AFFUL v OKYERE and Another [1997-98] 1 GLR 730 - 745

Evidence--Corroboration-8ingle witness--Corroboration not necessary to sustain finding of fact--Claim by plaintiff to have been called a "witch" by defendant in house-Evidence of plaintiff corroborated by visitor to house present at time of incident - Trial judge rejecting evidence only because given by stranger and not co-tenant-No indication by judge whether or not he believed evidence--Whether appellate court to find plaintiff's case proved -Evidence Decree, 1975 (NCRD 323), s 7(3).

Customary law--Defamation-81ander--Defendant calling plaintiff a "witch" and accusing her of killing two of his children through witchcraft­ - Absence of proof of special damage by plaintiff--Whether defendant liable for defamation under customary law ..