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Isaac Theophilus Akkunna Wallace-johnson V. The King (1938) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal [Delivered by THE LORD CHANCELLOR] This is an appeal by special leave from a judgment of the West African Court of Appeal (Gold Coast Session)* dismissing an appeal by the appellant against his conviction on the 13th…
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The Chairman & Anor V. Belo Raji (1939) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Restrictive Covenant in Lease—Land to be used for residential purposes only—Misdirection on points of fact—Building used for prayers by many persons—A mosque is a place used for worship by Mohammedans and it is not necessary to prove…
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Rex V. Orgi Uko & Anor (1939) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Conspiracy to bring false accusation contra sec. 125 of the Criminal Code and unlawful possession of counterfeit coins contra sec. 150A of the Criminal Code—Constructive possession. Held : On the facts the appellants were properly convicted and appeals…
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Rex V. Thomas Udu (1939) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal causing police to waste time—Acts tending to the prejudice of the community. Facts The accused male a false report to the police containing allegations against named persons. The trial Judge held that the facts of the case would constitute the…
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Rex V. Ebenezer Tawiah & Ors (1939) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Skaling contra section 271 (2) of Criminal Code. Facts Twenty-nine accused were uniformed members of the band of the Territorial Court. Forces and were travelling on two lorries (the drivers of which were the other two accused) from…
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Rex V. Wuseni (1939) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Trial with Assessors—Assessors not directed that it was duty of prosecution to establish the charge beyond reasonable doubt—Section 43 (3) of Protectorate Courts Jurisdiction Ordinance. Held : As decision vested exclusively in the trial Judge, his omission to direct the assessors…
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Rex V. Hansen Owarey (1939) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Murder contra sec. 319 of the Criminal Code—Defence ofconvictionIntoxication. The following joint judgment was deliverd :- KINGDON, C.J., NIGERIA, BUTLER LLOYD AND CAREY, JJ. The only question raised on this appeal is whether the Court came to a right decision…
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Car accidents are often expensive, painful, and highly stressful. After such an incident, you might feel overwhelmed with everything that needs to be addressed, especially if you’ve sustained injuries and losses. However, as the injured party, you may have the right to seek fair financial compensation for the damages caused by the collision. Here are…
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Rex V. T. Olukolu & Ors (1939) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Judicial corruption contrary to section 114 (1) of the Criminal Code—Asking for and receiving of bribe separate offences—Corroboration of accomplices—Actus reus and mens rea with regard to accomplices. HELD : That the learned Judge had sufficiently directed himself…
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Rex V. Agumagu Nwaoke (1939) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Manslaughter contrary to Section 325 of Criminal Code—Definitionconvictionof Manslaughter in Section 310 of Criminal Code—Juju causingCounth Hig Court.inimitable and irresistible apprehension of serious harm or death. Held : No evidence that the particular juju used had ever resulted in a…