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Agbafuna Ejidike & Ors V. Christopher Obiora On Behalf Of Himself & Anor (1951) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Visit by trial Judge to Locus in Quo after close of evidence—Judge not to makehimself a witness in the case—Irregularity in inspection not fatal unless a party prejudiced and miscarriage of…
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Hycienth Egbe V. The King (1950) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Standard of Proof required in a criminal trial—Where evidence showsinconsistencies and conflictions the Judge should express clearly and in detailconclusions reached—Mere statement that Judge had no reasonable doubtinsufficient. Facts The appellant was convicted of murder. The evidence revealed contradictions…
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George. Diamantides V. Chief Inspector Of Mines (1950) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Agent provocateur—Impropriety of procuring ‘commission of an offence by an agent provocateur—Legality of conviction not affected—Meaning of the mord ” persons ” in the proviso to Regulation 53 (1) of the Mineral Regulations considered. Facts The appellant…
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George Kwaku Danso & Anor V. The King (1950) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Joint Trial—Discretion of the Judge to be exercised judicially—Appellable court will not interfere unless st appears that a miscarriage of justice has resulted from joint trial—Misdirection—Cautioned statement by second Appellant implicating first Appellant admitted against the…
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Accidents are inevitable and they can occur to anyone anywhere. When they occur, they can cause a lot of damage and injuries to the vehicle, the driver, or even third parties like pedestrians. Most drivers tend to take matters on their own which might be hard and can sometimes lead to big misunderstanding. It is…
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Nonprofit organizations play a key role in society by driving positive change and addressing major challenges, but fraud can threaten their effectiveness. To keep yours running and effective, you need to think of how to counteract common threats, including fraud. This sends a good message to the stakeholders and donors, propelling you to succeed. Here…
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Appiah Dankwa & Others V. The King (1951) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Charges under section 324 of the Criminal Code not restricted to offences against the Government of the Gold Coast-Power of Judge to amend charge al any stage of the proceedingsOmission by Judge in case tried by state…
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Henry Charles Christian (Otherwise Known As ). Kofi Ampah) V. Samuel Tawiah Intsiful (1953) LJR-WACA
Henry Charles Christian (Otherwise Known As ). Kofi Ampah) V. Samuel Tawiah Intsiful (1953) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Execution of a will by blind testator—Construction of the word ” blind “—Iftestator blind the will still binding if testator had knowledge of the contents ofwill—Order 49, rule 29, of Courts…
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M. Captan Of Accra & Ors V. Robert Ad Jabeng Ankrah Otherwise Known And Called Arday Ankrah On Behalf Of Otublohum Dadebanna, Accra & Ors (1951) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Succession to family property by Ga Customary Law—Holder of Stool familyproperty died leaving two brothers, all three being sons…
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Ajua Baisiwah Of Besease V. Kofi Otuakwa, Head Of The Oyoko Family Of Obontser & Anor (1951) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Jurisdiction of Native Court of State where there is former judgment by NativeCourt of same State—Effect of judgment in rem on subject matter of suit—Persons bound by first…