L. A. Lawson V. Local Authority, Aba (1944) LJR-WACA
L. A. Lawson V. Local Authority, Aba (1944) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Criminal Procedure—Trial by Magistrate (Limited Powers) who is also Local Authority at whose instance proceedings taken. Facts The Defendant-Appellant was charged at the instance of the Administrative Officer qua Local Authority (the Tax Collection Authority) Aba, for […]
Kwasi Agyako Formerly F. K. Agyako V. Nazir Zok & Ors (1944) LJR-WACA
Kwasi Agyako Formerly F. K. Agyako V. Nazir Zok & Ors (1944) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Land—recovery of possessior–damages—injunction—pleadingsestoppel. Facts Fourth Defendant-Respondent leased the land to the Plaintiff-Appellant. The overlord’s consent was not obtained. The terms of the lease included the payment of ” homage fee.” Plaintiff-.Appellant defaulted and […]
Kwabena Nkansah V. Aboasohene Poakwa & Ors (1944) LJR-WACA
Kwabena Nkansah V. Aboasohene Poakwa & Ors (1944) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Right of appeal to W.A.C.A. Chapter 80, s. 24 (7) ; Chapter 4, s. 62 (2). The Wenchi Native Court gave judgment for plaintiff, who again won on appeal to the Magistrate’s Court, Wenchi, but lost on […]
Kojo Gyapon & Ors V. Osei Kwabena II & Ors (1944) LJR-WACA
Kojo Gyapon & Ors V. Osei Kwabena II & Ors (1944) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Restrictions on exercise of Supreme Court’s jurisdiction—Suit relating to ownership of land as between Chiefs—Courts Ordinance, s. 14, s. 17, s. 62 (1) (a)—Boundary (Land, etc.) Disputes Ordinance, s. 3 (1), s. 3 (3). […]
Kofi Baidoo As Caretaker Of The Jomo Stool Of Jomo Division In Shama State & Anor V. Kweku Akweku Of Abuasi, Jomo Division (1944) LJR-WACA
Kofi Baidoo As Caretaker Of The Jomo Stool Of Jomo Division In Shama State & Anor V. Kweku Akweku Of Abuasi, Jomo Division (1944) LawGlobal Hub Judgment Report – West African Court of Appeal Fishing rights—ejectment–admissibility of documentary evidence. Facts In 1917 an agreement was made between certain parties on behalf of the Jomo Stool […]