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BENJAMIN YAW OSEI v THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL

[2023] GHACA 137 | 2023-06-22

This appeal involves a former Circuit Court judge who was removed from office in 2015 after allegations of bribery and misconduct. He challenges his removal, contending there was no evidence to support the claims and...

Court of Appeal

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ADOLF SIEVERS GHANA LTD VS DVLA

[2023] GHACA 148 | 2023-06-22

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SCTHE SUPREME COURT

YOO MART LIMITED VS STANDARD CHARTERED BANK

[2023] GHASC 70 | 2023-06-21

The Supreme Court is hearing an appeal by Yoo Mart Limited challenging a Court of Appeal decision. This prior ruling had reversed a High Court award of interest to Yoo Mart Limited on USD 1,550,000.00 paid for a...

BERTHA ANSAH-DJAN VS PRYCE KOJO THOMPSON & ANOR

[2023] GHASC 71 | 2023-06-21

This Supreme Court judgment concerns an appeal regarding the ownership of shares in Pergah Transport Company Limited. The Plaintiff claims sole ownership and alleges the 1st Defendant failed to pay for transferred...

THE REPUBLIC VS THE PRESIDENT, CENTRAL REGIONAL HOUSE OF CHIEFS & ORS EX PARTE: OBREMPONG NYANFUL KRAMPAH XI

[2023] GHASC 67 | 2023-06-21

This judgment concerns an appeal regarding whether the Research Committee of Ghana's Central Regional House of Chiefs exceeded its legal authority when handling a petition by a traditional leader to elevate his stool...

THE REPUBLIC VRS HIGH COURT, TEMA EX-PARTE: YAW GODWIN DORGBADZI & ANOR. AND MICHELLE DAPAAH TETTEH & ANOR.

[2023] GHASC 69 | 2023-06-06

The Supreme Court granted an application to quash a High Court's decision that had struck out a caveat and issued Letters of Administration for an estate, also prohibiting the High Court from further hearing the...

Ogyeedoom Obranuh Kwesi Atta VI v Ghana Telecommunications Co. Ltd. & Lands Commission

[2023] GHASC 63 | 2023-06-05

This is a Supreme Court civil appeal brought by Ghana Telecommunications Co. Ltd., challenging a Court of Appeal decision that affirmed a High Court judgment. The appeal concerns a dispute over land ownership and the...

GHANA CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT & ORS VS ATTORNEY-GENERAL

[2023] GHASC 23 | 2023-05-31

This Supreme Court judgment concerns a challenge by several civil society organizations against a presidential directive compelling the Auditor-General to take accumulated leave and the subsequent appointment of an...

CHARLES KWADWO GYASI v MINING BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED

[2023] GHASC 16 | 2023-05-31

This judgment concerns an appeal in a dispute between a former employee and his employer regarding a claim of unlawful dismissal. The Supreme Court is tasked with determining which of the two lower courts properly...

Food Sovereignty Ghana v The Attorney-General

[2023] GHASC 21 | 2023-05-31

Food Sovereignty Ghana initiated a legal challenge in Ghana's Supreme Court, arguing that various sections of the Plant Variety Protection Act, 2020 are unconstitutional. The organization requested that the court...

Addo Vrs The Republic

[2023] GHASC 19 | 2023-05-31

SC(Supreme Court (Civil Division)

Michael Ankomah Nimfah v James Gyakye Quayson & Ors (Contemnor: Dr. Michael Kpessa Whyte)

[2023] GHASC 25 | 2023-05-30

The Supreme Court convicted Dr. Michael Kpessa Whyte for contempt of court after he pleaded guilty. The court then considered his apologies and expressions of remorse before determining a sentence.

EteleSe Company Ltd. & Another v Attorney-General

[2023] GHACA 41 | 2023-05-24

This judgment concerns an appeal filed by two companies after the High Court dismissed their request for an extension of time to file a human rights claim against the State. The companies sought to sue the State after...

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Community Law Centre and three Others (on behalf of the Five Victims) v The Federal Republic of Nigeria

[2024] ACHPR 1 | 2023-05-23

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights considered a complaint alleging that Nigeria failed to provide adequate maternal health services. This failure reportedly led to preventable deaths and lifelong...

ACOAfrican Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

Kamilya Mohammedi Tuweni and 4 others (Represented by REDRESS) V. The Republic of Kenya

Communication 778/22 | 2023-05-23

This judgment from the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights outlines a complaint by Kamilya Mohammedi Tuweni and four others against Kenya. The complainants allege arbitrary arrest, denial of consular and...

Peter Odiwuor Ngoge v The Republic of Kenya and Peter Ngoge & Julius Anyango V. The Republic of Kenya (Communications 515/15 and 527/15)

[2023] ACHPR 14 | 2023-05-23

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights issued a joint decision on the admissibility of two complaints filed by advocate Peter Odiwuor Ngoge against the Republic of Kenya. Ngoge alleges that Kenya...

ACOAFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS

Consolidated Applications No. 015/2017 and 011/2018 – Reuben Juma and Gawani Nkende v. United Republic of Tanzania

Citation pending | 2023-05-22

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights ordered the joining of two separate applications, *Reuben Juma v. United Republic of Tanzania* and *Gawani Nkende v. United Republic of Tanzania*. The Court determined...

Samira Ibrahim Mahmoud and Rasha Ali Abdel-Rahman v The Arab Republic of Egypt (Communication 424/12)

[2023] ACHPR 3 | 2023-05-21

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights considered a complaint from Samira Ibrahim Mahmoud and Rasha Ali Abdel-Rahman against Egypt. They alleged being arrested after a protest and subjected to beatings,...

Samira Ibrahim Mahmoud and Rasha Ali Abdel-Rahman (Represented by the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) & Interights) v The Arab Republic of Egypt

COMMUNICATION 424/12 | 2023-05-21

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights considered a complaint against Egypt alleging that two women were arrested, beaten, electrocuted, and subjected to forced virginity tests after participating in a...

ACOAfrican Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights

Chacha Wambura and Mang’azi Mkama v. United Republic of Tanzania

Citation pending | 2023-05-21

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights ordered the joining of two separate applications against the United Republic of Tanzania. This decision was made because both cases involved co-accused individuals,...

ACOAfrican Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights

Consolidated Applications No. 015/2017 and 011/2018 – Reuben Juma and Gawani Nkende v. United Republic of Tanzania

Citation pending | 2023-05-21

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights ordered the joinder of two separate applications, Reuben Juma v. United Republic of Tanzania and Gawani Nkende v. United Republic of Tanzania. This decision was made...

SCJSUPERIOR COURT OF JUDICATURE IN THE COURT OF APPEAL (CIVIL DIVISION)

MERCY BLANC AIDOO vs THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SELWYN OKOE BOYE

[2022] GHACA 80 | 2023-05-04

This document details an appeal filed by Mercy Blanc Aidoo against a High Court judgment that dismissed her claims regarding the administration and distribution of an estate. The High Court had ruled in favor of the...

SCJIN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF JUDICATURE IN THE COURT OF APPEAL (CIVIL DIVISION)

MERCY BLANC AIDOO vs THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SELWYN OKOE BOYE

[2023] GHACA 118 | 2023-05-04

This judgment concerns an appeal against a High Court decision that dismissed the plaintiff's claims for an account and distribution of a deceased's estate. The High Court had also granted the estate administrator's...

Madam Akua Pokua v Amoako Mireku Gyampa & Anor

[2023] GHACA 187 | 2023-05-04

Madam Akua Pokua appealed a High Court judgment, claiming the 1st Defendant trespassed on her land (Plot 36) and that the 2nd Defendant, the Lands Commission, mishandled her title registration for that property.

Madam Akua Pokua v Amoako Mireku Gyampa and Lands Commission

[2023] GHACA 184 | 2023-05-04

This judgment concerns an appeal where the Plaintiff claims ownership of a disputed land plot, alleging that the First Defendant encroached upon it and the Second Defendant (Lands Commission) failed to properly...

CA(Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Nana Essel Amoquandoh III & Ors v Richard Kwesi Mensah & Ors

[2023] GHACA 223 | 2023-05-04

This judgment concerned an appeal from a High Court decision about a land dispute. The High Court had ruled that the land belonged to the plaintiffs' family and granted them various reliefs, including recovery of...

SCJSUPERIOR COURT OF JUDICATURE IN THE COURT OF APPEAL (CIVIL DIVISION) ACCRA

MERCY BLANC AIDOO vs THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SELWYN OKOE BOYE

[2023] GHACA 35 | 2023-05-04

Mercy Blanc Aidoo appealed a High Court decision that dismissed her claims against the Administrator of Selwyn Okoe Boye's estate and granted the estate's counterclaim. The High Court had found that Aidoo failed to...

Larry Ettah v Wonda World Property Ltd. & Anor.

[2023] GHACA 99 | 2023-05-04

SCJSuperior Court of Judicature, Court of Appeal, Accra

LARRY ETTAH VS. WONDA WORLD PROPERTY LTD. & NANA KWAME BEDIAKO

[2023] GHACA 16 | 2023-05-04

ERIC VAICOUNT ADDO v CYNTHIA CARR & EMMANUEL CARR

[2023] GHACA 142 | 2023-05-04

DAFEAMEKPOR ROCKSON-NELSON v ATTORNEY-GENERAL

[2023] GHASC 17 | 2023-05-03

The plaintiff challenged a presidential directive that allowed Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to remain in office after a new presidential inauguration. The plaintiff argued that this...

KWABENA DUFFOUR & 2 ORS v THE REPUBLIC

[2023] GHASC 26 | 2023-05-03

SCTHE SUPREME COURT

MAMA ADESI COMPANY LIMITED VS UNIVERSAL MERCHANT BANK LIMITED

[2023] GHASC 28 | 2023-05-03

A company sued its bank for a refund of funds stolen from its accounts by its general manager, who was later convicted. The Supreme Court is now considering whether the lower courts correctly determined that the bank...

IRENE TETTEY-ENYO v ELECTRICITY COMPANY OF GHANA LTD.

[2023] GHASC 37 | 2023-04-26

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) applied for a Supreme Court review, arguing the court previously made a basic error by implicitly upholding its classification as a "public service." ECG contends that this...

THEOPHILUS TEIKO TAGOE & ANOR VS DR. PREMPEH & ANOR

[2023] GHASC 38 | 2023-04-26

This case concerns an appeal to the Supreme Court regarding a land ownership dispute, with the central issue being whether the land falls within Adjiringano or Tesa lands. Both the High Court and the Court of Appeal...

James Ackon v Abosso Goldfields Ltd.

[2022] GHASC 20 | 2023-04-26

This civil appeal concerns a former employee's claim against a mining company for damages, alleging that his chronic glaucoma and optic nerve damage resulted from the company's negligence, unsafe working conditions,...

EDWARD KOTEY ALIAS NIIQUAYE v THE REPUBLIC

[2023] GHACA 156 | 2023-04-20

CA(Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

William Mensah v Mutala Lamidi

[2023] GHACA 123 | 2023-04-20

LUMOR BORTEY BORQUAYE VS AHLAJI ADBUL AZIZ

[2023] GHACA 222 | 2023-04-20

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KWABENA APPIAH v SARAH ODONKOR HESSE

[2023] GHACA 83 | 2023-04-20

This judgment concerns a land dispute where the Plaintiff claimed ownership of land and accused the Defendant of trespass, while the Defendant also asserted ownership and filed a counterclaim. The initial court ruled...

KWABENA APPIAH v. SARAH ODONKOR HESSE

[2023] GHACA 57 | 2023-04-20

This judgment concerns an appeal in a land dispute, where the Plaintiff claims ownership through a lease and the Defendant asserts an earlier acquisition from a family. The Defendant is appealing the lower court's...

KWABENA APPIAH v. SARAH ODONKOR HESSE

[2023] GHACA 34 | 2023-04-20

CAACOURT OF APPEAL, ACCRA

EDWARD KOTEY ALIAS NIIQUAYE VERSUS THE REPUBLIC

[2023] GHACA 86 | 2023-04-20

Edward Kotey appealed his High Court conviction and 6-year sentence for abetment of crime, specifically defrauding by false pretenses. He was found to have aided another individual in obtaining GHȻ50,000.00 from a...

Edward Kotey alias Niiquaye v The Republic

[2023] GHACA 58 | 2023-04-20

This document details an appeal filed by Edward Kotey against his High Court conviction and 6-year sentence for abetment of defrauding by false pretenses. The case involves the alleged fraudulent sale of a Toyota Rav...

CATHE COURT OF APPEAL

KWABENA APPIAH v SARAH ODONKOR HESSE

[2023] GHACA 167 | 2023-04-20

This Court of Appeal judgment concerns a land dispute where the trial court ruled for the plaintiff, who claimed trespass on his property, against the defendant who also claimed ownership. The defendant appealed the...

THE REPUBLIC VRS THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOOD AND DRUGS AUTHORITY EXPARTE: ERIC DARKO

[2023] GHACA 2 | 2023-04-19

The Court of Appeal granted an application to temporarily stop legal proceedings, pending the outcome of a separate appeal. This decision was made to prevent the appeal from becoming pointless if successful and because...

THE REPUBLIC VRS THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOOD ANDUGS AUTHORITY EXPARTE: ERIC DARKO

[2023] GHACA 65 | 2023-04-19

The Court of Appeal granted an application to temporarily stop lower court proceedings. This decision was made to prevent an ongoing appeal from becoming irrelevant and because a contempt application had not yet been...

SCJSUPERIOR COURT OF JUDICATURE IN THE COURT OF APPEAL, KUMASI

ODOTOBRI RURAL BANK v MARY OFORI PREMPEH

[2023] GHACA 145 | 2023-04-05

This appeal concerns a High Court judgment that ordered a customer to repay a loan of over GH¢60,000 to Odotobri Rural Bank, which had been secured by a mortgage, and dismissed the customer's counterclaim for damages....

DCLDistrict Court, La, Trade Fair-Accra

Cynthia Quartey v Solomon Odikro

[2024] GHACC 97 | 2023-04-05

Cynthia Quartey petitioned for divorce from Solomon Odikro due to irreconcilable differences, also seeking child custody and maintenance. Odikro opposed the divorce, seeking reconciliation and property division,...

Nana Abena Ofori v Sarah Buahin

[2023] GHACA 150 | 2023-04-05

The plaintiff sued the defendant, claiming she invested money in the defendant's business for a promised return, which the defendant denied, stating the funds were for purchasing goods on the plaintiff's behalf. The...