Understanding Misdemeanors and Felonies

In the realm of criminal law, offenses are categorized into two primary classes: misdemeanors and felonies. These classifications, based on the severity of the crimes committed, carry distinct legal implications. In this article, we delve into the differences between misdemeanors and felonies, exploring their definitions, consequences, and how the legal system distinguishes between these two […]

Usuman Acida V. The King (1950) LJR-WACA

Usuman Acida V. The King (1950) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Power of a Judge to set aside the decision of a Native Court and to order a re-trial—Exercise of such power in respect of Mohammedan Courts under section 5 (2) of the Native Courts Ordinance—Attorney-General’s direction to Supreme Court […]

Amoah Ababio & Ors V. John Edmund Turkson (1950) LJR-WACA

Amoah Ababio & Ors V. John Edmund Turkson (1950) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Interlocutory or final judgment.–Test to be applied. Facts The defendants were the applicants. This was an application to vary an order refusing unconditional leave to appeal to the Privy Council on the grounds that the judgment […]