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Appiah Dankwa & Others V. The King (1951) LJR-WACA

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 […]

Omanhene Baidoo Bonso Xii & Ors V. The Guinea Timber Explorers & Ors (1951) LJR-WACA

Omanhene Baidoo Bonso Xii & Ors V. The Guinea Timber Explorers & Ors (1951) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Concession Inquiry–Opposition to grant of ceriificate of validity on thegrounds of overlordship of opposer—Power of the Judicial Committee of theProvincial Coun’cil of Chiefs to determine overlordship. Facts The appellant was the […]

Yaw Azumah & Anor V. The King (1950) LJR-WACA

Yaw Azumah & Anor V. The King (1950) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal What is an accomplice—Mere fact of standing by when crime committed is not sufficient—Summing-up of defence—Duty of Judge considered—Principles on which Court will interfere with Jury’s verdict explained. Facts The appellants appealed against their convictions for murder. […]

Bafuor Kwesi Awuah V. Commissioner Of Police (1950) LJR-WACA

Bafuor Kwesi Awuah V. Commissioner Of Police (1950) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Conviction by District Magistrate of corruption by an agent under section 419Aof the Criminal Code altered on appeal to the Superme Court to conviction ofcorruption by a Public Officer under section 394 of the said Code—Section 141of […]

Antonio Assaf V. Daniel Olatunji Fuwa And Others (1954) LJR-WACA

Antonio Assaf V. Daniel Olatunji Fuwa And Others (1954) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Contract for sale by mortgagor of mortgaged properties—Subsequent sale bymortgagor to second purchaser who paid mortgagees amount secured withoutobtaining a reconveyance—Equitable priorities of purchasers—Circumstancesin which mortgagees hold legal estate in trust for purchaser. Facts The facts […]

Ben. 0. Aryee & Ors V. Madam Adofoley (1951) LJR-WACA

Ben. 0. Aryee & Ors V. Madam Adofoley (1951) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Christiansborg Native Law and Custom—Alienation of ” Outskirt ” land incharge of a Quarter of Osu Stool—Osu Mantse cannot alienate land withoutprior consultation with Head and Elders of Quarter but not bound to followtheir advice. Facts […]

Edmund Gottfried Appea V. The King (1951) LJR-WACA

Edmund Gottfried Appea V. The King (1951) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Power of Appellate Court to examine disputed document in forgery case—Appropriation of specific sum negatives general deficiency—Nature of controlover factor may establish he is a clerk or servant—Falsification of accounts—Omission to make entry—Effect of acquittal on certain counts […]