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C. A. Vanderpuye V. J. N. Plange & Ors (1942) LJR-WACA

C. A. Vanderpuye V. J. N. Plange & Ors (1942) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Jurisdiction in suits relating to 1,21-44—Customary law—Action relates to transactions agreed to be governed by English law—Jurisdiction of Native Tribunals—Provisions of section 48 (1) of Native Administration (Colony) Ordinance. Facts The action by the plaintiffs […]

Bafuor Yaw Antwi V. Tujani Lagos (1942) LJR-WACA

Bafuor Yaw Antwi V. Tujani Lagos (1942) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Jurisdiction—Condition precedent for appeal to Provincial Commissioner’s Court under section 81 of the Native Administration (Colony) Ordinance Cap. 76 not fulfilled. Held The objection on the ground that the condition precedent for appeal was not fulfilled was in […]

Anastasia Aina Gooding & Anor V. Omolara Martins (1942) LJR-WACA

Anastasia Aina Gooding & Anor V. Omolara Martins (1942) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Validity of marriage in Roman Catholic Church at Abeokuta In’ 1906 depended upon provisions of section 2 of Marriages Validation Ordinance, 1916 (No. 3 of 1916)—Children of the marriage entitled to inherit property of their father […]

Alfred Ernest & Ors V. Amanuah Ankrah & Ors (1942) LJR-WACA

Alfred Ernest & Ors V. Amanuah Ankrah & Ors (1942) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Indenture of Lease—Claim for monies due upon account stated— admission founded on mistake Facts The defendant and Anna France caecuted an Indenture of Lease with-0. B. 011ivant & Co., Ltd., on the 8th February. 1932. […]

Adit Kofi V. G. A. Adjei (1942) LJR-WACA

Adit Kofi V. G. A. Adjei (1942) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Sale by auction—Writs of Fi. Fa. issued by Native Courts—No attachment of property or rules relating thereto—Priority of purchasers. Facts On the 10th June, 1939, Kwabena and Dawuru each bought a piece of land at a sale by […]

Adebeshin Folarin & Ors V. Samuel Olawole Williams & Ors (1942) LJR-WACA

Adebeshin Folarin & Ors V. Samuel Olawole Williams & Ors (1942) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Will—Construction of clause—Bequest—Whether gift absoluteor life interest—Bequest followed by contingent gift over. Held : Clause construed as an absolute gift, and gift over void for repugnancy. Cases referred to := E. 0. Moore for […]

Addo Kofi & Ors V. Kwaku Twum & Ors (1942) LJR-WACA

Addo Kofi & Ors V. Kwaku Twum & Ors (1942) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Interpleader Summons—Plea of estoppel set up by judgment creditors (Plaintiffs-Respondents) in relation to transactions between judgment debtor and owners of property attached. The plaintiffs-respondents obtained judgment against defendant. At their instance property was seized under […]

Ariba Ali V. Alhaji Mama Ali (1940) LJR-WACA

Ariba Ali V. Alhaji Mama Ali (1940) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Their Lordships on this appeal are called upon to determine the . true meaning and effect of a devise of certain real estate contained in the Will of one Ali, a native officer in His Majesty King Edward […]

The Comptroller Of Customs V. K. Chellaram & Anor (1943) LJR-WACA

The Comptroller Of Customs V. K. Chellaram & Anor (1943) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Cast:inns—Prohibited Articles—Regulated Textiles—Customs Ordinance (Cap. 132) (Gold Coast) sections 27 (1) (c) (iii), 27 (2), 27 (3), 118 (2)—Importation of Textiles (Quotas) Ordinance (Cap. 136) (Gold Coast), section 7 (1)—Proclama(ions No. 10 of 1938 and […]

Rex V. William Opara (1943) LJR-WACA

Rex V. William Opara (1943) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Criminal Law—Person employed in public duties by a Native Authority—” Person employed in the public service “, sections 1, 98 ( I) and 100 of the Criminal Code—” Person “, ibidem, and section 3 of the Interpretation Ordinance. Facts Accused […]