, and Influence I. Introduction A. Background information on negotiation and its importance in business and personal relationships Introduction Negotiation is the process of reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement between two or more parties who have competing interests. Negotiation is an essential skill in both personal and business…
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3 Things to Do When You Get into a Car Accident While car accidents are hopefully not a regular occurrence for you, it’s important to know what to do in the event that you are involved in one. The steps you take immediately following an accident can have a big impact on your health, your…
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Meridien Trade Corporation Limited V. Metal Construction (W.A.) Limited (1998) LAWGLOBAL HUB Lead Judgment Report OGUNDARE, J.S.C. The Plaintiff (now Respondent) had claimed from the Defendant (now Appellant) as hereunder: ” …..the sum of N95,220.15 being the price of steel sold to the defendants by the plaintiffs at the defendants’ request together with interest at…