Oke Lanipekun Laoye And Others V. Amao Oyetunde (1942) LJR-WACA
Oke Lanipekun Laoye And Others V. Amao Oyetunde (1942) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal This appeal raises an important question as to the customary and statutory law relating to the election of chiefs in the Protectorate of Nigeria. The policy of the British Government in this and in other respects […]
Odikro Danso Abiam II On Behalf Of Himself & Anor V. Ohene Boakyi Tromu II (1944) LJR-WACA
Odikro Danso Abiam II On Behalf Of Himself & Anor V. Ohene Boakyi Tromu II (1944) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Tribute—injunction—amendment of writ—Committee of Privileges. Facts The Appellants claimed a declaration that they are not liable to pay tribute to the Respondent and an injunction to restrain the collection […]
Obed Yao Bansah V. Alfred Yao Kuma Kwad Jo Peroscar Kpe (1944) LJR-WACA
Obed Yao Bansah V. Alfred Yao Kuma Kwad Jo Peroscar Kpe (1944) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Claim to land—Burden of proof. Facts Plaintiff sued Defendant in Native Tribunal, unsuccessfully, for a piece of land. He appealed to the Provincial Commissioner’s Court, which reversed the Tribunal’s judgment without recording what […]
Nii Ahele Nanshiedu II & Anor V. Henry Nuno Of Accra (1944) LJR-WACA
Nii Ahele Nanshiedu II & Anor V. Henry Nuno Of Accra (1944) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court—Libel disclosing offences against Chief’s position—Courts Ordinance, s. 75 (1). Facts Plaintiff sued for libel in the Divisional Court, Accra, but the Court referred the parties to the Native […]
Naparo Braima Al-hassan V. Commissioner Of Police (1944) LJR-WACA
Naparo Braima Al-hassan V. Commissioner Of Police (1944) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Criminal Law—Corruption—Criminal Code, s. 394. Facts Defendant was the ” Stock ” man on a Government farm and was convicted by a District Magistrate of corruption in that he had exacted £1 each from four labourers mentioned […]
Mumuni Abudulai V. Ramotu Manue (1945) LJR-WACA
Mumuni Abudulai V. Ramotu Manue (1945) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Action for declaration of title to land—Long occupation by defendant—Conflicting evidence of title—Trial Judge’s findings. Facts Respondent (Plaintiff in the action) sued for a declaration of title to certain land occupied by Appellant, claiming that it had been sold […]
Mosalewa Thomas & Anor V. Kibitiyu Aleshinloye Williams & Anor (1944) LJR-WACA
Mosalewa Thomas & Anor V. Kibitiyu Aleshinloye Williams & Anor (1944) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Agency—Mortgagor and Auctioneer—Mortgagor’s withdrawal of authority to sell coupled with an interest—Ratification by mortgagee—Redemption of mortgage—Pleadings and their effect on closing argument. Facts Appellant, a licensed auctioneer, received instructions from respondents to sell some […]
Mate Nono Per Tetter Okuma V. Tsutsu (1944) LJR-WACA
Mate Nono Per Tetter Okuma V. Tsutsu (1944) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Judgment of Native Tribunal not in terms of claim—Appeal. Facts Plaintiff sued Defendant claiming £25 damages for selling Plaintiff’s land for the debt of another, before the Paramount Tribunal. Instead of giving him judgment for damages, the […]
Municipal Court Springfield MO: Your Guide to Local Legal Proceedings
The municipal court Springfield MO, is a local court system that addresses various city ordinance violations ranging from traffic tickets to other misdemeanor offenses. Located at 625 North Benton Avenue, Springfield, MO, 65806, this court is an integral part of the judicial system within the city limits of Springfield. The court’s jurisdiction is primarily focused […]
Malam Alidu V. Kofi Manu (1944) LJR-WACA
Malam Alidu V. Kofi Manu (1944) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Wrongful detention of goods–Right to return—Right to damages, whether special and for general. Facts In September, 1942, Defendant asked Plaintiff, who was going to Accra, to buy him two tyres and a tube ; Plaintiff was unable to get […]