INSERT INTO `courtrulings` (`id`, `title`, `content`, `link`, `isshow`, `author`, `date`, `courttype`, `summary`, `presiding`, `casetype`, `subjectmatter`, `caseno`, `counsel1`, `counsel2`, `courtname`, `caseDate`, `subjectmattertitle`) VALUES
(1275, 'TOURE v. BAAKO', '', '../links/cases/TOURE v. BAAKO.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADADE, ABBAN, AMUA-SEKYI, EDWARD WIREDU AND JOYCE BAMFORD-ADDO JJSC', '1994', 'Supreme', 'TOURE v. BAAKO     Land law and conveyancing — Land Development (Protection of Purchasers) Act, 1960 (Act 2) — Building — Defendant permitted by plaintiff to build on his land — Subsequent dispute between parties over land — Whether defendant entitled to statutory title to land under Act 2 — Land Development (Protection of Purchasers) Act, 1960 (Act 2).', 'ADADE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1994-04-19', 'Land law and conveyancing'),
(1276, 'AMPOFO v. POKU', '', '../links/cases/AMPOFO v. POKU.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'AMPOFO v. POKU Order 60, Rule 21(2)—Proper form of Order Declaratory only—No power to grant Letters of  Administration.', 'VAN LARE AG. C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-01-12', 'CIVIL PROCEDURE'),
(1277, 'ANANE v. MENSAH', '', '../links/cases/ANANE v. MENSAH.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'ANANE v. MENSAH Native custom—Forest land adjacent to farm—Custom of the Nkawie Stool—Opinion of superior native court on native custom prevails over that of inferior.', 'VAN LARE AG. C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-02-02', 'NATIVE CUSTOM'),
(1278, ' ANI & ORS. v. AMOH ', '', '../links/cases/ANI & ORS. v. AMOH.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', ' ANI & ORS. v. AMOH Trespass—Apportionment of land between co-purchasers—Effect of four years delay in raising objections to apportionment—Non-fatal misdirection in Court below—Equity and natural justice—failure to prove possession in action of trespass.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-05-06', 'LAND; Sale of Land'),
(1279, 'WARD-BREW v GHANA BAR ASSOCIATION (NO. 2)', '', '../links/cases/WARD-BREW v GHANA BAR ASSOCIATION 2.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1991', 'High Court', 'WARD-BREW v GHANA BAR ASSOCIATION (NO. 2)    Practice and procedure—Summary judgment—Summary procedure under Order 14—Excluded actions or claims—Order 14, r 13 of LI 1129 excluding certain claims from grant of summary judgment—Action by applicant for, inter alia, declaration that resolution of respondent-association preventing lawyers from attendance at public tribunals invalid—Application resisted on basis that Order 14, r 3 of LI 1129 dealing with only liquidated demands—Whether action falling under claims excluded by Order 14, r 13 of LI 1129—Whether application for summary judgment competent—High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (LN 140A) —High Court (Civil Procedure) (Amendment) (NO. 2) Rules, 1977 (LI 1129), rr 1 and 13.', 'OMARI-SASU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1991-04-29', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1280, 'WUAKU v ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND ANOTHER', '', '', 'Yes', 'ABAN CJ, AMUA-SEKYI, AIKINS, CHARLES HAYFRON-BENJAMIN AND AMPIAH JJSC.', '1994', 'Supreme', 'WUAKU v ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND ANOTHER     Constitutional law—Retirement of superior court judge—Determination of pensionable service—Effect of continuance in office to complete part-heard cases—Extension of retiring judge’s tenure under PNDCL 161 pensionable service—Object of constitutional provision permitting retiring superior court judges time to complete part-heard cases—Plaintiff on attaining compulsory retiring age granted one year extension under PNDCL 161—Extension expiring on 29 December 1992—Plaintiff subsequently continuing in office for over six months to complete part-heards—Whether continuance pensionable service—Constitution, 1992 coming into force during period of continuance—Whether plaintiff’s retiring awards determinable under Constitution, 1992—Applicable enactments—Pensions Ordinance, Cap 30 (1951 Rev)—Pensions (Amendment) Ordinance, 1954 (No 31 of 1954)—Constitution, 1969, art 116(2)—Constitution, 1979, art 128(2)—Judiciary (Retiring Ages) Law, 1986 (PNDCL 161), s 1(2)—Pensions (Amendment) Law, 1986 (PNDCL 162)—Constitution, 1992.', 'ABAN CJ', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1994-07-19', 'Constitutional law'),
(1281, 'APAU II v. DWUMAA III', '', '../links/cases/APAU II v. DWUMAA III.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE J.A., AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'APAU II v. DWUMAA III Boundary, Land, Tribute and Fishery Disputes (Executive Decisions Validation) Ordinance—Validated judgment’s omission to prescribe which of the parties should erect boundary pillars ordered—Costs of successful party—Circumstances in which use of assessors is obligatory on Land Court—Prescriptive right cannot arise in despite of  validated judgment.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-03-23', 'LAND; Sale of Land'),
(1282, 'WUAKU v ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/WUAKU v ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND ANOTHER.pdf', 'Yes', 'ABAN CJ, AMUA-SEKYI, AIKINS, CHARLES HAYFRON-BENJAMIN AND AMPIAH JJSC.', '1994', 'Supreme', 'WUAKU v ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND ANOTHER     Constitutional law—Retirement of superior court judge—Determination of pensionable service—Effect of continuance in office to complete part-heard cases—Extension of retiring judge’s tenure under PNDCL 161 pensionable service—Object of constitutional provision permitting retiring superior court judges time to complete part-heard cases—Plaintiff on attaining compulsory retiring age granted one year extension under PNDCL 161—Extension expiring on 29 December 1992—Plaintiff subsequently continuing in office for over six months to complete part-heards—Whether continuance pensionable service—Constitution, 1992 coming into force during period of continuance—Whether plaintiff’s retiring awards determinable under Constitution, 1992—Applicable enactments—Pensions Ordinance, Cap 30 (1951 Rev)—Pensions (Amendment) Ordinance, 1954 (No 31 of 1954)—Constitution, 1969, art 116(2)—Constitution, 1979, art 128(2)—Judiciary (Retiring Ages) Law, 1986 (PNDCL 161), s 1(2)—Pensions (Amendment) Law, 1986 (PNDCL 162)—Constitution, 1992.', 'ABAN CJ', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1994-07-19', 'Constitutional law'),
(1283, 'YAKUBU v ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND OTHERS ', '', '../links/cases/YAKUBU v ATTORNEY.pdf', 'Yes', 'ABBAN, AMUA-SEKYI, AIKINS, HAYFRON-BENJAMIN AND AMPIAH JJSC', '1994', 'Supreme', 'YAKUBU v ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND OTHERS     Constitutional law—Pension—Retiring awards of superior court justices—Right to pension equal to salary of serving justice of superior court—Article 155 conferring right on only retiring judges serving not less than ten continuous years as superior court justices or twenty years in public service inclusive of at least five continuous years as justice of superior court—Plaintiff serving less than ten continuous years as High Court judge—Total service  of plaintiff in public service 30 years but inclusive of only two and half years as substantive High Court judge—Four years and two months plaintiff acted as High Court judge ineligible for inclusion in period of service as High Court judge—Whether plaintiff entitled to pension under article 155 or only as public officer—Pensions Ordinance, Cap 30 (1951 Rev), Sched, reg 20—Constitution, 1992, art 155(1) (a) and (b).', 'ABBAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1994-07-19', 'Constitutional law'),
(1284, 'YOVUYIBOR and ANOTHER v ATTORNEY- GENERAL and ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/YOVUYIBOR and ANOTHER v ATTORNE1.pdf', 'Yes', 'ARCHER, ADADE, FRANCOIS, AMUA-SEKYI, AIKINS, EDWARD WIREDU BAMFORD-ADDO. CHARLES HAYFRON-BENJAMIN AND AMPIAH JJSC', '1994', 'Supreme', 'YOVUYIBOR and ANOTHER v ATTORNEY- GENERAL and ANOTHER    Constitutional law—Public service—Public officers—Retiring age—Constitution, 1992 providing for compulsory retirement of public officers on attainment of age of 60 years—Police Service listed as part of public services under article 199(1) of Constitution—Constitution providing in section 8(1) of transitional provisions that persons holding or acting in offices in existence before the coming into force of Constitution to hold or act in equivalent offices as far as was consistent with Constitution—Constitution also providing in section 8(2) of transitional provisions that officers required under existing law to vacate office at "expiration of a period of service" to vacate office at expiration of period—Meaning and effect of section 8(1) and (2) of transitional provisions —Plaintiffs, both police officers, compulsorily retired from Police Service after the coming into force of constitution, 1992 at age of 55 years—Whether purported retirement of plaintiffs valid—Constitution, 1992, art 199(1) and Sched 1, s 8(2).', 'ARCHER', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1994-07-26', 'Constitutional law'),
(1285, 'ASUMAH v. KHAIR', '', '../links/cases/ASUMAH v. KHAIR.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'ASUMAH v. KHAIR Marriage—Methods of marrying in customary law—Unmarried girl’s pregnancy—Marriage to putative father—Husband’s choice of remedies for adultery—Marriage to co-adulterer—Formal break-up of marriage at instance of third party—Marriage to latter.', 'VAN LARE J.A. AS C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-10-27', 'MARRIAGE ORDINANCE'),
(1286, 'AYIFOR v. OSABUTEY & ORS.', '', '../links/cases/AYIFOR v. OSABUTEY & ORS..pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'AYIFOR v. OSABUTEY & ORS. Trespass—When order for compensation is a bar to civil action—Court not restricted to special damage in trespass.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-02-27', 'TRESPASS'),
(1287, 'BAKU v. DAKU & ORS', '', '../links/cases/BAKU v. DAKU & ORS.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'BAKU v. DAKU & ORS Illegal “sale” of farm in “Togoland”—Recklessness of “purchaser” in not verifying title—Equity not to be invoked—Right of owner to possession without compensation to “purchaser.”', 'OLLENNU.  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-02-27', 'LAND; Sale of Land'),
(1288, 'BALOGUN & ORS v. MINISTER OF INTERIOR', '', '../links/cases/BALOGUN & ORS v. MINISTER OF INTERIOR.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'BALOGUN & ORS v. MINISTER OF INTERIOR Deportation Orders—Citizenship of Ghana—Standard of proof required—Family tradition an exception to rule against hearsay—Nullity of Orders.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-12-22', 'DEPORTATION ORDER'),
(1289, 'BOOHENE v. OFEI ', '', '../links/cases/BOOHENE v. OFEI.pdf', 'Yes', '', ' 195', 'High Court', 'BOOHENE v. OFEI Trespass—Misdirection by Native Appeal Court—Non-inclusion in proceedings of record of inspection of locus by trial-Court—Proper procedure on inspection—Improper for member of Court to give evidence—Credibility of witnesses a mater for trial-Court—Finding of trespass to be followed by damages.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-03-09', 'TRESPASS'),
(1290, 'BOSUMPIM v. BUACHIE', '', '../links/cases/BOSUMPIM v. BUACHIE.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'BOSUMPIM v. BUACHIE Order 60, Rule 21(2)—Proper form of Order declaratory only—No power to grant Letters of Administration—Successful party may not desire them.', 'VAN LARE AG. C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-01-26', 'CIVIL PROCEDURE'),
(1291, 'AGYARE v. DOTWA ', '', '../links/cases/AGYARE v. DOTWA [1960] GLR 253-256.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J. GRANVILLE SHARP AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'AGYARE v. DOTWA    Administration—Application for grant of letters of administration—Caveat—Appointment of successor—Customary law—Reference to native court—Courts Ordinance Cap. 4, s. 89.', 'KORSAH', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-12-23', 'Customary law'),
(1292, 'AKWEI AND OTHERS v. AWULETEY AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/AKWEI AND OTHERS v. AWULETEY AND OTHERS [1960] GLR 231-241.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'AKWEI AND OTHERS v. AWULETEY AND OTHERS    Land—Declaration of title—Osu stool rural lands—Authority for granting such lands—Authority for granting quarter lands and outskirt lands attached to a quarter.', 'KORSAH', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-11-29', 'Land title registration'),
(1293, 'AKYEAMAH v. POKU AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/AKYEAMAH v. POKU AND OTHERS [1960] GLR 110-113.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'AKYEAMAH v. POKU AND OTHERS    Practice—Execution—Application to set aside sale under Supreme Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Ord. 51, r. 18—Appropriate court—Parties who may apply.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-04-25', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1294, 'AMEGBE v. TEPA', '', '../links/cases/AMEGBE v. TEPA  [1960] GLR 7-8.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH C.J., VAN LARE J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP J.A.', '1960', 'Appeal', 'AMEGBE v. TEPA     Defamation—Customary law—Innuendo that elected chief an imposter—Whether "a matter of a constitutional nature"—Jurisdiction of Native Court.', 'KORSAH', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-01-19', 'Customary law'),
(1295, 'AMETAMEH v. ATAKPLAI III ', '', '../links/cases/AMETAMEH v. ATAKPLAI III [1960] GLR 129-132.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'Supreme', 'AMETAMEH v. ATAKPLAI III    Local courts—Jurisdiction—Action claiming perpetual injunction—Whether case “properly cognizable” by a local court—Local Courts Act, 1958, s. 55—Estoppel by conduct and record.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-05-27', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1296, 'AMPONG v. ABORAA', '', '../links/cases/AMPONG v. ABORAA [1960] GLR 29-31.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'AMPONG v. ABORAA    Defamation by slander—Actionable in native law without proof of special damage—Epithet "slave" constitutes slander in native law.', 'SMITH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-02-29', 'Customary law'),
(1297, 'AMPONSAH AND ANOTHER v. MINISTER OF DEFENCE AND ANOTHER IN RE THE PREVENTIVE DETENTION ACT, 1958 AND IN RE AMPONSAH AND ANOTHER AND IN RE AN APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD SUBJICIENDUM', '', '../links/cases/AMPONSAH AND ANOTHER v. MINISTER OF DEFENCE AND ANOTHER IN RE THE PREVENTIVE DETENTION ACT, 1958 AND IN RE AMPONSAH AND ANOTHER AND IN RE AN APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD SUBJICIENDUM [1960].pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH C.J., VAN LARE J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'AMPONSAH AND ANOTHER v. MINISTER OF DEFENCE AND ANOTHER IN RE THE PREVENTIVE DETENTION ACT, 1958 AND IN RE AMPONSAH AND ANOTHER AND IN RE AN APPLICATION FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD SUBJICIENDUM    Habeas Corpus—Civil matter—Appeal against refusal of application for writ by Divisional Court—Whether Court of Appeal vested with jurisdiction to entertain appeal—Court of Appeal Ordinance, 1957 s. 3—No inherent jurisdiction in appellate court to entertain an appeal.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-06-06', 'Civil matter'),
(1298, 'APPARDU v. ANGU II AND ANOTHER ', '', '../links/cases/APPARDU v. ANGU II AND ANOTHER [1960] GLR 195.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'APPARDU v. ANGU II AND ANOTHER     Practice—Appeal to Court of Appeal from Land Court affirming decision of Native Court—Time within which application must be made—Court of Appeal Ordinance 1957 s.4—Supreme Court (Court of Appeal) Rules 1957 s.10 (1) and (2).', 'SMITH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-06-23', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1299, 'ARTHUR v. SIKA', '', '../links/cases/ARTHUR v. SIKA [1960] GLR 34-36.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'ARTHUR v. SIKA    Local Courts Jurisdiction—Claim in High Court for recovery of money expended during customary marriage—Issue as to status and relationship of parties—Case properly cognizable by Local Court.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-03-08', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1300, 'ASARE v. TEING AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/ASARE v. TEING AND ANOTHER [1960] GLR 155-160.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'ASARE v. TEING AND ANOTHER   Practice—Jurisdiction—Appeals from local courts in land matters—Effect of Local Courts Act, 1958, s. 53—Customary requirements of a gift of land.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-06-07', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1301, 'AUBIN v. EHUNAKU', '', '../links/cases/AUBIN v. EHUNAKU [1960] GLR 167-169.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE, J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP, J.A.', '1960', 'Appeal', 'AUBIN v. EHUNAKU   Malicious prosecution—Essential ingredients to successful civil action—Information and instigation distinguished.\r\n\r\n', 'KORSAH', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-06-13', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1302, 'BANSON v. ABBEY', '', '../links/cases/BANSON v. ABBEY [1960] GLR 265-267.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'BANSON v. ABBEY   Practice—Appeal from High Court—Application for extension of time to execute bond for costs of appeal—Court to which application should be made—Supreme Court (Court of Appeal) Rules 1957  rules 11 (4) and 29.', 'KORSAH', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-12-23', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1303, 'BOATENG VII v. YEBOAH AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/BOATENG VII v. YEBOAH AND OTHERS [1960] GLR 17-19.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'BOATENG VII v. YEBOAH AND OTHERS    Malicious prosecution—Absence of reasonable and probable cause—Inference of malice—Effect of nolle prosequi for purposes of subsequent action for malicious prosecution.', 'ACOLATSE J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-02-18', 'Malicious prosecution'),
(1304, 'BORTETEY v. ACHINIVU AND OTHERS ', '', '../links/cases/BORTETEY v. ACHINIVU AND OTHERS [1960] GLR 73-75.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'BORTETEY v. ACHINIVU AND OTHERS   Negligence—Collision on land—Measure of damages—Claim for loss of future profits of taxicab.', 'MILLS-ODOI, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-03-31', 'Negligence'),
(1305, 'BRITISH WEST AFRICAN INSURANCE SERVICES LTD. v. ABDILMASIH ', '', '../links/cases/BRITISH WEST AFRICAN INSURANCE SERVICES LTD. v. ABDILMASIH [1960] GLR 107-110.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH C.J., VAN LARE, J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP J.A.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'BRITISH WEST AFRICAN INSURANCE SERVICES LTD. v. ABDILMASIH     Practice—Execution—Ghana agents of U.K. firm—Liability of former for local judgment debts of latter—Execution of writ of fieri facias no trespass.', 'KORSAH', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-04-25', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1306, 'CHANDIRAM AND ANOTHER v. GHANA COMMERCIAL BANK', '', '../links/cases/CHANDIRAM AND ANOTHER v. GHANA COMMERCIAL BANK [1960] GLR  178-187.pdf', 'Yes', 'COR. LORD TUCKER, LORD JENKINS, LORD MORRIS OF BORTH-Y-GEST', '1960', 'Appeal', 'CHANDIRAM AND ANOTHER v. GHANA COMMERCIAL BANK   Mortgage—Equitable mortgage in favour of Bank—Subsequent attachment under writ of fi.fa—Subsequent invalid legal mortgage in favour of second Bank—Effect—Sale of property under fi.fa—Sale subject to equitable mortgage. ', 'COR. LORD TUCKER', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-06-20', 'Mortgage'),
(1307, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. BLANKSON AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. BLANKSON AND OTHERS [1960] GLR 1-3.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. BLANKSON AND OTHERS    Criminal law—Procedure on objection to admission of accused’s statements on allegation that they were improperly obtained by police—Magistrate to take evidence thereon and to determine the issue before proceeding further in the trial.', 'SMITH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-02-13', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1308, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. IGHAGHARA', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. IGHAGHARA [1960] GLR 75-76.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE, J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP, J.A.', '1960', 'Appeal', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. IGHAGHARA   Criminal law—Application to file petition of appeal out of time—Decision thereon is judicial decision—Applicant must be given reasonable opportunity of being heard in open court—Criminal Procedure Code, Cap.  10, ss. 328 and 331 (1).', 'KORSAH', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-04-01', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1309, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. MUTARI', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. MUTARI [1960] GLR 201-203.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, GRANVILLE SHARP AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. MUTARI   Criminal law—Conviction for stealing—Alteration on appeal of conviction to one of obtaining money by false pretences—Omission of words “with intent to defraud”—Whether conviction vitiated.   ', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-10-21', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1310, 'COOK v. KUTSOATSI AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/COOK v. KUTSOATSI AND OTHERS [1960] GLR 96-101.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'COOK v. KUTSOATSI AND OTHERS    Practice—Jurisdiction of Native Court—Civil cause—Interpretation of section 14 (3) of Native courts (Southern Ghana) Ordinance, Cap. 98—Equitable mortgage and customary pledge distinguished.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-04-14', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1311, 'DODOO v. GYANSA AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/DODOO v. GYANSA AND ANOTHER [1960] GLR 9-12.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'Supreme', 'DODOO v. GYANSA AND ANOTHER    Land—Declaration of title—Methods of proof of ownership otherwise than by calling the vendor and the eye-witnesses to the sale.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-01-20', 'Land'),
(1312, 'EHURAN v. ATTA', '', '../links/cases/EHURAN v. ATTA [1960] GLR 224-226.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, GRANVILLE SHARP AND SARKODEE-ADOO, JJ.S.C.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'EHURAN v. ATTA    Land—Trespass—Action effectively one of title to land—Whether long possession can establish title to land—Burden of proof in title to land cases.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-11-28', 'Land'),
(1313, 'ESSON v. GYAKYI AND ANOTHER ', '', '../links/cases/ESSON v. GYAKYI AND ANOTHER [1960] GLR 23-25.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'ESSON v. GYAKYI AND ANOTHER    Land—Family property—Matrilineal devolution—Relative outside matrilineal family occupies by grace of family.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-02-26', 'Land'),
(1314, 'GAWU III AND ANOTHER v. PONUKU', '', '../links/cases/GAWU III AND ANOTHER v. PONUKU [1960] GLR 101-104.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'GAWU III AND ANOTHER v. PONUKU    Land—Claim for declaration of title and recovery of possession—Claim by land owner against adjoining owner—Necessity of establishing identity of land and boundary—Estoppel by acquiescence.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-04-21', 'Land'),
(1315, 'GLOVER v. KORLI', '', '../links/cases/GLOVER v. KORLI [1960] GLR 213-218.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'GLOVER v. KORLI     Practice—Local courts—Appearance by defendant—Subsequent failure to appear—Whether judgment given ex parte—Native Courts Ordinance Cap. 98 s. 51—Refusal by trial court to review decision—Whether interlocutory or final decision.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-11-07', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1316, 'GOMOAH v. ETUAFUL', '', '../links/cases/GOMOAH v. ETUAFUL [1960] GLR 138-139.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'GOMOAH v. ETUAFUL   Practice—Local court—Immunity of witness from civil action.\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-05-30', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1317, 'IN RE THE PREVENTIVE DETENTION ACT, 1958 AND IN RE OKINE AND OTHERS AND IN RE APPLICATION FOR WRITS OF HABEAS CORPUS SUBJICIENDUM', '', '../links/cases/IN RE THE PREVENTIVE DETENTION ACT, 1958 AND IN RE OKINE AND OTHERS AND IN RE APPLICATION FOR WRITS OF HABEAS CORPUS SUBJICIENDUM [1960] GLR 84-88.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, GRANVILLE SHARP AND SARKODEE-ADOO, JJ.S.C', '1960', 'Supreme', 'IN RE THE PREVENTIVE DETENTION ACT, 1958 AND IN RE OKINE AND OTHERS AND IN RE APPLICATION FOR WRITS OF HABEAS CORPUS SUBJICIENDUM        Practice—Appeal—Application to restore to list for hearing an appeal dismissed for want of jurisdiction—Jurisdiction subsequently conferred by Courts Act, 1960—Whether Act has retrospective effect—Section 13 only applicable to cure imperfections in an existing appeal.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-12-23', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1318, 'IN RE THE PREVENTIVE DETENTION ACT, 1958 AND IN RE OKINE AND OTHERS AND IN RE APPLICATION FOR WRITS OF HABEAS CORPUS SUBJICIENDUM', '', '../links/cases/IN RE THE PREVENTIVE DETENTION ACT, 1958 AND IN RE OKINE AND OTHERS AND IN RE APPLICATION FOR WRITS OF HABEAS CORPUS SUBJICIENDUM [1960] GLR 84-88.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, J.A., GRANVILLE SHARP, J.A. AND SARKODEE-ADOO, J.', '1960', 'Appeal', 'IN RE THE PREVENTIVE DETENTION ACT, 1958 AND IN RE OKINE AND OTHERS AND IN RE APPLICATION FOR WRITS OF HABEAS CORPUS SUBJICIENDUM      Habeas Corpus—No right of appeal against refusal', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-04-11', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1319, 'IN RE YENA, DECEASED ', '', '../links/cases/IN RE YENA, DECEASED [1960] GLR 195-201.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'IN RE YENA, DECEASED     Probate—Will—Death of executor—Heir and successor by customary law entitled to letters of administration with will annexed—Wills Act 1837, ss. 9 and 13.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-09-23', 'Probate'),
(1320, 'KISSI v. PEPRAH', '', '../links/cases/KISSI v. PEPRAH [1960] GLR 249-253.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'KISSI v. PEPRAH    Customary law—Land—Farming rights—Customary reservation of reasonable portion of forest land in front of existing farm for purposes of expansion.\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-12-20', 'Customary law'),
(1321, 'KWAMI v. PARKINSON HOWARD LTD. AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/KWAMI v. PARKINSON HOWARD LTD. AND ANOTHER [1960] GLR 60-66.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'KWAMI v. PARKINSON HOWARD LTD. AND ANOTHER    Practice—Jurisdiction—Action for trespass brought in High Court—Defendants a non-African limited liability company—Customary law applicable—Suit properly cognizable by Local Court—Throwing away of costs no hardship for purposes of proviso (e) to section 55 of Local Courts Act, 1958.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-03-25', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1322, 'LARBI v. CATO AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/LARBI v. CATO AND ANOTHER [1960] GLR 146-155.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE, J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP, J.A.', '1960', 'Appeal', 'LARBI v. CATO AND ANOTHER     Family Law—Family property—Children under no obligation to repay costs of education—Earnings by children educated at expense of family not family property—Contributions by members makes building family property where builder recognises that he is building a family house—Contribution must be "real"—Onus of proof that house is family property—When onus shifts.', 'KORSAH', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-06-06', 'Family Law'),
(1323, 'LARTEI v. FIO ', '', '../links/cases/LARTEI v. FIO [1960] GLR 119-121.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'LARTEI v. FIO      Local courts—Jurisdiction—Sale of land under customary law—Claim for specific performance—Whether local court has jurisdiction—Land—Recovery of possession—Laches.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-05-09', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1324, 'NDASUAH AND OTHERS v.  ADAZIE AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/NDASUAH AND OTHERS v.  ADAZIE AND OTHERS [1960] GLR 12-14.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'NDASUAH AND OTHERS v.  ADAZIE AND OTHERS    Certiorari—State Councils—Validity of dismissals of Captains of Asafu Companies— Inherent jurisdiction of State Councils in matters affecting welfare of State—No jurisdiction to enquire into merits—No jurisdiction to impose penalties¾State Councils (Southern Ghana) Ordinance No. 8 of 1952', 'SMITH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-01-22', 'State Councils'),
(1325, 'NTSIN VII AND ANOTHER v. DOUGAN AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/NTSIN VII AND ANOTHER v. DOUGAN AND ANOTHER [1960] GLR 26-29.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'Appeal', 'NTSIN VII AND ANOTHER v. DOUGAN AND ANOTHER    Land—Claim to ownership of village—Conflicting traditional histories—Evidence of exercise of rights of ownership in recent years as criterion between them.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-02-26', 'Land'),
(1326, 'PACKER v. SEKONDI/TAKORADI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL ', '', '../links/cases/PACKER v. SEKONDITAKORADI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL [1960] GLR 259-262.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., GRANVILLE SHARP, AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'PACKER v. SEKONDI/TAKORADI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL      Master and servant—Negligence of servant—Scope of employment—Servant acting under orders of foreman of municipal council—Liability of council.', 'KORSAH', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-12-23', 'Negligence'),
(1327, 'PAPAFIO v. SAM', '', '../links/cases/PAPAFIO v. SAM [1960] GLR 126-129.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'PAPAFIO v. SAM    Local courts—Jurisdiction—Land cause—Defence relying on grant by customary law— Whether case in such circumstances properly cognizable by local court—No jurisdiction where main claim is one for injunction.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-05-27', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1328, 'PEPRAH II v. BROWN AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/PEPRAH II v. BROWN AND ANOTHER [1960] GLR 169-170.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE, J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP, J.A.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'PEPRAH II v. BROWN AND ANOTHER    Certiorari—No jurisdiction in Court of Appeal to entertain appeals in applications for prerogative writs—Previous decisions of the court in such appeals were per incuriam.', 'KORSAH', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-06-13', 'Customary law'),
(1329, 'QUAGRAINE v. DAVIES', '', '../links/cases/QUAGRAINE v. DAVIES [1960] GLR 171-176.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE, J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP, J.A.', '1960', 'Appeal', 'QUAGRAINE v. DAVIES   Practice and procedure—Application for Review—Whether taking of fresh evidence in form of a plan amounted to a rehearing—No right of appeal from a refusal of review—Supreme Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 1954, Ord. 39.', 'KORSAH', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-06-13', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1330, 'RE AYIMA; IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC LANDS ORDINANCE AND IN THE MATTER OF LAND AT SOMANYA ACQUIRED FOR MOUNT MARY TRAINING COLLEGE AND APOTSI AYIMA AND OTHERS (CLAIMANTS) ', '', '../links/cases/RE AYIMA; IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC LANDS ORDINANCE AND IN THE MATTER OF LAND AT SOMANYA ACQUIRED FOR MOUNT MARY TRAINING COLLEGE AND APOTSI AYIMA AND OTHERS (CLAIMANTS) [1960].pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'RE AYIMA; IN THE MATTER OF THE PUBLIC LANDS ORDINANCE AND IN THE MATTER OF LAND AT SOMANYA ACQUIRED FOR MOUNT MARY TRAINING COLLEGE AND APOTSI AYIMA AND OTHERS (CLAIMANTS)    Acquisition of land—Public Lands Ordinance (Cap. 134) section 14—Presumption in favour of party in possession—Onus upon others to show better title—Customary law boundary where parties own land on opposite sides of a hill.', 'OLLENNU, J. ', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-04-08', 'Land'),
(1331, 'REGINA v. ADAMU', '', '../links/cases/REGINA v. ADAMU [1960] GLR 91-96.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J.,VAN LARE, J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP, J.A.', '1960', 'Appeal', 'REGINA v. ADAMU     Criminal law—Inadequacy of judgment given without reasons—Statement by accused person to police—Desirability of independent witness to statement not limited to murder cases.', 'KORSAH', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-04-14', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1332, 'REGINA v. AHENKORA AND BADU', '', '../links/cases/REGINA v. AHENKORA AND BADU [1960] GLR 160-166.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE, J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP, J.A.', '1960', 'Appeal', 'REGINA v. AHENKORA AND BADU    Criminal law—Murder—Possibility of accident a matter for jury—Destruction of alibi does not absolve prosecution from duty to prove intention—Encroachment by judge on rights of counsel and jury—Issue of accomplice vel non is for the jury—Rule of practice as to corroboration of accomplice where prisoners tried jointly.\r\n\r\n', 'KORSAH', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-06-10', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1333, 'REGINA v. DJOMOH', '', '../links/cases/REGINA v. DJOMOH [1960] GLR 193-194.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH C.J., VAN LARE J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP, J.A.', '1960', 'Appeal', 'REGINA v. DJOMOH    Criminal Law—Child-stealing¾Evidence—"Admission of having done wrong” not necessarily a confession that a crime has been committed—Lies told by a prisoner in his own defence not necessarily conclusive of the case against him—Proper direction where evidence is circumstantial—Inadequacy of uncritical judicial direction.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-06-22', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1334, 'REGINA v. GRUNSHIE', '', '../links/cases/REGINA v. GRUNSHIE [1960] GLR 56-60.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE J.A., GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND SARKODEE-ADOO J.', '1960', 'Appeal', 'REGINA v. GRUNSHIE      Criminal law—Murder—Conditions precedent to reduction of murder to manslaughter in adultery cases—Misdirection of jury—Criminal Code Cap. 9 s. 251 (3).\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-03-25', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1335, 'REGINA v. GYAMFI ', '', '../links/cases/REGINA v. GYAMFI [1960] GLR 45-53.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE J.A., GRANVILLE SHARP J.A., AND SARKODEE-ADOO, J.', '1960', 'Appeal', 'REGINA v. GYAMFI    Criminal Law—Murder—Distinction between murder and manslaughter—Use of depositions to discredit witness at trial—Inadmissibility of depositions at hearing of appeal—Summing-up must lead jury to critical approach on relevant issues.\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-03-25', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1336, 'REGINA v. MENSAH AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/REGINA v. MENSAH AND OTHERS [1960] GLR 53-55.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, J.A., GRANVILLE SHARP, J.A. AND SARKODEE-ADOO, J', '1960', 'Supreme', 'REGINA v. MENSAH AND OTHERS    Criminal law—Failure to record conviction before sentence—Circumstances in which such failure will vitiate the trial—Criminal Procedure Code, Cap. 10, ss. 300 and 355.\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-03-25', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1337, 'REGINA v. SARPONG', '', '../links/cases/REGINA v. SARPONG [1960] GLR 15-17.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH C.J., VAN LARE J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP J.A.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'REGINA v. SARPONG     Criminal Law—Committal for trial—Irregularities—Committal vitiated—Trial vitiated— Criminal Procedure Code, Cap. 10, s. 176.\r\n\r\n', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-02-05', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1338, 'REGINA v. SISALA AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/REGINA v. SISALA AND ANOTHER [1960] GLR  3-4.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH C.J., VAN LARE J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP J.A.', '1960', 'Appeal', 'REGINA v. SISALA AND ANOTHER    Criminal law—Severity of sentence as burglar and receiver.\r\n\r\n', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-01-15', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1339, 'SEMUA v. FORIWAA', '', '../links/cases/SEMUA v. FORIWAA [1960] GLR 256-259.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., GRANVILLE SHARP AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'SEMUA v. FORIWAA    Land—Gift—Customary acceptance by donee—Observance of custom where gift for a limited period only.\r\n\r\n', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-12-23', 'Land'),
(1340, 'SERWAH v. KESSE', '', '../links/cases/SERWAH v. KESSE [1960] GLR 227-231.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADDO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'SERWAH v. KESSE    Land—Declaration of title—Onus of proof—Standard of evidence—Competency of courts to entertain actions for title to land as against a stool—Customary law—Pre-enstoolment declaration of self-acquired property—Exception to general rule.\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-11-28', 'Land'),
(1341, 'SIAW v. SORLOR', '', '../links/cases/SIAW v. SORLOR [1960] GLR 77-80.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'SIAW v. SORLOR    Customary law—Inheritance—Apportionment of property of deceased person among members of family—Discretion of family.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-04-06', 'Customary law'),
(1342, 'SIMPSON v. SIMPSON AND ROSSI', '', '../links/cases/SIMPSON v. SIMPSON AND ROSSI [1960] GLR 105-106.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE, J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP, J.A.', '1960', 'Appeal', 'SIMPSON v. SIMPSON AND ROSSI   Divorce—Domicile—Change of domicile not established by mere statement of intention—Necessity of supporting evidence of extraneous facts.\r\n\r\n', 'KORSAH', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-04-25', 'FAMILY; Divorce'),
(1343, 'SUMMEY v. YOHUNO AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/SUMMEY v. YOHUNO AND OTHERS [1960] GLR 68-73.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'SUMMEY v. YOHUNO AND OTHERS    Land—Trespass—Estoppel per rem judicatam—Requirements of valid customary will—Evidence corroborative of gift inter vivos—Defendant in trespass case cannot defeat claim of plaintiff in possession by proving jus tertii—Member of family entitled to occupy family land if occupation with consent of head and principal members of  family.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-03-29', 'Land'),
(1344, 'TAMAKLOE v.  NUNOO', '', '../links/cases/TAMAKLOE v.  NUNOO [1960] GLR 115-119.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'TAMAKLOE v.  NUNOO    Land—Recovery by possession—Estoppel by record—Estoppel by conduct.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-05-09', 'Land'),
(1345, 'TANOR v. DAPOMAH', '', '../links/cases/TANOR v. DAPOMAH [1960] GLR 241-249.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'TANOR v. DAPOMAH     Customary law—Arbitration—Undesirability of person to whom original complaint made being appointed arbitrator—Relationship of arbitrator to one of the parties—Bias—Land—Customary law—Right of farm owner to reasonable portion of adjoining forest land for expansion purposes—Evidence of customary gift of land.\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-11-30', 'Customary law'),
(1346, 'THE STATE v. AMPOMAH', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. AMPOMAH [1960] GLR 262-265.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI JJ.S.C.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. AMPOMAH    Criminal law—Murder—Conviction for manslaughter—Self-defence—Misdirection—Criminal Code Cap. 9 ss. 63, 250 and 251.\r\n\r\n', 'GRANVILLE SHARP', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-12-23', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1347, 'THE STATE v. MOSHIE', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. MOSHIE [1960] GLR 222-223.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADDO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. MOSHIE     Criminal Law—Murder—Summing-up—Issues should not be left to jury if unsupported by any evidence.\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-11-25', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1348, 'THE STATE v. NIMOH', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. NIMOH [1960] GLR 203-205.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, GRANVILLE SHARP AND SARKODEE-ADOO, JJ.S.C.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. NIMOH     Criminal Law—Murder—Provocation—Criminal Code, Cap. 9 ss. 250 and 251 (3).\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-10-21', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1349, 'THE STATE v. OSEI AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. OSEI AND ANOTHER [1960] GLR 218-222.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODFE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. OSEI AND ANOTHER     Criminal law—Evidence relating to similar transactions not charged—Admissibility—Conviction for aiding and abetting where stealing charge proved—Criminal Code Cap. 9 s. 46 (2)—Application of proviso to s. 15 (1) of Courts Act, 1960.\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-11-11', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1350, 'THE STATE v. ZAMBRAMA', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. ZAMBRAMA [1960] GLR 205-212.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, GRANVILLE SHARP AND SARKODEE-ADOO, JJ.S.C.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. ZAMBRAMA    Criminal law—Murder—Plea of insanity—Insane delusion—Onus of Proof—Medical evidence—Mis-direction by trial judge.\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-10-21', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1351, 'UNITED AFRICA CO., LTD. v. MBRA V. AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/UNITED AFRICA CO., LTD. v. MBRA V. AND ANOTHER [1960] GLR 136-138.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE, J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP, J.A.', '1960', 'Appeal', 'UNITED AFRICA CO., LTD. v. MBRA V. AND ANOTHER     Land—Revenue from lease of stool lands—Right to collect—Construction of Municipal Councils Ordinance, 1953, s.72 (5).\r\n\r\n', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-05-30', 'Land'),
(1352, 'WARE v. SOBOAH', '', '../links/cases/WARE v. SOBOAH [1960] GLR 212-213.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'WARE v. SOBOAH   Land—Claim for declaration of title and ownership—Dismissal of plaintiff’s claim—Finding by native court of joint ownership—Incompetency of such finding.\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-10-21', 'Land'),
(1353, 'YANNEY v. AFRICAN VENEER MAHOGANY EXPORTERS LTD.', '', '../links/cases/YANNEY v. AFRICAN VENEER MAHOGANY EXPORTERS LTD. [1960] GLR 89-91[1960] GLR 89-91.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE, J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP, J.A.', '1960', 'Supreme', 'YANNEY v. AFRICAN VENEER MAHOGANY EXPORTERS LTD.    Practice—Review—Filing of notice of appeal terminates judicial power to review—Review to be by way of rehearing—Reconsideration of point of law not a sufficient reason for review—Supreme Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, Order 39.\r\n\r\n', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-04-13', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1354, 'BOSUMPIM v. BUACHIE ', '', '../links/cases/BOSUMPIM v. BUACHIE.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', ' BOSUMPIM v. BUACHIE  Order 60, Rule 21(2)—Proper form of Order declaratory only—No power to grant Letters of Administration—Successful party may not desire them.', 'VAN LARE AG. C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-01-26', 'CIVIL PROCEDURE'),
(1355, 'BRITISH WEST AFRICAN INSURANCE SERVICES, LTD. v. ABDILMASIH', '', '../links/cases/BRITISH WEST AFRICAN INSURANCE SERVICES, LTD. v. ABDILMASIH.pdf', 'Yes', '', ' 195', 'High Court', 'BRITISH WEST AFRICAN INSURANCE SERVICES, LTD. v. ABDILMASIH Ghana agents of United Kingdom firm—Liability of former for local judgment—Debts of latter—Execution of writ of fi. fa. no trespass.', 'SMITH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-04-16', 'INSURANCE'),
(1356, 'COFIE v. OTOO ', '', '../links/cases/COFIE v. OTOO.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'COFIE v. OTOO Sale of land by native custom—Significance of subsequent deed of conveyance to grantee—Nullity of subsequent purported sale to third party by original vendor—Priority as between registered and unregistered deeds.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-09-14', 'LAND; Sale of Land'),
(1357, 'COLEMAN v. SHANG', '', '../links/cases/COLEMAN v. SHANG.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'COLEMAN v. SHANG oinder—Lateness of joinder—Non-service of newly—Joined defendant.', 'VAN LARE J.A. AS C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-11-23', 'MARRIAGE ORDINANCE'),
(1358, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. BONNEY & ORS. ', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. KUSI.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND ACOLATSE J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. BONNEY & ORS. Obtaining money—Deceit voids consent—Stealing—False pretences.', 'VAN LARE J.A. AS C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-05-29', 'DECEITS'),
(1359, 'ABRAHAMS v. AKWEI', '', '../links/cases/ABRAHAMS v. AKWEI [1961] GLR 676-679.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'ABRAHAMS v. AKWEI     Estoppel—Estoppel by conduct—Grantor standing by in a previous case involving title of his grantee.\r\n\r\nEvidence—Circumstances in which proceedings in previous case admissible as evidence in subsequent suit.\r\n\r\nPractice—Local courts are bound by decisions of superior courts.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-16', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1360, 'ACQUAH AND DADZIE v. LOO', '', '../links/cases/ACQUAH AND DADZIE v. LOO [1961]  GLR 239-240.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ACQUAH AND DADZIE v. LOO    Fraud and undue influence—Claim for declaration that duly executed conveyance was null and void.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-15', ' Fraud and undue influence'),
(1361, 'ADARKWA v. NKRUMAH ', '', '../links/cases/ADARKWA v. NKRUMAH [1961] GLR 548-550.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'ADARKWA v. NKRUMAH     Arbitration—All rights merge in the arbitration award—A party can only sue to enforce the award; he cannot rely on original rights.', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-09-27', 'Arbitration'),
(1362, 'ADDAI v. BONSU II ', '', '../links/cases/ADDAI v. BONSU II [1961] GLR 273-277.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ADDAI v. BONSU II    Customary law—Land—Sale of usufructuary interest with knowledge and consent of overlord—Whether caretaker for and on behalf of overlord can object to sale—Deed of conveyance purported to transfer fee simple—Whether vendor’s usufructuary interest passed or no interest at all.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-29', 'Customary law'),
(1363, 'ADETSIA AND OTHERS v. NGMAT', '', '../links/cases/ADETSIA AND OTHERS v. NGMAT [1961] 1 GLR 33.pdf', 'Yes', 'van Lare, Granville Sharp and Akiwumi, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ADETSIA AND OTHERS v. NGMAT   On the 9th January, 1961, the Supreme Court (van Lare, Granville Sharp and Akiwumi, JJ.S.C.) set aside the judgment of Ollennu, J., (reported at [1959] G.L.R. 323, sub nom. Ngmati v. Adetsia and others) and remitted the case to the High Court for rehearing in whole.  The Supreme Court said:-\r\n\r\n"Following discussion and upon hearing counsel for the parties it is mutually agreed that in the absence of a plan it is not possible to identify with any degree of certainty the extent or situation of the land in controversy between the parties in this case; on this ground alone it is also mutually agreed that the judgment appealed from cannot be allowed to stand and must be set aside."', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-01-09', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1364, 'ADIKA AND OTHERS v. DOE', '', '../links/cases/ADJEI III v. ADJEDU II [1961] GLR 178-181.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ADIKA AND OTHERS v. DOE\r\n\r\nLocal courts—Jurisdiction—Claim for declaration of title to land associated with a claim in unlawful arrest.', 'PREMPEH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-30', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1365, 'ADJEI III v. ADJEDU II ', '', '../links/cases/ADJEI III v. ADJEDU II [1961] GLR 178-181.pdf', 'Yes', '  LORD TUCKER, LORD KEITH OF AVONHOLM AND LORD HODSON', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ADJEI III v. ADJEDU II   \r\n\r\nEstoppel—Res judicata—Dispute over stool land boundaries—Whether judgment not given on a question of ownership operates as estoppel in subsequent dispute between same parties about same land.\r\n\r\nCosts—Adjournment of hearing as result of receiving unauthorised cable.', 'LORD TUCKER', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-21', 'Estoppel'),
(1366, 'ADJEI v. ASANTEWAH AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/ADJEI v. ASANTEWAH AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 629-633.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ADJEI v. ASANTEWAH AND ANOTHER    \r\n\r\nCustomary law—Gift by successor of family property to member of family—Persons entitled to be consulted.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-31', 'Customary law'),
(1367, 'ADJUAH ATTAH v. ABBAH ATTAH', '', '../links/cases/ADJUAH ATTAH v. ABBAH ATTAH [1961] GLR 77-80.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ADJUAH ATTAH v. ABBAH ATTAH   \r\n\r\nPractice—Discontinuing an action in the native court without reserving liberty to institute a fresh action—Whether such discontinuance is a bar to a fresh action.\r\n\r\nDefamation—Slander—Whether actionable per se under customary law.', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN,  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-01-31', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1368, 'ADU v. GLIKSTEN WEST AFRICA LTD. AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/ADU v. GLIKSTEN WEST AFRICA LTD. AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 662-665.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'ADU v. GLIKSTEN WEST AFRICA LTD. AND ANOTHER  \r\n\r\nTort—Collision between two vehicles—Plaintiff’s damaged vehicle left on road unattended—Parts stolen by unknown persons—Whether defendant liable for stolen parts as well as actual damages resulting from the collision—Novus actus interveniens.', 'APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-13', 'Tort');
INSERT INTO `courtrulings` (`id`, `title`, `content`, `link`, `isshow`, `author`, `date`, `courttype`, `summary`, `presiding`, `casetype`, `subjectmatter`, `caseno`, `counsel1`, `counsel2`, `courtname`, `caseDate`, `subjectmattertitle`) VALUES
(1369, 'AFARI v. NYAME', '', '../links/cases/AFARI v. NYAME [1961] GLR 599-601.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'AFARI v. NYAME    Execution—Title of purchaser.\r\n\r\nPractice—Person who fails to interplead is not precluded from suing substantively for   declaration of  title.', 'OLLENNU, J', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-24', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1370, 'AGBOADA v. KPONOR AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/AGBOADA v. KPONOR AND OTHERS [1961] GLR 670-671.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'Supreme', 'AGBOADA v. KPONOR AND OTHERS     \r\n\r\nPractice—Suit for declaration of title to land—Failure of plaintiff to call his vendor or to join him as a party.', 'PREMPEH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-15', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1371, 'AHENKORA II v. OFE', '', '../links/cases/AHENKORA II v. OFE [1961] GLR 17-23.pdf', 'Yes', 'LORD KEITH OF AVONHOLM, LORD MORRIS OF BORTH-Y-GEST AND LORD HODSON', '1961', 'Appeal', 'AHENKORA II v. OFE  \r\n\r\nConstitutional law—Councils—of enquiry—and duties of committee of enquiry—of jurisdiction—State Councils (Colony and Southern Togoland) Ordinance, No. 8 of 1952, s.8.', 'LORD KEITH OF AVONHOLM', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-22', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1372, 'AKELE v. COFIE', '', '../links/cases/AKELE v. COFIE [1961] GLR 173-175.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'AKELE v. COFIE  \r\nPractice and procedure—Reference by High Court of a point of customary law to local court—Proceedings in local court beyond terms of reference—Whether proper for High Court to adopt report “in whole”.    ', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-17', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1373, 'AKRASHI  II v. OFORI  ATTA', '', '../links/cases/AKRASHI  II v. OFORI  ATTA [1961] GLR 434-440.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'AKRASHI  II v. OFORI  ATTA   \r\n\r\nPractice—Procedure by originating summons—Whether an applicant need have a cause of action—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 1954, Order 54A, 2.', 'OLLENNU  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-29', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1374, 'AKWEI v. AKWEI', '', '../links/cases/AKWEI v. AKWEI [1961] GLR 212-217.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'AKWEI v. AKWEI\r\n\r\nPractice—Vacating judgment by consent.\r\n\r\nPractice—Review—Whether a stranger to a judgment can apply for a review—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140/1954) Order 39.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-04-25', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1375, 'AKYINFU v. MBROH ', '', '../links/cases/AKYINFU v. MBROH [1961] GLR 750-751.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'AKYINFU v. MBROH\r\n\r\nPractice—Leave to issue fresh writ of summons to relitigate previous case', 'SCOTT J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-04', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1376, 'ALIFO AND THE v. AMEDZA ', '', '../links/cases/ALIFO AND THE v. AMEDZA [1961] GLR 157-159.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ALIFO AND THE v. AMEDZA \r\n\r\nCustomary law—Tenancy of cocoa farms—Tenants ejected by landlord—Landlord in possession for six years—Whether ejection wrongful—Accounts.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-17', 'Customary law'),
(1377, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. SENCHEREY', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. SENCHEREY.pdf', 'Yes', 'ACOLASTE J. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. SENCHEREY Theft—False pretences—Two thefts charged in one count—Charge bad for duplicity.', 'VAN LARE J.A. AS.C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-05-15', 'FALSE PRETENCES'),
(1378, 'ALIMATU v.  BOAMEH AND ANOTHER ', '', '../links/cases/ALIMATU v.  BOAMEH AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 798-803.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'ALIMATU v.  BOAMEH AND ANOTHER       Fatal accidents—Whether the Fatal Accident Acts of 1846 and 1864 are Acts of general application, and applicable in Ghana—Persons entitled to sue under those Acts.\r\n\r\nNegligence—Failure to prove driver of vehicle—Driving vehicle with worn-out tyres.\r\n\r\nDamages—Mere speculative possibility of pecuniary benefit not enough to entitle plaintiff to damages.\r\n\r\n[p.799]', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-22', 'Negligence'),
(1379, 'AMEKO v. AGBO AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/AMEKO v. AGBO AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 747-749.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'Supreme', 'AMEKO v. AGBO AND ANOTHER\r\n\r\nLocal courts—Jurisdiction in land cases—Value of land stated in claim as £G50 and in counterclaim as £G500—Whether plaintiff entitled to raise jurisdiction on appeal—Courts Act 1960 (C.A. 9) s. 98', 'PREMPEH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-01', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1380, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE  v. DIMBIE', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE  v. DIMBIE.pdf', 'Yes', 'ACOLATSE J. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE  v. DIMBIE Stealing—Personal cheques cashed by Treasurer of District Council for Chairman—Cheques not met—Knowledge by payor that cheques would  be dishonoured—Evidence requisite for anterior conspiracy.', 'VAN LARE J.A. AS C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-05-01', 'STEALING'),
(1381, 'AMOAH II AND KWAKU v. TEI', '', '', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, D.J., VAN LARE AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'AMOAH II AND KWAKU v. TEI \r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land— Trespass— Action by tenant before terms and nature of tenancy to be granted were decided.', 'KORSAH, D.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-15', 'Customary law'),
(1382, 'AMOAH II AND KWAKU v. TEI', '', '../links/cases/AMOAH II AND KWAKU v. TEI [1961] GLR 231-232.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, D.J., VAN LARE AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'AMOAH II AND KWAKU v. TEI \r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land— Trespass— Action by tenant before terms and nature of tenancy to be granted were decided.', 'KORSAH, D.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-15', 'Customary law'),
(1383, 'COUSSEY v. COUSSEY', '', '../links/cases/COUSSEY v. COUSSEY.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'COUSSEY v. COUSSEY Divorce—Application for leave to present petition within three years of marriage reasonable probability of reconciliation as criterion—Matrimonial Causes Act, 1950, sec. 2.', 'SARKODEE-ADDO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-02-16', 'MARRIAGE ORDINANCE'),
(1384, 'DANSO v. ADDAI', '', '../links/cases/DANSO v. ADDAI.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP J.A', '1959', 'Appeal', 'DANSO v. ADDAI Date for hearing summons for directions erroneously treated as hearing date generally.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-11-10', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1385, 'AMOAKO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/AMOAKO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1961] GLR 134-136.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Appeal', 'AMOAKO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE  \r\n\r\nCriminal law—Stealing—Absence of dishonest intent.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-03', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1386, 'AMPOFO BROS. v. BRONG-AHAFO CORPORATION LTD., AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/AMPOFO BROS. v. BRONG-AHAFO CORPORATION LTD., AND ANOTHER [1961] 1 GLR 62-63.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'AMPOFO BROS. v. BRONG-AHAFO CORPORATION LTD., AND ANOTHER  \r\nPractice—Review—Whether a misapprehension of the law is a ground for a review—Whether a point of law is a "new and important matter or evidence"—Supreme Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order. 39, r. 1.', 'CRABBE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-01-16', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1387, 'DEI v. PONG', '', '../links/cases/DEI v. PONG.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'DEI v. PONG Judicial proceedings—Objection taken by accused to panel member—Alleged slander by objector—Civil action by panel member contrary to "justice, equity and good conscience."', 'MURPHY J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-03-20', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1388, 'DORYUMU II & ORS. v. ABABIO II ', '', '../links/cases/DORYUMU II & ORS. v. ABABIO II.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'DORYUMU II & ORS. v. ABABIO II Forests Ordinance—Reference to Native Court by Reserve Settlement Commissioner—No appeal therefrom to Land Court.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-03-23', 'FORESTS ORDINANCE'),
(1389, 'GOLD COAST INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION  v. DUNCAN', '', '../links/cases/GOLD COAST INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION  v. DUNCAN.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP J.A.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'GOLD COAST INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION  v. DUNCAN Claim for money lent—Powers and duties of Industrial Development Corporation—Merging of oral agreement in subsequent written agreement.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-12-21', 'MONEYLENDERS ORDINANCE'),
(1390, 'GYIMAH v. KUMAH', '', '../links/cases/GYIMAH v. KUMAH.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'GYIMAH v. KUMAH Slavery—Presumption that slave worked in master’s interest—Illegality of custom relation to succession based on slavery—Estoppel by document unjust in face of other evidence.', 'OLLENNU  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-04-20', 'SLAVERY'),
(1391, 'IN RE A COMPLAINT TO POLICE BY BOTWE AND MENSAH AND IN RE AN APPLICATION FOR MANDAMUS', '', '../links/cases/IN RE A COMPLAINT TO POLICE BY BOTWE AND MENSAH AND IN RE AN APPLICATION FOR MANDAMUS.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'IN RE A COMPLAINT TO POLICE BY BOTWE AND MENSAH AND IN RE AN APPLICATION FOR MANDAMUS Duties of Police—Arrest—Police obligation to report arrests to Magistrate is not an obligation to charge—Conditions precedent for Mandamus.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-12-22', 'POLICE DUTIES'),
(1392, 'IN RE BOTWE & MENSAH', '', '../links/cases/IN RE BOTWE & MENSAH.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'IN RE BOTWE & MENSAH IN RE A COMPLAINT TO POLICE BY BOTWE & MENSAH', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-12-22', 'POLICE DUTIES'),
(1393, 'IN RE OKINE & ORS ', '', '../links/cases/IN RE OKINE & ORS.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'IN RE OKINE & ORS Habeas corpus—Preventive Detention Orders—Court cannot examine grounds on which the Executive is "satisfied"—Matters into which Court can enquire—Criminality of activity grounding Preventive Detention Order does not make Order bad.', 'SMITH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-01-10', 'PREVENTIVE DETENTION'),
(1394, 'AMPONG v. AMANKWA AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/AMPONG v. AMANKWA AND OTHERS [1961] GLR 736-743.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'AMPONG v. AMANKWA AND OTHERS       Certiorari—Jurisdiction of state councils—Claim for declaration that a person is a royal, and therefore qualified to be enstooled in the future—Whether matter of constitutional nature—State Councils (Southern Ghana) Ordinance, No. 8 of 1952 s. 2.', ' CHARLES, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-29', 'Certiorari'),
(1395, 'AMZAT BELLO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (PRACTICE NOTE)', '', '', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'AMZAT BELLO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (PRACTICE NOTE)     Criminal law—Consideration of previous convictions in passing sentence.\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-16', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1396, 'AMZAT BELLO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (PRACTICE NOTE)', '', '../links/cases/AMZAT BELLO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (PRACTICE NOTE) [1961] GLR 573.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'AMZAT BELLO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (PRACTICE NOTE)     Criminal law—Consideration of previous convictions in passing sentence.\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-16', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1397, 'ANIAMOAH v. OTWIRAAH', '', '../links/cases/ANIAMOAH v. OTWIRAAH [1961] GLR 405-408.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ANIAMOAH v. OTWIRAAH\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Boundary dispute—Arbitration and negotiation for settlement distinguished— Binding nature of award.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-26', 'Customary law'),
(1398, 'IN RE THE PUBLIC LANDS (LEASEHOLD) ORDINANCE AND IN RE LAND ACQUIRED AT ACCRA FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WORKSHOP OSU MANTSE & ORS.', '', '../links/cases/IN RE THE PUBLIC LANDS (LEASEHOLD) ORDINANCE AND IN RE LAND ACQUIRED AT ACCRA FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WORKSHOP OSU MANTSE & ORS. (CLAIMANTS).pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'IN RE THE PUBLIC LANDS (LEASEHOLD) ORDINANCE AND IN RE LAND ACQUIRED AT ACCRA FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WORKSHOP OSU MANTSE & ORS. Compulsory acquisition of land—Subject’s right to vacant Stool land—Presumption of grant by Stool—Subject can alienate—Stool’s right to customary services from alienee—Substitutes for service by a non-subject alienee—Compensation for compulsory acquisition payable to Stool, not subject—Subject entitled to proportion of compensation from Stool.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-04-07', 'STOOL LAND'),
(1399, 'ANTWI v. AMPONSAH AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/ANTWI v. AMPONSAH AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 751 756.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'ANTWI v. AMPONSAH AND ANOTHER    Contempt of court commissioner threatens to detain plaintiff if he does not withdraw suit pending in courtcontempt of court.\r\n\r\n[p.752]', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-04', ' Contempt of court '),
(1400, 'APENTENG AND OTHERS v. BANK OF WEST AFRICA LTD. AND  OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/APENTENG AND OTHERS v. BANK OF WEST AFRICA  LTD. AND OTHERS [1961] GLR 196-205.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'APENTENG AND OTHERS v. BANK OF WEST AFRICA LTD. AND  OTHERS      Practice—Joinder—Application by a defendant to join another defendant—Supreme Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 16, r. 11.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-01-31', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1401, 'APENTENG AND OTHERS v. BANK OF WEST AFRICA  LTD. AND OTHERS ', '', '../links/cases/APENTENG AND OTHERS v. BANK OF WEST AFRICA  LTD. AND OTHERS [1961] GLR 196-205.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'APENTENG AND OTHERS v. BANK OF WEST AFRICA  LTD. AND OTHERS     Company law—Negligent advice by banker to company resulting in heavy financial loss—Whether shareholders have cause of action against banker.\r\n\r\nTort—Negligence—Whether pecuniary damage alone enough to support an action in negligence.\r\n\r\nPractice—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 25.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-04-17', 'TORTS; Negligence'),
(1402, 'KANNIN v. KUMAH & ORS.', '', '../links/cases/KANNIN v. KUMAH & ORS..pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'KANNIN v. KUMAH & ORS. Claim to premises—No counter—Claim by defendants—Declaratory order in favour of defendants bad—Admissibility of evidence in native court.', 'VAN LARE AG. C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-02-03', 'CLAIMS'),
(1403, 'KOFI v. AGBOTSE', '', '../links/cases/KOFI v. AGBOTSE.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'KOFI v. AGBOTSE Marriage under customary law—Basic requisites—Evidence providing such marriage.', 'SIMPSON J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-09-22', 'MARRIAGE ORDINANCE'),
(1404, 'KWADJO v. TAIBIL AND ANOR', '', '../links/cases/KWADJO v. TAIBIL AND ANOR.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A., AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'KWADJO v. TAIBIL AND ANOR Stool Lands Boundary dispute—No power in Judge to stay proceedings in absence of an Order by the Governor—General-in-Council—No power to dismiss action without adjudication.', 'VAN LARE AG. C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-02-03', 'STOOL LAND'),
(1405, 'KWAN v. NYIENI & ANOR.', '', '../links/cases/KWAN v. NYIENI & ANOR..pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A., AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'KWAN v. NYIENI & ANOR. Family land—Proper person to institute suit for recovery—Three exceptions to general rule—Nullity of conveyance, mortgage or lease by head of family and another without knowledge of principal members.', 'VAN LARE AG. C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-02-26', 'FAMILY PROPERTY'),
(1406, 'LARBI v. CATO & ANOR', '', '../links/cases/LARBI v. CATO & ANOR.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'LARBI v. CATO & ANOR Family property—House built on self—Acquired land—What amount of family—Help is necessary to make the house family—Property.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-01-28', 'FAMILY PROPERTY'),
(1407, 'MAJOLAGBE v. LARBI & ORS.', '', '../links/cases/MAJOLAGBE v.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'MAJOLAGBE v. LARBI & ORS. Proof requisite in trespass—Proof requisite for injunction—Nature and method of  proof—Vendor’s position in action for title by or against his purchaser.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-04-16', 'TRESPASS'),
(1408, 'MANSAH v. NIMO AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/MANSAH v. NIMO AND OTHERS.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'MANSAH v. NIMO AND OTHERS Procedure—Failure of court to allow cross-examination—Local Courts (Procedure) Regulations, 1959, regulation 82.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-07-27', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1409, 'MANU v. MANU ', '', '../links/cases/MANU v. MANU.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J. A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'MANU v. MANU Divorce—Cruelty—Medical evidence not indispensable.', 'VAN LARE AG. C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-01-19', 'MARRIAGE ORDINANCE'),
(1410, 'MASSOUD & ANOR. v. KHALIL & ORS.', '', '../links/cases/MASSOUD & ANOR. v. KHALIL & ORS..pdf', 'Yes', 'ACOLATSE J. AND SMITH J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'MASSOUD & ANOR. v. KHALIL & ORS. Rent Control Ordinance 1952—sec. 11 (1)(e)—Statutory tenant—Application for order for possession—Period of notice required.', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-06-25', 'RENT CONTROL ORDINANCE'),
(1411, 'NETTEY v. ODJIDJA & ANOR.', '', '../links/cases/NETTEY v. ODJIDJA & ANOR..pdf', 'Yes', 'ACOLATSE J. AND SMITH J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'NETTEY v. ODJIDJA & ANOR. Trespass to land—Estoppel by inactivity in another’s litigation—Test of culpable inactivity—Onus of proof of right to possession where ownership proved.', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-06-08', 'TRESPASS'),
(1412, 'NGMATI  v. ADETSIA & ORS.', '', '../links/cases/NGMATI  v. ADETSIA & ORS. [1959] GLR 323-332.htm', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'NGMATI  v. ADETSIA & ORS. Land–—Trespass—Plan desirable but not indispensable—Stool acquires title only through its own subjects.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-09-29', 'TRESPASS'),
(1413, 'NIMOH v. ACHEAMPONG & ANOR', '', '../links/cases/NIMOH v. ACHEAMPONG & ANOR.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILEE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'NIMOH v. ACHEAMPONG & ANOR Order 60, Rule 21 (2) "may" treated as mandatory—Judge bound to order writ of summons where parties do not reach agreement  no power to grant Letters of Administration.', 'VAN LARE AG.C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-02-02', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1414, 'NKUM  v. ANDOH & ANOR', '', '../links/cases/NKUM  v. ANDOH & ANOR.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'NKUM  v. ANDOH & ANOR Land—Possession—Estoppel of plaintiff by acquiescence of conduct—Estoppel of plaintiff per rem judicatam.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-10-30', 'LAND'),
(1415, 'NKYI XI v. KUMAH', '', '../links/cases/NKYI XI v. KUMAH (BEDU SUBST.).pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'NKYI XI v. KUMAH Trespass—Right of possession—Effect of defence of ownership—Effect of claim for injunction—Amendment of claim in Court of Appeal—Admission of additional exhibit in Court of Appeal.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-06-25', 'TRESPASS'),
(1416, 'NYAME v. YEBOAH ', '', '../links/cases/NYAME v. YEBOAH [1959] GLR  218–222.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'NYAME v. YEBOAH Arbitration award—Implementation need not be by arbitrators—If parties appoint an arbitrator as to identity because of his personal knowledge, evidence of identity unnecessary.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-05-12', 'LAND'),
(1417, 'OKANTEY v. KWADDEY', '', '../links/cases/OKANTEY v. KWADDEY  [1959] GLR 241-249.pdf', 'Yes', 'ACOLATSE J., AND SMITH J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'OKANTEY v. KWADDEY Land—Recovery of possession—Rights of person not lawfully in possession, as against intruder.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-05-29', 'LAND'),
(1418, 'ONOGEN v. LEVENTIS & CO. LTD. ', '', '../links/cases/ONOGEN v. LEVENTIS & CO. LTD. [1959] GLR 105 – 124.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'ONOGEN v. LEVENTIS & CO. LTD. False imprisonment—Malicious prosecution—Wrongful dismissal—When knowledge of servant is knowledge of Company.', 'ADUMUA BOSSMAN J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-03-10', 'FALSE IMPRISONMENT'),
(1419, 'R v. BASARE', '', '../links/cases/R v. BASARE [1959] GLR 321-322.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'R v. BASARE Murder—Gunshot wounds—Inadequacy of hospital treatment no defence to killer unless itself criminal. ', 'VAN LARE J.A. AS C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-09-28', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1420, 'R v. BUSANGA', '', '../links/cases/R v. BUSANGA [1959] GLR 303-305.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE J.A. AND GRAVILLE SHARP J.A.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'R v. BUSANGA Muder—Inadequacy of uncorroborated evidence of  unsworn and unaffirmed witness of tender years. ', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-09-18', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1421, 'R v. FRAFRA', '', '../links/cases/R v. FRAFRA [1959] GLR 442–444.pdf', 'Yes', ' VAN LARE J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP J.A.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'R v. FRAFRA Homicide—Criminal insanity—distinction between Ghana law and English law—Schizophrenia—Insane delusion—Guilty but insane.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-12-11', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1422, 'R v. FRIMPONG', '', '../links/cases/R v. FRIMPONG [1959] GLR 287-291.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'R v. FRIMPONG Libel—Publication—Unauthorised interception by third party of libel on addressee—Unauthorised interception of libel on another than addressee.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-08-31', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1423, 'R v.  KWADWO MENSAH', '', '../links/cases/R v.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'R v.  KWADWO MENSAH Homicide—Defence of insanity—Expert evidence—Insanity a fact to be determined by jury—Misdirection—Evidence to be viewed as a whole.', 'VAN LARE J.A. AS C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-09-28', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1424, 'R. v. ATTA', '', '../links/cases/R. v. ATTA [1959] GLR  337-342.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'R. v. ATTA Homicide—Provocation—"an ordinary person of the community to which the accused belongs"—Considerations to be examined in judicial summing-up.', 'VAN LARE J.A. AS C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-10-05', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1425, 'R. v. GRUMAH', '', '../links/cases/R. v. GRUMAH [1959] GLR 307-309.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRUNVILLE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'R. v. GRUMAH Murder—"guilty but insane"—Misdirection by non-direction on temporary insanity—Deceptiveness of lucid interval.', 'VAN LARE J.A. AS C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-09-28', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1426, 'R. v. JACOB K. MENSAH', '', '../links/cases/R.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'R. v. JACOB K. MENSAH Forgery of will—Mens rea—No criminal aiding and abetting by procurer of “forgery” where the “forger” acts in good faith.', 'VAN LARE J.A. AS C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-09-28', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1427, 'R. v. KUSASI & ORS.', '', '../links/cases/R. v. KUSASI & ORS. [1959] GLR 332-336.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'R. v. KUSASI & ORS. Homicide—Killing of suspected thief resisting arrest—Unnecessary force-loss of self-control—Dissociation from killing by running away.', 'VAN LARE J.A. AS C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-10-05', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1428, 'R. v. MOSHIE ', '', '../links/cases/R. v. MOSHIE [1959] GLR 343-347.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND OLLENNU J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'R. v. MOSHIE  Homicide—Accused runs amok—Living in a world of his own—Proper interpretation of sec. 52(2) of the Criminal Code—Guilty but insane.', 'VAN LARE J.A. AS C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-10-05', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1429, 'AQUAH v. COFIE ', '', '../links/cases/AQUAH v. COFIE [1961] GLR 475-481.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'AQUAH v. COFIE      Land law—Action for declaration of title—Onus of proof—Plaintiff and defendant claim through separate grantors—Failure of plaintiff to establish title of his grantor.', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-07-06', 'Land'),
(1430, 'ARMAH AND OTHERS v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/ARMAH AND OTHERS v. THE STATE [1961] GLR 136-142.pdf', 'Yes', ' VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ARMAH AND OTHERS v. THE STATE   \r\n\r\nCriminal law—Practice and Procedure—Trial with assessors—Powers and duties of trial judge on close of case for prosecution—Failure of justice occasioned by grave irregularities—Criminal Procedure Code, Cap. 10 (1951 Rev.) ss. 274, 277 and 285—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A.9.) s. 16(6).\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Housebreaking and stealing—Doctrine of recent possession—Criminal Code, Cap. 9, (1951 Rev.) s.27.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-03', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1431, 'ARTHUR v. THE STATE ', '', '../links/cases/ARTHUR v. THE STATE [1961] GLR 316-318.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI,  JJ.S. C', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ARTHUR v. THE STATE    \r\nCriminal law—Obtaining money by false pretences—Defence of claim of right made in good faith.\r\n\r\n[p.317]', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-16', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1432, 'R. v. YEBOAH', '', '../links/cases/R. v. YEBOAH [1959] GLR 434-436.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE J.A. AND GRANVILLE SHARP J.A.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'R. v. YEBOAH Murder—Defence of insanity—Hysterical amnesia is not a defence.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-12-04', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1433, 'ASAMOAH v. OFORI ALIAS RENNER', '', '../links/cases/ASAMOAH v. OFORI ALIAS RENNER [1961] GLR 269-273.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'ASAMOAH v. OFORI ALIAS RENNER     Administration of estates—Action by customary successor to revoke letters of administration—Persons entitled to a grant—Effect of grant of letters—Duties of grantee—Whether a grant is revocable.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-25', 'Administration of estates'),
(1434, 'RANDOLPH v. CAPTAN & ANOR. ', '', '../links/cases/RANDOLPH v. CAPTAN & ANOR. [1959] GLR 347-353.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'RANDOLPH v. CAPTAN & ANOR. Res judicata—Allegation that judgment pleaded was obtained by fraud—Plaintiff may so plead—Absence from pleadings of full particulars of alleged fraud will debar plaintiff from leading evidence thereof.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-10-10', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1435, 'REGINA v. GRUNSHIE', '', '../links/cases/REGINA v. GRUNSHIE [1959] GLR 125-128.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE J.A. AND ACOLATSE J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'REGINA v. GRUNSHIE Killing—Self-defence—Degree of force permissible.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-03-13', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1436, 'ASARE v. ANTWI', '', '../links/cases/ASARE v. ANTWI  [1961] 1 GLR 299-301.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ASARE v. ANTWI \r\nLocal courts—Jurisdiction in claims for accounts.\r\n\r\nLocal courts—Jurisdiction in land causes—Land bought from purchaser at public auction—Whether law applicable is customary law—Courts Act, 1960 (CA. 9) s. 98 (1) (a).', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-01', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1437, 'ASARE v. GOMADO', '', '../links/cases/ASARE v. GOMADO [1961] GLR 760-764.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ASARE v. GOMADO    \r\n\r\nLibel—Allegation that regional commissioner interfered with case in local court and with police investigations into theft charge\r\n\r\nLibel—Defences of justification, fair comment and qualified privilege.', 'PREMPEH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-08', 'Libel'),
(1438, 'ASHLEY v. JAMES COLLEDGE (COCOA) LTD.', '', '../links/cases/ASHLEY v. JAMES COLLEDGE (COCOA) LTD. [1961] GLR 469-475.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'ASHLEY v. JAMES COLLEDGE (COCOA) LTD.     Landlord and tenant —Covenant to yield up premises in "good and tenantable repair, order and condition"—Meaning of "tenantable repair".', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-07-06', ' Landlord and tenant'),
(1439, 'REGINA v. ZONYRA & ORS', '', '../links/cases/REGINA v. ZONYRA & ORS [1959] GLR 26-34.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND ACOLATSE J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'REGINA v. ZONYRA & ORS Arson of "dwelling house"—Arson of "building"—Substitution of minor for major conviction—Pre-requisites of charge of conspiracy—Mere presence not necessarily inculpatory-insufficiently analytical direction to jury.', 'VAN LARE AG. C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-01-23', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1440, 'ASSEH v. ANTO', '', '../links/cases/ASSEH v. ANTO [1961] GLR 103-108.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C. J., VAN LARE AND SARKODEE-ADOO, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ASSEH v. ANTO     \r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Usufructuary interest—Whether transferable—Distinction between title simpliciter and possessory title—Gift inter vivos—Whether maxim quicquid plantatur solo solo cedit known to customary law.\r\n\r\nMembership of family—Slaves Emancipation Ordinance, Cap. 108 (1951 Rev.) S.2.', 'KORSAH, C. J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-02-20', 'Customary law'),
(1441, 'ATOO v. TOWN CLERK OF SEKONDI - TAKORADI', '', '../links/cases/ATOO v. TOWN CLERK OF SEKONDI - TAKORADI [1961] GLR 413-416.pdf', 'Yes', ' KORSAH, C.J., SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ATOO v. TOWN CLERK OF SEKONDI - TAKORADI    \r\n\r\nPractice and Procedure—Action against municipal council—Whether premature in that no written notice thereof served on council—Whether statute-barred—Whether objections not previously canvassed can be raised before Supreme Court—Municipal Councils Ordinance, (No. 9 of 1953), ss. 149 and 150. ', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-26', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1442, 'SACKEY v. FATTAL', '', '../links/cases/SACKEY v. FATTAL [1959] GLR 169-189.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'SACKEY v. FATTAL Sale of goods—Agency—Ghana agent of Japanese manufacturer—Liability of agent for breach of contract—Rights of buyer, and quantum of damages, where goods below sample.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-04-10', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1443, 'ATTA PANYIN  AND  ANOTHER  v.  ASANI  II', '', '../links/cases/ATTA PANYIN  AND  ANOTHER  v.  ASANI  II [1961] GLR 305-316.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'ATTA PANYIN  AND  ANOTHER  v.  ASANI  II      Estoppel—Action for declaration of title to land—judgment between predecessor of plaintiff and a third party as to ownership of same land—Evidence given for plaintiff in former suit by predecessor in title of defendant—Estoppel by conduct.\r\n\r\nLand law—Allodial owner cannot interfere with occupation of usufructuary owner.\r\n\r\nLand law—Pre-requisites of a valid gift of land.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-09', 'Land'),
(1444, 'SACKEY v. FATTAL', '', '../links/cases/SACKEY v. FATTAL [1959] GLR 176-180.pdf', 'Yes', 'GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND ACOLATSE J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'SACKEY v. FATTAL At the hearing of the appeal, argument turned largely on conclusions properly to be drawn from the evidence, but counsel for the appellant took also the following new point of law: "A buyer of goods who has accepted them (in the sense of taking them into physical possession) cannot thereafter complain as to defects in them, or claim damages for failure on the part of the seller to deliver goods of contract quality.  The buyer has no alternative between rejection of the goods, and payment of the full price upon accepting them."', 'VAN LARE J.A. AS C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-06-25', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1445, 'SETSE v. SETSE ', '', '../links/cases/SETSE v. SETSE [1959] GLR 155-157.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'SETSE v. SETSE Marriage—Petition for restitution of conjugal rights—Parties not married under the Marriage Ordinance—No jurisdiction.', 'MR. COMMISSIONER MINNOW', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-03-04', 'MARRIAGE ORDINANCE'),
(1446, 'TANDOR VIII & ANOR. v. NTAMNA III & ANOR. AND IN THE MATTER OF THE NATIVE COURTS (SOUTHERN TOGOLAND) ORDINANCE AND IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO ISSUE CERTIORARI PURSUANT TO ORDER 59, R.S.C', '', '../links/cases/TANDOR VIII & ANOR. v. NTAMNA III & ANOR. AND IN THE MATTER OF THE NATIVE COURTS (SOUTHERN TOGOLAND) ORDINANCE AND IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO ISSUE CERTIORARI PURSUANT TO ORDER 59, R.S.C..pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'TANDOR VIII & ANOR. v. NTAMNA III & ANOR. AND IN THE MATTER OF THE NATIVE COURTS (SOUTHERN TOGOLAND) ORDINANCE AND IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO ISSUE CERTIORARI PURSUANT TO ORDER 59, R.S.C Certiorari—Powers of Magistrate in Southern Togoland—No power to strike out action in Native Court.', 'SIMPSON  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-01-29', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1447, 'TAYLOR ETC. v. MINISTRY OF HOUSING & ORS.', '', '../links/cases/TAYLOR ETC. v. MINISTRY OF HOUSING & ORS. [1959] GLR 85-88.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE J.A. AND J.A. AND AND OLLENNU J.', ' 195', 'Appeal', 'TAYLOR ETC. v. MINISTRY OF HOUSING & ORS. Concessions Ordinance—Meaning of Sec 10 (1) (c)—Time ceases to run against claimant.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-02-26', 'CONCESSIONS ORDINANCE'),
(1448, 'TEI ANGMOR & COY. v. YIADOM III & ANOR', '', '../links/cases/TEI ANGMOR & COY. v. YIADOM III & ANOR [1959] GLR 157-162.pdf', 'Yes', 'ACOLATSE J. AND SMITH J.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'TEI ANGMOR & COY. v. YIADOM III & ANOR Sale of land in native customary law—Indispensability of Guaha—Inadmissibility of unstamped agreement relating to transfer of interest in land.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-04-02', 'LAND; Sale of Land'),
(1449, 'TSRIFO v. DUA VIII', '', '../links/cases/TSRIFO v. DUA VIII [1959] GLR 63-67.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'TSRIFO v. DUA VIII Boundaries between Stools—Corroborated  and uncorroborated version—Appellate Court as competent to draw inferences as trial—Court.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-02-18', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1450, 'ATTA PANYIN  AND  ANOTHER  v.  ASANI  II ', '', '../links/cases/ATTA PANYIN  AND  ANOTHER  v.  ASANI  II [1961] GLR 305-316.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'ATTA PANYIN  AND  ANOTHER  v.  ASANI  II     Estoppel—Action for declaration of title to land—judgment between predecessor of plaintiff and a third party as to ownership of same land—Evidence given for plaintiff in former suit by predecessor in title of defendant—Estoppel by conduct.\r\n\r\nLand law—Allodial owner cannot interfere with occupation of usufructuary owner.\r\n\r\nLand law—Pre-requisites of a valid gift of land.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-09', 'Estoppel'),
(1451, 'BADU AND OTHERS v. AMOABIMAA AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/BADU AND OTHERS v. AMOABIMAA AND ANOTHER [1961] 1 GLR 506-511.pdf', 'Yes', 'LORD DENNING, LORD MORRIS OF BORTH-Y-GEST AND THE RT. HON. Mr. L. M. D. DE SILVA', '1961', 'Appeal', 'BADU AND OTHERS v. AMOABIMAA AND ANOTHER    \r\nCustomary Law—Effect of severance of ties from composite family group—Whether ancestral family property reverts as of course to individual branch of composite family.\r\n\r\nEstoppel—Whether action barred by another action concerning the same lands where there was no order adverse to present plaintiffs and judgment affected only stool lands.', 'LORD DENNING', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-07-26', 'Customary law'),
(1452, 'ABABIO v. TUTU', '', '../links/cases/ABABIO v. TUTU [1962] 1 GLR 489-495.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'ABABIO v. TUTU Practice and procedure—Parties—Stool occupant served with writ of summons and entered formal appearance—Whether action ceases to be before court showed stool occupant cease to hold office—Application of Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 16, r. 36.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-25', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1453, 'ABENA MANU v. KAKRABA AND ANOTHER ', '', '../links/cases/ABENA MANU v. KAKRABA AND ANOTHER [1962] 1 GLR 341-344.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ABENA MANU v. KAKRABA AND ANOTHER  Master and Servant—Negligence of servant—Scope of employment.', 'BRUCE-LYLE J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-09', 'NEGLIGENCE'),
(1454, 'ABOAKU v. TETTEH AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/ABOAKU v. TETTEH AND ANOTHER [1962] 2 GLR 165-170.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND AKUFO-ADDO, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'ABOAKU v. TETTEH AND ANOTHER Vicarious liability—Negligence—Master and servant—Liability of vehicle owner for damage caused by his car when being driven by his servant or agent.', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-12-21', 'CIVIL PROCEDURE'),
(1455, 'BARCLAYS BANK (D.C.O.) LTD. v. PERSEVERANCE TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD. ', '', '../links/cases/BARCLAYS BANK (D.C.O.) LTD. v. PERSEVERANCE TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD.                        [1961] GLR 665- 669.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'BARCLAYS BANK (D.C.O.) LTD. v. PERSEVERANCE TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD.      \r\n\r\nCompanies—Power to borrow in excess of issued capital—Ostensible authority—Failure to pass resolution at general meeting in compliance with regulation 65, Table A of the Companies Ordinance Cap. 193 (1951 Rev.)—The rule in Royal British Bank v. Turquand.\r\n\r\nContract—Novation.', 'APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-15', 'Contract'),
(1456, 'BART-PLANGE v. GBODI & ORS.', '', '../links/cases/BART-PLANGE v. GBODI & ORS. [1961] GLR 627.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'BART-PLANGE v. GBODI & ORS.   Interim injunction—Likelihood of breach of peace.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-30', ' Interim injunction'),
(1457, 'BEDZRA v. AGBADZE', '', '../links/cases/BEDZRA v. AGBADZE  [1961] 1 GLR 257-258.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH,C.J., SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'BEDZRA v. AGBADZE    \r\nPractice and procedure—Mandamus—Transfer of suit pending in native court to High Court—Judgment already delivered by different native court—Whether transfer ineffective.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-23', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1458, 'ACHANA v. KASSENA-NANKANI LOCAL COUNCIL', '', '../links/cases/ACHANA v. KASSENA-NANKANI LOCAL COUNCIL [1962] 1 GLR 499-501.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ACHANA v. KASSENA-NANKANI LOCAL COUNCIL Master and servant—Interdiction—Whether servant entitled to full salary for period of interdiction.', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-25', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1459, 'BOATENG v. NTIM AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/BOATENG v. NTIM AND OTHERS [1961] GLR 671-675.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'BOATENG v. NTIM AND OTHERS      Customary law—Sale of land—Whether failure to perform guaha necessarily invalidates sale—Absence of concurrence to sale of local council—Local Government Ordinance, Cap. 64 (1951 Rev.) s. 75 (1).\r\n\r\nEstoppel—Laches—Matters to be proved.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-16', 'Customary law'),
(1460, 'BONNEY v. YANKUM AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/BONNEY v. YANKUM AND OTHERS [1961] GLR 133 - 134.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH C.J., VAN LARE AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'BONNEY v. YANKUM AND OTHERS    \r\n\r\nCustomary law—Stool land—Grant by stool—Proof of title—Judgment of local court against the weight of evidence—Duty of appeal judge.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-01', 'Customary law'),
(1461, 'BONSU v. MANU AND 3 OTHERS ', '', '../links/cases/BONSU v. MANU AND 3 OTHERS [1961] GLR 644- 647.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'BONSU v. MANU AND 3 OTHERS   \r\n\r\nExecution—Sale in execution of judgment—Whether action to set aside sale on ground of irregularity must be brought within 21 days—Native Courts (Ashanti) Procedure Rules, 1954 (LN 30/54) rules 101 and 110.\r\n\r\nPractice—Action to set aside sale in execution of judgment must be brought in the court which authorised the sale.\r\n\r\nEstoppel—Laches—Action instituted thirteen years after sale.', ' APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-10', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1462, 'BRAKOWAAH v. AWUAKYEWAH AND GYASI', '', '../links/cases/BRAKOWAAH v. AWUAKYEWAH AND GYASI [1961] GLR 164-167.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH C.J., VAN LARE AND SARKODEE-ADOO, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'BRAKOWAAH v. AWUAKYEWAH AND GYASI    \r\nPractice and procedure—Proof of service of writ of summons—Case remitted back to native court—Whether trial native court’s findings of fact may be reversed by High Court.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-17', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1463, 'BUDU II v. CAESAR AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/BUDU II v. CAESAR AND OTHERS [1961] GLR 176-177.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE AND SARKODEE-ADDO, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'BUDU II v. CAESAR AND OTHERS  \r\n\r\n\r\nContempt of court—Provocative behaviour of counsel—Duty of trial judge—Whether trial judge biased.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-17', 'Contempt of court'),
(1464, 'CARBOO v.  CARBOO', '', '../links/cases/CARBOO v.  CARBOO [1961] GLR 83-87.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'CARBOO v.  CARBOO \r\nCustomary law—Succession—Ningo (Ga-Adangbe) tribe—Persons entitled to grant of letters of administration.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-02-03', 'Customary law'),
(1465, 'CHEAPSIDE SYNDICATE LTD. v. LEWIS', '', '../links/cases/CHEAPSIDE SYNDICATE LTD. v. LEWIS [1961] GLR 11-16.pdf', 'Yes', 'LORD TUCKER, LORD JENKINS AND LORD MORRIS OF BORTH-Y-GEST', '1961', 'Supreme', 'CHEAPSIDE SYNDICATE LTD. v. LEWIS \r\n\r\nContract of employment—Offer by company to pay respondent share of profits in lieu of salary—No agreement reached—Respondent subsequently dismissed—Claim for arrears of salary and share of profits on account stated.', 'LORD TUCKER', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-01', 'Contract of employment'),
(1466, 'CHEBIB v. CHEBIB', '', '../links/cases/CHEBIB v. CHEBIB [1961] GLR 641-643.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'CHEBIB v. CHEBIB      \r\n\r\nDivorce—Maintenance of wife and children—Secured maintenance.\r\n\r\n[p.642]', 'ACOLATSE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-09', 'Divorce'),
(1467, 'COBBLAH v. OKRAKU', '', '../links/cases/COBBLAH v. OKRAKU [1961] GLR 679-686.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'COBBLAH v. OKRAKU   Estoppel—Estoppel per rem judicatam—Subject-matter in judgment relied on must be identical with subject-matter in dispute.\r\n\r\nEstoppel—Previous judgment affecting same land will not estop third party unless he knew of that case and was aware that it affected subject-matter in present suit. ', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-20', 'Estoppel'),
(1468, 'COLEMAN v. SHANG', '', '../links/cases/COLEMAN v. SHANG  [1961] GLR 145-152.pdf', 'Yes', 'LORD TUCKER, LORD HUDSON AND THE RT. HON. MR L.M.D. DE SILVA', '1961', 'Supreme', 'COLEMAN v. SHANG    \r\n\r\nAdministration of estates—Grant of letters of administration—Issue of Ordinance marriage—Widow of marriage according to customary law—Conditions precedent to application of English Statute of Distribution to personal estates of intestates—Meaning of "wife" and "widow"—Marriage Ordinance, Cap. 127 (1951 Rev.) s.48 (1); Courts Ordinance Cap. 4 (1951 Rev.), s.83; Interpretation Ordinance, Cap. 1 (1951 Rev.) s.3(31) and (45)—Statute of Distribution, 1670 (22 & 23 Cha. 2, c.5) s.5-Statute of 21 Hen. 8 (1529) c.5. s.2.\r\n\r\nHusband and wife—Marriage under the Ordinance—Death of first wife—Second marriage according to customary law—Status.\r\n\r\nAppeals to Privy Council—Statement in judgment that facts not in dispute—Whether challengeable.', 'LORD TUCKER', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-07', 'Administration of estates'),
(1469, 'ACHIASE STOOL v. APPIAH AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/ACHIASE STOOL v. APPIAH AND OTHERS 1962] 2 GLR 159–161.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ACHIASE STOOL v. APPIAH AND OTHERS Customary law—Arbitration—Compromise—Binding effect of compromise arrived at after negotiated settlement and accepted by parties.', 'APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-12-10', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1470, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. BELLO', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. BELLO [1961] GLR 647-652.pdf', 'Yes', ' SARKODEE-ADOO, J., ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND CRABBE JJ.S.C', '1961', 'Supreme', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. BELLO .\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Stealing—Larceny by a trick—Whether stealing or only cheating.', ' SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-16', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1471, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. DONKOR ', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. DONKOR [1961] GLR 694-695.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. DONKOR    \r\n\r\nCriminal law—Charge of stealing—Whether accused should give early explanation to police—Effect of silence.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-24', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1472, 'ACKUN AND ANOTHER v. YANNEY', '', '../links/cases/ACKUN AND ANOTHER v. YANNEY [1962] 1 GLR 464-471.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ACKUN AND ANOTHER v. YANNEY Customary law—Essential ingredients of a valid gift.\r\nEstoppel—Estoppel per rem judicatam—Whether judgment proved to be perverse but valid and subsisting can operate as estoppel.', 'DJABANOR J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-13', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1473, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. E.K.A. JOHNSON ', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. E.K.A. JOHNSON  [1961] 1 GLR 227-228.pdf', 'Yes', ' VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. E.K.A. JOHNSON   \r\n\r\nCriminal law—Receiving stolen property—Denial of possession precludes accused from giving explanation—Doctrine of recent possession.\r\n\r\n[p.228]', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-12', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1474, 'ACOLATSE  AND OTHERS v. AHIABLEAME', '', '../links/cases/ACOLATSE  AND OTHERS v. AHIABLEAME [1962] 2 GLR 34-45.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'ACOLATSE  AND OTHERS v. AHIABLEAME Customary law—Land—Proof of title—Findings of fact of native court affirmed on appeal—Whether those findings unimpeachable—Whether appellate court entitled to disturb them.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-07-13', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1475, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. GAITUAH', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. GAITUAH [1961] GLR 789-797.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO, ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. GAITUAH    \r\n\r\nCriminal law—Stealing—Mistake in arrears of salary paid to accused—Whether property intended to pass—Whether accused had animus furandi.', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-22', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1476, 'ADDAE KWASI AND OTHERS v. ADEKU', '', '../links/cases/ADDAE KWASI AND OTHERS v. ADEKU [1962] 1 GLR 401-403.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ADDAE KWASI AND OTHERS v. ADEKU Local courts—Jurisdiction in land cases—Defendant counterclaims and states value of land as £G3,000—Counterclaim struck out for want of jurisdiction—Defendant contests claim and wins—Plaintiff raises jurisdiction on appeal—Courts Act, 1960, (C.A. 9) s. 98 (2).', 'PREMPEH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-26', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1477, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. ISAAC ANTWI', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. ISAAC ANTWI [1961] GLR 408-412.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C. J., SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, J.J.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. ISAAC ANTWI \r\n\r\nCriminal law—Practice and procedure—Misdirection by trial judge on facts proved in evidence—Burden of proof of guilt.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-26', 'Criminal law and procedure');
INSERT INTO `courtrulings` (`id`, `title`, `content`, `link`, `isshow`, `author`, `date`, `courttype`, `summary`, `presiding`, `casetype`, `subjectmatter`, `caseno`, `counsel1`, `counsel2`, `courtname`, `caseDate`, `subjectmattertitle`) VALUES
(1478, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. MILLS ', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. MILLS [1961] GLR 318–320.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. MILLS   \r\n\r\nCriminal law—Stealing—Misdirection by trial judge.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-16', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1479, 'ADDAI v. BOAKYE II ', '', '../links/cases/ADDAI v. BOAKYE II [1962] 2 GLR 147-149.pdf', 'Yes', '', ' 196', 'High Court', 'ADDAI v. BOAKYE II  Fatal accidents—Claim for benefit of estate—Not maintainable—Actio personalis moritur cum persona.', 'APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-11-19', 'CIVIL WRONGS'),
(1480, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. SARPEY AND NYAMEKYE ', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. SARPEY AND NYAMEKYE [1961] GLR 756-760.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO, ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. SARPEY AND NYAMEKYE    \r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Aiding and abetting—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29) s. 20.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—No record of conviction of accused of offence charged—Whether omission fatal—Whether sentence lawful.', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-08', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1481, 'ADDO v. GHANA CO-OPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOCIATION LTD ', '', '../links/cases/ADDO v. GHANA CO-OPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOCIATION LTD [1962] 1 GLR 418-425.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ADDO v. GHANA CO-OPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOCIATION LTD Land law—Two forms of contract for sale of land in Ghana.\r\nContract—Whether receipt for payment is a sufficient "note or memorandum in writing" within section 4 of the Statute of Frauds, 1677 (29 Cha. 2, c. 3).', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-31', 'LAND'),
(1482, 'CONCESSION ENQUIRY (NO. 1118) (ACCRA) ', '', '../links/cases/CONCESSION ENQUIRY (NO. 1118) (ACCRA) [1961] GLR 448-465.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'CONCESSION ENQUIRY (NO. 1118) (ACCRA)    Concessions—Opposition to the grant of certificate of validity—Whether Concessions Ordinance Cap. 136 (1951 Rev.) s.14 proviso (ii) imposes an absolute time limit within which to oppose grant of certificate of validity.\r\n\r\nLand law—Disposal of land—Whether disposal of family stool land as opposed to public stool land requires concurrence of the Administrator of Stool lands—Local Government Ordinance, Cap. 64 (1951 Rev.) s.75 (1) (a) and (b)—State Councils Ordinance No. 8 of 1952, s. 16 (1)—Stool Lands Control Act 1959, No. 79 of 1959.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-30', 'Land'),
(1483, 'ADISI v. CONSTRUCTION FURNITURE (W.A.) CO. LTD. ', '', '../links/cases/ADISI v. CONSTRUCTION FURNITURE (W.A.) CO. LTD. [1962] 1 GLR 30-33.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ADISI v. CONSTRUCTION FURNITURE (W.A.) CO. LTD. Arbitration—Whether misconduct by arbitrator—Whether error in law on the face of the award.\r\nContract—Frustration—Agents of vendor entitled to commission on sale—Whether contract frustrated if vendor independently contacts other prospective purchasers.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-01-29', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1484, 'CONCESSION ENQUIRY (NO. 1120) (ACCRA) NMAKO SALT CONCESSION', '', '../links/cases/CONCESSION ENQUIRY (NO. 1120) (ACCRA) NMAKO SALT CONCESSION [1961] GLR 354-383.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'CONCESSION ENQUIRY (NO. 1120) (ACCRA) NMAKO SALT CONCESSION   Land law—Ownership of the Sakumo lands in Accra Estoppel—Withdrawing a claim for title in a previous suit—Whether withdrawal operates  as  estoppel per rem judicatam in a subsequent suit\r\n\r\nLand law—Usufructuary interest in land—Right to control fishing in lagoon situate on land owned by another.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-22', 'Land'),
(1485, 'ADJEI v. YEBOAH AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/ADJEI v. YEBOAH AND ANOTHER [1962] 1 GLR 495-499.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ADJEI v. YEBOAH AND ANOTHER Negligence—Collision between two vehicles. ', 'DJABANOR J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-25', 'NEGLIGENCE'),
(1486, 'ADOM AND ANOTHER v. KWARLEY', '', '../links/cases/ADOM AND ANOTHER v. KWARLEY [1962] 1 GLR 112-113.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ADOM AND ANOTHER v. KWARLEY Customary Law—Property acquired by father with assistance of wife and son—Whether joint property or self-acquired property of father.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-19', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1487, 'AFAGYARE AND KOBI v. GASSOUB', '', '../links/cases/AFAGYARE AND KOBI v. GASSOUB [1962] 1 GLR 190-194.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'AFAGYARE AND KOBI v. GASSOUB Contract—Building contract—Non-performance by contractor—Quantum of damages—Whether it includes loss of profits.', 'DJABANOR J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-21', 'CONTRACT'),
(1488, 'AFRICAN WOODS LTD. v. ADMINISTRATOR OF STOOL LANDS  CONCESSION ENQUIRY NO. 471 (ASHANTI) ASUKESE FOREST RESERVE TIMBER CONCESSION', '', '../links/cases/AFRICAN WOODS LTD. v. ADMINISTRATOR OF STOOL LANDS  CONCESSION ENQUIRY NO. 471 (ASHANTI) ASUKESE FOREST RESERVE TIMBER CONCESSION [1962] 2 GLR 24-30.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'AFRICAN WOODS LTD. v. ADMINISTRATOR OF STOOL LANDS  CONCESSION ENQUIRY NO. 471 (ASHANTI) ASUKESE FOREST RESERVE TIMBER CONCESSION Land law and conveyancing—Concessions—Certificate of validity—Final application—Whether prescribed preliminaries completed—Concessions Ordinance, Cap. 136, (1951 Rev.), s. 10 (1).', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-07-10', 'LAND'),
(1489, 'AFRIYIE v. DOTWAAH AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/AFRIYIE v. DOTWAAH AND ANOTHER [1962] 1 GLR 458-463.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'AFRIYIE v. DOTWAAH AND ANOTHER Family Property—Land—Whether defendant in possession as caretaker or as successor.', 'APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-11', 'FAMILY PROPERTY'),
(1490, 'AGBALE AND OTHERS v. AKOGO AND OTHER', '', '../links/cases/AGBALE AND OTHERS v. AKOGO AND OTHER [1962] 1 GLR 293-296.pdf', 'Yes', '', ' 196', 'High Court', 'AGBALE AND OTHERS v. AKOGO AND OTHER Practice—Inspection of the locus in quo—Whether proper for panel member to give evidence of inspection.\r\nPractice—President of court signing record of proceedings when he was not presiding.', 'PREMPEH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-26', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1491, 'AKUFO v. ISSAKA AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/AKUFO v. ISSAKA AND ANOTHER [1962] 2 GLR 88-90.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'AKUFO v. ISSAKA AND ANOTHER Personal injuries—Damages—Accident occasioning the amputation of both legs just above the knee—Quantum of damages.', 'APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-10-01', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1492, 'AKWEI v. AGYAPONG AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/AKWEI v. AGYAPONG AND ANOTHER [1962] 1 GLR 277-279.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'AKWEI v. AGYAPONG AND ANOTHER Contract—Sale of land—Methods of sale—Note or memorandum required by Statute of Frauds—Statute of Frauds, 1677 (29 Cha. 2, c. 3) s. 4.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-13', 'CONTRACT'),
(1493, 'AMANKWA  v.  AKWAWUAH AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/AMANKWA  v.  AKWAWUAH AND OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 324-327.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1966', 'High Court', 'AMANKWA  v.  AKWAWUAH AND OTHERS Local Courts—Jurisdiction in land causes—Defendant raises jurisdiction and fails; contests case on merits and wins—Plaintiff raises jurisdiction on appeal —Whether plaintiff entitled to succeed—Conflict between  law  and justice—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9) s. 98 (1) (a)', 'APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1966-05-03', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1494, 'AMEODA v. PORDIER  (CONSOLIDATED) ', '', '../links/cases/AMEODA v. PORDIER (CONSOLIDATED) [1962] 1 GLR 200-212.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'AMEODA v. PORDIER (CONSOLIDATED)  Customary law—Land—Whether there are stool lands in Ningo state—Rights of subjects in Ningo land.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-30', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1495, 'AMOAH v. MANU', '', '../links/cases/AMOAH v. MANU [1962] 1 GLR 218-221.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '2 AP', 'Appeal', 'AMOAH v. MANU Mortgages¾Notice of demand for payment¾Execution of power of sale¾Whether lawful.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '0000-00-00', 'LAND; Mortgages'),
(1496, 'AMOAKO ATTA II AND OTHERS v. KOFI II AND OTHERS ', '', '../links/cases/AMOAKO ATTA II AND OTHERS v. KOFI II AND OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 115-117.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'AMOAKO ATTA II AND OTHERS v. KOFI II AND OTHERS Practice and procedure—Court order staying proceedings until boundary determined—Whether court can entertain application for re-listing—Disputed boundary was subject of enquiry initiated by legal notices—Notices subsequently revoked—Effect of such revocation on court order—Stool Lands Boundaries Settlement Ordinance Cap. 139 (1951 Rev.) s. 4.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-20', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1497, 'AMOAKO ATTA II AND OTHERS v. OSEI KOFI II AND OTHERS ', '', '../links/cases/AMOAKO ATTA II AND OTHERS v. OSEI KOFI II AND OTHERS (NO. 2) [1962] 1 GLR 384-397.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'AMOAKO ATTA II AND OTHERS v. OSEI KOFI II AND OTHERS Practice—Whether permissible to institute several actions against same defendant in respect of same subject-matter.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-21', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1498, 'AMOAKO v. JOSEPH LAGOS AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/AMOAKO v. JOSEPH LAGOS AND OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 317-321.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'AMOAKO v. JOSEPH LAGOS AND OTHERS Customary law—Family property—Property succeeded to on death of member intestate.', 'APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-01', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1499, 'ANANE v. FRIMPONG', '', '../links/cases/ANANE v. FRIMPONG [1962] 1 GLR 479-482.pdf', 'Yes', '', ' 196', 'High Court', 'ANANE v. FRIMPONG Administration of intestate estates—Entitlement to letters of administration— Principles on which rival applications considered.', 'DJABANOR, J', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-22', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1500, 'ANDOH v. FREMPONG & COMPANY & OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/ANDOH v. FREMPONG & COMPANY & OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 130-133.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ANDOH v. FREMPONG & COMPANY & OTHERS Negligence—Whether failure of sub-agent to forward football pool coupon to agent constitutes negligence.', 'CHARLES, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-26', 'NEGLIGENCE'),
(1501, 'ANDOWAH  AND OTHERS v. AMAKYIWA AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/ANDOWAH  AND OTHERS v. AMAKYIWA AND OTHERS [1962] 2 GLR 91-93.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ANDOWAH  AND OTHERS v. AMAKYIWA AND OTHERS Practice—Local courts—Writ applied for by a stranger to the action—Whether writ of summons valid.', 'SOWAH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-10-03', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1502, 'ANTWI v. ANTWI', '', '../links/cases/ANTWI v. ANTWI [1962] I GLR  321-324.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ANTWI v. ANTWI Divorce—Adultery—Adultery committed by husband during subsistence of separation deed—Whether wife conduced to adultery by conduct.', 'APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-01', 'DIVORCE'),
(1503, 'ANYIMAH III  v. KODIA', '', '../links/cases/ANYIMAH III  v. KODIA IV [1962] 2 GLR 1-23.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1960', 'High Court', 'ANYIMAH III  v. KODIA Constitutional law—Jurisdiction of the Queen in Council—Determination of private rights to property—Habeas Corpus Act, 1640 (16 Cha. 1, c. 10) s. 3—British Settlements Act, 1887 (50 & 51 Vict., c. 54) s. 2—Gold Coast Orders in Council 1901 and 1906.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-04-14', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1504, 'APPIAH v. ADDAI ', '', '../links/cases/APPIAH v. ADDAI [1962] 1 GLR 345-347.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'APPIAH v. ADDAI Arbitration—Land dispute—Attempt by plaintiff to set aside customary arbitration award—Whether estopped.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-10', 'LAND'),
(1505, 'ARYITEY v. AYELEY', '', '../links/cases/ARYITEY v. AYELEY [1962] 1 GLR 225-228.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ARYITEY v. AYELEY Evidence—Statement of claim does not become evidence merely because a party says on oath that he relies on it.', 'OLLENNU,  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-05', 'TRESPASS'),
(1506, 'DADZIE AND BOATENG v. KOKOFU', '', '../links/cases/DADZIE AND BOATENG v. KOKOFU [1961] GLR 90-93.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE AND SARKODEE-ADDO, J.J.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'DADZIE AND BOATENG v. KOKOFU  \r\n\r\nCustomary law—Whether transaction a sale or pledge—Duration of pledge—Duty of pledgee.\r\n\r\nContract—Illiteracy of party to document—Value of evidence of sole witness to transaction.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-02-13', 'Customary law'),
(1507, 'DANAWI & SONS v. DAKO', '', '../links/cases/DANAWI & SONS v. DAKO [1961] GLR 72-76.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J. GRANVILLE SHARP AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'DANAWI & SONS v. DAKO   \r\n\r\nPractice—Certiorari—Application made out of time—Power to enlarge time for application—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 1954, Order 59, r. 3 and Order 64, r. 6.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-01-30', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1508, 'DANKWA ORS v. KWAKU AND ANOR (PRACTICE NOTE)', '', '../links/cases/DANKWA ORS v. KWAKU AND ANOR (PRACTICE NOTE) [1961] GLR 619.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'Supreme', 'DANKWA ORS v. KWAKU AND ANOR (PRACTICE NOTE)    Local courts—Jurisdiction in land cases—Onus on plaintiff to establish that value  of land is not above £G200—Courts Act, 1960 (CA. 9) s. 98(2).', ' OLLENNU J', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-27', 'Local courts'),
(1509, 'DAO v. KLU (DZABA—CLAIMANT)', '', '../links/cases/DAO v. KLU (DZABA—CLAIMANT) [1961] GLR 555-559.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'DAO v. KLU (DZABA—CLAIMANT)   Execution—Attachment of interest of licensee—House built by licensee on land belonging to another.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-03', 'Execution'),
(1510, 'DONKOR v. TEXAS PETROLEUM COMPANY', '', '../links/cases/DONKOR v. TEXAS PETROLEUM COMPANY [1961] 1 GLR 167-169.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, CJ, VAN LARE AND SARKODEE-ADOO, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'DONKOR v. TEXAS PETROLEUM COMPANY   \r\n\r\nConcession—Lease of land in Ashanti made prior to enactment of Concessions Ordinance, Cap. 36—Whether law applicable is the law in force at the date of trial—Concession Ordinance Cap. 5 (1928 Rev.); Concessions Ordinance Cap. 136 (1951 Rev.), s.2.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-17', 'Concessions'),
(1511, 'DUEDU v. YIBOE', '', '../links/cases/DUEDU v. YIBOE [1961] 1 GLR 346-352.pdf', 'Yes', 'LORD DENNING, LORD MORRIS OF BORTH-Y-GEST AND LORD HODSON', '1961', 'Supreme', 'DUEDU v. YIBOE \r\n\r\nEstoppel—Res judicata—Ownership of land—Judgement for defendant—No counterclaim for declaration of title—Subsequent action by defendant for declaration of title founded entirely on earlier judgment—Whether issue previously decided.', 'LORD DENNING', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-20', 'Estoppel'),
(1512, 'EBOE v. EBOE', '', '../links/cases/EBOE v. EBOE [1961] GLR 432-434.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'EBOE v. EBOE   Practice—Stay of execution pending appeal—Judgment declaring defendant a trustee for plaintiff of shares in business concern, ordering accounts and for payment to plaintiff of what may be found due to him.\r\n\r\nPractice—Execution—Meaning of Execution—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure Rules 1954, Order 42.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-27', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1513, 'EDWARD RAMIA, LTD. v. AFRICAN WOODS, LTD.', '', '../links/cases/EDWARD RAMIA, LTD. v. AFRICAN WOODS, LTD. [1961] GLR 2-7.pdf', 'Yes', 'LORD TUCKER, LORD DENNING AND THE RT.  HON.  MR.  L. M. D. DE SILVA', '1961', 'Appeal', 'EDWARD RAMIA, LTD. v. AFRICAN WOODS, LTD.\r\n\r\nLand—Concession of timber rights—Failure to comply with statutory requirements—Whether statutory requirements imperative—Concessions Ordinance (No. 19 of 1939 as amended) Cap. 136 (1951 Rev.) ss. 12(2) (3) (4) and 13(11).', 'LORD TUCKER', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-01-19', 'Land'),
(1514, 'EKU  ALIAS CONDUA III v. ACQUAAH', '', '../links/cases/EKU  ALIAS CONDUA III v. ACQUAAH [1961] GLR 285-291.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'EKU  ALIAS CONDUA III v. ACQUAAH  \r\n\r\nCertiorari—Application for enlargement of time in which to apply for certiorari—Failure to object to jurisdiction timeously—Supreme [High) Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Orders 59, r. 3 and 64, r. 6.\r\n\r\nCourts—Whether Appeal Commissioner is a judicial or a quasi-judicial officer—Houses of Chiefs Act, 1958 (No. 20 of 1958) ss. 20-22, 27, and 29 as amended by the Houses of Chiefs (Amendment) Act, 1959 (No. 8 of 1959) s. 11.', 'CHARLES, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-29', 'Certiorari'),
(1515, 'EMMANUEL KOFI v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/EMMANUEL KOFI v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1961] GLR 184-185.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'EMMANUEL KOFI v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Being in premises for an unlawful purpose—Criminal Code, Cap. 9, (1951 Rev.) s. 172.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-24', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1516, 'ENNIN v. PRAH', '', '../links/cases/ENNIN v. PRAH [1961] GLR 59-60.pdf', 'Yes', 'van Lare, Granville Sharp and Akiwumi, JJ.S. C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ENNIN v. PRAH \r\nOn the 16th January, 1961, the Supreme Court (van Lare, Granville Sharp and Akiwumi, JJ.S. C.) set aside the decision of Adumua -Bossman, J. in the High Court (Lands Division) Cape Coast, reported at [1959] G.L.R. 44.  The questions of law involved in this case were not discussed, as the Supreme Court did no more than state that:\r\n\r\n"the order made on the 10th November, 1960, by consent of the parties in this case is to stand and constitutes the final order of this court with the added order that the respondent do forthwith deliver up possession to the appellant of all the farms referred to in the fore mentioned order."', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-01-16', 'Land'),
(1517, 'GHASSOUB AND GHASSOUB v. SASRAKU ', '', '../links/cases/GHASSOUB AND GHASSOUB v. SASRAKU [1961] GLR 496-502.pdf', 'Yes', 'LORD DENNING, LORD MORRIS OF BORTH-Y-GEST AND THE RT. HON. MR. L. M. D. DE SILVA', '1961', 'Appeal', 'GHASSOUB AND GHASSOUB v. SASRAKU  \r\n\r\nCustomary law—Whether stool land is saleable in Ashanti—Alleged sale of land by sub-stool—Whether with knowledge and consent of paramount stool.\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Whether conclusion on point of customary law reached by both Land Court and Supreme Court can be challenged in Privy, Council—Whether issues not advanced in lower courts can be canvassed before Privy Council—Whether findings of lower courts on question of fact should be disturbed.', 'LORD DENNING', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-07-24', 'Customary law'),
(1518, 'GLOVER v. ACCRA  MUNICIPAL COUNCIL', '', '../links/cases/GLOVER v. ACCRA  MUNICIPAL COUNCIL [1961] GLR 186-190.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'GLOVER v. ACCRA  MUNICIPAL COUNCIL    Municipal councils—Building pulled down pursuant to notice served under s.68 (1) of the Municipal Councils Ordinance No. 9 of 1953—Validity of such notice—Trespass.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-04-05', 'Municipal councils'),
(1519, 'ASAMOAH v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/ASAMOAH v. THE STATE [1962] 2 GLR  207-212.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND BLAY, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'ASAMOAH v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Currency offences—Guilty knowledge—Burden of proof of knowledge that currency notes were forged—Burden of proof of lawful authority—Currency Act, 1960 (Act 17), s. 18.', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-12-21', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1520, 'GOLIGHTLY AND OTHERS v. VANDERPUYE ', '', '../links/cases/GOLIGHTLY AND OTHERS v. VANDERPUYE [1961] GLR 716—720.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'GOLIGHTLY AND OTHERS v. VANDERPUYE     Succession—Distribution of estate under the Marriage Ordinance, Cap. 127 (1951 Rev.) s. 48—Whether children of previous customary marriage entitled to share.\r\n\r\nLand Law—Title of purchaser—Application of Land Development (Protection of Purchasers) Act, 1960 (Act 2) s. 1.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-27', 'Succession'),
(1521, 'ASARE v. ANTWI', '', '../links/cases/ASARE v. ANTWI [1962] 1 GLR 299-301.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ASARE v. ANTWI Local courts—Jurisdiction in claims for accounts.\r\nLocal courts—Jurisdiction in land causes—Land bought from purchaser at public auction—Whether law applicable is customary law—Courts Act, 1960 (CA. 9) s. 98 (1) (a).', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-01', 'LAND; Mortgages'),
(1522, 'GOLIGHTLY v. ASHRIFI', '', '../links/cases/GOLIGHTLY v. ASHRIFI [1961] GLR 28-33.pdf', 'Yes', 'LORD COHEN, LORD KEITH OF AVONHOLM AND LORD DENNING', '1960', 'Appeal', 'GOLIGHTLY v. ASHRIFI  19TH DECEMBER, 1960\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Ga land tenure—Position of Korle priest—Meaning of caretaker.\r\n\r\nEstoppel—Res judicata—Whether judgment in a suit instituted in one capacity estops person from suiting on the same subject-matter in an entirely different capacity.\r\n\r\nPractice—Point not canvassed in court below—Whether permissible to argue same in Privy Council.', 'LORD COHEN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1960-12-19', 'Customary law'),
(1523, 'ASARE v. DONKOR AND SERWAH II', '', '', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND AKUFO-ADDO, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'ASARE v. DONKOR AND SERWAH II Evidence—Corroboration—Independent witness—Evidence of party to suit on vital issue corroborated by evidence of only independent witness to the transaction—Whether court bound to accept it.', ' SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-12-21', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1524, 'ASARE v. DONKOR AND SERWAH II ', '', '../links/cases/ASARE v. DONKOR AND SERWAH II [1962] 2 GLR 176–181.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND AKUFO-ADDO, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'ASARE v. DONKOR AND SERWAH II  Evidence—Corroboration—Independent witness—Evidence of party to suit on vital issue corroborated by evidence of only independent witness to the transaction—Whether court bound to accept it.', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-12-21', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1525, 'ASHANTI CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION v. BOSSMAN AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/ASHANTI CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION v. BOSSMAN AND ANOTHER [1962] 1 GLR 435-438.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'ASHANTI CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION v. BOSSMAN AND ANOTHER Execution—Fi.  fa.—Attachment of property in Kumasi by judgment-creditors—Whether prior assignment of lease of property to claimant effective—Registration of lease made subsequent to assignment and attachment — Kumasi Lands Ordinance, Cap. 145 (1951 Rev.), s. 23 (1).', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-04', 'LAND'),
(1526, 'ASIMENU AND OTHERS v. DOE AND OTHERS ', '', '../links/cases/ASIMENU AND OTHERS v. DOE AND OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 176-178.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ASIMENU AND OTHERS v. DOE AND OTHERS  Practice and procedure—Land matter before native tribunal for five years before judgment given—Whether proceedings vitiated.', 'PREMPEH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-16', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1527, 'ATIAFU AND ANOTHER v. DZAKA', '', '../links/cases/ATIAFU AND ANOTHER v. DZAKA [1962] 1 GLR 280-282.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ATIAFU AND ANOTHER v. DZAKA Local courts—Misjoinder of causes of action—Action for declaration of title cannot be joined to a claim for damages for unlawful arrest.', 'PREMPEH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-17', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1528, 'ATLANTA TIMBER CO. v. VICTORIA TIMBER CO. LTD.', '', '../links/cases/ATLANTA TIMBER CO. v. VICTORIA TIMBER CO. LTD. [1962] 1 GLR 221-222.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ATLANTA TIMBER CO. v. VICTORIA TIMBER CO. LTD. Practice and procedure—Whether applications for summary judgment can be entertained where defendant has filed a defence—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 1954, Order 14, r. 1.', 'CHARLES, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-02', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1529, 'ATTRAMS AND OTHERS v. AFRIYIE II AND 5 OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/ATTRAMS AND OTHERS v. AFRIYIE II AND 5 OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 283-286.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ATTRAMS AND OTHERS v. AFRIYIE II AND 5 OTHERS Land law—Protection under the Farm Lands (Protection) Act, 1962 (Act 107)—Acquisition "in good faith"—Whether "good faith" need exist throughout period of holding.', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-18', 'LAND'),
(1530, 'AWUME v. DONYA', '', '../links/cases/AWUME v. DONYA [1962] 1 GLR 357-360.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'AWUME v. DONYA Land law—Equitable mortgage—Mortgagee cannot exercise right of entry without order of court.', 'PREMPEH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-15', 'LAND; Mortgages'),
(1531, 'BADU v. BI', '', '../links/cases/BADU v. BI [1962] 1GLR 406-411.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'BADU v. BI Land law—Proof of title—Whether sufficient cause to interfere with decision of trial court.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-28', 'LAND'),
(1532, 'GRUNSHIE v. YEBOAH AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/GRUNSHIE v. YEBOAH AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 725-728.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'GRUNSHIE v. YEBOAH AND ANOTHER\r\nTort—Negligence—Standard of proof.', 'BRUCE-LYLE J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-27', 'Tort'),
(1533, 'BANSON v. ABBEY', '', '../links/cases/BANSON v. ABBEY [1962] 1 GLR 213-217.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE AND SARKODEE-ADDO, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'BANSON v. ABBEY Practice and procedure—Application for extension of time to execute bond for costs of appeal—Jurisdiction of High Court—Supreme Court (Court of Appeal) Rules, 1957, rules 11 (1) and (3), 13 (4) and 14 (L.N. 116/57)—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 64.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-02', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1534, 'BARNES v. AMEEN SANGARI & CO.', '', '../links/cases/BARNES v. AMEEN SANGARI & CO. [1962] 1 GLR 350-353.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'BARNES v. AMEEN SANGARI & CO. Hire purchase—Wrongful seizure—Vehicle taken by sheriff in execution of judgment—Owner recovers from sheriff and refuses to return to hirer—Hire-purchase Act, 1958 (No. 55 of 1958), s. 12 (1).', 'CHARLES, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-14', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1535, 'GYAMBIBY v. GYAMBIBY', '', '../links/cases/GYAMBIBY v. GYAMBIBY [1961]  GLR 88-90.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'GYAMBIBY v. GYAMBIBY\r\n\r\nNative courts—Practice and procedure—Application to set aside judgment of native appeal court—Whether judgment ex parte—Native Courts (Colony) Ordinance, Cap. 98 (1951 Rev.) s.51.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-02-13', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1536, 'BOAFO v. GYETUA', '', '../links/cases/BOAFO v. GYETUA [1962] 1 GLR 4-7.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'BOAFO v. GYETUA Customary law—Gift of land is irrevocable.\r\nLocal courts—Practice—Court should uphold claim for title even if evidence proves root other than the one pleaded.', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-01-10', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1537, 'BONSU v. FORSON', '', '../links/cases/BONSU v. FORSON [1962] 1 GLR 139-144.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'BONSU v. FORSON Defamation—Slander—Whether words complained of capable of defamatory meaning— Whether witness to whom words were published considered them defamatory—Whether words complained of were actually spoken—Mitigation of damages.', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-07', 'DEFAMATION'),
(1538, 'BOSTON AND ANOTHER v. KHEMLAND BROTHERS AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/BOSTON AND ANOTHER v. KHEMLAND BROTHERS AND OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 68-74.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'BOSTON AND ANOTHER v. KHEMLAND BROTHERS AND OTHERS Landlord and tenant—Breach of covenants and conditions by sub-lessee—Equitable jurisdiction to grant relief against forfeiture.', 'CHARLES, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-13', 'HOUSING: LANDLORD AND TENANT; Tenancies'),
(1539, 'BOULOS v. BOULOS PRACTICE NOTE ', '', '../links/cases/BOULOS v. BOULOS PRACTICE NOTE [1962] 1 GLR 15.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'BOULOS v. BOULOS PRACTICE NOTE Application to set aside judgment in default—Failure to file proper affidavit of service—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 13, r. 2, and Order 9, r. 17.', 'CHARLES, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-01-22', 'CIVIL PROCEDURE'),
(1540, 'AMANKWA  v.  AKWAWUAH AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/AMANKWA  v.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1966', 'High Court', 'AMANKWA  v.  AKWAWUAH AND OTHERS Local Courts—Jurisdiction in land causes—Defendant raises jurisdiction and fails; contests case on merits and wins—Plaintiff raises jurisdiction on appeal —Whether plaintiff entitled to succeed—Conflict between  law  and justice—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9) s. 98 (1) (a)', 'APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1966-05-03', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1541, 'BRIMAH AND COBSOLD v. ASANA', '', '../links/cases/BRIMAH AND COBSOLD v. ASANA [1962] 1 GLR 118-120.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'BRIMAH AND COBSOLD v. ASANA Islamic law—Conditions precedent to application of Islamic law to distribution of estate of a deceased Moslem—Marriage of Mohammedans Ordinance, Cap. 129 (1951 Rev.) ss. 5 and 10—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9) s. 66 (1) rules (3) and (4).', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-20', ' MOHAMMEDANS ORDINANCE'),
(1542, 'GYASI v. NTEM AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/GYASI v. NTEM AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 569-573.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'GYASI v. NTEM AND ANOTHER\r\n\r\nMortgages—Adopting a mortgage by conduct—Member of family wrongfully mortgages family property—Family later becomes aware of mortgage, pays part of the debt and raises a further loan on the same farm—Whether prior mortgage adopted.\r\n\r\nMortgages—Whether a clause permitting mortgagee to buy in the mortgaged property constitutes a clog on the equity of redemption.\r\n\r\nMortgages—Deeds of mortgage—Whether a deed which is lacking in certain details, e.g. fails to recite the title of the mortgagor, fails to stipulate time for repayment and contains no proviso for redemption, is a legal mortgage.', 'APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-16', 'Mortgages'),
(1543, 'HAGAN v.  KOTEY AND 3 OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/HAGAN v.  KOTEY AND 3 OTHERS [1961] GLR  594-599.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'HAGAN v.  KOTEY AND 3 OTHERS    Customary law—Person entitled to sue in respect of family property—Meaning of family property.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-23', 'Customary law'),
(1544, 'BUKURUWA STOOL v. KUMAWU STOOL', '', '../links/cases/BUKURUWA STOOL v. KUMAWU STOOL [1962] 1 GLR 353- 357.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'BUKURUWA STOOL v. KUMAWU STOOL Customary law—Stool property—Persons entitled to sue and be sued in respect of stool property—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 16, r.8 (b).', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-14', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1545, 'HAUSA AND ANOTHER v. DAWUDA ', '', '../links/cases/HAUSA AND ANOTHER v. DAWUDA [1961] GLR 550-553.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'HAUSA AND ANOTHER v. DAWUDA    Local courts—Jurisdiction in land cases—Defendant objects to jurisdiction after the close of plaintiff’s case—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9) s. 98 (2).\r\n\r\nPractice—Inspection of the locus in quo—Propriety of the court calling person seen at inspection.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-09-27', 'Local courts'),
(1546, 'BUSI & STEPHENSON(GHANA) LTD. v. OPOKU', '', '../links/cases/BUSI & STEPHENSON (GHANA) LTD. v. OPOKU [1962] 2 GLR 96–98.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'BUSI & STEPHENSON (GHANA) LTD. v. OPOKU Bailment—Duties of bailee in respect of bailed article—Whether written agreement necessary to create a bailment.', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-10-08', 'BAILMENT'),
(1547, 'CHIEF LANDS OFFICER v. OPOKU ', '', '../links/cases/CHIEF LANDS OFFICER v. OPOKU [1962] 2 GLR 58-61.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'CHIEF LANDS OFFICER v. OPOKU Building lease—Government land—Breach of covenant—Written undertaking by lessee to develop land within two years for a purpose approved by a third party—Computation of the two-year period—Commencement of building operations—Whether making of cement blocks constitutes commencement.', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-07-17', 'LANDLORD AND TENANT; Leases'),
(1548, 'HEAL PRESS LTD. v. CHAHIN & SONS', '', '../links/cases/IN THE HIGH COURT, ACCRA.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'HEAL PRESS LTD. v. CHAHIN & SONS    Practice—Illegal distress—Whether judgment-creditor entitled to take any personalty on premises of judgment debtor, whether attached or not.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-01-16', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1549, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. AFARI AND ADDO', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. AFARI AND ADDO [1962] 1 GLR 483-488.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. AFARI AND ADDO Criminal law—Conspiracy—Scope and content of  conspiracy wider in Ghana than in England—Evidence of  agreement—Criminal code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 23 (1).', 'VAN LARE', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-22', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1550, 'IDDI  DAGOMBA v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/IDDI  DAGOMBA v. THE STATE [1961] GLR 100-103.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'IDDI  DAGOMBA v. THE STATE\r\n\r\nHomicide-Provocation-Whether accused had time to cool down¾Whether deprived of power of self-control¾Criminal Code, Cap. 9 (1951 Rev.) ss. 251.252.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-02-17', 'Homicide'),
(1551, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. AMEYAW', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. AMEYAW [1962] 2 GLR 162–165.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. AMEYAW Criminal law and procedure—Witness—Failure to call—On appeal re-trial ordered by circuit court—Whether circuit court had jurisdiction to order re-trial—Whether proceedings null and void—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 330.', 'APALOO  J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-12-17', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1552, 'IN RE BUXTON  DECEASED  BUXTON v. APPIAH AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/IN RE BUXTON  DECEASED  BUXTON v. APPIAH AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR  601-604.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'IN RE BUXTON  DECEASED  BUXTON v. APPIAH AND ANOTHER    Wills—Construction—Latent ambiguities.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-25', 'Wills'),
(1553, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. ANANE', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. ANANE [1962] 2 GLR 107–109.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND AKUFO-ADDO, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. ANANE Criminal law and procedure—Stealing—Dishonest appropriation—Distinction between dishonest appropriation and exercise of a claim of right—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 120, illustration (c).', 'VAN LARE', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-10-26', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1554, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. BABA GRUNSHIE ', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. BABA GRUNSHIE [1962] 2 GLR 145-146.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. BABA GRUNSHIE Criminal law and procedure—Sentencing—Preventive custody—Directions to be followed in sentencing an offender under the Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 402.', 'AKUFO-ADDO J.S.C.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-11-16', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1555, 'IN RE DUMOGA AND 12 OTHERS ', '', '../links/cases/IN RE DUMOGA AND 12 OTHERS [1961] GLR 44-56.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'IN RE DUMOGA AND 12 OTHERS   Habeas corpus—Preventive Detention Act, 1958—Whether court can enquire into the truth or otherwise of the allegations put forward by the executive as grounds of detention—Whether the Habeas Corpus Act of 1816 (56 Geo. 3 c. 100) is an Act of general application.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-01-09', 'Habeas corpus'),
(1556, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. DANQUAH', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. DANQUAH [1962] 2 GLR 144-116.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND MILLS-ODOI, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. DANQUAH Criminal law and procedure—Defrauding by false pretences—Obtaining cash for post-dated cheque—Cheque dishonoured—False pretence that cheque would be honoured on presentation.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-10-26', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1557, 'JEBEILE v. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY LTD.', '', '../links/cases/JEBEILE v. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY LTD. [1961] GLR 252-257.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'JEBEILE v. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY LTD.   Arbitration—Insurance policy containing arbitration clause—Action on policy—Denial of liability—Whether action should be stayed—Arbitration Ordinance, Cap. 16 (1951 Rev.) s.5.\r\n\r\nEvidence—Whether correspondence written "Without Prejudice" denying liability—admissible in evidence.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-22', 'Arbitration'),
(1558, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. MARBOAH', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. MARBOAH [1962] 2 GLR 159.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. MARBOAH Criminal law and procedure—Convictions—Record of previous convictions—Submitted to court as part of prosecution’s case.', 'APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-12-10', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1559, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. SEM', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. SEM [1962] 2 GLR 77-82.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. SEM Criminal law and procedure—Defilement of a female—Indecent assault—Complaint made three weeks after alleged incident—Whether complaint corroborated by involuntary confession.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-07-27', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1560, 'KALMONI v. TACKIE', '', '../links/cases/KALMONI v. TACKIE [1961] GLR 446-448.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'KALMONI v. TACKIE    Partnership law—Dissolution of partnership where no fixed duration agreed upon.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-30', 'Partnership law'),
(1561, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. TUNDAY LAGOS', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. TUNDAY LAGOS [1962] 1 GLR 127-129.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. TUNDAY LAGOS Criminal law—Practice and procedure—Application to amend charges—Fresh charges submitted—Whether convictions related to original or substituted charge sheet—Failure to identify exhibits with certainty—Criminal Procedure Code, Cap. 10 (1951 Rev.) s. 172.', 'VAN LARE', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-23', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1562, 'KARAM v. ASCHKAR', '', '../links/cases/KARAM v. ASCHKAR [1961] 1 GLR 258-269.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'KARAM v. ASCHKAR\r\n\r\n\r\nLandlord and tenant—Sub-lease of part of premises for unexpired residue of term—Voluntary surrender of head-lease—Whether sub-lease automatically determined—Action by sub-lessee against lessor for breach of covenant for quiet enjoyment—Effect of breach of covenant to pay rent.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-24', 'Landlord and tenant'),
(1563, 'CRENTSIL v. CRENTSIL', '', '../links/cases/CRENTSIL v. CRENTSIL [1962] 2 GLR171-175.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND BLAY, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'CRENTSIL v. CRENTSIL Husband and wife—Maintenance or alimony order—Application for modification—Divorced wife gave birth to a child after decree absolute—Ex-husband not the father of the child— Whether variation of maintenance order justified—Unfettered discretion of court—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 55, r. 42—Administration of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1938 (1 & 2 Geo. 6, c.63), s.14.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-12-21', 'DIVORCE'),
(1564, 'KEATING v. HEMANS', '', '../links/cases/KEATING v. HEMANS [1961] GLR 797-798.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'KEATING v. HEMANS\r\n\r\nPractice—Summary judgment under Order 14, rule 1—Affidavit for leave to defend must be sworn to by the defendant personally—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 1954, Order 14, rule 3.', 'DJABANOR  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-22', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1565, 'DAM v. J. K. ADDO AND BROTHERS ', '', '../links/cases/DAM v. J. K. ADDO AND BROTHERS [1962] 2 GLR 200-206.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND AKUFO-ADDO, JJ.S.C.', ' 196', 'Appeal', 'DAM v. J. K. ADDO AND BROTHERS Practice and procedure—Pleadings—Issues for trial—Court must not accept defence contrary to and inconsistent with that put forward by defendant—Denial of justice.\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-12-21', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1566, 'KISSEH & ORS. v. ADABLA & ORS. ', '', '../links/cases/KISSEH & ORS. v. ADABLA & ORS. [1961] GLR 440-446.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'KISSEH & ORS. v. ADABLA & ORS. \r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land declared to be jointly owned by two groups of persons—Whether an action lies to have such land partitioned.', 'PREMPEH,  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-29', 'Customary law'),
(1567, 'DANSOWAH v. TOM', '', '../links/cases/DANSOWAH v. TOM [1962] 1 GLR 403-406.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'DANSOWAH v. TOM Detinue—Goods detained through reliance on invalid right.\r\nDamages—Quantum—Assessment of value of fish by illiterate fishmonger.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-28', 'DAMAGES'),
(1568, 'KPILFA DAGARTI v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/KPILFA DAGARTI v. THE STATE [1961] GLR 159-162.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'KPILFA DAGARTI v. THE STATE\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Murder—Provocation—Failure by trial judge to consider evidence of provocation.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-17', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1569, 'DAVIES v. RANDALL AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/DAVIES v. RANDALL AND ANOTHER [1962] 1 GLR 1-4.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'DAVIES v. RANDALL AND ANOTHER Conflict of laws—Customary marriage celebrated between native of Sierra Leone and a Fante woman—Proof of change of domicile—Essential validity of marriage—Legitimacy of issue—Whether issue can succeed to self-acquired property of father  in Ghana.', 'CHARLES, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-01-08', 'CONFLICT OF LAWS'),
(1570, 'KRAH v. YEBOAH AND ANOTHER ', '', '../links/cases/KRAH v. YEBOAH AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 592-593.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'KRAH v. YEBOAH AND ANOTHER \r\n\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Farming rights—Right of farmer to vacant forest land adjoining his farm.', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-21', 'Customary law'),
(1571, 'DORKENOO v. DORKENOO ', '', '../links/cases/DORKENOO v. DORKENOO [1962] 1 GLR 274-276.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'DORKENOO v. DORKENOO Family law—Quantum of reasonable maintenance for a wife—Matrimonial Causes Act, 1950 (14 Geo. 6, c. 25) s. 23.', '  JIAGGE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-13', 'FAMILY LAW'),
(1572, 'DUAH v. BENG', '', '../links/cases/DUAH v. BENG [1962] 2 GLR 121-122.pdf', 'Yes', 'Sarkodee-Adoo and Mills-Odoi, JJ.S.C. ', '1962', 'Appeal', 'DUAH v. BENG Court—Local courts—Jurisdiction—Ruling on a plea as to jurisdiction or plea of res judicata—Whether a final decision—Local Courts Procedure Regulations, 1959 (L.N.337/59), regs. 68 and 69.', 'Ollennu, J.S.C.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-11-12', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1573, 'KRUWAH v. KALMONI AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/KRUWAH v. KALMONI AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR  424-427.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'KRUWAH v. KALMONI AND ANOTHER    Personal injuries—Injury to right hand—Failure to minimise damage as a result of acts of relations — Quantum of damage.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-26', 'Personal injuries'),
(1574, 'E. SFEIR & CO v. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LTD. PER GLYNDOVA ', '', '../links/cases/E. SFEIR & CO v. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LTD. PER GLYNDOVA (GHANA) LTD. [1962] GLR 370 - 372.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'E. SFEIR & CO v. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LTD. PER GLYNDOVA Agency—Special or general agency—Agents authorised to accept notices of losses and settle claims on marine insurance policies—Whether agents entitled to sue and be sued on behalf of principals.', ' OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-18', 'INSURANCE'),
(1575, 'KWAKU v. AMPOFOWAA', '', '../links/cases/KWAKU v. AMPOFOWAA [1961] 1 GLR 277-281.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C. J., VAN LARE AND SARKODEE-ADOO, J.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'KWAKU v. AMPOFOWAA\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Declaration of title—Burden of proof. Jurisdiction of Land Court—Whether entitled to order that disputed property be divided between the parties in absence of claim for partition.\r\n\r\n', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-29', 'Customary law'),
(1576, 'KWAKYE v. TUBA AND OTHERS (DAWUDA-TUBA-APPLICANT)', '', '../links/cases/KWAKYE v. TUBA AND OTHERS (DAWUDA-TUBA-APPLICANT) [1961] GLR 535-539.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'KWAKYE v. TUBA AND OTHERS (DAWUDA-TUBA-APPLICANT)\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Person entitled to sue and be sued in respect of family property—Head of immediate or branch family distinguished from head of the wider or trunk family.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-09-20', 'Customary law'),
(1577, 'EBOE v. EBOE', '', '../links/cases/EBOE v. EBOE [1962] 1 GLR 453-458.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'EBOE v. EBOE Courts—Jurisdiction—Whether High Court competent to exercise jurisdiction over persons outside the territorial limits of its jurisdiction—Whether claims seeking enforcement of trusts covered by Supreme [High Court] (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 11, rule 1.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-11', 'CIVIL PROCEDURE'),
(1578, 'KWAKYE v. TUBA AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/KWAKYE v. TUBA AND OTHERS [1961] GLR 720-725.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'KWAKYE v. TUBA AND OTHERS\r\nCustomary law—Constitution of a family meeting to appoint successor.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-21', 'Customary law'),
(1579, 'KWAME MENSAH v. ABROKWA AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/KWAME MENSAH v. ABROKWA AND OTHERS [1961] 1 GLR 502-506..pdf', 'Yes', 'LORD HODSON, LORD GUEST AND THE RT. HON. MR. L.M.D. DE SILVA.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'KWAME MENSAH v. ABROKWA AND OTHERS\r\n\r\nMortgage—Purported mortgage or pledge of cocoa farm—Power of sale and forfeiture in default of repayment of loan—Failure to give notice of exercise of power—Whether fatal.\r\n\r\nAcquiescence and laches—Proof of.', 'LORD HODSON', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-07-25', 'Mortgage'),
(1580, 'EGYIN v. AYE', '', '../links/cases/EGYIN v. AYE [1962] 2 GLR 187-194.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND AKUFO-ADDO, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'EGYIN v. AYE Estoppel—By conduct—Standing by—Previous litigation over same land—Present plaintiff stood by or gave evidence at variance with his evidence in this case—Estoppel and res judicata distinguished.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-12-21', 'CUSTOMARY LAW');
INSERT INTO `courtrulings` (`id`, `title`, `content`, `link`, `isshow`, `author`, `date`, `courttype`, `summary`, `presiding`, `casetype`, `subjectmatter`, `caseno`, `counsel1`, `counsel2`, `courtname`, `caseDate`, `subjectmattertitle`) VALUES
(1581, 'KWAME v. FIO', '', '../links/cases/KWAME v. FIO [1961] 1 GLR 124.pdf', 'Yes', 'Korsah, C.J., van Lare and Sarkodee-Adoo, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'KWAME v. FIO\r\n\r\nOn the 27th February, 1961, the Supreme Court (Korsah, C.J., van Lare and Sarkodee-Adoo, JJ.S.C.) affirmed for a different reason the judgment of Ollennu, J. in the High Court (Lands Division) Accra, reported sub nom. Lartei v. Fio at [1960] G.L.R. 119.  The Supreme Court said:\r\n\r\n', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-02-27', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1582, 'EMELIA DZIDZIENYO v. JANET DZIDZIENYO AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/EMELIA DZIDZIENYO v. JANET DZIDZIENYO AND OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 301-305.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'EMELIA DZIDZIENYO v. JANET DZIDZIENYO AND OTHERS Customary law—Family property—Offer of lease to deceased—Offer accepted by administratrix—Whether lease family property.', 'CHARLES  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-01', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1583, 'KWESI YAW v. KWAW ATTA ', '', '../links/cases/KWESI YAW v. KWAW ATTA [1961] GLR 513-523.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'KWESI YAW v. KWAW ATTA \r\nEvidence—Proving title to land by traditional evidence—Testing traditional evidence.\r\n\r\nEstoppel—Judgment admitted in evidence but not specifically pleaded as estoppel per rem judicatam.\r\n\r\nPractice—Person entitled at customary law to sue for declaration of title even though he has not been disturbed in his occupation thereof.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-07-31', 'Evidence'),
(1584, 'WESTERN SELECTION DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX ', '', '../links/cases/WESTERN SELECTION DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'WESTERN SELECTION DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD. v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX  Income tax—Appeal against assessment by the commissioner—Mode of hearing appeals—Pleadings and Issues—Income Tax Ordinance (No.27/1943) s.58—Income Tax (Appeals to the High Court) Rules (LI 51/1945) rr.7 and 9.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-30', 'TAXATION; Income Tax'),
(1585, 'ETHELBURGA (W.A.) LTD. v. LUTTERODT', '', '../links/cases/ETHELBURGA (W.A.) LTD. v. LUTTERODT [1962] 1 GLR 23-30.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ETHELBURGA (W.A.) LTD. v. LUTTERODT Company law—Plaintiff-company purchased shares in second company—Non-shareholder director in plaintiff—company given majority of shares in second company—Whether shares held in trust for plaintiff-company—Whether value of shares was a loan granted by plaintiff-company.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-01-26', 'COMPANY LAW'),
(1586, 'FODWOO v. NORTHERN ASSURANCE CO. LTD', '', '../links/cases/FODWOO v. NORTHERN ASSURANCE CO. LTD [1962] 1 GLR 296-299.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'FODWOO v. NORTHERN ASSURANCE CO. LTD Insurance—Burglary policy—Assured "suspects" his night watchman—Whether theft occasioned by watchman.', '  OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-30', 'INSURANCE'),
(1587, 'FORDJOUR v. KUSI AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/FORDJOUR v. KUSI AND OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 222-225.pdf', 'Yes', '', ' 196', 'High Court', 'FORDJOUR v. KUSI AND OTHERS Family property—Persons entitled to sue in respect of family properly.\r\nCustomary law—Disinheriting a successor.', ' DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-04', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1588, 'FORDWOUR AND OTHERS v. NIMO AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/FORDWOUR AND OTHERS v. NIMO AND OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 305-311.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'FORDWOUR AND OTHERS v. NIMO AND OTHERS Family law—Customary adoption—Whether a person was adopted by and became a member of a family.', '   DJABANOR  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-01', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1589, 'GHANA COMMERCIAL BANK v. AWITSO (MISSIONARY) EMPORIUM', '', '../links/cases/GHANA COMMERCIAL BANK v. AWITSO (MISSIONARY) EMPORIUM [1962] GLR 50-52.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'GHANA COMMERCIAL BANK v. AWITSO (MISSIONARY) EMPORIUM Bills of Exchange—Bank pays bill of exchange on behalf of customer—Whether payment with authority of customer—Bills of Exchange Ordinance Cap. 195 (1951 Rev.) ss. 54 and 61.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-02', 'BILLS OF EXCHANGE ORDINANCE'),
(1590, 'GRAGGS v. NEOTERIC BUILDING COMPANY ', '', '../links/cases/GRAGGS v. NEOTERIC BUILDING COMPANY [1962] 1 GLR 287-289.pdf', 'Yes', '', ' 196', 'High Court', 'GRAGGS v. NEOTERIC BUILDING COMPANY Master and servant—Wrongful dismissal—Conduct of the employee prejudicial to the interests of the state—Public policy.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-24', 'EMPLOYMENT; Contract of service'),
(1591, 'GYAMAAH V. BUOR', '', '../links/cases/GYAMAAH V. BUOR [1962] 1 GLR 196.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'GYAMAAH V. BUOR Customary law—Property acquired by husband with assistance of wife—Whether wife entitled as of right to a share.', 'BRUCE-LYLE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-26', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1592, 'HAROUTUNIAN v. MEDZ-MOROUKIAN', '', '../links/cases/HAROUTUNIAN v. MEDZ-MOROUKIAN [1962] 2 GLR  94–96.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'HAROUTUNIAN v. MEDZ-MOROUKIAN Landlord and tenant—Employee given furnished house, later dismissed—Whether landlord-employer entitled to possession if dismissal wrongful—Rent Control Ordinance, No. 2 of 1952, s. 11 (1) (f).', 'AKAINYAH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-10-05', 'RENT CONTROL ORDINANCE'),
(1593, 'HASSAN v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/HASSAN v. THE STATE [1962] 2 GLR 150-154.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BLAY, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'HASSAN v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Defective charge—No evidence of any offence—Principles to be applied on appeal—Whether appellant should be put in double jeopardy—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 15 (1), (2) and s.16 (6).', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-11-30', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1594, 'HAUSA v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/HAUSA v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1962] 2 GLR 116–118.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'HAUSA v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Gaming in a public place—Defective charge—Lotteries and Betting Act, 1960 (Act 31), ss. 17 and 18 (1).', 'CHARLES  J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-10-29', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1595, 'LANDO v. ANGELO AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/LANDO v. ANGELO AND ANOTHER  [1961] GLR 210 - 211.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'LANDO v. ANGELO AND ANOTHER    Master and servant—Wrongful dismissal—Quantum of damages.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-04-21', 'Wrongful dismissal'),
(1596, 'LARTEY v. HAUSA', '', '../links/cases/LARTEY v. HAUSA [1961] GLR 773-776.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'LARTEY v. HAUSA     Customary law—Long possession never ripens into ownership. Estoppel—Acquiescence—Matters amounting to acquiescence. Land law—Purchaser—Land Development (Protection of Purchasers) Act, 1960, (Act 2).\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-15', 'Customary law'),
(1597, 'MAHAMADU LAGOS v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/MAHAMADU LAGOS v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE  [1961] 1 GLR 181-183.pdf', 'Yes', ' VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'MAHAMADU LAGOS v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE\r\nCriminal law—Being found by night in possession of house-breaking implements—Duty to consider whether defence might reasonably be true—Criminal Code, Cap. 9 (1951 Rev.), s. 310.\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Practice and procedure—Summary dismissal of appeal—Criminal Procedure Code, Cap. 10 (1951 Rev.), s.331.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-24', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1598, 'MANSAH v. KAAWUOH', '', '../links/cases/MANSAH v. KAAWUOH [1961] GLR 777-778.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'MANSAH v. KAAWUOH   \r\nPractice—Summary judgment under Order 14, rule 1—Whether judgment can be set aside.', 'DJABANOR  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-16', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1599, 'MANSAH v. NIMO AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/MANSAH v. NIMO AND OTHERS [1961] GLR 511-512.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'MANSAH v. NIMO AND OTHERS    Procedure—Failure of court to allow cross-examination—Local Courts (Procedure) Regulations, 1959, regulation 82.\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-07-27', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1600, 'HEWARD-MILLS v. BARCLAYS BANK D.C.O.', '', '../links/cases/HEWARD-MILLS v. BARCLAYS BANK D.C.O. [1962] 1 GLR 186–190.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'HEWARD-MILLS v. BARCLAYS BANK D.C.O. Fraud—Application to set aside judgment of High Court on grounds of fraud.', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-21', 'FRAUD'),
(1601, 'MANU, ETC. v. GYAMFI AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/MANU, ETC. v. GYAMFI AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 589-591.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'MANU, ETC. v. GYAMFI AND ANOTHER     Customary law—Gift by successor of family property to member of family—Whether gift void or voidable.\r\n\r\n', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-18', 'Customary law'),
(1602, 'MATZEN & TIMM (GHANA) LTD v. KISSI', '', '../links/cases/MATZEN & TIMM (GHANA) LTD v. KISSI [1961] GLR 639-641.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'MATZEN & TIMM (GHANA) LTD v. KISSI  \r\nMortgages—Transfer and assignment of the mortgaged property and debt by the mortgagee to a third party—Whether transfer and assignment valid if made without the prior consent of the mortgagor.', 'JIAGGE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-07', 'Mortgages'),
(1603, 'KENNEDY AND ANOTHER v. TAGOE AND ANOTHER ', '', '../links/cases/KENNEDY AND ANOTHER v. TAGOE AND ANOTHER [1962] 1 GLR 268-271.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'KENNEDY AND ANOTHER v. TAGOE AND ANOTHER Practice—Land—Evidence—Not necessary to prove root of title if issue relates to extent only.\r\nEvidence—Documentary evidence—Admissibility of uncertified judgments—Applicability of rules of evidence to local courts.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-10', 'LAND'),
(1604, 'KHOURY v. KHOURY ', '', '../links/cases/KHOURY v. KHOURY [1962] 1 GLR 98-104.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'KHOURY v. KHOURY Arbitration—Dispute between parties to partnership agreement containing arbitration clause—Plaintiff commenced proceedings in High Court for declaration of dissolution of partnership—Application by defendant for order to stay proceedings pending reference to arbitration—Arbitration Ordinance, Cap. 16 (1951 Rev.) s. 5—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 72.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-19', 'PARTNERSHIP'),
(1605, 'MENSAH AND ANKRAH v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/MENSAH AND ANKRAH v. THE STATE [1961] GLR 64-68.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, GRANVILLE SHARP AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'MENSAH AND ANKRAH v. THE STATE       \r\n\r\nCriminal procedure—Trial with assessors—Failure of judge to give reasoned judgment—Duties of trial judge—Criminal Procedure Code,  Cap. 10 (1951 Rev.) s.300.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-01-20', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1606, 'MENSAH v. AHODJO', '', '../links/cases/MENSAH v. AHODJO [1961] GLR 296-301.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'MENSAH v. AHODJO    \r\n\r\nPractice—Action commenced in court with appropriate jurisdiction—Jurisdiction taken away by subsequent legislation—Saving clause in later legislation that pending causes "shall be continued and concluded" by court—Whether court has jurisdiction to hear case—Native Courts (Ashanti) Ordinance, Cap. 99 (1951 Rev.), s.7—Local Courts Act, 1958, ss. 10 and 16—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A.9), ss. 98 and 149.\r\n\r\nLand law—Trespass—Action against a defendant in possession.', 'CRABBE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-31', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1607, 'KOFI ESSEL v. THE STATE ', '', '../links/cases/KOFI ESSEL v. THE STATE [1962] 1 GLR 397-401.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'KOFI ESSEL v. THE STATE  Criminal law—Manslaughter—Whether evidence sufficiently established reckless disregard of human life—Whether jury adequately directed.', 'VAN LARE', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-25', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1608, 'MENSAH v. AMAGYEI AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/MENSAH v. AMAGYEI AND OTHERS [1961] GLR 384-387.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'MENSAH v. AMAGYEI AND OTHERS     Tort—Compensation for destruction of cocoa farm in course of establishing a new township—Whether townsmen generally agreed not to claim compensation—Whether such agreement, if any, sufficient to estop individuals from asserting private rights in property.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-22', 'Tort'),
(1609, 'MORGAN AND OTHERS v. PARKINSON HOWARD LTD', '', '../links/cases/MORGAN AND OTHERS v. PARKINSON HOWARD LTD [1961] GLR 68-72.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'MORGAN AND OTHERS v. PARKINSON HOWARD LTD    Master and Servant—Wrongful dismissal—Quantum of damages False imprisonment— Burden of proof on plaintiff.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-01-23', 'Wrongful dismissal'),
(1610, 'NAHUM v. O. WOLLEY & CO. AND  K. WOLLEY & SONS', '', '../links/cases/NAHUM v. O. WOLLEY & CO. AND  K. WOLLEY & SONS [1961]  GLR  241-250.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'NAHUM v. O. WOLLEY & CO. AND  K. WOLLEY & SONS   Landlord and tenant—Whether statutory tenant can grant a valid sub-tenancy —Ejectment by head landlord for purposes of remodelling—Whether statutory tenant entitled to a tenancy of whole remodelled premises.\r\n\r\nPractice —Amendment of pleadings by court—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 28,  r. 12.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-17', 'Landlord and tenant'),
(1611, 'KOMEY v. ONANKA ', '', '../links/cases/KOMEY v. ONANKA [1962] 1 GLR 52-53.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'KOMEY v. ONANKA Customary law—Abdication from traditional office.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-02', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1612, 'NANA KATABOA II v. NANA OSEI BONSU', '', '../links/cases/NANA KATABOA II v. NANA OSEI BONSU [1961] GLR 481-487.pdf', 'Yes', 'LORD HODSON, LORD GUEST AND RT. HON. MR. L.M.D. DE SILVA', '1961', 'Appeal', 'NANA KATABOA II v. NANA OSEI BONSU    \r\n\r\nLand—Boundary dispute—Whether judgment purporting to fix boundary still valid or whether superseded by a settlement between the parties.\r\n\r\n[p.482]\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Native court gave judgment when preliminary point only disposed of—whether plaintiff had opportunity of pleading to general issue—Whether miscarriage of justice—Native Courts (Southern Togoland) Procedure Regulations (No. 23 of 1949) regs. 15, 17, 18, and 34.', 'LORD HODSON', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-07-18', 'Land'),
(1613, 'KONE v. AKOMEA AND ANOTHER ', '', '../links/cases/KONE v. AKOMEA AND ANOTHER [1962] 2 GLR 98-101.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'KONE v. AKOMEA AND ANOTHER Customary law—Land—Right of farmer to vacant forest land adjacent to his farm.', 'APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-10-11', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1614, 'NARTEY AND OTHERS v. KOSHI AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/NARTEY AND OTHERS v. KOSHI AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 728-733.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'NARTEY AND OTHERS v. KOSHI AND ANOTHER    Family law—Whether illegitimacy is known to customary law.\r\n\r\nLocal courts—Jurisdiction—Appointment of administrators of the estate of deceased persons.\r\n\r\nSuccession—Succession among the Ga-Adangbe peoples.\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Persons entitled to sue in respect of family property.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-27', 'Customary law'),
(1615, 'NII AMON KOTEI v. ASERE STOOL ', '', '../links/cases/NII AMON KOTEI v. ASERE STOOL [1961] GLR 492-496.pdf', 'Yes', 'LORD DENNING, LORD MORRIS OF BORTH-Y-GEST AND THE RT. HON. MR. L.M.D.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'NII AMON KOTEI v. ASERE STOOL     DE SILVA\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Stool land—Proof of paramount title—Nature of usufructuary right in possession.', 'LORD DENNING', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-07-24', 'Customary law'),
(1616, 'KORLEY v. BRUCE', '', '../links/cases/KORLEY v. BRUCE [1962] 1 GLR 7-14.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'KORLEY v. BRUCE Land—Application to set aside order for recovery of possession made in Land Court—“Hardship and justice"—Land Development (Protection of Purchasers) Act, 1960 (Act 2) s. 2 (1) and (2).', 'OLLENNU, J', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-01-16', 'LAND'),
(1617, 'NKANSAH II v. YIADOM III', '', '../links/cases/NKANSAH II v. YIADOM III [1961] GLR 7-11.pdf', 'Yes', ' VISCOUNT SIMONDS, LORD JENKINS AND THE RT.  HON.  MR. L. M. D. DE SILVA', '1961', 'Supreme', 'NKANSAH II v. YIADOM III   \r\nDE SILVA\r\n\r\nEstoppel—Respondent joined as defendant in 1940 action for declaration of title to land—No evidence of dispute between respondent and plaintiff—Failure of respondent to have himself discharged from action—Whether respondent bound by declaration made in 1940 action with regard to the land—No formal order drawn up—Courts Ordinance, Cap. 4 (1951 Rev.) Sched.  II Order 41, r.4.', 'VISCOUNT SIMONDS', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-21', 'Estoppel'),
(1618, 'KOTEY v. ASARE ', '', '../links/cases/KOTEY v. ASARE [1962] 1 GLR 312-326.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'KOTEY v. ASARE Land law—James Town stool lands—Title of the sub-stools.\r\nCustomary law—Effect of conveyance of family land without consent of principal members of family.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-01', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1619, 'NKANSAH v. ADJEBENG AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/NKANSAH v. ADJEBENG AND ANOTHER [1961] 1 GLR 465-469.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'NKANSAH v. ADJEBENG AND ANOTHER   Practice—Findings of fact by trial court—Appeal court not to upset those findings unless they are not warranted by the evidence.\r\n\r\nAdministration—Effect of grant of probate.\r\n\r\nFamily law—Family property—Properly acquired by office-holder during tenure of office-Profits and properties made from business begun with family capital.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-30', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1620, 'NKONNUA v. ANAAFI', '', '../links/cases/NKONNUA v. ANAAFI [1961] GLR 559-566.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'NKONNUA v. ANAAFI    Customary law—Pre-enstoolment declaration of private property—Family property improved by stool occupant during office—Whether property becomes stool property.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-06', 'Customary law'),
(1621, 'NSUTA V. MENSAH & ORS', '', '../links/cases/NSUTA V. MENSAH & ORS  [1961] 1 GLR 232-235.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'NSUTA V. MENSAH & ORS      \r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Agreement between plaintiff and family whereby plaintiff surrendered his title to disputed property—Family agreed to repay purchase [p.233] price to plaintiff—Agreement sealed with drinks—Plaintiff not paid—Whether he can bring action in respect of title to property. Mortgage—Effect of sale on prior existing mortgage.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-15', 'Customary law'),
(1622, 'KOTEY v. ODOI', '', '../links/cases/KOTEY v. ODOI [1962] 1 GLR 347-349.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'KOTEY v. ODOI Customary law—Stool land—Right of stool subject to alienate stool land in his possession without consent of stool.', 'JIAGGE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-14', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1623, 'NUNEKPEKU AND OTHERS v. AMETEPE', '', '../links/cases/NUNEKPEKU AND OTHERS v. AMETEPE [1961] GLR 301-305.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'Supreme', 'NUNEKPEKU AND OTHERS v. AMETEPE    \r\n\r\nFamily land—Action against number of family for ejectment from portion occupied by him — Remedies open to family where member alienates portion without reference to them.', 'PREMPEH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-06', 'Land'),
(1624, 'NYAME v. YEBOAH', '', '../links/cases/NYAME v. YEBOAH [1961] GLR 281-285.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., SARKODEE-ADDO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'NYAME v. YEBOAH  \r\n\r\nCustomary law—Title to land—Alleged arbitration—Whether "arbitrator" entitled to fix arbitrary boundaries between the parties—Customary right to extend boundary of land under cultivation.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-29', 'Customary law'),
(1625, 'OGDE v. PEARL & DEAN (OVERSEAS) LTD', '', '../links/cases/OGDE v. PEARL & DEAN (OVERSEAS) LTD [1961] 1 GLR 142-144.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'OGDE v. PEARL & DEAN (OVERSEAS) LTD    Landlord and tenant—Option to renew tenancy—Mode of exercise of option—Effect of exercise of option.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-03', 'Landlord and tenant'),
(1626, 'KOUSAIFI v. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY LTD.', '', '../links/cases/KOUSAIFI v. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY LTD. [1962] 1 GLR 501–506.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'KOUSAIFI v. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY LTD. Arbitration—Setting-aside award—What constitutes error in law—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 1954, Order 64, r. 13.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-25', 'CIVIL PROCEDURE'),
(1627, 'OKOE v. ANKRAH', '', '../links/cases/OKOE v. ANKRAH [1961] GLR 109-124.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'OKOE v. ANKRAH   Customary law—Succession—Meaning of "family" for the purposes of succession—Persons entitled to appoint successor.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-02-23', 'Customary law'),
(1628, 'OKYERE v. BOYE ADJEI', '', '../links/cases/OKYERE v. BOYE ADJEI [1961] GLR 34-43.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'OKYERE v. BOYE ADJEI    Evidence—Admissibility of sworn testimony in another suit.\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Stool property distinguished from stool family property—Alienation of "communal property".\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-01-09', 'Evidence'),
(1629, 'OMENYO v. POKU AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/OMENYO v. POKU AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 778-782.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'OMENYO v. POKU AND ANOTHER    Practice—Local court refuses application for adjournment—Whether discretion exercised judicially.\r\n\r\nHigh Court—Jurisdiction to hear an appeal after the 1st July, 1960, in a case determined by a local court in May, 1960—Courts Act, 1960, (C.A. 9), s. 88(2).', 'BRUCE-LYLE J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-20', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1630, 'KPEGLO v. SCOA MOTORS ', '', '../links/cases/KPEGLO v. SCOA MOTORS [1962] 2 GLR 82-87.pdf', 'Yes', ' SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'KPEGLO v. SCOA MOTORS  Contract—Hire-purchase—Misrepresentation—Claim for rescission, return of rents paid and damages—Plaintiff used car for one year before instituting, action.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-07-27', 'CONTRACT'),
(1631, 'OSAE AND OTHERS v. APENTENG', '', '../links/cases/OSAE AND OTHERS v. APENTENG [1961] GLR 615-618.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'OSAE AND OTHERS v. APENTENG    Customary law—Family property.\r\n\r\nPractice—Method of enforcing an arbitration award.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-27', 'Customary law'),
(1632, 'PANIN v. AFUAKWA', '', '../links/cases/PANIN v. AFUAKWA [1961] 1 GLR 205.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN-LARE AND SARKODEE-ADOO, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'PANIN v. AFUAKWA     \r\n\r\nLocal courts—Effect of clerical error', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-04-19', 'Local courts'),
(1633, 'POKU v. ADDAI', '', '../links/cases/POKU v. ADDAI [1961] GLR 217-224.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'POKU v. ADDAI   \r\n\r\nPractice and procedure¾Appeals from local courts¾Power of High Court to extend time in which to file notice of appeal¾Local Courts Procedure Regulations, 1959, regs. 171 and 180.\r\n\r\n', 'CRABBE  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-18', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1634, 'PRACTICE NOTE  KWAME & KOFI v. ADZONU', '', '../links/cases/PRACTICE NOTE  KWAME & KOFI v. ADZONU [1961]  1 GLR 1.pdf', 'Yes', 'van Lare, J.A, Korsah and Granville Sharp, JJ.A.', '1961', 'Appeal', 'PRACTICE NOTE  KWAME & KOFI v. ADZONU    Local courts—Inspection of locus in quo in land cases.\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-29', 'Local courts'),
(1635, 'PRACTICE NOTE: STATE v. AMOAH', '', '../links/cases/PRACTICE NOTE, STATE v. AMOAH [1961] GLR 195-196.pdf', 'Yes', 'van Lare, Sarkodee-Addo and Akiwumi, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'PRACTICE NOTE: STATE v. AMOAH   Criminal law—Practice and procedure—Jury trial—Duty of judge in summing up—Insanity—Intent\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-04-10', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1636, 'ROURA & FORGAS LTD. v. BRITISH BATA SHOE CO. LTD.', '', '../links/cases/ROURA & FORGAS LTD. v. BRITISH BATA SHOE CO. LTD. [1961] 1 GLR 339-346.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'ROURA & FORGAS LTD. v. BRITISH BATA SHOE CO. LTD.      Conveyancing—Words of limitation—Whether the word “heir” is essential to convey freehold interest of inheritance in Ghana.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-19', 'Conveyancing'),
(1637, 'PRACTICE NOTE (ALLOTEY v. GBODI)', '', '../links/cases/PRACTICE NOTE (ALLOTEY v. GBODI) [1961] GLR 568-569.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'PRACTICE NOTE (ALLOTEY v. GBODI)    Evidence—Local courts—Statements filed by contestants not to be regarded as evidence—Local Courts Procedure Regulations, 1959, reg. 81—Oaths Act, 1960, (C.  A. 12) s. 10.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-13', 'Evidence'),
(1638, 'PRACTICE NOTE: GBLEVI FAMILY v. AMANIE)', '', '../links/cases/PRACTICE NOTE GBLEVI FAMILY v. AMANIE) [1961] 1 GLR 1-2.pdf', 'Yes', 'van Lare and Granville Sharp, JJ.A. and Acolatse, J.', '1961', 'Appeal', 'PRACTICE NOTE: GBLEVI FAMILY v. AMANIE)     Local courts—Inspection of locus in quo in land cases.\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-10', 'Local courts'),
(1639, 'KROYE-ADUJAMA CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY v. HIAWU BESEASE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY', '', '../links/cases/KROYE-ADUJAMA CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY v. HIAWU BESEASE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY [1962] 1 GLR 47-49.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'KROYE-ADUJAMA CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY v. HIAWU BESEASE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY Statutes—Construction—“Any dispute touching the business of a registered society”—Co-operative Societies Ordinance, Cap. 190 (1951 Rev.) s. 44 (1) and (5)', ' APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-02', 'CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY ORDINANCE'),
(1640, 'PRACTICE NOTE: STATE v. AHOLO', '', '../links/cases/PRACTICE NOTE STATE v. AHOLO [1961] GLR 626.pdf', 'Yes', 'van Lare, Sarkodee-Adoo and Crabbe, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'PRACTICE NOTE: STATE v. AHOLO     Criminal Law—Convictions based on confessions.\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-30', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1641, 'KUMASI WEST LOCAL COUNCIL v. OWUSU ', '', '../links/cases/KUMASI WEST LOCAL COUNCIL v. OWUSU [1962] 1 GLR 194-195.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'KUMASI WEST LOCAL COUNCIL v. OWUSU Tort—Money in custody of employee for safe-keeping—Allegation that money stolen—Proof of theft.', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-21', 'THEFT'),
(1642, 'PRACTICE NOTE: STATE v. AMOAH', '', '../links/cases/PRACTICE NOTE, STATE v. AMOAH [1961] GLR 195-196.pdf', 'Yes', 'van Lare, Sarkodee-Addo and Akiwumi, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'PRACTICE NOTE: STATE v. AMOAH     Criminal law—Practice and procedure—Jury trial—Duty of judge in summing up—Insanity—Intent\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-04-10', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1643, 'PREMPEH v. ADO', '', '../links/cases/PREMPEH v. ADO [1961] GLR 427-431.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'PREMPEH v. ADO   Native courts—Consolidation of cases—Whether an order to try two cases together is tantamount to consolidating them.\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-26', 'Native courts'),
(1644, 'KUMASI WEST LOCAL COUNCIL v. OWUSU', '', '../links/cases/KUMASI WEST LOCAL COUNCIL v. OWUSU [1962] 1 GLR 194-1951.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'KUMASI WEST LOCAL COUNCIL v. OWUSU Tort—Money in custody of employee for safe-keeping—Allegation that money stolen—Proof of theft.', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-21', 'THEFT'),
(1645, 'KUMASI WEST LOCAL COUNCIL v. OWUSU ', '', '../links/cases/KUMASI WEST LOCAL COUNCIL v.1.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'KUMASI WEST LOCAL COUNCIL v. OWUSU Tort—Money in custody of employee for safe-keeping—Allegation that money stolen—Proof of theft.', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-21', 'THEFT'),
(1646, 'QUAGRAINE v. DAVIES [1961]  GLR 291-296', '', '../links/cases/QUAGRAINE v. DAVIES [1961]  GLR 291-296.pdf', 'Yes', 'VISCOUNT SIMONDS, LORD RADCLIFFE AND LORD GUEST', '1961', 'Appeal', 'QUAGRAINE v. DAVIES [1961]  GLR 291-296\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Whether appeal brought timeously—Ruling by judge "dismissing" review—Whether ruling constituted an order on the re-hearing—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 39, rules 3 and 6.', 'VISCOUNT SIMONDS', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-31', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1647, 'QUAYE v. MARIAMU [1961] GLR 93-96', '', '../links/cases/QUAYE v. MARIAMU [1961] GLR 93-96.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE AND AKIWUMI JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'QUAYE v. MARIAMU [1961] GLR 93-96\r\nPractice and procedure—Failure of trial judge to find material facts.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-02-13', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1648, 'QUIST v. KWANTRENG AND OTHERS [1961] GLR 605-615', '', '../links/cases/QUIST v. KWANTRENG AND OTHERS [1961] GLR 605-615.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'QUIST v. KWANTRENG AND OTHERS [1961] GLR 605-615\r\n\r\nPractice—Bias—Judge offers to settle case between parties, but parties do not take advantage of offer—Whether judge precluded from hearing later appeal in the case.\r\n\r\nPractice—High Court refuses to prohibit local court from hearing a land case—Whether losing party in local court can raise question of jurisdiction again on appeal—Whether High Court bound by the previous decision in the prohibition proceedings.\r\n\r\nLocal courts—Jurisdiction in land cases where land is over £G200—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A.9) s. 98 (2) and s. 149 (1).', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-27', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1649, 'KWANTRENG v. AMASSAH AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/KWANTRENG v. AMASSAH AND OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 241-255.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADDO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'KWANTRENG v. AMASSAH AND OTHERS Mortgage—Whether mortgagor has right to bring an action in respect of mortgaged property.', '   VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-09', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1650, 'RE:  AKOTO AND 7 OTHERS,  [1961] GLR 523-535', '', '../links/cases/RE  AKOTO AND 7 OTHERS,  [1961] GLR 523-535.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., VAN LARE AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'RE:  AKOTO AND 7 OTHERS,  [1961] GLR 523-535\r\n\r\nHabeas Corpus—Appeal against refusal—Whether formal return necessary—Whether court required to enquire into truth of grounds of detention—Allegations  of malice by high officer of state—"Security of the State"—Whether detention without trial lawful—Whether Preventive Detention Act is contrary to Constitution—Whether Act is in excess of powers conferred upon Parliament—Whether contrary to solemn declaration made by President on assumption of office—Habeas Corpus Act, 1816, (56 Geo. 3, c. 100)—Preventive Detention Act, 1958 (No. 17 of 1958)—Criminal Procedure Code, Cap. 10 (1951 Rev.) s. 3—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29) Part IV, Ch. 1—Constitution, Arts. 13 (1), 20, 40 and 42 (2)—Supreme[High Court] (Civil Procedure) Rules 1954, Order 59,  r. 14. ', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-08-28', ' Habeas Corpus'),
(1651, 'ROURA & FORGAS LTD. v. BRITISH BATA SHOE CO. LTD. [1961] 1 GLR 339-346', '', '../links/cases/ROURA & FORGAS LTD. v. BRITISH BATA SHOE CO. LTD. [1961] 1 GLR 339-346.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'ROURA & FORGAS LTD. v. BRITISH BATA SHOE CO. LTD. [1961] 1 GLR 339-346\r\nConveyancing—Words of limitation—Whether the word “heir” is essential to convey freehold interest of inheritance in Ghana.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-19', 'Conveyancing'),
(1652, 'KWAO v. NORTEY', '', '../links/cases/KWAO v. NORTEY [1962] 1 GLR 271-273.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'KWAO v. NORTEY Local courts—Jurisdiction in land causes—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 98.', ' OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-11', 'LAND'),
(1653, 'S. A. TURQUI & BROS. v. LAMPTEY [1961] GLR 190-191', '', '../links/cases/S. A. TURQUI & BROS. v. LAMPTEY [1961] GLR 190-191.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'S. A. TURQUI & BROS. v. LAMPTEY [1961] GLR 190-191\r\nContract—Parties not ad idem—Whether parties have any claims thereunder.\r\n\r\nTort—Detinue.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-04-07', 'Tort'),
(1654, 'SFARJILANI v. ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE [1961] GLR 768-773', '', '../links/cases/SFARJILANI v. ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE [1961] GLR 768-773.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'SFARJILANI v. ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE [1961] GLR 768-773\r\n\r\nInsurance—Whether defendant company estopped by a step in the proceedings from taking advantage of arbitration clause in insurance policy.\r\n\r\nInsurance—Loss resulting from burglary—Discrepancy between claim submitted and stock book as to stock on hand prior to burglary—Whether breach of warranty to keep a "true and accurate record of . .  . stock in hand"—Whether insurance company relieved of liability to indemnify insured.\r\n\r\n[p.769]\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-08', 'INSURANCE'),
(1655, 'KWARTENG v. DONKOR ', '', '../links/cases/KWARTENG v. DONKOR [1962] 1 GLR 20-23.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'KWARTENG v. DONKOR Contract—Whether contract illegal as being contrary to public policy—Recovery of money where parties in pari delicto—Whether distinction between right to recover money paid in pursuance of an illegal contract and a promise to forego a debt in consideration of an illegal contract.', '  APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-01-25', 'CONTRACT'),
(1656, 'KWASI MANU v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/KWASI MANU v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1962] 1 GLR 425-427.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1ST ', 'Appeal', 'KWASI MANU v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Appellant charged with stealing—Case commenced and some evidence heard—Charge sheet withdrawn and substituted—Evidence not heard de novo— Whether conviction can stand.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '0000-00-00', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1657, 'KWESI NYIMOH AND ANOTHER v. DADZIE', '', '../links/cases/KWESI NYIMOH AND ANOTHER v. DADZIE [1962] 1 GLR 327-328.pdf', 'Yes', '', '4TH ', 'High Court', 'KWESI NYIMOH AND ANOTHER v. DADZIE Practice—Special leave to appeal to Supreme Court—Grounds on which leave granted— Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9) s. 8 (1), proviso (a) (i).', '  SCOTT, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '0000-00-00', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1658, 'KYEREME v. ADU', '', '../links/cases/KYEREME v. ADU [1962] 1 GLR 540-545.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'KYEREME v. ADU Land law—Mortgage—Lessee purports to convey the fee simple—Whether conveyance invalid.\r\nLand law—Consent of urban councils and state councils to alienation of land—Local Government Ordinance, Cap. 64 (1951 Rev.), s. 75; State Councils (Ashanti) Ordinance (No. 4 of 1952), s. 24 (1).', ' BRUCE-LYLE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-29', 'LAND; Mortgages'),
(1659, 'LAWER v. DJABANOR AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/LAWER v. DJABANOR AND ANOTHER [1962] 1 GLR 136-139.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'LAWER v. DJABANOR AND ANOTHER Local courts—Procedure—Execution of judgments—Local Courts Procedure Regulations, 1959 (L.N. 337/59) regs. 3, 93, 159 and 167.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-05', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1660, 'SOLOMON v. KUMASSAH AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 687-691', '', '../links/cases/SOLOMON v. KUMASSAH AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 687-691.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'SOLOMON v. KUMASSAH AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 687-691\r\n\r\nFatal accidents—Claim by sister-administratrix for self and other dependants—Whether sister entitled to damages—Law Reform (Civil Wrongs) Act 1959 (No. 12/1959) s. 3.\r\n\r\nFatal accidents—Damages—Apportionment among dependant-children.', 'PREMPEH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-20', 'Damages'),
(1661, 'SWISS AFRICAN TRADING CO. LTD. v. ARYEE [1961] GLR 185-186', '', '../links/cases/SWISS AFRICAN TRADING CO. LTD. v. ARYEE [1961] GLR 185-186.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'SWISS AFRICAN TRADING CO. LTD. v. ARYEE [1961] GLR 185-186\r\n\r\nEstoppel—Claimant signed conveyance to his brother as witness—Joint ownership now alleged—Whether entitled to avoid conveyance on grounds of illiteracy.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-27', 'Estoppel'),
(1662, 'TAYLOR v. DAVIS [1961] GLR 387-395', '', '../links/cases/TAYLOR v. DAVIS [1961] GLR 387-395.pdf', 'Yes', 'LORD DENNING, LORD MORRIS OF BORTH-Y-GEST AND LORD HODSON', '1961', 'Appeal', 'TAYLOR v. DAVIS [1961] GLR 387-395\r\n\r\nAccounts—Referee appointed by the Court—Whether referee exceeded terms of reference— Whether findings of referee should be accepted although no evidence called before trial judge— Civil Procedure Rules, Courts Ordinance, Cap. 4 (1951 Rev.), Sched. 2, Order 38.\r\n\r\n[p.388]', 'LORD DENNING', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-26', 'Accounts'),
(1663, 'TETTEH AND ANOTHER v. DOKU [1961] GLR 566-569', '', '../links/cases/TETTEH AND ANOTHER v. DOKU [1961] GLR 566-569.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'Supreme', 'TETTEH AND ANOTHER v. DOKU [1961] GLR 566-569\r\nExecution—Sale by order of court—Death of judgment-debtor—Effect of sale without substitution.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-06', 'Execution'),
(1664, 'THE STATE v. ADDAE [1961] GLR  786-789', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. ADDAE [1961] GLR  786-789.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. ADDAE [1961] GLR  786-789\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Mental condition of accused in issue—Whether medical evidence should be unanimous for jury to act upon it.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-22', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1665, 'THE STATE v. AFENUVOR [1961] GLR 655-662', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. AFENUVOR [1961] GLR 655-662.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO, ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. AFENUVOR [1961] GLR 655-662\r\n\r\nIN THE SUPREME COURT\r\n\r\n(13TH NOVEMBER, 1961)\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure-Burden of proof resting on prosecution-Burden of proof resting on defence-Adequacy of summing-up-Use of such phrases as "reasonably sure" and "you must be satisfied"-Dual meaning of "burden of proof”', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-13', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1666, 'THE STATE v. AHMAD [1961] GLR 96-99', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. AHMAD [1961] GLR 96-99.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'THE STATE v. AHMAD [1961] GLR 96-99\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Intentional libel—Negligent libel—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 112.', 'APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-02-13', 'Criminal law'),
(1667, 'THE STATE v. AMANKWA & ANOTHER [1961] GLR 56-59', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. AMANKWA & ANOTHER [1961] GLR 56-59.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'THE STATE v. AMANKWA & ANOTHER [1961] GLR 56-59\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Forgery—Intent to defraud—Causing someone to falsify—Criminal Code, Cap. 9(1951 Rev.) s.295.\r\n\r\nCriminal Procedure—Power of court to amend charge—Criminal Procedure Code, Cap. 10 (1951 Rev.), s. 244.', 'CRABBE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-01-14', ' Criminal law'),
(1668, 'THE STATE v. AMANKWA [1961] GLR  783-786', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. AMANKWA [1961] GLR  783-786.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. AMANKWA [1961] GLR  783-786\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Forgery—Intent to defraud—Causing someone to falsify—Whether that person should be treated as an accomplice.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-22', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1669, 'THE STATE v. ANANI  FIADZO [1961] 1 GLR 416-419', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. ANANI  FIADZO [1961] 1 GLR 416-419.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. ANANI  FIADZO [1961] 1 GLR 416-419\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Murder—Presumptions drawn from circumstantial evidence must follow irresistibly from circumstances proved in evidence.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-26', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1670, 'THE STATE v. AYI GRUNSHIE [1961]  GLR  633-637', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. AYI GRUNSHIE [1961]  GLR  633-637.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN  JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. AYI GRUNSHIE [1961]  GLR  633-637\r\n\r\nIN THE SUPREME COURT\r\n\r\n6TH NOVEMBER, 1961\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Homicide—Manslaughter—Requirements necessary for plea of provocation by assault—Criminal Code, Cap. 9 (1951 Rev.) s. 251 (1).', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-06', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1671, 'THE STATE v. HAGAN [1961] GLR  652-654', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. HAGAN [1961] GLR  652-654.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO, ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. HAGAN [1961] GLR  652-654\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Stealing—Whether general deficiency in account or specific act of stealing—Criminal Code, Cap. 9 (1951 Rev.) s. 288 (1).', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-13', 'Criminal law'),
(1672, 'THE STATE v. J. A. BOATENG [1961] GLR 619-624', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. J. A. BOATENG [1961] GLR 619-624.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND CRABBE JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. J. A. BOATENG [1961] GLR 619-624\r\n\r\nIN THE SUPREME COURT\r\n\r\n30TH OCTOBER, 1961\r\n\r\n \r\nVAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND CRABBE JJ.S.C.\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Practice and procedure—Whether question of accomplice vel non is a matter for the judge or the jury.\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Accomplices—Definition of.\r\n\r\nCriminal law—“Being in possession of means of coining”—Whether trial judge must direct jury on meaning of possession—Criminal Code, Cap. 9 (1951 Rev.) s. 323.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-30', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1673, 'THE STATE v. KOFI ADABO [1961] GLR 321 - 324.', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. KOFI ADABO [1961] GLR 321 - 324..pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH, C.J., SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. KOFI ADABO [1961] GLR 321 - 324.\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Practice and procedure—Technical error in the charge—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960, (Act 30) s. 406 (1) (a)—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 15 (1), proviso—Interpretation Act, 1960 (C.A. 4) ss. 6 (1), 8 (1) and (2), and 9.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-06-16', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1674, 'THE STATE v. KWADJO OFORI  [1961] GLR 162-164', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. KWADJO OFORI  [1961] GLR 162-164.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. KWADJO OFORI  [1961] GLR 162-164\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Murder—Provocation—Allegation by appellant that wife had confessed to adultery.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-03-17', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1675, 'THE STATE v. KWAKU BRENYAH  [1961] 1 GLR 250-252', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. KWAKU BRENYAH  [1961] 1 GLR 250-252.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. KWAKU BRENYAH  [1961] 1 GLR 250-252\r\nCriminal law—Practice and procedure—Compellability of witnesses—Accused married according to customary law—Whether wife of accused competent and compellable witness—Criminal Procedure Code, Cap. 10 (1951 rev.) s.123.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-19', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1676, 'THE STATE v. LAWMANN [1961] GLR 698-708', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. LAWMANN [1961] GLR 698-708.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. LAWMANN [1961] GLR 698-708\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Contents of an indictment.\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Forgery—Proof of handwriting.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-24', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1677, 'THE STATE v. LOBI [1961] GLR  696-697', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. LOBI [1961] GLR  696-697.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. LOBI [1961] GLR  696-697\r\nCriminal law—Murder—Defence of insanity—Insane delusion—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29) s. 27.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-24', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1678, 'THE STATE v. MANU ALIAS SOBOA AND 6 OTHERS [1961] GLR 624-626', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. MANU ALIAS SOBOA AND 6 OTHERS [1961] GLR 624-626.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. MANU ALIAS SOBOA AND 6 OTHERS [1961] GLR 624-626\r\nCriminal law—Practice and procedure—Jury discharged through lack of  unanimity—Appellants not charged with any offence punishable by death—Whether trial judge bound to ascertain ratio of non-unanimity and majority opinion—Criminal Procedure Code, Cap. 10 (1951 Rev.) s. 298(2).', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-20', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1679, 'THE STATE v. OHENE-KESSON AND MENSAH  ', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. OHENE-KESSON AND MENSAH.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. OHENE-KESSON AND MENSAH  \r\n\r\nCriminal law—Abortion—Necessity for corroborative evidence confirming evidence by prosecutrix—Whether medical evidence affords sufficient corroboration.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-24', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1680, 'THE STATE v. SOWAH AND ESSEL [1961] GLR 743-747', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. SOWAH AND ESSEL [1961] GLR 743-747.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. SOWAH AND ESSEL [1961] GLR 743-747\r\n\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Burden of proof—Whether guilt can be presumed merely from facts proved by prosecution.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-12-01', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1681, 'LEMANU v. DUALA (YAKUBU-CLAIMANT)', '', '../links/cases/LEMANU v. DUALA (YAKUBU-CLAIMANT) [1962] 1 GLR 60-62.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'LEMANU v. DUALA (YAKUBU-CLAIMANT) Interpleader¾Principles governing determination of interpleader actions¾Courts Ordinance, Cap. 4 (1951 Rev.), Schedule 2, Order 45, r. 25.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-07', 'COURT ORDINANCE'),
(1682, 'THE STATE v. TENE DAGARTI [1961] GLR 224-227', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. TENE DAGARTI [1961] GLR 224-227.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE, SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKIWUMI, JJ.S.C.', '1961', 'Supreme', 'THE STATE v. TENE DAGARTI [1961] GLR 224-227\r\n\r\nCriminal law—Murder—Justification in use of force—Provocation—Intent—Objective test—Voluntarily causing grievous bodily harm resulting in death—Criminal Code, Cap. 9, (1951 Rev.), ss. 13, 61(1) and 251(4).', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-05-12', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1683, 'MAJDOUB & CO. LTD. v. W. BARTHOLOMEW & CO. LTD.', '', '../links/cases/MAJDOUB & CO. LTD. v. W. BARTHOLOMEW & CO. LTD. [1962] 1 GLR 122-127.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'MAJDOUB & CO. LTD. v. W. BARTHOLOMEW & CO. LTD. Execution—Partnership dissolved during pendency of suit and assets and liabilities taken over by limited company Judgment against the defunct partnership—Attachment of the assets of the company—Whether attachment wrongful.', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-21', 'PARTNERSHIP');
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(1684, 'MENSAH AND ANOTHER v. AMAKOM SAWMILL & CO. AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/MENSAH AND ANOTHER v. AMAKOM SAWMILL & CO. AND ANOTHER [1962] 1 GLR 373-377.pdf', 'Yes', '', '21ST', 'High Court', 'MENSAH AND ANOTHER v. AMAKOM SAWMILL & CO. AND ANOTHER Fatal accident—Damages—Method of assessment—Apportionment among widows and children of deceased—Matters to be considered—Fatal Accidents Act, 1846 (9 & 10 Vict., c. 93) s. 2.', ' APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '0000-00-00', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1685, 'TSOME v. GALE AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 692-694', '', '../links/cases/TSOME v. GALE AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 692-694.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'TSOME v. GALE AND ANOTHER [1961] GLR 692-694\r\n\r\nEvidence—Traditional evidence—Person who gives traditional evidence must be competent to give it.\r\n\r\nPractice—Inspection of locus in quo—Witness at inspection must be put in the witness-box on resumption.', 'PREMPEH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-21', 'Evidence'),
(1686, 'VANDERPUIJE v. ADAM [1961] GLR 733-736', '', '../links/cases/VANDERPUIJE v. ADAM [1961] GLR 733-736.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'Supreme', 'VANDERPUIJE v. ADAM [1961] GLR 733-736\r\nCustomary law—Determination of the common boundary between occupiers of two adjoining lands.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-11-27', 'Customary law'),
(1687, 'W. BARTHOLOMEW & CO. LTD. v. AMPAW AND 2 OTHERS [1961] GLR 553-555', '', '../links/cases/W. BARTHOLOMEW & CO. LTD. v. AMPAW AND 2 OTHERS [1961] GLR 553-555.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'W. BARTHOLOMEW & CO. LTD. v. AMPAW AND 2 OTHERS [1961] GLR 553-555\r\n\r\nContract—Agreement purporting to be made on behalf of local council—Local Government Ordinance, Cap. 64 (1951 Rev.) s. 51 (3) and s. 163 (2).', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-02', 'Contract'),
(1688, 'WUTA-OFEI v. DANQUAH [1961] GLR 487-491', '', '../links/cases/WUTA-OFEI v. DANQUAH [1961] GLR 487-491.pdf', 'Yes', 'LORD TUCKER, LORD HODSON AND LORD GUEST', '1961', 'Appeal', 'WUTA-OFEI v. DANQUAH [1961] GLR 487-491\r\nLand—Trespass—Proof of possession of vacant land—Evidence of intention to retain possession—Whether active steps in relation to the land necessary.', 'LORD TUCKER', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-07-24', 'Land'),
(1689, 'YAOTEY v. QUAYE [1961] GLR 573-584', '', '../links/cases/YAOTEY v. QUAYE [1961] GLR 573-584.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1961', 'High Court', 'YAOTEY v. QUAYE [1961] GLR 573-584\r\n\r\nSuccession—Persons entitled to share in the estate under the Marriage Ordinance, Cap.127 (1951 Rev.), s. 48.\r\n\r\nFamily law—Legitimacy of children.\r\n\r\nFamily law—Essentials and incidents of customary marriage.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-10-16', 'Succession'),
(1690, 'MENSAH v. OSEI', '', '../links/cases/MENSAH v. OSEI [1962] GLR 261-264.pdf', 'Yes', '', '9TH ', 'High Court', 'MENSAH v. OSEI Hire—Purchase—Failure to incorporate statutory notice as to right to terminate agreement—Whether arrears of rentals recoverable—Hire—Purchase Act, 1958, (No.55 of 1958) s. 4 (2)(c).', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '0000-00-00', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1691, 'ZACCA v. ODA SAWMILLS, LTD (PRACTICE NOTE) [1961] GLR 83', '', '../links/cases/ZACCA v. ODA SAWMILLS, LTD (PRACTICE NOTE) [1961] GLR 83.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH. C.J., VAN LARE AND SARKODEE-ADDO J.J.S.C. (READ BY KORSAH C.J.)', '1961', 'Supreme', 'ZACCA v. ODA SAWMILLS, LTD (PRACTICE NOTE) [1961] GLR 83\r\n \r\n\r\nCosts—Whether successful plaintiff should be deprived of his costs.\r\n\r\nThe plaintiff-appellant instituted an action for damages against the defendants–respondents.  The claim was made up of eight items.  The trial judge found that the plaintiff was entitled to succeed on the first three items, but awarded him no costs, and ordered that he should pay two-thirds of the defendant’s costs.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1961-02-03', 'Costs'),
(1692, 'MMERA v. ACHAMPONG ', '', '../links/cases/MMERA v. ACHAMPONG [1962] 1 GLR 74-75.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADDO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'MOSI v. FORDJOUR AND ADU Customary law—Arbitration—Essential characteristics—Burden of proving arbitration—Attempt to defeat intention of testator by agreement not to enforce rights under a will.', ' KORSAH, C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-07-20', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1693, 'MOTOR PARTS TRADING CO. v. NUNOO ', '', '../links/cases/MOTOR PARTS TRADING CO. v. NUNOO [1962] 2 GLR 195-200.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND BLAY, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'MOTOR PARTS TRADING CO. v. NUNOO Evidence—Extrinsic—Collateral oral agreement—Admissibility—Varying terms of written agreement—Exceptions to rule.', ' SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-12-21', 'FRAUD'),
(1694, 'MOULD  v.  DEVINE', '', '../links/cases/MOULD  v.  DEVINE [1962] 1 GLR 533-535.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'MOULD  v.  DEVINE Mandamus—Order to compel water authority to supply water to a private house—Whether mandamus lies against the State.', '  JIAGGE J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-29', 'MANDAMUS'),
(1695, 'NAMIH v. GHASSOUB AND KUMASI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL', '', '../links/cases/NAMIH v. GHASSOUB AND KUMASI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL  (THIRD PARTY) [1962] 1 GLR 54-60.pdf', 'Yes', '', ' 196', 'High Court', 'NAMIH v. GHASSOUB AND KUMASI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Easement—Right of light—Whether easement acquired by prescription at common law or under Prescription Act, 1832 (2 & 3 Will. 4, c.71).', ' APALOO J', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-05', ' EASEMENT'),
(1696, 'NANA AKOTO III v. NANA KWASI AGYIMAN I AND NANA KWAKU DUA III v. NANA KWASI AGYIMAN I (CONSOLIDATED APPEALS) ', '', '../links/cases/NANA AKOTO III v. NANA KWASI AGYIMAN I AND NANA KWAKU DUA III v. NANA KWASI AGYIMAN I (CONSOLIDATED APPEALS) [1962] 1 GLR 524-533.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE AND SARKODEE-ADOO JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'NANA AKOTO III v. NANA KWASI AGYIMAN I AND NANA KWAKU DUA III v. NANA KWASI AGYIMAN I (CONSOLIDATED APPEALS)  Customary law—Land—Boundary dispute—Boundary fixed by judgment of native tribunal—New boundary subsequently demarcated by Omanhene—Whether parties consented to new boundary—Whether binding.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-29', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1697, 'NARTEY v. NARTEY AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/NARTEY v. NARTEY AND ANOTHER [1962] 1 GLR 184-186.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'NARTEY v. NARTEY AND ANOTHER Customary law—Succession—Patrilineal society—Whether family can appoint woman as successor to deceased male and to administer family properties.', ' OLLENNU  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-20', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1698, 'NSIAH v. DONKOR AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/NSIAH v. DONKOR AND OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 36-40.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'NSIAH v. DONKOR AND OTHERS Customary law—Whether property acquired by stool occupant is stool property or family property—Exception to the general rule.', '  DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-01-31', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1699, 'NTI v. SUNYANIHENE AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/NTI v. SUNYANIHENE AND OTHERS [1962] 2 GLR 118-121.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'NTI v. SUNYANIHENE AND OTHERS Customary law—Land—Farm tribute—Defendant denied liability to pay farm tribute—Ownership in issue—Whether claim for money or for ownership, occupation and possession of land.', 'BRUCE-LYLE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-11-02', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1700, 'OBENG AND 2 OTHERS v. SOADWAH AND 2 OTHERS ', '', '../links/cases/OBENG AND 2 OTHERS v. SOADWAH AND 2 OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 364-370.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'OBENG AND 2 OTHERS v. SOADWAH AND 2 OTHERS Malicious prosecution—Requirement for successful civil action—Mere information distinguished from instigation.', 'BRUCE-LYLE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-18', 'PROSECUTION'),
(1701, 'OBENG v. MANFO ', '', '../links/cases/OBENG v1.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'OBENG v. MANFO Customary law—Land—Effect of abandonment of farm on stool land—Atuogya.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-12', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1702, 'OFORI v. ANNAN AND ANOTHER ', '', '../links/cases/OFORI v. ANNAN AND ANOTHER [1962]1 GLR 255-260.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'OFORI v. ANNAN AND ANOTHER Customary law—Appointment of head of family.\r\nFamily property—Property acquired in a representative capacity and with moneys belonging to the family.', ' JIAGGE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-09', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1703, 'PAUL AND OTHERS v. KOKOO', '', '../links/cases/PAUL AND OTHERS v. KOKOO [1962] 2 GLR 213-218.pdf', 'Yes', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND BLAY, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'PAUL AND OTHERS v. KOKOO Customary law—Arbitration—Essential characteristics—Submission to disinterested third party—Voluntary agreement to submit dispute—Meaning of “agree.”', ' VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-12-21', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1704, 'PRACTICE NOTE: ARYEETEY v. SMITH', '', '../links/cases/PRACTICE NOTE ARYEETEY v. SMITH [1962] 1 GLR 114-115.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'PRACTICE NOTE: ARYEETEY v. SMITH Application for special leave to appeal to Supreme Court from decision of High Court affirming local court—Time within which application must be made—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A.9 ) s. 8(1)—Supreme Court Rules, 1957, (L.N. 116/57) rules 10 (1) and (2) and 11 (1) and (4)', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-19', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1705, 'PRACTICE NOTE: BARON v. LARBI', '', '../links/cases/PRACTICE NOTE BARON v. LARBI [1962] 1 GLR 168.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'PRACTICE NOTE: BARON v. LARBI Local courts—Whether party to a suit bound to give evidence on his own behalf.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-12', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1706, 'PRACTICE NOTE: BLACKIE v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/PRACTICE NOTE BLACKIE v. THE STATE [1962] 2 GLR  219.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'PRACTICE NOTE: BLACKIE v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Sentencing—Previous conviction—Meaning of—Series of offences of similar character—Sentences should be concurrent.', 'VAN LARE J.S.C.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-10-19', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1707, 'PRACTICE NOTE: J. CONTE LTD. v. ACOLATSE', '', '../links/cases/PRACTICE NOTE J. CONTE LTD. v. ACOLATSE [1962] 1 GLR 49.pdf', 'Yes', '', ' 196', 'High Court', 'PRACTICE NOTE: J. CONTE LTD. v. ACOLATSE Courts—Jurisdiction of circuit court in detinue.', 'Ollennu, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-02', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1708, 'PRACTICE NOTE: SANGODELE v. OYEWELE', '', '../links/cases/PRACTICE NOTE SANGODELE v. OYEWELE [1962] 1 GLR 169-170.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'PRACTICE NOTE: SANGODELE v. OYEWELE Counterclaim—Whether affidavit in support of leave to defend can include a counterclaim.', 'DJABANOR J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-14', 'COUNTERCLAIM'),
(1709, 'PRACTICE NOTE: STATE v. ANDOH', '', '../links/cases/PRACTICE NOTE STATE v. ANDOH [1962] 2 GLR 106-107.pdf', 'Yes', 'J.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'PRACTICE NOTE: STATE v. ANDOH Criminal law and procedure¾Circuit court¾Charge of stealing¾Conviction for receiving¾Proof of knowledge¾Judgment must contain clear statement of points for determination and reasons for decision¾Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), ss. 156 and 287 (2).', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-10-12', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1710, 'PRACTICE NOTE: STATE v. KONKOMBA ', '', '../links/cases/PRACTICE NOTE STATE v. KONKOMBA [1962] 2 GLR 181-182.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'PRACTICE NOTE: STATE v. KONKOMBA Criminal law and procedure—Intoxication—Provocation—Proper directions for jury— Criminal liability of an intoxicated person not governed by English criminal law—Failure to examine community to which accused belonged—Constitution, Art. 42 (4)—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), ss. 28 and 54 (1).', 'SARKODEE-ADDO J.S.C.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-12-21', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1711, 'PUNJABI BROTHERS v. NAMIH', '', '../links/cases/PUNJABI BROTHERS v. NAMIH [1962] 2 GLR 46-52.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'PUNJABI BROTHERS v. NAMIH Courts—Jurisdiction—Co-ordinate—Undischarged judgment of superior court of full force and effect—Whether court of co-ordinate jurisdiction can pronounce on its validity.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-07-13', 'FRAUD'),
(1712, 'QUAGRAINE v. DAVIES', '', '../links/cases/QUAGRAINE v. DAVIES [1962] 1 GLR 104-108.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'QUAGRAINE v. DAVIES Practice and procedure—Confusion as to issues to be decided—Prolonged litigation—Whether in interest of justice that earlier judgments should be set aside and case remitted to High Court for re-hearing.', ' VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-19', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1713, 'QUARCOOPOME AND OTHERS  v.  QUARCOOPOME AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/QUARCOOPOME AND OTHERS  v.  QUARCOOPOME AND OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 15-20.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'QUARCOOPOME AND OTHERS  v.  QUARCOOPOME AND OTHERS Wills—Construction of subsidiary clause to main devise.', ' OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-01-22', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1714, 'QUARSHIE v. TACKIE', '', '../links/cases/QUARSHIE v. TACKIE [1962] 2 GLR 143-145.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'QUARSHIE v. TACKIE Evidence—Admissibility of previous conviction in subsequent civil proceedings.\r\nPractice—Improper for same judicial officer to try criminal case and civil suit arising out of same facts.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-12', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1715, 'QUAYE  v.  R.T. BRISCOE LTD.', '', '../links/cases/QUAYE  v.  R.T. BRISCOE LTD. [1962] 2 GLR  182–187.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND AKUFO-ADDO, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'QUAYE  v.  R.T. BRISCOE LTD. Hire-purchase—Agreement—Interpretation—Provisions as to repair of vehicle—Owner under express contract to repair vehicle or to select repairer—Whether this constitutes monopoly.', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-12-21', 'HIRE-PURCHASE'),
(1716, 'R. T. BRISCOE (GHANA) LTD v. ESSIEN', '', '../links/cases/R. T. BRISCOE (GHANA) LTD v. ESSIEN [1962] 1 GLR 265-267.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'R. T. BRISCOE (GHANA) LTD v. ESSIEN Contracts—Frustration—Recovery of moneys paid under a frustrated contract—Contracts Act, 1960 (Act 25), s. 1.', ' CHARLES, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-10', 'CONTRACT'),
(1717, 'RE CAVEAT BY CLARA SACKITEY: RE MARRIAGE ORDINANCE, CAP 127', '', '../links/cases/RE CAVEAT BY CLARA SACKITEY RE MARRIAGE ORDINANCE, CAP 127 [1962] 1 GLR 180–183.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'RE CAVEAT BY CLARA SACKITEY: RE MARRIAGE ORDINANCE, CAP 127 Customary law—Marriage—Whether admitted ceremony constituted valid customary marriage—Whether customary marriage dissolved or subsists as bar to future ordinance marriage to different wife.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-19', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1718, 'RE DUA AGYEMAN, DECEASED, SARPONG v. AGYEMAN', '', '../links/cases/RE DUA AGYEMAN, DECEASED, SARPONG v. AGYEMAN [1962] 2 GLR 138-143.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'RE DUA AGYEMAN, DECEASED, SARPONG v. AGYEMAN Administration of estates—Letters of administration—Contested application—Validity of appointment of successor— Akan custom—Whether males are appointed in preference to females—Meaning of "immediate family."', ' APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-11-12', 'SUCCESSION; Wills'),
(1719, 'RE FRED KHOURY & MAGID KHOURY PARTNERSHIP', '', '../links/cases/RE FRED KHOURY & MAGID KHOURY PARTNERSHIP [1962] 1 GLR 170-173.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'RE FRED KHOURY & MAGID KHOURY PARTNERSHIP Arbitration—Whether submission to arbitration valid in absence of appointment of an arbitrator.\r\nPractice and procedure—Originating summons—Whether application defective if its title does not recite the statute upon which application is made.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-16', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1720, 'SAARAH v. ASUAH', '', '../links/cases/SAARAH v. ASUAH [1962] 1 GLR 535–539.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'SAARAH v. ASUAH Customary Law—Requirements of a valid customary will—Distinction between gift inter vivos and customary will—Whether members of testator’s family need be present.', '  BRUCE-LYLE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-29', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1721, 'SAASUO AND ANOTHER v. TEMABI AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/SAASUO AND ANOTHER v. TEMABI AND ANOTHER [1962] 1 GLR 439-442.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'SAASUO AND ANOTHER v. TEMABI AND ANOTHER Arbitration—Validity of award—Panel member absent at inspection of locus but present at publication of award—Whether award valid.', ' APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-04', 'ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE; Arbitration'),
(1722, 'SAUNDERS v. AWUDU', '', '../links/cases/SAUNDERS v. AWUDU (NO. 2) [1962] 1 GLR 545-546.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'SAUNDERS v. AWUDU Execution—Stay—Judgment for payment of damages—Principles on which application for stay considered.', '  APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-29', 'EXECUTION'),
(1723, 'SAUNDERS v. AWUDU', '', '../links/cases/SAUNDERS v. AWUDU [1962] 1 GLR 472-477.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'SAUNDERS v. AWUDU Negligence—Speed—Reasonableness or otherwise depends on circumstances.', ' APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-18', 'NEGLIGENCE'),
(1724, 'SCHANDORF v. SCHANDORF AND COFIE', '', '../links/cases/SCHANDORF v. SCHANDORF AND COFIE [1962] 1 GLR 133-136.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'SCHANDORF v. SCHANDORF AND COFIE Divorce and matrimonial causes—Restitution of conjugal rights—Whether adultery of petitioner deprives him of remedy of restitution.', ' ACOLATSE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-05', 'DIVORCE'),
(1725, 'SERAPHIM v. AMUA-SEKYI', '', '../links/cases/SERAPHIM v. AMUA-SEKYI [1962] 1 GLR 328-338.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'SERAPHIM v. AMUA-SEKYI Land law—Trespass—Effective possession required for successful action—Economic trees as evidence of effective possession.', 'OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-07', 'TRESPASS'),
(1726, 'SIREBOUR v. DOME', '', '../links/cases/SIREBOUR v. DOME [1962] 1 GLR 82-86.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'SIREBOUR v. DOME Customary law—Claim for past and future maintenance and education of children of divorced parents—Whether circuit court has jurisdiction to entertain suit—Whether de facto custody of mother is sufficient basis for a claim against father for maintenance—Whether amount claimed as past maintenance must be strictly proved—Whether father is liable to maintain children up to attainment of twenty-one years—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9) s. 39 (1) (a) (iii).', 'APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-15', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1727, 'SMITH-MENSAH v. YARTEL', '', '../links/cases/SMITH-MENSAH v. YARTEL [1962] 1 GLR 238-240.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE AND SARKODEE-ADOO, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'SMITH-MENSAH v. YARTEL Customary law—Title to land—Account for tolls collected by caretaker of land—Whether toll or amandzi—Estoppel as to amount payable.', ' KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-09', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1728, 'SOLOMON v. BAIDEN ', '', '../links/cases/SOLOMON v. BAIDEN [1962] 1 GLR 506-507.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'SOLOMON v. BAIDEN Fatal accidents—Quantum of damages. The deceased, aged 30 years, was a certificate A (post-secondary) school teacher on a salary of £G295 per annum.', 'CHARLES, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-27', 'FATAL ACCIDENTS'),
(1729, 'STATE v. KOFIE (PRACTICE NOTE) ', '', '../links/cases/STATE v. KOFIE (PRACTICE NOTE) [1962] 1 GLR 464.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'STATE v. KOFIE (PRACTICE NOTE) Criminal law—Negligence—Form of indictment.\r\nThe indictment charging an accused with manslaughter by negligence contrary to section 50 of the Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29) read:', ' CHARLES J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-12', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1730, 'SUMMEY v. YOHUNO AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/SUMMEY v. YOHUNO AND OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 160-168.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'SUMMEY v. YOHUNO AND OTHERS Customary law—Land—Proof of gift of land inter vivos—Whether possession sufficient to maintain an action for trespass where neither plaintiff nor defendant can establish title to land in dispute.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-12', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1731, 'SWISS AFRICAN TRADING CO. LTD v. ANING', '', '../links/cases/SWISS AFRICAN TRADING CO. LTD v. ANING [1962] 1 GLR 108-112.pdf', 'Yes', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'SWISS AFRICAN TRADING CO. LTD v. ANING Accounts—Claim for balance of price for goods sold and delivered to the defendant—Appointment of referee—Whether conclusions of referee justified—Whether court unjustified in accepting them.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-19', 'CLAIMS'),
(1732, 'TAYLOR v. TAYLOR ', '', '../links/cases/TAYLOR v. TAYLOR [1962] 2 GLR 122-124.pdf', 'Yes', 'BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'TAYLOR v. TAYLOR Divorce and matrimonial causes—Adultery—Woman-named—Failure to serve copy of petition on woman-named—Failure to comply with Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 55, r.10', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-11-12', 'DIVORCE'),
(1733, 'TENEWAAH v. MANUH ', '', '../links/cases/TENEWAAH v. MANUH [1962] 2 GLR 143-145.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'TENEWAAH v. MANUH Customary law—Land—Grant of—Whether gift or licence—Power of licensor to determine revocable licence.', ' BANNERMAN, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-11-15', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1734, 'THE STATE v. AGYEKUM AND AMOFA ', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. AGYEKUM AND AMOFA [1962] 1 GLR 442-449.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'THE STATE v. AGYEKUM AND AMOFA Falsification of accounts—Failure to make immediate entries of sums received for employers.\r\nStealing—General deficiency alone not sufficient proof.', 'DJABANOR, J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-05', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1735, 'THE STATE v. ATSU', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. ATSU [1962] 1 GLR 477-479.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'THE STATE v. ATSU Criminal law—Forgery and uttering—Proof of state of knowledge of accused essential to success—Currency Act, 1960 (Act 17), ss. 17 (1) and 18.', ' OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-06-19', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1736, 'THE STATE v. BROBBEY AND NIPAH', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. BROBBEY AND NIPAH [1962] 2 GLR 101-105.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND AKUFO-ADDO, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'THE STATE v. BROBBEY AND NIPAH Criminal law and procedure—Evidence—Misdirection on inadmissible evidence—Statement made to police by a prisoner subsequently acquitted.', ' VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-10-12', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1737, 'THE STATE v. KWAKU NKYI', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. KWAKU NKYI [1962] 1 GLR 197-199.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'THE STATE v. KWAKU NKYI Criminal law—Manslaughter—Negligence—Practising medicine without being registered—Medical and Dental Act, 1959,  s. 23 (1).', ' APALOO, J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-29', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1738, 'THE STATE V. NYAVIE AND OFORI', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE V. NYAVIE AND OFORI [1962] 1 GLR 174-176.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'THE STATE V. NYAVIE AND OFORI Criminal law—Practice and procedure—Summing up by trial judge—Whether by misdirection by non-direction.', 'VAN LARE', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-03-16', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1739, 'THE STATE v. TSIBA', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE v. TSIBA [1962] 2 GLR 109-114.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND AKUFO-ADDO, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'THE STATE v. TSIBA Criminal law and procedure—Manslaughter—Negligence—“Reckless disregard for human life”—Essential to explain this expression to the jury—Very high degree of negligence required to prove manslaughter—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), ss. 12 and 51', 'VAN LARE', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-10-26', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1740, 'THE STATE  v. AGYEMAN, ASEM AND BOAMONO', '', '../links/cases/THE STATE  v. AGYEMAN, ASEM AND BOAMONO [1962] 2 GLR 67-74.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C', '1962', 'Appeal', 'THE STATE  v. AGYEMAN, ASEM AND BOAMONO Criminal law and procedure¾False pretences¾Attempt¾Charge of attempting to defraud by false pretences¾Whether false representation should operate on mind of prosecutor¾Whether cashier can transfer ownership of money belonging to bank¾Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 132.', 'KORSAH, C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-07-20', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1741, 'TOTAL OIL PRODUCTS LTD. v. OBENG AND MANU', '', '../links/cases/TOTAL OIL PRODUCTS LTD. v. OBENG AND MANU [1962]  1 GLR 228-237.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'TOTAL OIL PRODUCTS LTD. v. OBENG AND MANU Customary law—Right of stool subject to stool land—Right of subject to alienate land without consent of stool or of the local council—Local Government Ordinance, Cap. 64 (1951 Rev.), s. 75.', 'OLLENNU  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-05', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1742, 'TSEDE AND OTHERS v. NUBUASA AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/TSEDE AND OTHERS v. NUBUASA AND ANOTHER [1962] GLR 338-340.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'TSEDE AND OTHERS v. NUBUASA AND ANOTHER Contract—Guarantee—Promise to pay debt already incurred by another—Whether enforceable in the absence of express consideration.', ' PREMPEH, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-08', 'CONTRACT'),
(1743, 'TULARLEY v. ABAIDOO', '', '../links/cases/TULARLEY v. ABAIDOO [1962] 1 GLR 411-417.pdf', 'Yes', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'TULARLEY v. ABAIDOO Native courts—Practice and procedure—Order for periodic payment of sum of money—Whether final or declaratory judgment—Method of enforcement—Native Courts (Southern Ghana) Procedure Regulations, 1945 (Reg. 10/1945) regs. 40, 42 and 92.', ' KORSAH, C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-05-28', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1744, 'UNITED SIMPSON & AYITEY CO. v. JEFFREY AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/UNITED SIMPSON & AYITEY CO. v. JEFFREY AND ANOTHER (JEFFREY-CLAIMANT) [1962] 1 GLR 279 - 280.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'UNITED SIMPSON & AYITEY CO. v. JEFFREY AND ANOTHER Family law—Ownership of household furniture and utensils used by married couple.', ' OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-17', 'FAMILY LAW'),
(1745, 'WILLIAMS  v.  NATIONAL & COLONIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION LTD.', '', '../links/cases/WILLIAMS  v.  NATIONAL & COLONIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. [1962] 1 GLR 289–293.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'WILLIAMS  v.  NATIONAL & COLONIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION LTD.Insurance—Life assurance—Proof of death.', 'OLLENNU  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-04-24', 'INSURANCE'),
(1746, 'WORDIS v. CHAHIN AND SACKEY', '', '../links/cases/WORDIS v. CHAHIN AND SACKEY [1962] 1 GLR 78-81.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'WORDIS v. CHAHIN AND SACKEY Moneylending—Loan of money secured by mortgage of property—Failure of lender to give receipts for repayments—Whether failure rendered transaction unenforceable—Moneylenders Ordinance, Cap. 176 (1951 Rev.) s. 19.', ' OLLENNU, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-15', 'MONEYLENDERS ORDINANCE'),
(1747, 'YANKSON v. APPIAH', '', '../links/cases/YANKSON v. APPIAH [1962] 2 GLR 125-128.pdf', 'Yes', ' BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'High Court', 'YANKSON v. APPIAH Practice and procedure—Defence—Application to amend—Reply delivered to new defence before application heard—Failure to take advantage of Supreme [High] Court (Civil procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 28, r. 4.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-11-12', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1748, 'YARTEY AND OKO v. CONSTRUCTION AND FURNITURE (WEST AFRICA) LTD.', '', '../links/cases/YARTEY AND OKO v. CONSTRUCTION AND FURNITURE (WEST AFRICA) LTD. [1962] 1 GLR 86-97.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND CRABBE, JJ.S.C.', '1962', 'Appeal', 'YARTEY AND OKO v. CONSTRUCTION AND FURNITURE (WEST AFRICA) LTD. Practice and procedure—Capacity to sue—Appellants elected as head and elder of community—Failure to plead that they were specifically empowered to sue on behalf of whole community—Evidence of such specific appointment received and not objected to by respondents—Whether court bound to consider such evidence —Whether evidence convincing.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-19', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1749, 'YEBOAH AND ANOTHER v. M. YAMAK & CO. AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/YEBOAH AND ANOTHER v. M. YAMAK & CO. AND OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 120-122.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'YEBOAH AND ANOTHER v. M. YAMAK & CO. AND OTHERS Personal injuries—Award of special damages must take into account prejudices and superstitions of plaintiff—Moneys spent on visits to native doctor.', ' DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-21', 'DAMAGES'),
(1750, 'YEBOAH AND ANOTHER v. M. YAMAK & CO. AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/YEBOAH AND ANOTHER v. M. YAMAK & CO. AND OTHERS [1962] 1 GLR 120-1221.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'YEBOAH AND ANOTHER v. M. YAMAK & CO. AND OTHERS Personal injuries—Award of special damages must take into account prejudices and superstitions of plaintiff—Moneys spent on visits to native doctor.', ' DJABANOR, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-21', 'DAMAGES'),
(1751, 'YIRENKYI v. TARZAN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT ', '', '../links/cases/YIRENKYI v. TARZAN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT [1962] 1 GLR 75-78.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'YIRENKYI v. TARZAN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT Negligence —Res ipsa loquitur. Tort—Quantum of damage to property.\r\nPractice—Plaintiff entitled to arbitrary "special" damages if he fails to prove any.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-02-15', 'NEGLIGENCE'),
(1752, 'ZOTORGLO III v. GABIENU AND AKPAKLI', '', '../links/cases/ZOTORGLO III v. GABIENU AND AKPAKLI [1962] 2 GLR 155-158.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1962', 'High Court', 'ZOTORGLO III v. GABIENU AND AKPAKLI Courts—Local Courts—Jurisdiction—Land cause—Meaning of “consent”—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 98 (2).', 'SIRIBOE, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1962-11-30', 'LAND'),
(1753, 'ABABIO II AND ANOTHER v. AKRO & CO., AND OTHERS RE PROPOSED BIMPONG FOREST RESERVE (TWIFU PORTION)', '', '../links/cases/ABABIO II AND ANOTHER v.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND OLLENNU JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'High Court', 'ABABIO II AND ANOTHER v. AKRO & CO., AND OTHERS RE PROPOSED BIMPONG FOREST RESERVE (TWIFU PORTION) Courts—Jurisdiction—Consent to—Must be express—Forests Ordinance, Cap. 157 (1951 Rev.), s. 5 (2).\r\nJudgment—Meaning of—When “judgment” is no judgment—Interpretation of  Forests Ordinance, s. 9 (6).', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-27', 'FORESTS ORDINANCE'),
(1754, 'ABAKAH AND OTHERS v. AMBRADU', '', '../links/cases/ABAKAH AND OTHERS v. AMBRADU [1963] 1 GLR 456-464.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'ABAKAH AND OTHERS v. AMBRADU Customary law—Family—Head of—Removal—Whether all principal members of family must be notified of meeting to hear charges against head of family—Whether notice must state purpose of meeting is to depose family head—Whether head can be removed in his absence and without notice—Whether attendance at funeral is justification for non-attendance at meeting—Circumstances invalidating decisions taken at family meeting.', ' VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-05-20', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1755, 'ABI-JAOUDEH v. MENSAH ', '', '../links/cases/ABI-JAOUDEH v. MENSAH [1963] 1 GLR 129-133.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'ABI-JAOUDEH v. MENSAH Contract—Money had and received—Payment in excess—Retention of money equivalent to payment—Whether action to recover excess can succeed.', 'APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-15', 'CONTRACT'),
(1756, 'ABOKO AND OTHERS v. MENSAH', '', '../links/cases/ABOKO AND OTHERS v. MENSAH [1963] 1 GLR 376-381.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'ABOKO AND OTHERS v. MENSAH Customary law—Land—Stool land—Concept of “grandson” and “traditional area” —Place in customary law—Whether claim to membership of a “traditional area” or to be “grandson” of a stool sufficient to confer on a stranger the same farming rights as those of a stool subject.', 'APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-04-22', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1757, 'ADAM v. VANDERPUIJE ', '', '../links/cases/ADAM v. VANDERPUIJE [1963] 1 GLR 194.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND MILLS-ODOI JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'ADAM v. VANDERPUIJE Customary law—Boundaries—Adjoining—Determination of a common boundary between occupiers of adjoining land—Unilateral demarcation.', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-25', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1758, 'ADDAE v. NTIM', '', '../links/cases/ADDAE v. NTIM [1963] 1 GLR 349-352.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'ADDAE v. NTIM Common law—Actio personalis—Not maintainable—Application of actio personalis moritur cum persona rule.', ' APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-04-08', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1759, 'ADISI v. CONSTRUCTION & FURNITURE CO. (W.A.) LTD. OF ACCRA', '', '../links/cases/ADISI v. CONSTRUCTION & FURNITURE CO. (W.A.) LTD. OF ACCRA [1963] 2 GLR 42-53..pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'ADISI v. CONSTRUCTION & FURNITURE CO. (W.A.) LTD. OF ACCRA Arbitration—Award by arbitrator—Application to set aside—Recorder of proceedings servant of defendant—Fact known to both parties—No objection raised—Whether sufficient ground to set aside award. ', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-17', 'CONTRACT'),
(1760, 'ADOAKU v. NYAMALOR', '', '../links/cases/ADOAKU v. NYAMALOR [1963] 1 GLR 279-284.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'ADOAKU v. NYAMALOR Customary law—Land—Alienation of quarter land—Whether customary law in Osu and Labadi similar.', ' KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-13', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1761, 'AFARI v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/AFARI v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 1 GLR 381-382.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'AFARI v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Sentencing—Consideration of other offences—Offences admitted but no other charges pending against accused—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 162.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-04-26', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1762, 'AGBETTOH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/AGBETTOH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 2 GLR 413-4161.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'AGBETTOH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Indictment or charge—Amendment of charge—Failure to call upon accused to answer to amended charge—Non-compliance with mandatory statutory provisions—Whether substantial miscarriage of justice—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 172 (2).', ' CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-11-08', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1763, 'AGYIRI  v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/AGYIRI  v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 2 GLR 380-384.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'AGYIRI  v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Prosecution—Documents in possession of—Reliance on document in support of case—Identification of document at trial—Desirability of tendering document in evidence—Duty of prosecution to secure fair trial.', ' CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-11-01', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1764, 'AHENKORA II AND ANOTHER v. KUMAH AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/AHENKORA II AND ANOTHER v. KUMAH AND OTHERS [1963] 1 GLR 77-86.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'AHENKORA II AND ANOTHER v. KUMAH AND OTHERS Contract—Enforcement—Approval of existing agreement—Binding effect of agreement to pay collective tribute to stool—Whether defendants should be sued in individual or representative capacity.', ' APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-08', 'CONTRACT'),
(1765, 'AHMAD v. AFRIYIE AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/AHMAD v. AFRIYIE AND OTHERS [1963] 2 GLR 344-348.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'AHMAD v. AFRIYIE AND OTHERS Customary law—Land—Gift of—Gift of land inter vivos—Essentials of valid gift—Offer of gift in public in presence of witnesses—Acceptance of gift by donee—Payment of customary aseda and entry into possession—Whether gift revocable.', 'APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-10-14', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1766, 'AIDOO v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/AIDOO v. THE STATE [1963] 2 GLR 84-91.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND OLLENNU JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'AIDOO v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Jury trial—Cautioned statement—Admission by a prosecution witness of inaccuracy in cautioned statement—Accused literate—No objection to inaccurate statement—Whether non-direction on statement fatal.', '  ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-21', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1767, 'AKORFUL v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/AKORFUL v. THE STATE [1963] 2 GLR 371-379.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'AKORFUL v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Murder—Essential ingredients —Wicked intention to kill or appreciation of act likely to cause death —Intent—Test applicable—Whether intent actual or presumed.', ' CRABBE', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-11-01', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1768, 'AKOSAH v. OWUSU', '', '../links/cases/AKOSAH v. OWUSU [1963] 2 GLR 277-284.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'AKOSAH v. OWUSU Evidence—Admissibility of—Failure to object—Nature of transaction between the parties—Issue of transaction not pleaded—No objection to the admission of the evidence at the hearing—Evidence not of class inadmissible perse— Whether objection to it can be raised on appeal.', '  ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-07-05', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1769, 'AKOWUAH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/AKOWUAH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 2 GLR 390-399.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'AKOWUAH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Fraud by false pretences— Obtaining money—Representations made by appellant— Complainant wanted for arrest and detention—Appellant in position to prevent arrest and detention if complainant paid £G200—Whether representations relate to future acts.', '  APALOO J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-11-06', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1770, 'AKYER v. GHANA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND OTHER', '', '../links/cases/AKYER v. GHANA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND OTHER [1963] 2 GLR 291-297.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND CRABBE JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'AKYER v. GHANA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND OTHER Estoppel —Per rem judicatam—Judgment against mortgagor —Suit in respect of title to mortgaged property—Action commenced after mortgage—Whether mortgagee (not party to suit) bound by judgment.', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-07-10', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1771, 'AMADJEI AND OTHERS v. OPOKU WARE', '', '../links/cases/AMADJEI AND OTHERS v. OPOKU WARE [1963] 1 GLR 150-162.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'AMADJEI AND OTHERS v. OPOKU WARE False imprisonment—Arrest—Submission to control—What constitutes arrest—Effect of saying, “You are arrested.”', '  SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-20', 'FALSE IMPRISONMENT'),
(1772, 'AMAKOM SAWMILL & CO. v. MANSAH AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/AMAKOM SAWMILL & CO. v. MANSAH AND ANOTHER [1963] 1 GLR 368-376.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'AMAKOM SAWMILL & CO. v. MANSAH AND ANOTHER Negligence—Volenti non fit injuria—Question of fact—Degree of risk accepted by travelling on the back of a timber lorry.', ' VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-04-22', 'NEGLIGENCE'),
(1773, 'AMANKWAH v. KYERE', '', '../links/cases/AMANKWAH v. KYERE [1963] 1 GLR  409-416.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'AMANKWAH v. KYERE Courts—Jurisdiction—High Court—Appeal by chief against his destoolment—Destoolment stayed—Contract entered into by new chief despite stay—Chief reinstated—Subsequent action on the contract—Denial that contract was binding on the stool—Whether a matter relating to “election, installation, deposition or abdication of any chief”—Whether jurisdiction of court ousted by Courts Act, 1960, s. 41.', ' DJBANOR  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-05-05', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1774, 'AMOAKO ATTA IV AND OTHERS v. NUAMAH', '', '../links/cases/AMOAKO ATTA IV AND OTHERS v. NUAMAH [1963] 1 GLR  432-440.pdf', 'Yes', 'BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'AMOAKO ATTA IV AND OTHERS v. NUAMAH Practice and procedure—Adjournment—Settlement to be announced—Whether on specified date court entitled to proceed with hearing of suit and give judgment if no settlement is announced and in absence of counsel who requested the adjournment—Whether aggrieved party should appeal or apply to have judgment set aside—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 36, rr. 16-18—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 8.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-05-13', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1775, 'ANANE v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/ANANE v. THE STATE [1963] 2 GLR 65-76.pdf', 'Yes', ' MILLS-ODOI AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'ANANE v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Murder—Evidence of motive—Unsworn evidence of child—Whether corroboration necessary —Oaths Act, 1960 (C.A. 12), s.10.', 'CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-21', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1776, 'ANKRAH v. OFORI', '', '../links/cases/ANKRAH v. OFORI [1963] 1 GLR 101-106.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'ANKRAH v. OFORI Limitation of actions—Fraud—Concealed—Applicant out of time due to promises and assurances of defendant—Whether extension of time can be granted—Real Property Limitation Act, 1833 (3 & 4 Will. 4, c. 27), s. 26—Land Development (Protection of Purchasers) Act, 1960 (Act 2), s. 2 (1)—Land Development (Protection of Purchasers) (Accra Prescribed Area) Instrument, 1961 (L.I 118).', 'AKAINYAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-11', 'LAND'),
(1777, 'ANKRAH v. OFORI ', '', '../links/cases/ANKRAH v. OFORI [1963] 1 GLR 101-106.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'ANKRAH v. OFORI Statute—Construction—Mischief aimed at—Unjust enrichment—Consideration of the state of the law prior to the enactment of statute—Land Development (Protection of Purchasers) Act, 1960 (Act 2), s. 2. Statute—Construction—Meaning of phrase "in good faith"—Land Development (Protection of Purchasers) Act, 1960 (Act 2), s. 2 (1) (b).', ' AKAINYAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-11-07', 'PROTECTION OF PURCHASERS'),
(1778, 'ANNOH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/ANNOH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 2 GLR 306-311.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'ANNOH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Misdirection by trial judge— Cautioned statement, on—Denial of charges in cautioned statement—Tender of statement in evidence—Non-direction by trial  judge on the statement—Whether failure to consider cautioned statement occasioned grave miscarriage of justice.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-07-15', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1779, 'APPIAH v. OKYIR AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/APPIAH v. OKYIR AND ANOTHER [1963] 1 GLR 201-204.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'APPIAH v. OKYIR AND ANOTHER Customary law—Arbitration—Enforcement of award—Writ of summons or originating summons—Appropriate procedure for enforcement where there is no written agreement—Burden of proof—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 54A, r. 1—Arbitration Act, 1961 (Act 38), s. 29.', 'SOWAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-28', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1780, 'ASANTE v. SARPONG', '', '../links/cases/ASANTE v. SARPONG [1963] 2 GLR  359-366.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'ASANTE v. SARPONG Seduction—Daughter, of —Birth of a child—Defendant alleged to be father—Denial of paternity—Admission of friendship with daughter—Absence of evidence of exchange of presents or letters between daughter and defendant—Evidence of daughter as to friendship and sexual relations with defendant—Corroboration of evidence by two friends of daughter— Rejection of corroborating evidence of by trial court—No evidence of daughter associating with any other men—Whether trial court right in rejecting corroborating evidence — Whether absence of evidence of exchange of presents or letter disprove existence of friendship Whether defendant father of the child.', ' APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-10-28', 'SEDUCTION'),
(1781, 'ASCHKAR AND ANOTHER v. HARDY AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/ASCHKAR AND ANOTHER v. HARDY AND ANOTHER [1963] 1 GLR 303-307.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'ASCHKAR AND ANOTHER v. HARDY AND ANOTHER Damages—General—Proof of —What is required to establish a claim for general damages.', 'PREMPEH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-15', 'DAMAGES'),
(1782, 'ASUON v. FAYA ', '', '../links/cases/ASUON v. FAYA [1963] 2 GLR 77-83.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'ASUON v. FAYA Customary law—Land—Right of occupancy—Whether as tenant or manager of farm.', 'SOWAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-21', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1783, 'ATIEMO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/ATIEMO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 1 GLR 117-129.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'ATIEMO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Appeals—“Defence not adequately considered”—Principles, applicable to judge sitting with jury or assessors not applicable where judge is sole tribunal of fact.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-15', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1784, 'ATUAHENE v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/ATUAHENE v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 1 GLR 448-455.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'ATUAHENE v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Cross-examination—Right of defence—Procedure to be adopted by trial court where witness leaves the country after giving evidence in-chief but before cross-examination.', 'AKAINYAH J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-05-17', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1785, 'AWUAH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/AWUAH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 1 GLR 64-65.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'AWUAH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Stealing—Recovery of property—Decree of court to state amount in respect of which execution to be levied—Procedure to be adopted under Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30.) s. 147.', ' VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-08', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1786, 'AYIDICHAW AND ANOTHER   v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/AYIDICHAW AND ANOTHER   v. THE STATE [1963] 2 GLR 297-306.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'AYIDICHAW AND ANOTHER   v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Judgment—Trial with assessors—“I agree with the opinions of gentlemen assessors and so find each accused guilty on both counts and convict them accordingly”—No reason for decision given—Reasons subsequently given at an adjourned date—Whether form of delivery of judgment complies with Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 287 (2).', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-07-10', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1787, 'AYIWAH AND ANOTHER v. BADU AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/AYIWAH AND ANOTHER v. BADU AND OTHERS [1963] GLR 86-101.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND OLLENNU JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'AYIWAH AND ANOTHER v. BADU AND OTHERS Practice and procedure—Writ—Leave to amend—Failure to write proposed amendment into statement of claim and writ —No amendment fee paid—Effect—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 28, rr. 7—10.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-11', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE');
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(1788, 'B.P. (WEST AFRICA) LTD. v. BOATENG ', '', '../links/cases/B.P. (WEST AFRICA) LTD. v. BOATENG [1963] 1 GLR 232-240.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'B.P. (WEST AFRICA) LTD. v. BOATENG Local government—Local council—Stool authority—Whether local councils  superseded stool authorities—Power to vary conditions of grants made by stool authority—Local Government Ordinance, Cap. 64 (1951 Rev.), ss. 72 and 75—State Councils (Southern Ghana and Volta) Ordinance, 1952 (No. 8 of 1952), ss. 2 and 16 (1).', 'AKAINYAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-04', 'LAND'),
(1789, 'BAIDEN v. SOLOMON', '', '../links/cases/BAIDEN v. SOLOMON [1963] 1 GLR  488-499.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'BAIDEN v. SOLOMON Barristers and solicitors—Counsel—Scope of authority—Implied authority to make admissions during hearing of case which dispense with proof—Whether client must consent.', 'CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-05-29', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1790, 'BANAHENE AND OTHERS v. HIMA AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/BANAHENE AND OTHERS v. HIMA AND OTHERS [1963] 1 GLR 323-331.pdf', 'Yes', 'BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'BANAHENE AND OTHERS v. HIMA AND OTHERS Practice and procedure—Representative action—No common interest—Relief sought not beneficial to all parties—Whether action contemplated by Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 16, r. 9.', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-25', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1791, 'BANK OF WEST AFRICA LTD. v. ACKUN', '', '../links/cases/BANK OF WEST AFRICA LTD. v. ACKUN [1963] 1 GLR 176-182.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C', '1963', 'Appeal', 'BANK OF WEST AFRICA LTD. v. ACKUN Onus of proof—Additional issue—Civil case—Defendant raising additional issue by pleading facts beside those admitted by the plaintiff—Whether onus of proof shifts on to him to prove that additional issue.', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-25', 'EVIDENCE'),
(1792, 'BARBER v. UNION TRADING CO., LTD', '', '../links/cases/BARBER v. UNION TRADING CO., LTD [1963] 1 GLR 352-358.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'BARBER v. UNION TRADING CO., LTD Hire-purchase—Option—Notice—Whether party terminating agreement bound to give hirer notice to exercise options under the agreement.', 'APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-04-09', 'HIRE-PURCHASE'),
(1793, 'BARIMA GYAMFI AND ANOTHER v. AMA BADU', '', '../links/cases/BARIMA GYAMFI AND ANOTHER v. AMA BADU [1963] 2 GLR 596-599.pdf', 'Yes', ' OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'BARIMA GYAMFI AND ANOTHER v. AMA BADU Evidence—Claim by plaintiff—Burden of proof—Significance of defendant’s evidence—Whether onus on defendant to disprove claim.', ' SAKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-12-23', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1794, 'BEDIAKO AND OTHERS v. THE STATE ', '', '../links/cases/BEDIAKO AND OTHERS v. THE STATE [1963] 1 GLR  48-53.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'BEDIAKO AND OTHERS v. THE STATE  Criminal law and procedure—Alibi—Mistaken identity—Defence of alibi amounts to question of mistaken identity—Failure to cross-examine witnesses called in support of alibi—Burden of proof—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 131.', '  CRABBE', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-01', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1795, 'BOAKYEM AND OTHERS v. ANSAH', '', '../links/cases/BOAKYEM AND OTHERS v. ANSAH [1963] 2 GLR 223-230.pdf', 'Yes', 'BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'BOAKYEM AND OTHERS v. ANSAH Deeds and documents—Document—Attestation of—Witness illiterate—Whether attesting witness presumed to know contents of document.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-07-02', 'LAND'),
(1796, 'BOATENG ALIAS BEYEDEN v. ADJEI AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/BOATENG ALIAS BEYEDEN v. ADJEI AND ANOTHER [1963] 1 GLR 285-302.pdf', 'Yes', ' MILLS-ODOI AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'BOATENG ALIAS BEYEDEN v. ADJEI AND ANOTHER Customary law—Self-acquired property—"Earmarking" Declarations by newly installed chiefs—Rule of evidence or rule of law—Criterion for adjudication where stool occupant claims property as self-acquired.', ' SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-13', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1797, 'BROBBEY v. BROBBEY', '', '../links/cases/BROBBEY v. BROBBEY [1963] 2 GLR 365-369.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'BROBBEY v. BROBBEY Husband and wife—Divorce—Answer and cross-petition—Application for extension of time to file answer to petition—Application filed with cross-petition charging petitioner with adultery—Particulars of adultery given—Whether application in order.', '  DJABANOR J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-10-29', 'DIVORCE'),
(1798, 'BRUCE v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/BRUCE v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 1 GLR  36-41.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', ' 196', 'Appeal', 'BRUCE v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Charge—Defective—Failure to give accused reasonable information as to nature of charge—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 112 (1).', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-01-18', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1799, 'BUCKLE v. BASSIL AND ANOTHER ', '', '../links/cases/BUCKLE v. BASSIL AND ANOTHER [1963] 2 GLR 20-25.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'BUCKLE v. BASSIL AND ANOTHER Deeds and documents—Construction—Mortgage or lease—Demise of premises for 50 years for consideration of £3,555 11s.—Whether essential characteristics of a lease present.', ' PREMPEH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-11', 'DEEDS AND DOCUMENTS'),
(1800, 'BUCKNOR v. ESSIEN', '', '../links/cases/BUCKNOR v. ESSIEN [1963] 1 GLR 426-431.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'BUCKNOR v. ESSIEN Trespass—Land to—Alleged co-owner in possession—Proof of authority from other co-owners to enter land and negotiate sale—Power of attorney obtained after entry— Whether trespass thereby ratified—Whether defendant in trespass action can rely upon ius tertii.', 'CRAB', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-05-13', 'TRESPASS'),
(1801, 'BUDU II v. CAESAR', '', '../links/cases/BUDU II v. CAESAR [1963] 1 GLR 241-243.pdf', 'Yes', ' CRABBE AND BLAY JJ.S.C', '1963', 'Appeal', 'BUDU II v. CAESAR Practice and procedure—Statement of claim—Abandoned and substituted—No defence delivered—Fourth defendant not served—Judgment for defendants—Whether re-trial should be ordered.', '  SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '0000-00-00', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1802, 'CHAHIN & SONS v. EPOPE PRINTING PRESS', '', '../links/cases/CHAHIN & SONS v. EPOPE PRINTING PRESS [1963] 1 GLR 163-173.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'CHAHIN & SONS v. EPOPE PRINTING PRESS Landlord and tenant—Recovery of  possession—Sub-tenants—Premises sub-let before proceedings for recovery commenced—Rent Control Ordinance, 1952 (No. 2 of 1952), s. 11 (5).', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-20', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1803, 'CHAHIN AND ANOTHER v. BOATENG', '', '', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND CRABBE JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'CHAHIN AND ANOTHER v. BOATENG', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-28', ''),
(1804, 'CHAHIN AND ANOTHER v. BOATENG', '', '../links/cases/CHAHIN AND ANOTHER v. BOATENG [1963] 2 GLR 174-181.pdf', 'Yes', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND CRABBE JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'CHAHIN AND ANOTHER v. BOATENG Practice and procedure—Judgment—Review of—Power of judge suo motu to review his own decision—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 39.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-28', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1805, 'CHELLARAM & SONS (GHANA) LTD. v. HALABI ', '', '../links/cases/CHELLARAM & SONS (GHANA) LTD. v. HALABI [1963] 1 GLR  214-224.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'CHELLARAM & SONS (GHANA) LTD. v. HALABI  Fraud—Intent to defraud creditors—Real or colourable transaction—Secrecy as evidence of fraud—False statement of material facts—Meaning of collusion—Statute of Fraudulent Conveyances, 1571 (13 Eliz., c. 5).', ' VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-04', 'FRAUD'),
(1806, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. AKYEAMPONG AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. AKYEAMPONG AND OTHERS [1963] 1 GLR  402-408.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. AKYEAMPONG AND OTHERS Statutes—Creating right of appeal—Procedural or Substantive?—Effectiveness where court to which party may appeal is not vested with jurisdiction—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A.9), ss. 8 (1) (b) and 14—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 335—Courts (Amendment) Act, 1962 (Act 130), ss. 1 (1) (c) and 1 (3).\r\n\r\n[p.403]', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-05-03', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1807, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. OCRAN ALIAS ABA ANSAHBA', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. OCRAN ALIAS ABA ANSAHBA [1963] 2 1.htm', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. OCRAN ALIAS ABA ANSAHBA Criminal law and procedure—Acquittal—Appeal against—Acquittal by district of juvenile court—Whether prosecution has right of appeal—Whether "order" includes "acquittal"—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), ss. 324 (2) and 330 (1).', ' AKAINYAH J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-09-23', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1808, 'CONCESSION ENQUIRY NO. 2384 (SEKONDI) SENTUM-BONSA TIMBER LANDS CONCESSION MAATSCHAPPIJ DE FIJNHOUTHANDEL N.V. (FYNHOUT) v. MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR LANDS AND ANOTHER ', '', '../links/cases/CONCESSION ENQUIRY NO. 2384 (SEKONDI) SENTUM-BONSA TIMBER LANDS CONCESSION MAATSCHAPPIJ DE FIJNHOUTHANDEL N.V. (FYNHOUT) v. MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR LANDS AND ANOTHER [1963] 1 GLR 471-487.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'CONCESSION ENQUIRY NO. 2384 (SEKONDI) SENTUM-BONSA TIMBER LANDS CONCESSION MAATSCHAPPIJ DE FIJNHOUTHANDEL N.V. (FYNHOUT) v. MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR LANDS AND ANOTHER ', 'CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-05-29', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1809, 'CRUISHANK v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/CRUISHANK v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE  [1963] 2 GLR 369-370.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'CRUISHANK v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Submission by counsel—Not recorded—Failure of district magistrate to record submission—Effect of—Whether proceedings vitiated.', ' SOWAH J.V', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-10-31', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1810, 'BRITISH BATA SHOE CO., LTD. v. ROURA & FORGAS LTD. [1964] GLR 190-231', '', '../links/cases/BRITISH BATA SHOE CO., LTD. v. ROURA & FORGAS LTD. [1964] GLR 190-231.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J., ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'BRITISH BATA SHOE CO., LTD. v. ROURA & FORGAS LTD. [1964] GLR 190-231\r\n\r\nIN THE SUPREME COURT\r\n\r\n29 FEBRUARY 1964\r\n\r\n \r\nSARKODEE-ADOO C.J., ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND BLAY JJ.S.C.\r\n\r\nLand law and conveyancing—English conveyancing form—Transaction between non-indigenous residents—Whether such transaction which adopts English form of conveyancing should be interpreted by customary or common law rules.\r\n\r\nDeeds and documents—Construction—Attitude of courts in Ghana—Strict interpretation.\r\n\r\nLand law and conveyancing—Construction of deeds—Words of limitation—Whether "heirs" indispensable in a conveyance transferring legal  freehold in fee simple estate in a property.\r\n\r\nStatutes—Interpretation—Fusion of equity and common law—Whether the Interpretation Act, 1960, has rendered legal and equitable interests one and the same thing in Ghana—Interpretation Act, 1960 (C.A. 4), s. 17. (1).\r\n\r\nLand law and conveyancing—Title to property—Equitable and legal—Circumstances under which vendor may show good title to property.\r\n\r\nLaw reform—Conveyancing and drafting—Technical rules—Local conditions—Need to modify technical rules of English conveyancing in the light of local conditions.', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Land law and conveyancing'),
(1811, 'DABLA v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/DABLA v. THE STATE [1963] 2 GLR 14-19.pdf', 'Yes', ' OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'DABLA v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Murder—Insanity—Plea of—Onus of proof on defence—Whether a vivid recollection of incident of killing by accused negatives insanity—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 27.', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-07-07', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1812, 'ABBEY v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 546-548', '', '../links/cases/ABBEY v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 546-548.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'ABBEY v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 546-548\r\n\r\n\r\nCriminal law and  procedure—Evidence—Circumstantial—Circumstantial evidence of prosecution witnesses denied by accused—High standard of proof required.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Statements by defence—Reliance upon statements at trial—Cross—examination of defendants on statements—Whether proper procedure to be followed.\r\n\r\n', 'HAYFRON-BENJAMIN J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-10-29', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1813, 'DADZIE v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/DADZIE v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 1 GLR 244-266.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND MILLS-ODOI JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'DADZIE v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Amendment of title—Summary trial—Police presented a case to be taken on indictment—Jurisdiction of circuit court to dispose of case summarily and change title—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 39 (b)—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), ss. 164 and 179.', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-08', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1814, 'ABOAGYE v. KUMASI BREWERY LTD. [1964] GLR 242-247', '', '../links/cases/ABOAGYE v. KUMASI BREWERY LTD. [1964] GLR 242-247.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'ABOAGYE v. KUMASI BREWERY LTD. [1964] GLR 242-247\r\n\r\n\r\nNegligence—Duty of care—Palm nut in beer bottle—Consumption of beer by plaintiff—Injury to health—Method of preparation—Fool-proof system—Proper supervision—Liability of manufacturer—Whether rotten nut found in bottle.\r\n\r\nNegligence—Burden of proof—Res ipsa loquitur—Palm nut in—beer bottle—Evidence of fool-proof system of manufacture—Whether onus discharged.', 'DJABANOR J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-03-20', 'Negligence'),
(1815, 'AFRIYIE v. GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY [1964] GLR 234-238', '', '../links/cases/AFRIYIE v. GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY [1964] GLR 234-238.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'AFRIYIE v. GUARDIAN ASSURANCE COMPANY [1964] GLR 234-238\r\nSale of goods—Hire—purchase agreement—Vehicle—Condition forbidding transfer by hirer—Agreement to be terminated by transfer—Owner to retake possession of vehicle—Sale of  vehicle by hirer to third person—Whether the transfer terminated the agreement.\r\n\r\nInsurance—Contract of insurance—Insurable interest—Ingredients of insurable interest—Whether mere possession can be enough—Obligation of insurance company to indemnify the assured—Circumstances under which a company can refuse to satisfy a judgment debt—Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act, 1958 (No. 42 of 1958), s. 10 (1).\r\n', 'DJABANOR J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-03-23', 'Insurance'),
(1816, 'AGBEMENYA v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 663-671', '', '../links/cases/AGBEMENYA v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 663-671.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, ACOLATSE AND SIRIBOE, JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'AGBEMENYA v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 663-671\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure¾Assessors¾Function of¾Assistance in determining issues of fact¾Function analogous to that of jury.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure¾Assessors¾Unanimous opinion¾Case based entirely upon facts¾Weight to be attached to unanimous opinion of assessors—Misdirection by trial—judge¾Whether conviction can be quashed¾Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 287 (2).', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-12-15', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1817, 'AIDOO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (NO. 2) [1964] GLR 344-353', '', '../links/cases/AIDOO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (NO. 2) [1964] GLR 344-353.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, APALOO AND AKAINYAH JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'AIDOO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (NO. 2) [1964] GLR 344-353\r\n\r\nCourts—High Court—Jurisdiction—Exercise of—Corresponding right of appeal to Supreme Court from exercise of jurisdiction—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), ss. 8, 29 and 30.\r\n\r\nCourts—High Court—Jurisdiction conferred by section 29 (d) of the Courts Act, 1960—Nature of jurisdiction—Criminal or civil—C.A. 9, s. 29 (d).\r\n\r\nInterpretation—Statutes—Officer—Conferment of power—Exercise of powers of taking decision—Nature of powers—Judicial or ministerial—Power of High Court judges to revise decisions of magistrates—Whether judicial or ministerial—Courts Act, 1960, s. 60.\r\n\r\nCourts—High Court—Revision order—Appeal—Nature of order—Civil or criminal—Whether there is a right of appeal from a revision order—Courts Act, 1960, ss. 8 (1) (c), 29 (d) and 60.\r\n\r\nPractice and Procedure—Appeals—Revision order—Appeal under section 8 (1) (c) of the Courts Act—Absence of rules of procedure—Procedure to be adopted.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-22', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1818, 'AIDOO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 267-271', '', '../links/cases/AIDOO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 267-271.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU,  APALOO AND AKAINYAH  J J.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'AIDOO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 267-271\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Revised sentence—Order for—Whether jurisdiction to hear appeal from order filed within ten days of the order—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), ss. 8 (1) (c), 14, 60 (1) (a) and 64—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), ss. 335, and 336.\r\n\r\nCourts—Supreme Court—Appeal to—Conviction—Revision of sentence by High Court—Whether "date of conviction" includes "date of decision of revising judge"—C.A. 9, ss. 8 (1) (c) and 18 (1).\r\n\r\nHEADNOTES', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-01', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1819, 'AIDOO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 354-361', '', '../links/cases/AIDOO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 354-361.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, ACOLATSE AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'AIDOO v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 354-361\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Sentence—Revision order—Decision of supervising judge of the High Court not to revise sentence—Revision of sentence by another judge—Increase in sentence—Whether judge competent to do so—Whether increase in sentence legal— Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), ss. 55, 56, 59, 60 and 64—Courts (Amendment) Act, 1962 (Act 130), ss. 18 and 19.\r\n\r\nStatutes—Interpretation—Judges—Jurisdiction—Exercise of—Enactment conferring jurisdiction to be exercised by "the Judge" in contradistinction to "the Court"—Exercise of jurisdiction personal to the judge.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-22', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1820, 'AKOWUAH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 475-488', '', '../links/cases/AKOWUAH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 475-488.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI, OLLENNU AND AKAINYAH JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'AKOWUAH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 475-488\r\n\r\nIN THE SUPREME COURT\r\n\r\n      30 JUNE 1964\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJudicial precedent—Supreme Court—Criminal cases—Binding effect of decisions of any court on Supreme Court—Constitution, 1960, art. 42 (4).\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Indictmentor charge—Contents Particulars of offence— Omission to state particulars in charge Effect on charge against accused—Distinction between particulars constituting the gravamen of and particulars merely necessary to give reasonable information to accused—"Defrauding," false pretence and "intent to defraud"—Variance between particulars in a charge and those given in evidence in court—Effect on case of prosecution—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 15 (1) proviso—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), ss. 131-133—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 112.\r\n\r\n', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-06-30', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1821, 'AMARTEY v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 256-262', '', '../links/cases/AMARTEY v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 256-262.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, ACOLATSE AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'AMARTEY v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 256-262\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure¾Evidence¾Contradictory¾Resolving a question which turns on the contradictory evidence of witnesses for the defence and prosecution¾Duty of the trial judge.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure¾Indian hemp¾Possession of¾Physical possession without knowledge¾Whether sufficient to sustain charge¾Failure to prove hemp prepared for smoking¾Pharmacy and Drugs Act, 1961 (Act 64), s. 47 (1)¾Pharmacy and Drugs (Amendment) Act, 1963 (Act 222), subs. (e).\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-01', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1822, 'AMETEWEE v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 551-558', '', '../links/cases/AMETEWEE v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 551-558.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI, ACOLATSE AND BRUCE-LYLE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'AMETEWEE v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 551-558\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Murder—Evidence—Corpus delicti—Proof by circumstantial evidence—Firing of gun—Deceased killed by bullet—Whether corpus delicti sufficiently proved by circumstantial evidence.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Murder—Intention to kill—Accidental killing of deceased—Accused intending to kill another—Presumption of intention to kill.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Evidence—Conflicting evidence given by prosecution witnesses—Conflicting evidence not material to matter at issue—Directions to jury as to conflict—Whether appellate court can interfere with the verdict.\r\n\r\n', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-11-06', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1823, 'ANTWI v. AMPONSAH AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 531-538', '', '../links/cases/ANTWI v. AMPONSAH AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 531-538.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'ANTWI v. AMPONSAH AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 531-538\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Writ—Statement of claim—Claim contained in writ not repeated in statement of claim—Whether plaintiff deemed to have elected to abandon claim at trial.\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Self-acquired property—Chief, by—Building erected by stool occupant on stool land with knowledge and consent of the oman—Whether after abdication building becomes merged into stool properties.\r\n\r\n', 'HAYFRON-BENJAMIN J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-10-14', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1824, 'AREMU v. LILARAM THAWARDS [1964] GLR 253-256', '', '../links/cases/AREMU v. LILARAM THAWARDS [1964] GLR 253-256.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'Supreme', 'AREMU v. LILARAM THAWARDS [1964] GLR 253-256\r\n\r\nTrade mark—Infringement—No certificate of registration—Application for registration under consideration—Trade mark in use for over three years—No evidence of refusal of previous application for registration—Whether an action for infringement maintainable—Trade Marks Ordinance, Cap. 180 (1951 Rev.), ss. 45 and 48.\r\n\r\n', 'BOISON J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-04-21', 'Trade mark'),
(1825, 'ASARE ALIAS FANTI v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 70-77', '', '../links/cases/ASARE ALIAS FANTI v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 70-77.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'ASARE ALIAS FANTI v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 70-77\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Police statements—Admissibility—Effect of—Objection to—Credibility and correctness—Weight to be attached to such statements—Duties of a trail judge and jury.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Jury—Direction of—Improper direction—Effect—Whether a judgment can be reversed on the grounds of improper direction where there is ample supporting evidence on record.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Corroboration—Misdirection as to—Effect of misdirection where there is sufficient evidence of corroboration.\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1826, 'ATTA YAW AND OTHERS v. AWUAH [1964] GLR 128-134', '', '../links/cases/ATTA YAW AND OTHERS v. AWUAH [1964] GLR 128-134.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADDO C.J., OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'ATTA YAW AND OTHERS v. AWUAH [1964] GLR 128-134\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Pleading—Customary law—Succession according to customary law—Whether to be pleaded as a fact—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 67 (1)—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, Order 19, r. 31.\r\n\r\nFact or law—Pleading—Customary law—Whether customary law must be pleaded as a fact—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 67 (1)—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, Order 19, r. 31.\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Gift of—Nuncupative will, by (samansiw)—Gift sub-sequently embodied in a document—Conflict between documentary evidence and oral evidence— Effect of.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADDO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1827, 'AYER v. KUMORDZIE [1964] GLR 527-530', '', '../links/cases/AYER v. KUMORDZIE [1964] GLR 527-530.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'Circuit Court', 'AYER v. KUMORDZIE [1964] GLR 527-530\r\n\r\nLimitation of actions—Contract—Breach of promise to marry—Agreement to marry under Marriage Ordinance in 1951—Party to agreement marrying another person in the same year—Action for damages in 1964—Whether action statute-barred—Statute of limitation applicable-Limitation Act, 1623 (21 Ja.1, c. 16), s. 3.\r\n\r\n', 'JUDGE D. F. ANNAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-10-03', 'Contract'),
(1828, 'AYISI v. ASIBEY III AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 695-712', '', '../links/cases/AYISI v. ASIBEY III AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 695-712.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'AYISI v. ASIBEY III AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 695-712\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Stool land—Sale of—Sale to syndicate of farmers—Proof of—Whether outright sale or abusa tenancy.\r\n\r\nLand law—Farm Lands (Protection) Act, 1962—Protection under—When acquisition is in good faith—Farm Lands (Protection) Act, 1962 (Act 107), s. 2 (1).\r\n\r\nDamages—Trespass to land—Assessment—Matters to be taken into consideration—Length of time plaintiff dispossessed of land—Recovery of land by plaintiff—Whether defendant liable to pay exemplary damages.\r\n\r\nLand law—Farm Lands (Protection) Act, 1962—Compensation—Whether damages for trespass may be claimed in addition to compensation—Land acquired free of charge by trespasser—Provisions of Act 107 in assessing compensation not helpful—Course open to court—Application of the provisions of the Rents (Stabilization) Act, 1962—Farm Lands (Protection) Act, 1962 (Act 107), s. 2 (3)—Rents (Stabilization) Act, 1962 (Act 109)— Rents (Cocoa Farms) Regulations, 1962 (L.I. 186).\r\n\r\n', 'PALOO J.S.C.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-12-18', 'Customary law'),
(1829, 'AZAGBA AND OTHERS v. NEGOV AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 450-452', '', '../links/cases/AZAGBA AND OTHERS v. NEGOV AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 450-452.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J., OLLENNU AND ACOLATSE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'AZAGBA AND OTHERS v. NEGOV AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 450-452\r\n\r\nEvidence¾Facts¾Findings by judge sitting as judge and jury¾When appellate court entitled to disturb findings of fact.\r\n\r\nEvidence¾Land¾Proof of title¾Onus on plaintiff¾Conflicting traditional history¾Whether onus discharged by plaintiff.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-06-30', 'Evidence'),
(1830, 'BAKSMATY v. BAKSMATY [1964] GLR 56-64', '', '../links/cases/BAKSMATY v. BAKSMATY [1964] GLR 56-64.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'BAKSMATY v. BAKSMATY [1964] GLR 56-64\r\n\r\nWills—Validity of—Forgery—Testator Mohammedan—Totally blind at the time of the execution of will—Survived by brother, widow and children—Probate of will granted to widow—Objection by brother—Alleged will forged—Testator non compos mentis—Incapacity under Mohammedan law to make a will—Whether brother has any locus standi to object to grant of probate—Whether testator had testamentary capacity to make a will— Sufficiency of signature.\r\n\r\n', 'PREMPEH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-01-31', 'Wills'),
(1831, 'BARCLAYS BANK (D.C.O.) v. HEWARD-MILLS [1964] GLR 332-343', '', '../links/cases/BARCLAYS BANK (D.C.O.) v. HEWARD-MILLS [1964] GLR 332-343.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J., ACOLATSE AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'BARCLAYS BANK (D.C.O.) v. HEWARD-MILLS [1964] GLR 332-343\r\n\r\nFraud¾Misrepresentation¾Default judgment¾Failure to defend action as a result of misrepresentation¾Whether judgement can be set aside.\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure¾Default judgment¾Obtaining judgment by fraud¾Procedure for setting aside judgment¾Whether judgment can be set aside only by application under Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 27, r. 16.\r\n\r\nCourts¾Appellate court¾Duty of¾Failure of trial court to arrive at a decision¾Evidence necessary to make a decision available¾Whether appellate court entitled to make the decision.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-18', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1832, 'BARKO v. MUSTAPHA AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 78-90', '', '../links/cases/BARKO v. MUSTAPHA AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 78-90.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J., OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'BARKO v. MUSTAPHA AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 78-90\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Gift of—Inter vivos—Essential ingredients of valid gift inter vivos—Plaintiff alleged land gifted to him—Onus of proof—Whether gift proved.\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Land—Inspection of—Witnesses at the inspection—Relevant and material information given by witness at the inspection—Whether such information must be repeated on oath in the witness-box—Circumstances in which such repetition of information may not be necessary.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Customary law'),
(1833, 'BISSAH v. GYAMPOH III [1964] GLR 381-399', '', '../links/cases/BISSAH v. GYAMPOH III [1964] GLR 381-399.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J., MILLS-ODOI AND AKAINYAH JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'BISSAH v. GYAMPOH III [1964] GLR 381-399\r\n\r\nLand law and conveyancing—Declaration of title—Action for—Duty of plaintiff—Whether judge competent to grant a declaration of title to land smaller in area than that claimed by plaintiff on his writ.\r\n\r\nEstoppel—Per rem judicatam—Boundary dispute—Failure to appeal against  judgment—Effect on subsequent action between same parties.\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Pleadings—Departure from—Reply to defence differing from facts pleaded in statement of claim—Propriety of—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 19, r. 17.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-06-22', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1834, 'BOAMAH v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 112-119', '', '../links/cases/BOAMAH v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 112-119.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'BOAMAH v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 112-119\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Murder—Insanity—Defence of—Defence not raised by accused—Lack of evidence of insanity—Trial by jury—Failure to direct jury on insanity—Whether trial judge bound to direct jury on insanity.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Murder—Intent—Trial by jury—Direction as to intent—Failure to draw a distinction between intent to cause harm and intent to cause death—Whether a misdirection.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Jury trial—Directions to jury—Misdirection as to law or evidence—Effect of.\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1835, 'BOATENG v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 602-611', '', '../links/cases/BOATENG v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 602-611.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, ACOLATSE AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'BOATENG v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 602-611\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Abortion—Abetment of—Offence of committing an abortion not proved—Whether conviction of abetment can stand.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Appeal—Failure to—Joint defendants—First defendants failing to appeal—Conviction of second defendant quashed—Two cases interlocked—Whether court can quash conviction of non-appellant.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-11-20', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1836, 'BODJE v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 122-127', '', '../links/cases/BODJE v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 122-127.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND MILLS-ODOI JJ.S.C. AND APALOO J.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'BODJE v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 122-127\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Murder—Insanity—Defence of insane delusion—Whether insanity of such a nature as to make punishment pointless—Misdirection by non-direction—Improper direction to jury—Effect of—Whether appellate court justified in reversing a verdict on that ground.\r\n\r\n', 'MILLS-ODOI JJ.S.C', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1837, 'DARKEH AND ANOTHER v. LARTEY', '', '../links/cases/DARKEH AND ANOTHER v. LARTEY [1963] 1 GLR 362-367.pdf', 'Yes', ' BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'DARKEH AND ANOTHER v. LARTEY Land law and conveyancing—Proof of title—Onus of proof—Legal effect of "paper—writing" and conveyance—Priorities—Whether non-stool subject must prove that stool land conveyed to her was vacant at time of conveyance.', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-04-10', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1838, 'DAVIES v. RANDALL AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/DAVIES v. RANDALL AND ANOTHER [1963] 1 GLR 382-386.pdf', 'Yes', 'BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'DAVIES v. RANDALL AND ANOTHER Conflict of laws—Succession—Immovable property—Death of Sierra Leonean owing immovable property in Ghana—Application of lex situs—Whether his children by marriage according to Fante customary law constitute his family for purposes of succession—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 66 (3) (a).', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-04-29', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1839, 'DONKOR v. ISIFU ', '', '../links/cases/DONKOR v. ISIFU [1963] 1 GLR  418-426.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'DONKOR v. ISIFU Customary law—Arbitration—Consent to—Arbitration distinguished from arbitrary action—Meaning of submission—Whether cutting of fresh boundary on basis of what would be a fair division between the parties is an arbitrary act in excess of jurisdiction.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-05-13', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1840, 'BORDOH v. G.B. OLLIVANT (GHANA) LTD. AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 285-288', '', '../links/cases/BORDOH v. G.B. OLLIVANT (GHANA) LTD. AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 285-288.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'BORDOH v. G.B. OLLIVANT (GHANA) LTD. AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 285-288\r\n\r\nContract—Sale of land—Auctioneer, by—Mortgagee authorising property to be sold by public auction—Auction abortive—Auctioneer selling property by private treaty—Whether sale void or voidable—Auction Sales Ordinance, Cap. 196 (1951 Rev.), s.19.\r\n\r\n', 'BRUCE-LYLE J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-08', 'Contract'),
(1841, 'BOSTON AND ANOTHER v. KHEMLAND BROTHERS AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 277-284', '', '../links/cases/BOSTON AND ANOTHER v. KHEMLAND BROTHERS AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 277-284.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J., ACOLATSE AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'BOSTON AND ANOTHER v. KHEMLAND BROTHERS AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 277-284\r\n\r\nEvidence¾Unexecuted document¾Sub-lease¾Admissibility¾Whether unexecuted sub-lease can be admitted when no evidence that executed sub-lease was inaccurate.\r\n\r\nEquity¾Forfeiture¾Granting relief against¾Whether relief may be granted when counterclaim not formally asserted.\r\n\r\nLandlord and tenant¾Forfeiture of lease¾Relief from forfeiture¾Inherent jurisdiction¾Non-payment of rent and rates¾Whether damage from non-payment capable of assessment.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-04', 'Evidence'),
(1842, 'C.F.A.O. v. ARCHIBOLD [1964] GLR 718-738', '', '../links/cases/C.F.A.O. v. ARCHIBOLD [1964] GLR 718-738.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADDO C.J., ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'C.F.A.O. v. ARCHIBOLD [1964] GLR 718-738\r\n\r\nCopyright—Infringement—Musical works—Sound recording made without authorisation—Manuscript consisting of notebook which contained words or verses with no intelligible musical notation—Whether mere verses constitute a musical work.\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Statement of defence—Reply to—No reply filed to averment in statement of defence—Answer to averment raised for the first time in final address—Whether competent for trial court to have considered the new matter.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-28', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1843, 'C.F.C. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND OTHERS v. ACCRA CITY COUNCIL [1964] GLR 496-510', '', '../links/cases/C.F.C. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND OTHERS v. ACCRA CITY COUNCIL [1964] GLR 496-510.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'C.F.C. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND OTHERS v. ACCRA CITY COUNCIL [1964] GLR 496-510\r\n\r\nNuisance—Smell—Interference with well-being—Dumping of refuse in quarry in residential area—Emission of stench—Breeding of mosquitoes and flies—Whether smell emanating from dumped refuse constitutes nuisance to residents.\r\n\r\nLocal government—City council—Nuisance—Statutory undertaking—Removal of refuse—Dumping of refuse in quarry in residential area—Injunction—Defence of statutory duty—Whether mode of performance "reasonable"—Mosquitoes Ordinance, Cap. 75 (1951 Rev.), s. 3 (1) and (2)—Local Government Act, 1961 (Act 54), ss. 47 (2) and 48 (1) (e) and Sched. I, paras. 8, 10, and 15.\r\n\r\nLocal government—Local authority—Injunction—Statutory undertaking—Whether an injunction can be granted against a local authority performing public duties.\r\n\r\n', 'ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-07-30', 'LOCAL GOVERNMENT'),
(1844, 'DUA  v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/DUA  v. THE STATE [1963] 2 GLR 385-390.pdf', 'Yes', ' MILLS-ODOI AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'DUA  v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Murder—Attempted—Essential ingredients—Intention to kill—Whether infliction of harm essential.', ' CRABBE', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-11-01', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1845, 'C.F.C. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD. v. GHANA NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 627-637', '', '../links/cases/C.F.C. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD. v. GHANA NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 627-637.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'C.F.C. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD. v. GHANA NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 627-637\r\n\r\nAssignment—Legal—Debt—Notice of assignment—Building contract—Retention money—Letter requesting debtor to pay retention money to assignee when it becomes payable—Validity of assignment—Whether assignment absolute—Whether necessary for debtor to signify agreement to assignment—Supreme Court of Judicature Act, 1873 (36 & 37 Vict., c. 66), s. 25(6).\r\n\r\nAssignment—Legal—Nature of "vested legal right"—Distinction between "vested legal right" and "conditional right"—Similarity between Ghana and English law— Ghana statute based on English statute and common law—Contracts Act, 1960 (Act 25), s. 7— Supreme Court of Judicature Act, 1873 (36 & 37 Vict., 66), s. 25 (6)—Law of Property Act, 1925 (15 & 16 Geo. 5, c. 20), s. 136 (1).\r\n\r\n', 'APALOO J.S.C.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-11-23', 'CONTRACT'),
(1846, 'DUALA v. LEMONU', '', '../links/cases/DUALA v. LEMONU [1963] 2 GLR 147-149.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'DUALA v. LEMONU Practice and procedure—Appeal—Final judgment—Interlocutory order made as a result of the final judgment—No appeal by aggrieved party—Subsequent order made based on interlocutory order—Time for appealing against interlocutory order elapsed—Whether aggrieved party can appeal against subsequent order.', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-25', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1847, 'CLERK v. CLERK [1964] GLR 712-714', '', '../links/cases/CLERK v. CLERK [1964] GLR 712-714.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'CLERK v. CLERK [1964] GLR 712-714\r\n\r\nHusband and wife—Divorce—Cruelty—Petitioner subjected to oral and physical abuse—Whether sufficient to amount to cruelty.\r\n\r\n', 'ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-12-23', 'Husband and wife'),
(1848, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. OSEI YAW AKOTO [1964] GLR 231-233', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. OSEI YAW AKOTO [1964] GLR 231-233.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. OSEI YAW AKOTO [1964] GLR 231-233\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Submission of no case—Whether defence has the right to make such a submission—Whether prosecution have a right of reply—Proper interpretation of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 173.\r\n\r\n', 'AKAINYAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-03-16', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1849, 'DUFUA v. OSUMANG', '', '../links/cases/DUFUA v. OSUMANG [1963] 1 GLR 266-267.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'DUFUA v. OSUMANG Practice and procedure—Setting aside judgment—Fresh evidence—Action to set aside judgment in view of fresh evidence—Whether prior leave of the court required.', ' PREMPEH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-08', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1850, 'CONTE v. KPEGLO AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 311-317', '', '../links/cases/CONTE v. KPEGLO AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 311-317.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J., OLLENNU AND ACOLATSE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'CONTE v. KPEGLO AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 311-317\r\n\r\nCompany law—Winding up—Contributories—Insufficient evidence of—Letter indicating shares were "allotted"—Meaning of "allotment"—Either offer by company of shares or acceptance by company of application for shares—Whether evidence of acceptance of offer—Whether evidence of completion of conditions for court to declare ownership in shares—Companies Ordinance, Cap. 193 (1951 Rev.), ss. 103 and 107.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-11', 'Company law'),
(1851, 'DWIRA v. OCANSEY', '', '../links/cases/DWIRA v. OCANSEY [1963] 1 GLR 268-271.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'DWIRA v. OCANSEY Evidence—Admissibility—Criminal conviction in civil suit— Defendant pleaded guilty—Whether record of criminal conviction admissible in civil proceedings.', ' PREMPEH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-08', 'EVIDENCE'),
(1852, 'CUDJOE v. CONTE LTD. [1964] GLR 28-34', '', '../links/cases/CUDJOE v. CONTE LTD. [1964] GLR 28-34.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO, ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'CUDJOE v. CONTE LTD. [1964] GLR 28-34\r\n\r\nCompany law—Company property—Director—Acquisition of property by—Fiduciary position—Transfer of company vehicle by managing director to a director in part-payment of debt—Whether managing director had power to transfer property—Whether interest in vehicle passed to director.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-01-20', 'Company law'),
(1853, 'DWOMOH v. OBUASI URBAN COUNCIL', '', '../links/cases/DWOMOH v. OBUASI URBAN COUNCIL [1963] 1 GLR 134-137.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'DWOMOH v. OBUASI URBAN COUNCIL Building lease—Allocation—Oral conditions—Proof of—Effect of non-compliance.\r\nLandlord and tenant—Re-entry—Waiver of right—Continued payment of rent after re-entry—Whether acceptance cum animo.', 'APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-18', 'LANDLORD AND TENANT; Rent: CIVIL PROCEDURE'),
(1854, 'EKU ALIAS CONDUA III v. ACQUAAH ', '', '../links/cases/EKU ALIAS CONDUA III v. ACQUAAH [1963] 1 GLR 271-275.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND OLLENNU JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'EKU ALIAS CONDUA III v. ACQUAAH  Practice and procedure —Enlargement of time—Certiorari— Application for enlargement of time within which to apply for certiorari—Factors to be considered—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 59, r. 2 and Order 64, r. 6—State Councils Ordinance, 1952 (No. 8 of 1952), s. 11.', 'CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-11', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1855, 'EL-ROUH v. HAMILI ', '', '../links/cases/EL-ROUH v. HAMILI [1963] 1 GLR 308-313.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND OLLENNU JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'EL-ROUH v. HAMILI Common law—Scope and content—Application to Ghana—Whether actio personalis moritur cum persona rule continues to apply in Ghana—Whether statutory provision of a new remedy is an expansion of the common law rule—Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1934 (24 & 25 Geo. 5, c. 41), s. 1—Constitution, art. 40 (e)—Interpretation Act, 1960 (C.A. 4), s. 17 (1), (4) and (5).', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-18', 'NEGLIGENCE'),
(1856, 'TETTEH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/TETTEH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 2 GLR 352-358.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'TETTEH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Charge—Duplicity of—Charge of stealing contained in one count—Count covering offences committed within a period divided into two parts—Whether several acts of stealing—Whether charge bad for duplicity—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 109 (1).', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-10-22', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1857, 'FISH & MEAT CO., LTD. v. ICHNUSA LTD. ', '', '../links/cases/FISH & MEAT CO., LTD. v. ICHNUSA LTD. [1963] 1 GLR 314-323.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'FISH & MEAT CO., LTD. v. ICHNUSA LTD. Contract—Discharge—By another contract—Discharge of an existing contract by entry into another contract governing the same subject-matter—Effect of reference to terms of discharged contract in correspondence.', 'PREMPEH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-22', 'CONTRACT'),
(1858, 'FUGAR v. BOSSMAN AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/FUGAR v. BOSSMAN AND ANOTHER [1963] 1 GLR 16-19.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'FUGAR v. BOSSMAN AND ANOTHER Land law and conveyancing—Conveyance—Signature—Grantee did not sign deed of conveyance—Whether legal title passed to grantee.', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-01-09', 'LAND'),
(1859, 'DANKWA v. POKU [1964] GLR 119-122', '', '../links/cases/DANKWA v. POKU [1964] GLR 119-122.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, MILLS-ODOI AND OLLENNU JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'DANKWA v. POKU [1964] GLR 119-122\r\n\r\nMortgage—Priorities—Application of—Subject-matter of mortgages—Whether legal or equitable mortgage or a pledge—Conditions to be established before a conclusion of priorities in cases of mortgages can be reached.\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Mortgage'),
(1860, 'DARKO v. BAISIE AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 271-277', '', '../links/cases/DARKO v. BAISIE AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 271-277.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J., ACOLATSE AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'DARKO v. BAISIE AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 271-277\r\n\r\nLandlord and tenant—Head tenant—Notice to quit—Sub-tenancies granted by former head tenant—Sub-tenants remaining in possession—Whether head tenant obliged to restore the whole of the premises—Whether the head tenant liable for the sub-tenant’s rent during their continued occupation.\r\n\r\nLandlord and tenant—Head tenant—Sub-letting rest of premises—Notice to\r\n\r\nquit delivered to landlord and sub-tenants—Sub-tenants remaining in possession—Whether head tenant obliged to restore the whole of the premises—Whether the head tenant liable for the sub-tenant’s rent during their continued occupation—Rent Control Ordinance, 1952 (No. 2 of 1952), ss. 11(5), (6), 16 (1) and (2)—Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Act, 1920 (10 & 11 Geo. 5, c. 17), s. 15 (3).\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-04', 'Landlord and tenant');
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(1861, 'GAMBLE v. GAMBLE ', '', '../links/cases/GAMBLE v. GAMBLE [1963] 1 GLR 416-418.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'GAMBLE v. GAMBLE Husband and wife—Maintenance or alimony order—Application for modification—Parties judicially separated—Decreased earnings of husband due to compulsory savings deductions—Whether wife entitled to subsist on alimony—Whether wife should find employment.', 'DJABANOR J. ', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-05-06', 'MARRIAGE ORDINANCE'),
(1862, 'DASWANI v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (NO. 2) [1964] GLR 54-56', '', '../links/cases/DASWANI v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (NO. 2) [1964] GLR 54-56.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'DASWANI v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (NO. 2) [1964] GLR 54-56\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Bail bond—Surety—Obligations of a surety under a bail bond—Discharge of bail—Circumstances under which obligations under a bail bond may be discharged.\r\n\r\n', 'SOWAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-01-29', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1863, 'DASWANI v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 52-54', '', '../links/cases/DASWANI v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 52-54.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'Supreme', 'DASWANI v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 52-54\r\n\r\nCourts—Appeals—High Court, to—Objection—Whether High Court has power to entertain appeals from circuit courts—Courts Act, 1960 (CA. 9), s. 29 (b)—Courts (Amendment) Act, 1962 (Act 130).\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Appeals—Form of—Appeal from a circuit court to the High Court—Whether any special form prescribed for that purpose.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Bail bond—Forfeiture of—Whether it amounts to a conviction.\r\n\r\n', 'SOWAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-01-27', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1864, 'GARIBA v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/GARIBA v. THE STATE [1963] 2 GLR 54-59.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'GARIBA v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Stealing—Charge of—Accused found with stolen goods—Charged with stealing—No evidence of accused having been at the scene of crime 0151— Whether proper charge is dishonestly receiving—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 147 (1).', 'CRABBE', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-21', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1865, 'DAVIES v. RANDALL AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 671-681', '', '../links/cases/DAVIES v. RANDALL AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 671-681.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'Supreme', 'DAVIES v. RANDALL AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 671-681\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Adverse Possession—Occupation of land for eight years—Whether adverse possession of such duration and quality to make it contrary to the principles of equity to allow customary law to apply in its entirety.\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Land—Claim for—Heir seeking declaration that sale of family property by administratrix was invalid—Land originally held under customary law—Whether action barred by Real Property Limitation Act, 1833 and Civil Procedure Act, 1833—Real Property Limitation Act, 1833 (3 & 4 Will. 4, c. 27)— Civil Procedure Act, 1833 (3 & 4 Will. 4, c. 42).\r\n\r\n', 'KORANTENG-ADDOW J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-12-17', 'Customary law'),
(1866, 'GHANA COMMERCIAL BANK AND ANOTHER v. KOFIE AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/GHANA COMMERCIAL BANK AND ANOTHER v. KOFIE AND OTHERS [1963] 2 GLR 235-238.pdf', 'Yes', 'BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'GHANA COMMERCIAL BANK AND ANOTHER v. KOFIE AND OTHERS Practice and procedure—Action—Money had and received—No money had and received by defendants to the use of plaintiffs—Defendants liable for failing to collect money for plaintiffs—Whether action for money had and received maintainable.', ' VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-07-02', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1867, 'DOGO DAGARTI  v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 653-655', '', '../links/cases/DOGO DAGARTI  v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 653-655.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, ACOLATSE AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'DOGO DAGARTI  v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 653-655\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Murder—Defence of automatism—Whether such defence known to law—Duty of judge sitting with a jury when evidence led before him does not disclose such a defence.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Murder—Plea of insanity—Defence of unconsciousness due to a disease of the mind—Effect of.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-12-04', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1868, 'DONKOH V. NKRUMAH AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 739-755', '', '../links/cases/DONKOH V. NKRUMAH AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 739-755.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J., OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'DONKOH V. NKRUMAH AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 739-755\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Local court—Pleadings—Absence of—Necessity of appeal court looking at the wording of the writ and the whole of the proceedings in order to ascertain the real nature of the claim and the issues raised.\r\n\r\nEstoppel—Per rem judicatam—Land—Local court judgment obtained by fraud— Whether party entitled to resort to local court again for remedy.\r\n\r\nLand law and conveyancing—Writ of fieri facias—Sale under—Sale conducted with all necessary formalities under purported court order which was in fact not made—Whether illegality or irregularity—Whether Native Courts (Ashanti) Procedure Rules, 1949 (No. 32 of 1949), Vol. VIII (1954 Rev.), rr. 101, 102 and 103 relevant.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1869, 'GOVERNMENT OF GHANA v. GHANA CONSOLIDATED MACHINERY AND TRADING CO., LTD.', '', '../links/cases/GOVERNMENT OF GHANA v. GHANA CONSOLIDATED MACHINERY AND TRADING CO., LTD. [1963] 1 GLR 106-109.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'GOVERNMENT OF GHANA v. GHANA CONSOLIDATED MACHINERY AND TRADING CO., LTD. Bill of sale—Assignment of chattels—Nature of transaction—Possession did not pass to assignee—Whether legal or equitable interest created.', ' AKAINYAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-11', 'MORTGAGE'),
(1870, 'DONKOR v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 598-602', '', '../links/cases/DONKOR v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 598-602.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, ACOLATSE AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'DONKOR v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 598-602\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Indictment or charge—Defective—Extortion by public officer—Colour of office—Accused described as "road section officer"—Whether sufficient description to find that accused was a public officer such that he extorted money under the colour of an office—Omission of words showing specific offence—Omission of particulars which are of the essence of the offence—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 239—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 112 (1) and (2).\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Submission of no case—Submission wrongly rejected —Incriminating evidence adduced by accused after having been wrongly called upon for his defence—Charge not containing particulars which are of the essence of the offence—Whether charge cured by incriminating evidence.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-11-20', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1871, 'DOWUONA  v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 361-365', '', '../links/cases/DOWUONA  v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 361-365.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, APALOO AND AKAINYAH JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'DOWUONA  v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 361-365\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Offence—Proof of—Circumstantial evidence—Circumstances in which a court can convict on circumstantial evidence.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-22', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1872, 'FAH v. BEDIATUO II AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 468-475', '', '../links/cases/FAH v. BEDIATUO II AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 468-475.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'FAH v. BEDIATUO II AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 468-475\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Irregularity—Voidable proceedings—Meaning of “non-compliance with . . . rules”—Unsatisfactory service—Discretion of court to declare proceedings void—Exercise of discretion applicable to voidable not void proceedings—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 70, r. 1.\r\n\r\n', 'LASSEY J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-06-30', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1873, 'GENFI II v. GENFI II [1964] GLR 548- 551', '', '../links/cases/GENFI II v. GENFI II [1964] GLR 548- 551.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'GENFI II v. GENFI II [1964] GLR 548- 551\r\n\r\nHusband and wife—Ordinance marriage—Nullity—Existence of prior customary marriage—No evidence to rebut existence of prior customary marriage—Presumption of continuance of customary marriage.\r\n\r\n', 'SOWAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-11-04', 'Husband and wife'),
(1874, 'HANSON MENSAH AND ANOTHER v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/HANSON MENSAH AND ANOTHER v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 2 GLR 536-545.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'HANSON MENSAH AND ANOTHER v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Attorney-General—Written consent—Required for instituting criminal proceedings— Form of consent—Signing of charge or indictment by state attorney—Whether sufficient—Whether consent required for indictable offences—Law Officers Ordinance, 1952 (No. 1 of 1952), ss. 2 and 4—Pharmacy and Drugs Act, 1961 (Act 64), s. 57 (5).', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-12-20', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1875, 'GYETUA v. BOAFO [1964] GLR 443-449', '', '../links/cases/GYETUA v. BOAFO [1964] GLR 443-449.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, ACOLATSE AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'GYETUA v. BOAFO [1964] GLR 443-449\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Grant of—Disputing title of grantor—Effect.\r\n\r\nEstoppel—Per rem judicatam—Subject-matter of—Identity in the juridical sense— Whether the greater includes the lesser.\r\n\r\nLand law and conveyancing—Farm Lands (Protection) Act, 1962¾Application of—"Good faith" in acquisition of land—Farm Lands (Protection) Act, 1962 (Act 107), s. 2 (1).\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-06-29', 'Customary law'),
(1876, 'HEGGIE (MARRIED WOMAN) v. COMMONWEALTH HAULAGE CO., LTD. ', '', '../links/cases/HEGGIE (MARRIED WOMAN) v. COMMONWEALTH HAULAGE CO., LTD. [1963] 1 GLR 276-278.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'HEGGIE (MARRIED WOMAN) v. COMMONWEALTH HAULAGE CO., LTD. Practice and procedure—Trial—When to proceed—Whether case can properly proceed for trial when matters appearing on summons for directions have not been fully settled. ', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-11', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1877, 'HASSAN v. KASSARDJIAN CONSTRUCTION LTD., TAMALE [1964] GLR 370-377', '', '../links/cases/HASSAN v. KASSARDJIAN CONSTRUCTION LTD., TAMALE [1964] GLR 370-377.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'HASSAN v. KASSARDJIAN CONSTRUCTION LTD., TAMALE [1964] GLR 370-377\r\n\r\nDefamation—Pleadings—Innuendo—Plaintiff indebted to defendants—Report to the police that defendant intended to leave the country for good without paying his debts and that "it will be difficult for you [police] to get him"—Whether statement defamatory.\r\n\r\nDefamation—Libel—Justification—Report to police—Allegation that plaintiff intended to leave the country without discharging his indebtedness—Allegation based on rumours—Necessity to prove the existence and truth of rumours—Whether the allegation was defamatory.\r\n\r\nDefamation—Libel—Privilege—Qualified privilege—Communication to the police by defendants—Allegation that plaintiff intended to leave the country without discharging his indebtedness—Business relationship between plaintiff and defendants—Whether the communication was privileged—Whether communication was made maliciously.\r\n\r\n', 'SOWAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-06-12', 'Defamation'),
(1878, 'JOSEPH v. JEBEILE AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/JOSEPH v. JEBEILE AND ANOTHER [1963] 1 GLR 387-392.pdf', 'Yes', ' BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C', '1963', 'Appeal', 'JOSEPH v. JEBEILE AND ANOTHER Practice and procedure—Stay of execution—Pending appeal—Nature of application to Supreme Court—Primary consideration in a case involving payment of money—Advantage of conditional stay—Supreme Court Rules, 1962 (L.I. 218), rr. 27 and 28.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-04-29', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1879, 'HESSE v. ACCRA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 399-405', '', '../links/cases/HESSE v. ACCRA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 399-405.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI, OLLENNU AND ACOLATSE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'HESSE v. ACCRA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 399-405\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Pleadings—Denials—Effect of—Whether failure to deny specifically or by necessary implication an allegation of fact in a pleading amounts to admission of that fact—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 19, rr. 14, 18 and 20.\r\n\r\nFatal accident—Negligence—Proof of—Uncontroverted evidence—Inference to be drawn from the unchallenged evidence of a party which leads to one irresistible conclusion.\r\n\r\nFatal accident—Dependants—Claim by—Pecuniary loss—Whether it includes probable prospective loss.\r\n\r\n', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-06-22', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1880, 'KARAM v. ASCHKAR', '', '../links/cases/KARAM v. ASCHKAR  [1963] 1 GLR 138-150.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'KARAM v. ASCHKAR Landlord and tenant—Surrender of head-lease—Effect on sub-lessee—Whether subject to equities or tenancies created by head-lessee.', ' SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-20', 'LANDLORD AND TENANT; Tenancies'),
(1881, 'IDRISU GONJA v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 573-580', '', '../links/cases/IDRISU GONJA v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 573-580.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, ACOLATSE AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'IDRISU GONJA v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 573-580\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Alibi—Defence of—Failure of the defence—Whether failure helps the case for the prosecution—Whether prosecution must still prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Murder—Alternative verdict—"Murder" and "manslaughter" defined and distinguished—Proper direction to give in jury trial where accused intended only to cause bodily harm—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), ss. 47 and 51.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-11-06', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1882, 'KASSAR v. COMPTROLLER OF CUSTOMS AND EXCISE ', '', '../links/cases/KASSAR v. COMPTROLLER OF CUSTOMS AND EXCISE [1963] 1 GLR 109-122.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'KASSAR v. COMPTROLLER OF CUSTOMS AND EXCISE Statutes—Interpretation—Inclusio unius est exclusio alterius—Definition of “fents”—Meaning of  “include”—Customs Ordinance, Cap. 167 (1951 Rev.) s. 3.', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-13', 'CUSTOMS ORDINANCE'),
(1883, 'JEBEILE v. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY LTD. [1964] GLR 427-437', '', '../links/cases/JEBEILE v. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY LTD. [1964] GLR 427-437.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI, ACOLATSE AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'JEBEILE v. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY LTD. [1964] GLR 427-437\r\n\r\nInsurance—Fire—Damage to property, by—Quantum of indemnity—Duty of insured in a claim for indemnity.\r\n\r\nInsurance—Valued policy—Meaning of—Obligation to prove loss within a policy—Sum specified on the policy—Effect on determining whether or not policy is a valued one.\r\n\r\nDeeds and documents—Construction—Ejusdem generis rule— Application of.\r\n\r\n', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-06-29', 'Insurance'),
(1884, 'KANKAM v. BUACHI III [1964] GLR 138-162', '', '../links/cases/KANKAM v. BUACHI III [1964] GLR 138-162.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'KANKAM v. BUACHI III [1964] GLR 138-162\r\n\r\nEstoppel—By conduct—Executive decision delimiting a boundary—Presumption of regularity—Whether a party who has consented to an executive decision delimiting a boundary is estopped from re-opening boundary dispute after a lapse of twenty years.\r\n\r\nCourts—Jurisdiction—Supreme Court—Decision of High Court fixing a boundary by interpreting an executive decision—Circumstances in which appeal may lie to the Supreme Court—Boundary, Land, Tribute and Fishery Disputes (Executive Decisions Validation) Ashanti, Ordinance, Cap. 144 (1951 Rev.), s. 3 (3).\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Estoppel'),
(1885, 'KOTEY v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/KOTEY v. THE STATE [1963] 1 GLR 41-42.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'KOTEY v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Assessors—Unanimous opinion—Case based entirely upon facts—Weight to be attached to unanimous opinion of assessors—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 287 (1).', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-01-24', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1886, 'KPEKATA v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/KPEKATA v1.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', ' 196', 'Appeal', 'KPEKATA v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Witness—Recall of—Circumstances in which witness may be recalled—Value of evidence given of a confession by the accused—Confession not mentioned in original testimony.', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-05-03', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1887, 'KARAM AND SONS  v. TRABOULSI AND CO. [1964] GLR 513-521', '', '../links/cases/KARAM AND SONS  v. TRABOULSI AND CO. [1964] GLR 513-521.pdf', 'Yes', '', '', 'High Court', 'KARAM AND SONS  v. TRABOULSI AND CO. [1964] GLR 513-521\r\n\r\nLandlord and tenant—Statutory tenancy—Creation of—Whether condition precedent to the creation of a statutory tenancy that the lessor accept rent submitted after the expiration of the tenancy—Rent Control Ordinance, 1952 (No. 2 of 1952), ss. 2 (1) and 16 (1) (a).\r\n\r\nLandlord and tenant—Statutory tenant—Payment of rent—Notice to quit before expiration of lease—Refusal to vacate premises—Whether statutory tenant liable to pay double rent—Rent Control Ordinance, 1952 (No. 2 of 1952), s. 16 (2).\r\n\r\n', 'ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '0000-00-00', 'Landlord and tenant'),
(1888, 'KRABAH v. KRAKUE ', '', '../links/cases/KRABAH v. KRAKUE [1963] 2 GLR 122-147.pdf', 'Yes', ' BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'KRABAH v. KRAKUE  Customary law—Intestate succession—Inheritance—Akan custom—Mother dying intestate leaving self-acquired property—Survived by daughter—Possession of property by daughter—Whether daughter accountable to head of wider family.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-24', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1889, 'KHOURY v. CHOITEL [1964] GLR 100-112', '', '../links/cases/KHOURY v. CHOITEL [1964] GLR 100-112.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND MILLS-ODOI JJ.S.C. AND APALOO J.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'KHOURY v. CHOITEL [1964] GLR 100-112\r\n\r\nEvidence—Witnesses—Credibility—Judge sitting as judge and jury—Duties of—Evaluation of evidence—Consideration of both sides of story—Failure to consider evidence for the defence—Whether appellate court entitled to weigh evidence given at the trial court and arrive at its own conclusion.\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Evidence'),
(1890, 'KONKOMBA v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 616-622', '', '../links/cases/KONKOMBA v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 616-622.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, ACOLATSE AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'KONKOMBA v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 616-622\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Murder—Alternative verdict—Proper direction to give with respect to possible defences where such defences not relied upon by the accused.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Jury trial—Misdirection—Trial judge neglecting to direct jury with respect to possible defences not relied upon by the defence—Whether misdirection— Whether—miscarriage of justice has been occasioned—Substituted verdict—Courts Act, 1960 (CA. 9), ss. 15 (1), proviso and 16 (2).\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-11-20', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1891, 'KWAKU OFORI v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/KWAKU OFORI v. THE STATE [1963] 2 GLR 452-456.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'KWAKU OFORI v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Confession statement—Admissibility of—Confession to killing—Subsequent retraction of confession—Corroboration of statement—Accused admitting having made voluntary statement but denied having confessed to killing—Confession statement sole incriminating evidence against accused—Whether statement admissible—Whether proper to convict accused solely on subsequent retracted confession statement.', ' SARKODEE-ADDO', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-11-15', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1892, 'KWAME ATTA AND ANOTHER v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE ', '', '../links/cases/KWAME ATTA AND ANOTHER v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 2 GLR 460-462.pdf', 'Yes', ' OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'KWAME ATTA AND ANOTHER v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Defence—Failure of court to consider—Conviction of accused—Duty of appellate court—Consideration of whether or not required standard for proving guilt attained.', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-12-06', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1893, 'KWABENA v. ANINKORA AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 299-310', '', '../links/cases/KWABENA v. ANINKORA AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 299-310.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J., OLLENNU AND ACOLATSE  JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'KWABENA v. ANINKORA AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 299-310\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Local courts—Default judgment—Execution of—Proper procedure before execution legal—Local Courts Act, 1958 (No. 23 of 1958), s. 51—Local Courts Procedure Regulations, 1959 (L.N. 337/59), regs. 97 and 176.\r\n\r\nContract—Sale of land—Sale by court order—Execution issued illegally—Sale void ab initio— Whether bona fide purchaser for value without notice protected.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-11', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1894, 'LUTTERODT v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE ', '', '../links/cases/LUTTERODT v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 2 GLR 429-440.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI  AND  OLLENNU JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'LUTTERODT v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Indictment or charge—Duplicity—Fraud by false pretences—Obtaining of money and goods—Charge emanating out of one main representation­ Complainant in need of purification—Ability of appellant to purify—Belief in representations by complainant—Whether charge bad for duplicity.', ' CRABBE', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-11-08', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1895, 'MALM v. LUTTERODT ', '', '../links/cases/MALM v. LUTTERODT [1963] 1 GLR 1-15.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'MALM v. LUTTERODT Land law and conveyancing—Title—Onus of proof—No counter-claim by defendants—Whether trial judge erred in placing onus of proof on defendants.', ' SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-01-09', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1896, 'LARYEA v. ANNAN [1964] GLR 755-762', '', '../links/cases/LARYEA v. ANNAN [1964] GLR 755-762.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND MILLS-ODOI JJ.S.C. AND APALOO J.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'LARYEA v. ANNAN [1964] GLR 755-762\r\n\r\nVicarious liability—Master and servant—Evidence of—Evidence failing to establish whether power of control and dismissal existed—Whether relationship of master and servant existed.\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Vicarious liability'),
(1897, 'MABSOUT v. FARA BROTHERS (GHANA) LTD. [1964] GLR 437-443', '', '../links/cases/MABSOUT v. FARA BROTHERS (GHANA) LTD. [1964] GLR 437-443.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI, OLLENNU AND AKAINYAH JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'MABSOUT v. FARA BROTHERS (GHANA) LTD. [1964] GLR 437-443\r\n\r\nQuantum meruit—Oral agreement—Remuneration—Agreement to pay reasonable remuneration for services performed—Method of calculation not agreed to—Claim by employee for reasonable remuneration.\r\n\r\n', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-06-29', 'Quantum meruit'),
(1898, 'MAHAMA v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 569-573', '', '../links/cases/MAHAMA v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 569-573.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, ACOLATSE AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'MAHAMA v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 569-573\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Motoring offences—Manslaughter—Negligence—Test for reckless driving—Circumstances in which acts or omissions can be considered as reckless driving amounting to manslaughter—Power of court to convict for lesser motoring offences—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 51—Criminal Procedure Code (Act 30), s. 161—Road Traffic Ordinance, 1952 (No. 55 of 1952), ss. 17, 18 and 19.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-11-06', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1899, 'MANU AND ANOTHER v. MENSAH', '', '../links/cases/MANU AND ANOTHER v. MENSAH [1963] 2 GLR 311-315.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND CRABBE JJ.S.C', '1963', 'Appeal', 'MANU AND ANOTHER v. MENSAH Damages—Quantum—Personal injuries—Infant—Impairment of vision—Whether award should be based on previous decisions in analogous cases—Award limited to pain and suffering and loss of amenities.', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-07-19', 'DAMAGES'),
(1900, 'MANU v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 239-241', '', '../links/cases/MANU v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 239-241.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'MANU v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 239-241\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Sentence—Co-accused—Matters that must be considered in the punishment of persons jointly accused—Whether accused persons in paridelicto—Purpose of punishment in criminal law.\r\n\r\n', 'SOWAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-04-03', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1901, 'MENSAH AND OTHERS v. NSOWAH [1964] GLR 288-299', '', '../links/cases/MENSAH AND OTHERS v. NSOWAH [1964] GLR 288-299.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J., OLLENNU AND ACOLATSE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'MENSAH AND OTHERS v. NSOWAH [1964] GLR 288-299\r\n\r\nCourts—Local courts—Appeal—Filing of notice of intention to appeal—Effect of—Levying of execution after filing of notice of intention to appeal—Whether proper—Local Courts Procedure Regulations, 1959 (L.N. 337), reg. 176 (2).\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Non compliance with rules of court—Extension of time—Certiorari—Whether application can be granted ex parte—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, Order 64, r. 6.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-11', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1902, 'MENSAH v. APPIAH AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 248-253', '', '../links/cases/MENSAH v. APPIAH AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 248-253.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'MENSAH v. APPIAH AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 248-253\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Pleadings—Claim—Particulars—Failure to set out particulars of claim—Evidence led on particulars without objection—Whether fatal to a claim.\r\n\r\nNegligence—Duty of care—Plaintiff knocked down by a vehicle being reversed—Driver unaware of accident—Presumption of negligence—Defendant’s failure to call driver of vehicle—Effect of.\r\n\r\n', 'DJABANOR J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-04-20', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1903, 'MANU  AND  ANOTHER  v. GYAWU', '', '../links/cases/MANU  AND  ANOTHER  v. GYAWU [1963] 2 GLR 440-446.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'MANU  AND  ANOTHER  v. GYAWU Moneylending—Loan transaction—Interest charged—Principal not truly stated in document embodying loan transaction—100 per cent. interest charged—Document stating loan granted without interest­—Preparation of document by a letter writer—Lender illiterate—Contents of document read over to parties to loan transaction­Borrower under no obligation to repay principal or interest on any specified future date—Whether mis-statement vitiates loan transaction—Whether interest excessive—Whether transaction harsh and unconscionable—Moneylenders Ordinance, Cap. 176 (1951 Rev.), ss. 13 (1) and 26.', 'APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-11-11', 'MONEYLENDERS ORDINANCE'),
(1904, 'MARFO AND OTHERS v. ADUSEI', '', '../links/cases/MARFO AND OTHERS v. ADUSEI [1963] 1 GLR 225-232.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'MARFO AND OTHERS v. ADUSEI Mortgage—Deed—Term protecting purchaser—Whether binding on parties in action for wrongful sale.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-04', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1905, 'MEDIENHIA v. NYABI AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/MEDIENHIA v. NYABI AND ANOTHER [1963] 1 GLR  359-362.pdf', 'Yes', 'BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', ' 196', 'Appeal', 'MEDIENHIA v. NYABI AND ANOTHER Courts—Appeals—"Party to the suit"—Notice of intention to appeal against decision of native court filed by representative of plaintiff—Validity of subsequent proceedings—Native Courts (Southern Section of Togoland) Ordinance Cap. 106 (1951 Rev.), s. 43—Native Courts (Southern Section of Togoland) Procedure Regulations, 1949, Vol VIII (1954 Rev.), p. 847, reg. 118.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-04-10', 'NATIVE CUSTOM'),
(1906, 'MEDZ-MOROUKIAN v. HAROUTUNIAN', '', '../links/cases/MEDZ-MOROUKIAN v. HAROUTUNIAN  [1963] 2 GLR 7-14.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'MEDZ-MOROUKIAN v. HAROUTUNIAN Master and servant—Contract of service—Terms of service in letter offering appointment—Acceptance subject to formal agreement being drawn—No formal agreement—Whether agreement legally binding.', 'AKAINYAH  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-04', 'EMPLOYMENT; Contract of service'),
(1907, 'MENSAH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/MENSAH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 2 GLR 536-545.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'MENSAH v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Attorney-General—Written consent—Required for instituting criminal proceedings—Form of consent—Signing of charge or indictment by state attorney—Whether sufficient—Whether consent required for indictable offence—Law Officers Ordinance, 1952 (No. 1 of 1952), ss. 2 and 4—Pharmacy and Drugs Act, 1961 (Act 64), s. 57 (5).', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-12-20', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1908, 'MENSAH v. LARTEY', '', '../links/cases/MENSAH v. LARTEY [1963] 2 GLR 92-97.pdf', 'Yes', 'BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'High Court', 'MENSAH v. LARTEY Customary law—Land—Gift of—Absolute gift of property to children by father—No limitation attached to grant—Property considered as family property—Devolution of property on death intestate— Nature of interest acquired by each child.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-24', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1909, 'MENSAH v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/MENSAH v. THE STATE [1963] 1 GLR 26-31.pdf', 'Yes', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND MILLS-ODOI JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'MENSAH v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Jury trial—Directions—Trial judge omitted reference to contradiction in evidence—Whether verdict properly arrived at.', ' KORSAH C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-01-18', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1910, 'MENSAH v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/MENSAH v. THE STATE [1963] 2 GLR 25-33.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND OLLENNU JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'MENSAH v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Murder—Confession statement—Statement made voluntarily—Whether statement inadmissible if taken in absence of independent witness.', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-14', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1911, 'MIEH v. ASUBONTENG', '', '../links/cases/MIEH v. ASUBONTENG [1963] 2 GLR 37-42.pdf', 'Yes', 'BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'High Court', 'MIEH v. ASUBONTENG Land law and conveyancing—Title to land—Sale of land—Identification of land by description—Undisputed possession of land—Whether evidence sufficient to prove ownership.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-17', 'LAND'),
(1912, 'MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT V. NII AKRASHI  II', '', '../links/cases/MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT V. NII AKRASHI  II [1963] 2 GLR 571-591.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT V. NII AKRASHI  II Practice and procedure—Originating summons—Proceedings commenced by—Cause of action—Whether need not be based on act or omission of any person—Whether different from writ of summons—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules (L.N. 140A/1954), Order 54A.\r\n\r\n ', ' SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-12-23', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1913, 'MOSI v. BAGYINA', '', '../links/cases/MOSI v. BAGYINA [1963] 1 GLR 337-348.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'MOSI v. BAGYINA Practice and procedure—Writ of possession—Issue of—Affirmation by High Court of a decree made by a lower court—Application made ex parte—Meaning of "notice of the proceedings"—Whether High Court acting under Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 47 or Order 70.', 'VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-04-08', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1914, 'MOTOR PARTS AGENCIES AND ANOTHER v. YAW OFOSU', '', '../links/cases/MOTOR PARTS AGENCIES AND ANOTHER v.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'MOTOR PARTS AGENCIES AND ANOTHER v. YAW OFOSU Practice and procedure—Pleadings—Statement of claim—Agreement under the Hire—Purchase Act, 1958 (No. 55 of 1958)—Claim based solely on hire—purchase agreement—Failure to prove existence of agreement—Whether trial court is entitled to grant relief on any other basis.', 'SARKODEE-ADDO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-12-23', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1915, 'NANEVIE AND ANOTHER v. AGBOYIBOR AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/NANEVIE AND ANOTHER v. AGBOYIBOR AND OTHERS [1963] 1 GLR 440-444.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'NANEVIE AND ANOTHER v. AGBOYIBOR AND OTHERS Courts—Native Courts—Practice and procedure—Locus in quo—Re-assembly after inspection—Evidence of inspection given on oath by two members of three-man panel— Whether panel properly constituted—Native Courts (Southern Section of Togoland) Ordinance, Cap. 106 (1951 Rev.), s. 7 (1).', ' CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-05-13', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1916, 'NTIM v. BOATENG', '', '../links/cases/NTIM v. BOATENG [1963] 2 GLR  97-122.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'NTIM v. BOATENG Land law and conveyancing—Stool land—Sale of—Deed of exchange—Non-concurrence of local council—Deed not stamped—Whether deed valid to pass property—Local Government Ordinance, Cap. 64 (1951 Rev.), s. 75.', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-24', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1917, 'OFOSU  v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/OFOSU  v. THE STATE [1963] 2 GLR 417-423.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND OLLENNU JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'OFOSU  v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Murder—Provocation—Non-direction of jury as to—Allegation of deceased threatening to shoot appellant—Deceased not in possession of gun—Infliction of grievous bodily harm on deceased—Whether sufficient evidence of provocation to go to jury.', 'CRABBE', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-11-08', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1918, 'OKPARA v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE ', '', '../links/cases/OKPARA v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE  [1963] 1 GLR  31-35.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'OKPARA v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE  Criminal law and procedure—Possessing forged documents—Knowledge of falsity—Failure to prove knowledge—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), ss. 164, 166 and 167.', '  ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-01-21', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1919, 'OPOKU BOATENG v. ADUNA ', '', '../links/cases/OPOKU BOATENG v. ADUNA [1963] 1 GLR 445-448.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'OPOKU BOATENG v. ADUNA Customary law—Seduction—Daughter, of—Application of common law fiction of loss of services—Whether seduction is infringement of parental honour—Quantum  of damages.', 'APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-05-13', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1920, 'OSEI HWERE v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX', '', '../links/cases/OSEI HWERE v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX [1963] 2 GLR 327-330.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'OSEI HWERE v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX Revenue—Income tax—Assessment of income—Appeal against assessment—Enactment of Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 1962 (Act 110) which made an assessment of income tax raised on any person prior to 1961-62 a final and conclusive debt due to Commissioner of Income Tax—Effect of notice of appeal filed against assessment prior to enactment of amending Act—Interpretation Act, 1960 (C.A. 4), ss. 8 and 9—Act 110, ss. 1 (1) and 2.\r\n\r\n', ' PREMPEH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-09-04', 'TAXATION; Income Tax'),
(1921, 'OWUSU v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE ', '', '../links/cases/OWUSU v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 1 GLR 113-116.pdf', 'Yes', ' MILLS-ODOI AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'OWUSU v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Road traffic—Dangerous driving—Overtaking—Liability of driver on wrong side of the road where collision occurs while overtaking.', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-15', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Procedure'),
(1922, 'POKU v. AKYEREKO AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/POKU v. AKYEREKO AND OTHERS [1963] 2 GLR 285-291.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'POKU v. AKYEREKO AND OTHERS Land administration—Stool land—Person entitled to alienate—Interpretation of Local Government Ordinance, Cap. 64 (1951 Rev.), s. 72.', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-07-08', 'LAND'),
(1923, 'ROBIN HOOD MILLS LTD. AND ANOTHER v. FARAH', '', '../links/cases/ROBIN HOOD MILLS LTD. AND ANOTHER v. FARAH [1963 ] 2 GLR 149-161.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADDO AND OLLENNU JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'ROBIN HOOD MILLS LTD. AND ANOTHER v. FARAH Contract—Sale of flour—Weevil infested—Flour not fit for human consumption—Surrender of flour by buyer to Port Health Authority for destruction—Whether conduct of buyer inconsistent  with that of owner.', ' VAN LARE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-25', 'CONTRACT'),
(1924, 'SEFA v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/SEFA v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 2 GLR 33-37.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'SEFA v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Fraud by false pretences—Knowledge of falsity—Demand of money by accused to prevent persons being detained—Parting with money not induced by false pretences—Whether the offence of fraud by false pretences committed.', 'APALOO J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-14', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1925, 'SEIDU GRUMAH  v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/SEIDU GRUMAH  v. THE STATE [1963] 2 GLR 423-428.pdf', 'Yes', ' MILLS-ODOI  AND OLLENNU JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'SEIDU GRUMAH  v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Murder—Provocation—Defence not raised—Conviction for murder—Whether incumbent on judge to raise issue—Whether sufficient evidence of provocation to go to jury.', ' CRABBE', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-11-08', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1926, 'SERECHI AND ANOTHER v. THE STATE ', '', '../links/cases/SERECHI AND ANOTHER v. THE STATE [1963] 2 GLR 531-536.pdf', 'Yes', ' OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'SERECHI AND ANOTHER v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Murder—Alternative verdict—Manslaughter—Essential ingredients—Charge of murder—Conviction for murder—When alternative verdict available—Deceased pushed out of a fast moving train—Unlawful act—Presumption of intention to kill—Absence of reasonable explanation—Natural and probable consequence of act—Whether alternative verdict of manslaughter available—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 11 (3).', ' SARKODEE-ADDO', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-12-20', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1927, 'SEY v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/SEY v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 1 GLR 19-21.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'SEY v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Record—Clerical error—Whether court bound by record of appeal. Evidence—Uncorroborated—Unsworn—Whether conviction based on uncorroborated evidence of child witness can stand—Oaths Act, 1960 (C.A. 12), s. 10.', 'SOWAH J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-01-11', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1928, 'SEY v. SEY AND ANOTHER ', '', '../links/cases/SEY v. SEY AND ANOTHER [1963] 2 GLR  220-222.pdf', 'Yes', ' BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'SEY v. SEY AND ANOTHER Wills—Construction—General devise—All personal and real  estate devised to wife and children—Specific devise of a house to a brother—Brother admonished "not to sell this house for any reason thereby to cause my children to go astray.  He is to look after my children well and live with them peaceably and quietly as I had been doing"—Whether brother created a trustee of property devised to him.', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-07-02', 'SUCCESSION; Wills'),
(1929, 'SIMONS v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/SIMONS v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 1 GLR 205-208.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'SIMONS v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Sentence—Fine—Grounds on which an appellate court will interfere with sentence of a fine—Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act, 1958 (No. 42 of 1958), s. 3.', ' APALOO J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-03-01', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1930, 'STATE v. GYIMAH', '', '../links/cases/STATE v. GYIMAH [1963] 2 GLR 446-452.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'STATE v. GYIMAH Criminal law and procedure—Rape—Alternative verdict—Indecent assault—When available—Accused charged with rape—Proof of full penetration—Consent as sole issue for consideration—Whether alternative verdict of indecent assault available.', 'LASSEY J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-11-11', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1931, 'STATE v. YAO BOAHENE', '', '../links/cases/STATE v. YAO BOAHENE [1963] 2 GLR.pdf', 'Yes', '', '196-', 'High Court', 'STATE v. YAO BOAHENE Criminal law and procedure—Nolle prosequi—Accused discharged—Trial same offence on new indictment based on fresh enquiry and committed Validity of—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 54.', 'SOWAH J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '0196-12-20', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1932, 'STATE v. YAW PRAMANG', '', '../links/cases/STATE v. YAW PRAMANG [1963] 2 GLR 457-460.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'STATE v. YAW PRAMANG Criminal law and procedure—Causing harm—Offensive weapon—Cutlass—Infliction of harm with cutlass—Whether a cutlass is an offensive weapon—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 70.', 'APALOO J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-11-25', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1933, 'TETTEH ASAMADEY ALIAS OSAGYEFO AND ANOTHER v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE', '', '../links/cases/TETTEH ASAMADEY ALIAS OSAGYEFO AND ANOTHER v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1963] 2 GLR 400-402.pdf', 'Yes', '', ' 196', 'High Court', 'TETTEH ASAMADEY ALIAS OSAGYEFO AND ANOTHER v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Criminal law and procedure—Plea of guilty—Record of summary trial—Statement of prosecution after plea of guilty not recorded—Severity of sentence—Necessity for trial magistrate to record statement.', ' SOWAH J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-12-07', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1934, 'TUFUOR v. BENG', '', '../links/cases/TUFUOR v. BENG [1963] 1 GLR 21-25.pdf', 'Yes', '', ' 196', 'High Court', 'TUFUOR v. BENG Defamation—Slander—Publication—Words imputing commission of indictable offence—Whether actionable per se.', ' APALOO, J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-01-14', 'DEFAMATION'),
(1935, 'WANKYIWAA v. WEREDUWAA AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/WANKYIWAA v. WEREDUWAA AND ANOTHER [1963] 1 GLR 332-337.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'WANKYIWAA v. WEREDUWAA AND ANOTHER Customary law—Defamation—Slander by mere vituperation—Whether mere vituperation not actionable at common law is redressible by customary law—Local Courts Act, 1958 (No. 23 of 1958), s. 15(a).', ' APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-04-05', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1936, 'WEST AFRICAN EXPRESS (GHANA) LTD. v. CRAIG', '', '../links/cases/WEST AFRICAN EXPRESS (GHANA) LTD. v. CRAIG [1963] 2 GLR 231-234.pdf', 'Yes', ' OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'WEST AFRICAN EXPRESS (GHANA) LTD. v. CRAIG Company law—Acting managing director—Power to bind company—Contract service—Remuneration to be paid out of commission income earned—Services performed for two years—No remuneration paid—Threat to terminate service unless new and better offer of employment made—Acting managing director executed new agreement—Whether power to do so—Whether agreement binding on the company.', ' ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '0000-00-00', 'COMPANY LAW'),
(1937, 'WILKINSON v. EDUSEI', '', '../links/cases/WILKINSON v. EDUSEI [1963] 1 GLR 393-398.pdf', 'Yes', 'BLAY AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'WILKINSON v. EDUSEI Land law and conveyancing—Assignment of leasehold—Covenants—Implied—Whether specific covenants other than covenant of title can be implied in a conveyance—Meaning of "beneficial owner"—Whether Conveyancing Act, 1881, s. 7 merely codified existing common law—Application to Ghana of Conveyancing Act, 1881 (44 & 45 Vict., c. 41), s. 7 as re-enacted in Law of Property Act, 1925 (15 Geo. 5, c. 20), s. 76.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-05-01', 'LAND LAW'),
(1938, 'WIREDU AND ANOTHER v. MIM TIMBER CO., LTD.', '', '../links/cases/WIREDU AND ANOTHER v. MIM TIMBER CO., LTD. [1963] 2 GLR 167-173.pdf', 'Yes', ' OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'WIREDU AND ANOTHER v. MIM TIMBER CO., LTD. Trespass—Land—Conflicting concessions—Cause of pending   litigation involving three parties—Injunction order restraining parties from dealing with land— Grant of concession of land by two parties to plaintiffs—Injunction order still in force—Certificate of validity granted—Subsequent felling rights in land granted by all parties to defendant with consent of court—Whether an action for trespass maintainable against defendant by plaintiffs. Concessions—Validity of—Concurrence of State Council—Person to give concurrence of the council—Whether  validated concession should be declared null and void  because proceedings taken before wrong High Court—Concessions Ordinance, Cap. 136 (1951 Rev.), ss. 13 (2) and 32—State Councils (Ashanti) Ordinance, 1952 (No. 4 of 1952), s.24(1)— Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 5, r.1(a) and (e).', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-06-28', 'TRESPASS'),
(1939, 'YEBOAH AND OTHERS v. BOATENG VII', '', '../links/cases/YEBOAH AND OTHERS v. BOATENG VII [1963] 1 GLR 182-194.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND AKUFO-ADDO  JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'YEBOAH AND OTHERS v. BOATENG VII Malicious prosecution¾Facts to be proved¾Reasonable and probable cause¾Honest belief based on reasonable grounds¾Steps to be taken by reasonable man¾Failure to lay facts fully before counsel.', ' SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-25', 'PROSECUTION'),
(1940, 'YAW AMOAH-ATTA v. KOJO KANKAN AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/YAW AMOAH-ATTA v. KOJO KANKAN AND OTHERS [1963] 1 GLR  54-57.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'YAW AMOAH-ATTA v. KOJO KANKAN AND OTHERS Practice and Procedure—Transferring suit—Existence of judicial divisions—Setting aside writ of summons or alternatively transferring suit under Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954, Order 5, r. 1 (d)—Whether Order 5, r. 1 (d) still applicable—Factors to be considered in application to transfer suit—Courts Ordinance, Cap. 4 (1951 Rev.) s. 22 (1)—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 156.', 'APALOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-04', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1941, 'YEBOAH AND OTHERS v. BOATENG VII', '', '../links/cases/YEBOAH AND OTHERS v. BOATENG VII [1963] 1 GLR 182-194.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE AND AKUFO-ADDO  JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'YEBOAH AND OTHERS v. BOATENG VII Malicious prosecution¾Facts to be proved¾Reasonable and probable cause¾Honest belief based on reasonable grounds¾Steps to be taken by reasonable man¾Failure to lay facts fully before counsel.', ' SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-25', 'PROSECUTION');
INSERT INTO `courtrulings` (`id`, `title`, `content`, `link`, `isshow`, `author`, `date`, `courttype`, `summary`, `presiding`, `casetype`, `subjectmatter`, `caseno`, `counsel1`, `counsel2`, `courtname`, `caseDate`, `subjectmattertitle`) VALUES
(1942, 'YEGBOR PER SAMLAFU IV v. DORGAH PER ADJORBLE II', '', '../links/cases/YEGBOR PER SAMLAFU IV v. DORGAH PER ADJORBLE II [1963] 1 GLR 42-47.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1963', 'High Court', 'YEGBOR PER SAMLAFU IV v. DORGAH PER ADJORBLE II Its—Appeals—"Any person wishing to appeal"—Notice of intention to appeal—Filed within time but not signed by the appellant or his accredited representative—Effect—Native Courts (Southern Section of Togoland) Ordinance, Cap. 106 (1951 Rev.), s. 22—Native Courts (Southern Section of Togoland) Procedure Regulations, Vol. VIII (1954 Rev.), p. 847, reg. 118.', ' SIRIBOE J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-01-31', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1943, 'YIRENKYI v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/YIRENKYI v. THE STATE  [1963] 1 GLR  66-77.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI AND AKUFO-ADDO JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'YIRENKYI v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Appeals—No substantial miscarriage of justice—Effect of misdirection by trial judge—Whether jury if properly directed would have returned the same verdict—Whether same verdict must be "inevitable"—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 15 (1), proviso—Criminal Appeal Act, 1907 (7 Edw. 7, c. 23), s. 4 (1), proviso.', 'VAN LARE', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-02-08', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1944, 'ZUTA KWABENA ALIAS KWADJO DONKOR v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/ZUTA KWABENA ALIAS KWADJO DONKOR v. THE STATE [1963] 2  GLR 545-553.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1963', 'Appeal', 'ZUTA KWABENA ALIAS KWADJO DONKOR v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure¾Murder¾Alternative verdict¾Manslaughter¾Defence not raised¾Duty of trial judge¾When to direct jury as to defences open to accused.', ' SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1963-12-20', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1945, 'NII BOI v. ADU [1964] GLR 410-418', '', '../links/cases/NII BOI v. ADU [1964] GLR 410-418.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI, OLLENNU AND ACOLATSE  JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'NII BOI v. ADU [1964] GLR 410-418\r\n\r\nEvidence—Admissibility—Testimony of a representative—Defendant blind—Permission by court for defendant to be represented and assisted in prosecution of action—Defendant sworn—Evidence given by representative as if by defendant—Evidence not given under oath—Evidential value.\r\n\r\n', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-06-22', 'Evidence'),
(1946, 'NTORIH v. LAGOS [1964] GLR 643-649', '', '../links/cases/NTORIH v. LAGOS [1964] GLR 643-649.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'NTORIH v. LAGOS [1964] GLR 643-649\r\n\r\nLand administration—Stool lands—Local council—Whether local council has ability to make a grant of stool land—Administration of Lands Act, 1962 (Act 123), s. 1.\r\n\r\nTrespass—Building—Stool land on—Trespasser obtaining grant of stool land from local council.\r\n\r\n', 'KORANTENG-ADDOW J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-11-27', 'Land'),
(1947, 'NYAN v. AMIHERE AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 162-174', '', '../links/cases/NYAN v. AMIHERE AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 162-174.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN, MILLS-ODOI AND OLLENNU JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'NYAN v. AMIHERE AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 162-174\r\n\r\nEstoppel—Per rem judicatam—Failure to plead—Significance of facts amounting to estoppel in a case where estoppel has not been pleaded—Factors to be considered in ascertaining judgment forming basis of a plea of res judicata.\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Estoppel'),
(1948, 'NYE v. NYE [1964] GLR 95-99', '', '../links/cases/NYE v. NYE [1964] GLR 95-99.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND MILLS-ODOI JJ.S.C. AND APALOO J.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'NYE v. NYE [1964] GLR 95-99\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Appeals—Enlargement of time—Appeal from High Court to Supreme Court—Application for enlargement of time made six months after judgment—Circumstances under which court may grant enlargement of time—Whether Supreme Court has power to extend time—Supreme Court Rules, 1962 (L.I. 218), r. 10 (4).\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1949, 'NYINA v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 452-457', '', '../links/cases/NYINA v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 452-457.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI, OLLENNU AND AKAINYAH JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'NYINA v. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [1964] GLR 452-457\r\n\r\nEvidence—Admissibility—Incriminating statement—Accused denying incriminating statement made in his presence—Whether statement can be evidence against accused.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Dishonestly receiving—Charge of—Accused receiving goods which another had stolen—No evidence to show that the accused knew or ought to have known as a reasonable person at the time of the receipt that the goods were stolen—Whether doctrine of recent possession applies.\r\n\r\n', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '0000-00-00', 'Evidence'),
(1950, 'ODIFIE v. PANIN AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 317-322', '', '../links/cases/ODIFIE v. PANIN AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 317-322.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'ODIFIE v. PANIN AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 317-322\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Slander—Remedies for—Recantation or award of damages—Development of principle by judicial process—Quantum of damages.\r\n\r\n', 'SOWAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-14', 'Customary law'),
(1951, 'OWUSU AFRIYIE AND OTHERS v. TETE AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 90-94', '', '../links/cases/OWUSU-ANSAH v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 558–563.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND BLAY JJ.S.C. AND ACOLATSE J.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'OWUSU AFRIYIE AND OTHERS v. TETE AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 90-94\r\n\r\nLand law and conveyancing—Farm Lands (Protection) Act, 1962—Bona fides—Whether good faith must relate to date of acquisition—Farm Lands (Protection) Act, 1962 (Act 107).\r\n\r\nDamages—Quantum—Farm Lands (Protection) Act, 1962—Circumstance justifying award of high damages—Proper order to make where a farmer is found to be protected under Act 107—Act 107, s. 2 (2).\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Land law and conveyancing'),
(1952, 'OWUSU-ANSAH v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 558–563', '', '../links/cases/OWUSU-ANSAH v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 558–563.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI, ACOLATSE AND BRUCE-LYLE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'OWUSU-ANSAH v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 558–563\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Stealing—Various counts—Proof of—Whether proof of one count can be proof of others—Effect of circumstantial evidence—Whether circumstantial evidence requires corroboration.\r\n\r\n', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-11-06', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1953, 'PAINSTIL AND ANOTHER v. ABA [1964] GLR 34-39', '', '../links/cases/PAINSTIL AND ANOTHER v. ABA [1964] GLR 34-39.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO, OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'PAINSTIL AND ANOTHER v. ABA [1964] GLR 34-39\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Pledge and sale—Cutting of guaha—Surrender of title deeds—Ingredients of conveyance of sale and pledge—Whether the surrender of title deeds can negative any intention of sale.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-01-20', 'Customary law'),
(1954, 'PEDEBOH v. GHANA TIMBER COMPANY [1964] GLR 134-137', '', '../links/cases/PEDEBOH v. GHANA TIMBER COMPANY [1964] GLR 134-137.pdf', 'Yes', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN AND MILLS-ODOI JJ.S.C. AND APALOO J.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'PEDEBOH v. GHANA TIMBER COMPANY [1964] GLR 134-137\r\n\r\nEvidence—Adduced at trial—Not contradicted—Acceptance of evidence by trial court—Whether appellate court entitled to upset finding.\r\n\r\nTrespass—Tampering with timber—Damages—Proof of—Whether damages flow naturally from proof of trespass—Whether the person who alleges trespass must show any loss before being entitled to an award of damages.\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-02-29', 'Evidence'),
(1955, 'POBEE v. ARHIN AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 40-45', '', '../links/cases/POBEE v. ARHIN AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 40-45.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO, OLLENNU AND BLAY JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'POBEE v. ARHIN AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 40-45\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Succession—Intestacy—Intestate former occupant of a stool—Persons entitled to succeed to property of such intestate—Whether restricted only to members of the immediate family.\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Conveyance of—Deed of conveyance executed without consent of all members of family—Refusal of part of family to co-operate with rest of family—Whether conveyance in accordance with customary law.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-01-27', 'Customary law'),
(1956, 'PONG v. MANTE IV AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 593-597', '', '../links/cases/PONG v. MANTE IV AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 593-597.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'PONG v. MANTE IV AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 593-597\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Arbitration—Arbitrators—Jurisdiction—Felling of palm trees on land belonging to appellant—Report of felling to police—Withdrawal of matter for settlement by arbitrators—Terms of reference—Whether appellant was right in reporting incident to police—Consideration of title to land by arbitrators—Title not a question before arbitrators—Destruction of title deed by arbitrators—Whether arbitrators have exceeded their authority—Whether arbitrators can rely on plea of privilege for the destruction of document.\r\n\r\n', 'LASSEY J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-11-10', 'Customary law'),
(1957, 'PRAH & OTHERS v. ANANE [1964] GLR 458-468', '', '../links/cases/PRAH & OTHERS v. ANANE [1964] GLR 458-468.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI, OLLENNU AND ACOLATSE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'PRAH & OTHERS v. ANANE [1964] GLR 458-468\r\n\r\nContract —Consideration—Mutual condition—Party agreed to—permit her house to be pulled down in return for promise that a new house would be built to replace it—Whether failure to rebuild the house within a reasonable time a total lack of consideration which goes to the root of the contract.\r\n\r\n', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-06-30', 'Contract '),
(1958, 'R. T. BRISCOE (GHANA) LTD. v. PREKO [1964] GLR 322-332', '', '../links/cases/R. T. BRISCOE (GHANA) LTD. v. PREKO [1964] GLR 322-332.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J., OLLENNU AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'R. T. BRISCOE (GHANA) LTD. v. PREKO [1964] GLR 322-332\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Pleadings—Evidence—Conflict of—Effect of—Whether party entitled to adduce evidence contrary to contents of pleading.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-18', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1959, 'RABBLES v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 580-587', '', '../links/cases/RABBLES v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 580-587.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, ACOLATSE AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'RABBLES v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 580-587\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Fraud—False pretences, by—Representation as agent—Oral representation as against L.P.O. in commercial transactions.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Fraud—False pretences—Oral representation—Whether evidence of intent to defraud Whether complainant induced to act upon it to his detriment—Meaning of "induced."\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-11-06', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1960, 'RIBY-WILLIAMS v. RIBY-WILLIAMS [1964] GLR 538-545', '', '../links/cases/RIBY-WILLIAMS v. RIBY-WILLIAMS [1964] GLR 538-545.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'RIBY-WILLIAMS v. RIBY-WILLIAMS [1964] GLR 538-545\r\n\r\nHusband and wife—Cruelty—Proof of—Tests to be applied in establishing cruelty as a ground for divorce—Need for proof beyond reasonable doubt—Circumstances in which corroborative evidence necessary.\r\n\r\nHusband and wife—Desertion—Proof of—Circumstances in which corroborative evidence necessary.\r\n\r\n', 'ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-10-22', 'Husband and wife'),
(1961, 'SALAMI v. STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION [1964] GLR 377-380', '', '../links/cases/SALAMI v. STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION [1964] GLR 377-380.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'SALAMI v. STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION [1964] GLR 377-380\r\n\r\nInsurance—Warranty—Breach—Repudiation of claim—Application form basis of contract of insurance—False warranty in application—Burglary—Claim by insured—Whether insurance company not having repudiated the policy could repudiate the claim.\r\n\r\n', 'SOWAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-06-12', 'Insurance'),
(1962, 'SAMPA v. SACKER [1964] GLR 510-513', '', '../links/cases/SAMPA v. SACKER [1964] GLR 510-513.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'Supreme', 'SAMPA v. SACKER [1964] GLR 510-513\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure¾Pleadings¾Particulars¾Application for further and better particulars¾Matters of evidence requested¾Whether defendant entitled to particulars¾Supreme [High) Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 19, rr. 4, 7, 8 and 9.\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure¾Pleadings¾Particulars¾Application for further and better particulars¾Application to court in first instance¾Whether court will entertain application¾ L.N. 140A/54, Order 19, r. 8.\r\n\r\n', 'ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-08-14', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1963, 'SAOUD BROTHERS AND ANOTHER v. BOATENG [1964] GLR 405-410', '', '../links/cases/SAOUD BROTHERS AND ANOTHER v. BOATENG [1964] GLR 405-410.pdf', 'Yes', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J., OLLENNU AND ACOLATSE JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'SAOUD BROTHERS AND ANOTHER v. BOATENG [1964] GLR 405-410\r\n\r\nNegligence—Burden of proof—Motor accident—Plea of negligence—Failure to adduce evidence to establish negligence pleaded—Circumstantial and direct evidence disproving negligence—Failure of trial court to consider evidence—Effect of.\r\n\r\n', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-06-22', 'Negligence'),
(1964, 'SARPONG v. ATTA YAW AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 419-423', '', '../links/cases/SARPONG v. ATTA YAW AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 419-423.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, ACOLATSE AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'SARPONG v. ATTA YAW AND ANOTHER [1964] GLR 419-423\r\n\r\nMortgage—Sale—Auction—Sale of property in execution of judgment—debt —Satisfaction of debt before sale—Bona fide purchaser of property—Whether sale valid.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-06-29', 'Mortgage'),
(1965, 'SOLOMON v. ACKON [1964] GLR 1-22', '', '../links/cases/SOLOMON v. ACKON [1964] GLR 1-22.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1959', 'High Court', 'SOLOMON v. ACKON [1964] GLR 1-22\r\n\r\nDeeds and document—Construction—Document purporting to be an I.O.U.—Tests to be applied in determining whether document is an I.O.U.—Effect of additional words on document—Whether document merely a receipt necessitating stamping before being admitted or an I.O.U. which does not require any stamping—Stamps Ordinance, Cap. 168 (1951 Rev.), s. 52.\r\n\r\n', 'ADUMUA-BOSSMAN J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-06-25', 'Deeds and document'),
(1966, 'TACKIE AND ANOTHER v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 262-267', '', '../links/cases/TACKIE AND ANOTHER v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 262-267.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, ACOLATSE AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', '1964', 'Supreme', 'TACKIE AND ANOTHER v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 262-267\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Handwriting—Proof of—Falsification of account—Whether handwriting can be proved only by expert witnesses.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-05-01', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1967, 'YEBOAH v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 715-718', '', '../links/cases/YEBOAH v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 715-718.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'High Court', 'YEBOAH v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 715-718\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Plea of not guilty—Discharge and re-arrest—Change of plea—Duty of court to enquire into circumstances surrounding change of plea—Effect of failure to do this—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 199 (4).\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Appeals—Plea of guilty—Whether deliberately made—Apparent miscarriage of justice—Duty of appellate court to go behind the record of appeal and act accordingly in appropriate circumstances—Act 30, s. 199(4).\r\n\r\n', 'KINGSLEY-NYINAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-12-28', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1968, 'TIAH v. JOHNSON AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 661-663', '', '../links/cases/TIAH v. JOHNSON AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 661-663.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1964', 'Supreme', 'TIAH v. JOHNSON AND OTHERS [1964] GLR 661-663\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Security for costs—Application for—Parties within jurisdiction— Action not founded on a judgment or order or on a bill of exchange—Whether application can be granted—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 65, rr. 5 and 6.\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Stay of proceedings—Application for—Circumstances in which this can be granted—Supreme (High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 26, r. 4.\r\n\r\n', 'DJABANOR J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1964-12-09', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1969, 'ABAM v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 699-706', '', '../links/cases/ABAM v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 699-706.pdf', 'Yes', ' OLLENNU, AZU CRABBE AND APALOO JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'ABAM v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 699-706\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Jury trial—Misdirections—Failure to tell jury types of verdict consistent with evidence—Two or three alternative verdicts open to jury—Whether jury misdirected by non-direction—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 279 (a).\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-12-11', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1970, 'ACHEAMPONG v. ACHEAMPONG [1967] GLR 34-35', '', '../links/cases/ACHEAMPONG v. ACHEAMPONG [1967] GLR 34-35.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'ACHEAMPONG v. ACHEAMPONG [1967] GLR 34-35\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Husband and wife—Tort actions—Whether a spouse of customary marriage capable of bringing contract or tort action against other spouse while customary marriage subsists.\r\n\r\n', 'AMISSAH J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-01-30', 'Customary law'),
(1971, 'ACKERMAN v. SOCIETE GENERALE DE COMPENSATION [1967] GLR 212-218', '', '../links/cases/ACKERMAN v. SOCIETE GENERALE DE COMPENSATION [1967] GLR 212-218.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'ACKERMAN v. SOCIETE GENERALE DE COMPENSATION [1967] GLR 212-218\r\n\r\nConflict of laws—Contract—Proper law—Ascertainment—Contract of employment of an Israeli national executed in Ghana but drawn in French language—Salary payable in France — Performance of contract wholly in Ghana—Whether proper law of contract Ghana or French law.\r\n\r\n', 'EDUSEI J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-03-13', 'Contract'),
(1972, 'ADDAE v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 647- 651', '', '../links/cases/ADDAE v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 647- 651.pdf', 'Yes', 'AZU CRABBE, APALOO AND LASSEY J.J.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'ADDAE v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 647- 651\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Jury trial—Directions—Appeal from verdict of jury—Absence of any recorded of trial judge’s summing-up notes—Whether miscarriage of justice—Duty of appellate court in the circumstances.\r\n\r\n', 'AZU CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-11-27', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1973, 'ADDO v. ASARE [1967] GLR 231-236', '', '../links/cases/ADDO v. ASARE [1967] GLR 231-236.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, APALOO AND LASSEY JJ.A. ', '1967', 'Appeal', 'ADDO v. ASARE [1967] GLR 231-236\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Pleadings—Issues of fact—Not specifically denied—Negligence action by plaintiff suing as owner of taxi cab—Failure by defendant to traverse ownership specifically or to raise issue of title in summons for directions—Issue of title raised by defendant after both parties had concluded their evidence—Whether defendant had thereby raised issue of title in pleadings—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 19, r. 14. \r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-03-24', 'Practice and procedure'),
(1974, 'ADJEI AND ANOTHER v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 707-716', '', '../links/cases/ADJEI AND ANOTHER v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 707-716.pdf', 'Yes', 'CRABBE, APALOO AND LASSEY JJ A.', '1967', 'Supreme', 'ADJEI AND ANOTHER v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 707-716\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Assessors—Unanimous opinion—Case based entirely upon facts—Trial judge differing from assessors—Whether trial judge must give reasons for his own judgment or reasons for differing from assessors.\r\n\r\n', 'CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-12-11', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1975, 'AGBAJE AND ANOTHER V. BUCKNOR [1967] GLR 617-623', '', '../links/cases/AGBAJE AND ANOTHER V. BUCKNOR [1967] GLR 617-623.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'Appeal', 'AGBAJE AND ANOTHER V. BUCKNOR [1967] GLR 617-623\r\n\r\nAdministration of estates—Conversion of property into cash—Nature of interest in property—Court order for sale of movable and immovable property with right of pre-emption in daughters of deceased—Exercise of right—Whether daughters took property by purchase or devolution—Whether son not recognised in administration proceedings entitled to claim co-ownership of property or share in proceeds of sale with his half-sisters.\r\n\r\n', 'ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-10-17', ' Administration of estates'),
(1976, 'AKOSUAH GRUNSHIE v. YEBOAH AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 290-298', '', '../links/cases/AKOSUAH GRUNSHIE v. YEBOAH AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 290-298.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, APALOO AND LASSEY JJ.A.', '1967', 'Supreme', 'AKOSUAH GRUNSHIE v. YEBOAH AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 290-298\r\n\r\nEvidence—Corroboration—Single witness—Collision between two vehicles—Whether court should act on uncorroborated evidence of single witness—Test of credibility of witness.\r\n\r\nNegligence—Collision—Conflicting evidence—Whether trial—judge was right in acquitting the respondent of negligence after having rejected his uncorroborated evidence—Whether  on the evidence the respondent was solely responsible for the accident.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-05-01', 'Evidence'),
(1977, 'ABAKA v. ANSAH', '', '../links/cases/ABAKA v. ANSAH  [1965] GLR 688-697.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'ABAKA v. ANSAH Sale of goods—Credit sale—Vehicle—Right of seizure—Contractual right to seize and sell vehicle on default in payment of instalments—Vehicle seized and notice given of intention to sell—Issue of summons by purchaser—Whether vendor entitled to exercise contractual rights or summons operated as an injunction.', ' ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-11-29', 'SALE OF GOODS'),
(1978, 'ADDO v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/ADDO v. THE STATE [1965] GLR 107-111.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'ADDO v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Murder—Drunkenness as defence—Absence of motive— Whether proof of motive necessary.', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-03-05', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1979, 'ADEJUMO v. ABEGUNDE AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/ADEJUMO v. ABEGUNDE AND ANOTHER [1965] GLR 499-511.pdf', 'Yes', 'APALOO AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'ADEJUMO v. ABEGUNDE AND ANOTHER Defamation—Libel—Evidence—Defamatory words contained in a letter—Failure to set out defamatory words in statement of claim—Tender of letter in evidence without objection—Whether trial court bound to take into consideration evidence of letter tendered.', ' MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-06-28', 'DEFAMATION'),
(1980, 'AKANDE v. KWAKYE AND ANOTHER LOMNICKY & CO., LTD. v. KWAKYE AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/AKANDE v. KWAKYE AND ANOTHER LOMNICKY & CO., LTD. v. KWAKYE AND ANOTHER [1965] GLR 89-95.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'AKANDE v. KWAKYE AND ANOTHER LOMNICKY & CO., LTD. v. KWAKYE AND ANOTHER Practice and procedure—Judgment debt—Offence involving dishonesty—Convictions for stealing and order for recovery of stolen money—Application by judgment creditor for order restraining persons holding money for judgment debtor from parting with it—Whether such order can be made where affected persons not served with notice of motion—Whether court can make order in respect of unspecified properties to bind unknown persons—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 147B—Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 1964 (Act 254).', 'APALOO J.S.C.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-03-01', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1981, 'AKPAWEY v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/AKPAWEY v. THE STATE [1965] GLR 661-669.pdf', 'Yes', 'AKAINYAH AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'AKPAWEY v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Unsworn statements—Corroboration—Failure to direct jury on what constitutes corroboration—Whether fatal to conviction—Whether no substantial miscarriage of justice—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 15, proviso as amended by Courts (Amendment) Act, 1965 (Act 262).', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-11-23', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(1982, 'AKROFI v. AKROFI', '', '../links/cases/AKROFI v. AKROFI [1965] GLR 13-17.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'AKROFI v. AKROFI Customary law—Succession—Appointment of successor—By members of immediate and larger family from among those qualified to succeed.', 'SOWAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-01-28', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1983, 'ALLASAN KOTOKOLI v. MORO HAUSA AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 298-304', '', '../links/cases/ALLASAN KOTOKOLI v. MORO HAUSA AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 298-304.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'Supreme', 'ALLASAN KOTOKOLI v. MORO HAUSA AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 298-304\r\n\r\n', 'EDUSEI J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-05-04', 'Negligence'),
(1984, 'AMEGBOR v. CHAHAL AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 341-355', '', '../links/cases/AMEGBOR v. CHAHAL AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 341-355.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'AMEGBOR v. CHAHAL AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 341-355\r\n\r\nVicarious liability—Joint-owner—Motor vehicle—Whether a joint-owner can be vicariously liable for the negligence of the servant or agent of his co-owner.\r\n\r\nStatutory duty—Breach of—User of uninsured vehicle—Ingredients of action for breach of statutory duty—Proof of user, permission and damage suffered by reason of breach—"Cause or permit" an uninsured vehicle to be driven—Meaning of permission—Vehicle jointly owned by C. and B.—Duty of B. to insure—B. permitting Y. to drive vehicle without insurance cover—Whether C. in breach of statutory duty to insure—Whether C. can permit agent or servant of B. to drive vehicle—Whether damage caused by reason of breach—Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act, 1958 (No. 42 of 1958), s. 3.\r\n\r\n', 'ANNAN J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-05-17', 'Vicarious liability'),
(1985, 'AKRONG AND ANOTHER v. BULLEY ', '', '../links/cases/AKRONG AND ANOTHER v. BULLEY [1965] GLR 469-478.pdf', 'Yes', 'APALOO AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'AKRONG AND ANOTHER v. BULLEY Practice and procedure—Capacity to sue—Fatal accident—Action commenced by plaintiff in capacity as "successor and next-of-kin"—Subsequent amendment of title of suit by addition of the words "personal representative"—Writ issued by plaintiff with subsequent amendment of title before grant of letters of administration—Grant of letters of administration more than twelve months after cause of action had arisen—Whether statute-barred—Fatal Accidents Acts, 1846-64 (9 & 10 Vict., c. 93 and 27 & 28 Vict., c. 95).\r\n', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-06-21', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1986, 'AMEODA v. PORDIER & AMEODA v. FORZI & OTHERS (CONSOLIDATED) [1967] GLR 479-498', '', '../links/cases/AMEODA v. PORDIER & AMEODA v. FORZI & OTHERS (CONSOLIDATED) [1967] GLR 479-498.pdf', 'Yes', 'AZU CRABBE, APALOO AND AMISSAH JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'AMEODA v. PORDIER & AMEODA v. FORZI & OTHERS (CONSOLIDATED) [1967] GLR 479-498\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Ningo land—Whether all lands in Ningo are stool lands.\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Proof of ownership—Action for recovery—of possession of land— Plaintiffs leading evidence of root of title and long possession—Defendants leading no evidence but relying on jus tertii—Correct evaluation of evidence in the circumstances.\r\n\r\n', 'AZU CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-07-10', 'Customary law'),
(1987, 'AMEGASHIE v. DABLAH AND ANOTHER ', '', '../links/cases/AMEGASHIE v. DABLAH AND ANOTHER, [1965] GLR 296-298.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'AMEGASHIE v. DABLAH AND ANOTHER Courts—Local courts—Jurisdiction—Land causes—Whether High Court can authorise local court by administrative advice, to exercise jurisdiction over land valued above £G200—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 98 (2)—Courts (Amendment) Act, 1962 (Act 130), s. 27.', ' SOWAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-04-21', 'LOCAL COURTS'),
(1988, 'AMOO v. THE STATE [1967] GLR  67-75', '', '../links/cases/AMOO v. THE STATE [1967] GLR  67-75.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'AMOO v. THE STATE [1967] GLR  67-75\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Witnesses—Inability to call—Accused persistently remanded in custody by trial magistrate—No ruling as to whether the prosecution had sufficiently established its case—Accused called upon to open his defence—Witnesses called by accused not present in court—No steps taken by court to help accused produce witnesses in court—No adjournment granted—Whether trial magistrate should have adjourned proceedings and issued process to compel the attendance of witnesses—Whether trial magistrate acted in bad faith—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), ss. 169 (2) and 174 (2).\r\n\r\n', 'ANTERKYI  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-02-22', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1989, 'AMPOFO v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 155-167', '', '../links/cases/AMPOFO v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 155-167.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'AMPOFO v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 155-167\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Assault—Police Officer—Charge of assault of police officer in execution of his duty—Police attempting to arrest without warrant—Suspect not informed of nature of charge—No proof of any offence committed in presence of police—Police refusing to go when asked—Suspect forcibly resisting arrest—Whether any offence committed—Whether resistance justified—Whether at time of assault police were acting in the execution of their duty or had become trespassers—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 205.\r\n\r\n', '  ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-03-17', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(1990, 'AMENLEMAH II v. ARIZI POLLEY II AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/AMENLEMAH II v. ARIZI POLLEY II AND OTHERS [1965] GLR 405-406.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'AMENLEMAH II v. ARIZI POLLEY II AND OTHERS Practice and procedure—Contempt of court—Attachment—Form of application for attachment for contempt—Whether statement and affidavit both necessary—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 59, rr. 2 (2), 5 (1) and 21 (1).', 'DJABANOR J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-05-24', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1991, 'AMERLEY v. OTINKORANG AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/AMERLEY v. OTINKORANG AND ANOTHER [1965] GLR 656-660.pdf', 'Yes', 'APALOO AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'AMERLEY v. OTINKORANG AND ANOTHER Practice and procedure—Address of counsel—Waiver of—Whether obligatory for counsel to address court to ensure fair trial—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 36, r. 21 (g) and (h).', 'SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-12-18', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1992, 'AMOABIMAA AND ANOTHER v. OKYIR AND ANOTHER (CONSOLIDATED) ', '', '../links/cases/AMOABIMAA AND ANOTHER v. OKYIR AND ANOTHER (CONSOLIDATED) [1965] GLR 59-65.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BRUCE-LYLE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'AMOABIMAA AND ANOTHER v. OKYIR AND ANOTHER (CONSOLIDATED) Customary law—Stool land—Family land—Occupation by subject of stool or member of family—Interest of occupier in land—Heritable right of exclusive possession while acknowledging allegiance to stool or family.', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-02-22', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1993, 'AMOAH v. POKU', '', '../links/cases/AMOAH v. POKU [1965] GLR 155-167.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'AMOAH v. POKU Estoppel—By conduct—Judgment—Person not party to proceedings may be bound by it—Identification with a party to the action on specific issues—Operation of judgment as estoppel against such person.', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-03-15', 'LAND'),
(1994, 'AMPONG v. FREMPONG', '', '../links/cases/AMPONG v. FREMPONG [1965] GLR 350-353.pdf', 'Yes', ' OLLENNU AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'AMPONG v. FREMPONG Practice and procedure—Appeals—Interlocutory applications—Appropriate court to entertain such applications after the appeal record and accompanying documents have been sent to the Supreme Court—Supreme Court Rules, 1962 (L.I. 218), rr. 15 and 21.', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-05-17', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1995, 'ANANE AND OTHERS v. DONKOR AND ANOTHER (CONSOLIDATED)', '', '../links/cases/ANANE AND OTHERS v. DONKOR AND ANOTHER (CONSOLIDATED) [1965] GLR 188-198.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BRUCE-LYLE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'ANANE AND OTHERS v. DONKOR AND ANOTHER (CONSOLIDATED) Land law and conveyancing—Declaration of title—Identity of land—Failure to prove identity of land claimed—Effect of such failure.', ' MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-03-22', 'LAND LAW'),
(1996, 'ARGHYROU v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX', '', '../links/cases/ARGHYROU v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX [1965] GLR 588-591.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'ARGHYROU v. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX Practice and procedure—Proceedings at chambers—Short service—Whether urgency of matter enables court to waive irregularity occasioned by short service—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 54, r.7.', 'BOISON J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-09-15', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(1997, 'ATTORNEY GENERAL v. THE BANK OF WEST AFRICA', '', '../links/cases/ATTORNEY GENERAL v. THE BANK OF WEST AFRICA [1965] GLR 245-257.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'ATTORNEY GENERAL v. THE BANK OF WEST AFRICA Restitution—Mistake of fact—Money paid under mistake—Recovery—Payment to bank by third person on account of customer—Money retained by bank—Liability to repay to payer.', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-04-12', 'RESTITUTION'),
(1998, 'ATTRAM v. ARYEE', '', '../links/cases/ATTRAM v. ARYEE [1965] GLR 341-345.pdf', 'Yes', 'ACOLATSE AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'ATTRAM v. ARYEE Customary law—Stool land—Title—Effective control by subjects and grantees—Competent authority to grant land.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-05-10', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(1999, 'BANSON v. NANA', '', '../links/cases/BANSON v. NANA [1965] GLR 24-27.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'BANSON v. NANA Customary law—Defamation—Slander—False statement derogatory of plaintiff—Whether actionable—Applicability of the customary law to an action in the local court—Local Courts Act, 1958 (No. 23 of 1958), s.  15.', ' LASSEY J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-01-29', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(2000, 'BENG AND ANOTHER v. POKU', '', '../links/cases/BENG AND ANOTHER v. POKU [1965] GLR 167–175.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BRUCE-LYLE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'BENG AND ANOTHER v. POKU Evidence—Traditional history—Conflict of—Test for resolving conflict—Reliance on undisputed facts supporting traditional history.', ' MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-04-15', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(2001, 'BINEY v. BINEY AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/BINEY v. BINEY AND OTHERS [1965] GLR 619-629.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'BINEY v. BINEY AND OTHERS Land law and conveyancing—Deed of conveyance—English form—Conveyance to remaindermen, “their heirs and assigns absolutely”—No words of severance—Whether a joint tenancy—Whether joint tenancy can be partitioned orally.', ' ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-10-28', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(2002, 'BOAHENE AND ANOTHER v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/BOAHENE AND ANOTHER v. THE STATE [1965] GLR 279-296.pdf', 'Yes', 'MILLS-ODOI, OLLENNU, BRUCE-LYLE AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'BOAHENE AND ANOTHER v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Trial—Mode of—Certain mode of trial prescribed by law—Whether in certain special circumstances another mode may be employed—Whether Attorney-General or accused has right to request that a case otherwise triable by jury shall be tried with the aid of assessors—Proper interpretation of Act 30, s. 242 (2)—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), ss. 191, 242 (1) and (2), 243 (1) and (2), 245 and 413 (2).', ' SARKODEE-ADOO C.J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-04-15', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(2003, 'BRESSAAH v. ASANTE AND ANOTHER', '', '../links/cases/BRESSAAH v. ASANTE AND ANOTHER [1965] GLR 117-125.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BRUCE-LYLE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'BRESSAAH v. ASANTE AND ANOTHER Customary law—Stool land—Title to—Trespass—Grant of land by stool to Roman Catholic Church—Validity of grant —Whether Roman Catholic Church can take grant under customary law—Effect of subsequent grant of same land to another person.', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-03-08', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(2004, 'BUOR v. THE STATE ', '', '../links/cases/BUOR v. THE STATE [1965] GLR 1-7.pdf', 'Yes', 'ACOLATSE AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'BUOR v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Evidence—Corroboration—Accomplice—Conflict between evidence at trial and pre-trial statements—Weight to be attached to such evidence—Whether safe to convict on such evidence.', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-01-22', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(2005, 'BUSUMAKURA II AND OTHERS v. YANKUM', '', '../links/cases/BUSUMAKURA II AND OTHERS v. YANKUM [1965] GLR 345-350.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'BUSUMAKURA II AND OTHERS v. YANKUM Bills of exchange—Promissory note—Holder in due course—Party for value—Circumstances in which a stool may be liable on a promissory note—Bills of Exchange Ordinance, Cap. 195 (1951 Rev.), s.30 (1).', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-05-10', 'BILLS OF EXCHANGE ORDINANCE'),
(2006, 'COMET CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD. v. TEMA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION', '', '../links/cases/COMET CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD. v. TEMA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION [1965] GLR 66-82.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'COMET CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD. v. TEMA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Building contract—Forfeiture clause—Time fixed for construction—Contract continuing after completion date—Strict construction of forfeiture clause—Whether power to forfeit for lack of reasonable diligence can be exercised after completion date.', ' HAYFRON-BENJAMIN J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-02-26', 'BUILDING CONTRACT'),
(2007, 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. ANOM AND OTHERS', '', '../links/cases/COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. ANOM AND OTHERS [1965] GLR 512-522.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND SIRIBOE  J.J.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'COMMISSIONER OF POLICE v. ANOM AND OTHERS Criminal law and procedure—Extortion—Essence of—“Under colour of his office”—Distinguished from corruption—Whether public officer charged with extortion can be convicted of corruption—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), ss.239 (1) and 247—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s.155 (1).', ' MILLS-ODOI', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-06-28', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(2008, 'DABU v. ANOBAH', '', '../links/cases/DABU v. ANOBAH [1965] GLR 38-44.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'DABU v. ANOBAH Contract—Undue influence—Protected classes—Extension of—Document in nature of I. O. U. signed by defendant in the office of the plaintiff ‘s lawyer—Plaintiff sued on document—Defendant attempted to avoid it, relying on undue influence—Whether protected classes should be extended to include defendant—Burden of proof of undue influence.', ' APALOO J.S.C.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-02-08', 'CONTRACT'),
(2009, 'DOCHIE v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/DOCHIE v. THE STATE [1965] GLR 208-215.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'DOCHIE v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Accused—Unsworn statement—Effect of failure to enter witness box—Election to make unsworn statement from the dock—Failure of trial court to consider statement—Whether miscarriage of justice when statement not worthy of credence—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30 ), s.174.', ' ARCHER J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-03-29', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(2010, 'EDWARD NASSAR & CO., LTD. v. ABU-JAWDL ', '', '../links/cases/EDWARD NASSAR & CO., LTD. v. ABU-JAWDL [1965] GLR 523-537.pdf', 'Yes', 'APALOO AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'EDWARD NASSAR & CO., LTD. v. ABU-JAWDL Master and servant—Contract of service—Termination—Mutual consent of parties to such termination—Whether termination under such circumstances can constitute breach of contract.', ' MILLS -ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-06-28', 'EMPLOYMENT; Contract of service'),
(2011, 'EKUBAN v. EKUBAN', '', '../links/cases/EKUBAN v. EKUBAN [1965] GLR 597-599.pdf', 'Yes', '', ' 196', 'High Court', 'EKUBAN v. EKUBAN Husband and wife—Divorce—Petition in divorce and matrimonial causes—Whether a "writ" within the meaning of the rules of court—Whether a petition must be served within twelve months—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 8, r. 1.', 'BOISON J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-10-06', 'DIVORCE'),
(2012, 'ESSIEN v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/ESSIEN v. THE STATE [1965] GLR 44-46.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'ESSIEN v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Indictment or charge—Multiple offences—Propriety of charging two offences in respect of the same act—Distinction between being punished twice for same act and same offence—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 9 (1)—Interpretation Act, 1889 (52 & 53 Vict., c. 63), s. 33.', 'DJABANOR J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-02-08', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(2013, 'FODWOO v. LAW CHAMBERS & CO.', '', '../links/cases/FODWOO v. LAW CHAMBERS & CO. [1965] GLR 363-375.pdf', 'Yes', 'ACOLATSE AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'FODWOO v. LAW CHAMBERS & CO. Legal practitioner—Solicitor—Negligence—Conduct of a case negligently—Solicitor belonging to a firm of partnership—Whether a solicitor can be sued for negligence in conducting a case—Whether the firm of solicitors can be held liable for the negligence of a partner of the firm.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-05-17', 'NEGLIGENCE'),
(2014, 'GALL v. GALL', '', '../links/cases/GALL v. GALL [1965] GLR 313-319.pdf', 'Yes', '', '30 A', 'High Court', 'GALL v. GALL Husband and wife—Maintenance—Right of wife to—Application by originating summons for maintenance—No matrimonial proceedings pending—Whether Matrimonial Causes Act, 1950, applicable to Ghana—Whether the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1937, repealed by the 1950 Act—Rights of wife to maintenance at common law—Matrimonial Causes Act, 1937 (1 Edw. 8 & 1 Geo. 6, c.57)—Matrimonial Causes Act, 1950 (14 Geo. 6, c. 25)—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 55, rr. 1, 37 and 49.', 'ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '0000-00-00', 'MARRIAGE ORDINANCE'),
(2015, 'GRAHAM v. GRAHAM ', '', '../links/cases/GRAHAM v. GRAHAM [1965] GLR 407-418.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'GRAHAM v. GRAHAM Husband and wife—Divorce—Converted marriage—Parties originally married according to customary law—Marriage subsequently converted into Ordinance marriage by Roman Catholic church ceremony—Whether local court has jurisdiction to dissolve the customary marriage or customary law rights renounced by Ordinance marriage.', 'KINGSLEY-NYINAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-05-27', 'MARRIAGE ORDINANCE'),
(2016, 'GRUMAH v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/GRUMAH v. THE STATE [1965] GLR 640-647.pdf', 'Yes', 'BRUCE-LYLE AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'GRUMAH v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Murder trial—Alternative verdict—Evidence of provocation—Duty of trial judge in a trial for murder to direct jury as to manslaughter although such defence not put forward.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-11-12', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(2017, 'ASHONG v. ASHONG [1967] GLR 135-143', '', '../links/cases/ASHONG v. ASHONG [1967] GLR 135-143.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, LASSEY AND AMISSAH JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'ASHONG v. ASHONG [1967] GLR 135-143\r\n\r\nHusband and wife—Maintenance—Jurisdiction—Application by wife based on English Matrimonial Causes Act, 1950—Whether Order 55, r. 1 of L.N.140 A excluded the English Act of 1950 such that the 1937 Act determined the law and practice in Ghana—Whether the 1950 Act being the law for the time being in force in England was automatically in force in Ghana—Courts Ordinance, Cap. 4 (1951 Rev.), s.17—Courts Decree, 1966 (N.L.C. D.84), para. 93—Matrimonial  Causes Act, 1937 (1 Edw. 8 & 1 Geo. 6, c. 57)—Matrimonial Causes Act, 1950 (14 Geo. 6, c. 25), s. 23—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 55, r.1.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-03-13', 'Husband and wife'),
(2018, 'ASIEDU v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 589-592', '', '../links/cases/ASIEDU v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 589-592.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'ASIEDU v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 589-592\r\n\r\nJudicial precedent—Ratio decidendi—Binding part of case—High Court bound by decisions of Court of Appeal—Whether High Court bound by every pronouncement in Judgment of Court of Appeal—Courts Decree, 1966 (N.L.C.D. 84), para. 2 (3).\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Bail—Application for bail pending appeal—Distinction between bail pending appeal to High Court and pending appeal to Court of Appeal—Jurisdiction of High Court to grant bail pending appeal thereto from inferior court—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 22 (2)—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 332 (1)—Courts Decree, 1966 (N.L.C. D. 84), para. 20 (2).\r\n\r\n', 'AMISSAH J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-10-09', 'Judicial precedent'),
(2019, 'ASIMAKU v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 149-155', '', '../links/cases/ASIMAKU v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 149-155.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'ASIMAKU v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 149-155\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Indictment or charge—Defective—Stealing—Particulars of charge stating wrong place of commission of offence—Whether place essence of offence—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 60 (2).\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Evidence—Accomplice—Corroboration—Need to warn oneself of danger of convicting on uncorroborated evidence of an accomplice—When to convict on such evidence.\r\n\r\n', 'KORANTENG-ADDOW J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-03-17', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(2020, 'ATTO-MENSAH v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 562-587', '', '../links/cases/ATTO-MENSAH v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 562-587.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'ATTO-MENSAH v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 562-587\r\n\r\nStatutes—Construction—Criminal Code—Construction of Act 29, s.183A—Whether section creating an offence—Nature of burden of proof of offences under the section—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 183A.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Libel—Publication—Definition—Absence of express definition of publication for offences under section 183A of Act 29—General definition of publication in section 115 to be read together with section 183A—Publication sufficient if made to the person defamed or any other person—Act 29, ss. 115 and 183A.\r\n\r\n', 'ARCHER  J', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-10-02', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(2021, 'AWOTWE  v. THE STATE [1967]  GLR 366-371', '', '../links/cases/AWOTWE  v. THE STATE [1967]  GLR 366-371.pdf', 'Yes', 'AZU CRABBE, APALOO AND LASSEY JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'AWOTWE  v. THE STATE [1967]  GLR 366-371\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Jury trial—Lack of unanimity—Capital offence—At trial for murder jury returning after summing-up to state they were divided 5-2  in  favour  of  prosecution—Whether it was open to judge to require them to retire for further consideration—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 282 (1).\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Jury trial—Lack of unanimity—Non-capital offence—Jury returning after retirement announcing lack of unanimity but not their verdict—Circumstances in which judge could send them back for further deliberations—Circumstances in which judge bound to receive verdict.\r\n\r\n', 'AZU CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-05-26', 'Criminal law and procedure');
INSERT INTO `courtrulings` (`id`, `title`, `content`, `link`, `isshow`, `author`, `date`, `courttype`, `summary`, `presiding`, `casetype`, `subjectmatter`, `caseno`, `counsel1`, `counsel2`, `courtname`, `caseDate`, `subjectmattertitle`) VALUES
(2022, 'AWUDU  HAUSA v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 168-169', '', '../links/cases/AWUDU  HAUSA v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 168-169.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, AZU CRABBE AND APALOO JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'AWUDU  HAUSA v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 168-169\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Sentence—Committal—Accused convicted in district court—Committed to circuit court for sentencing under section 178 (1) of Act 30— Mistakenly taken to High Court where judge erroneously assuming committal under Act 192 imposed sentence—Whether sentence null and void—Criminal Procedure code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 178 (1)—Punishment of Habitual Criminals Act, 1963 (Act 192).\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-03-31', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(2023, 'HIJAZI v. OPPONG', '', '../links/cases/HIJAZI v. OPPONG [1965] GLR 558-566.pdf', 'Yes', 'APALOO AND BRUCE-LYLE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'HIJAZI v. OPPONG Evidence—Fact—Determination—Dependent upon evidence before court—Issues of fact found against defendant— Whether findings justified by evidence.', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-06-28', 'PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE'),
(2024, 'BADU v. ABABIO [1967] GLR 1- 9', '', '../links/cases/BADU v. ABABIO [1967] GLR 1- 9.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'BADU v. ABABIO [1967] GLR 1- 9\r\n\r\nLand administration—Stool land—Action for the recovery of rent—Whether occupant of paramount stool can sue to recover rents in respect of lands attached to his stool—Administration of Lands Act, 1962 (Act 123), s.17.\r\n\r\nLand administration—Stool land—Determination of boundaries—Extent and boundaries of stool land put in issue at trial—Whether court has jurisdiction to determine boundaries of stool land-Act 123, ss. 3 and 4.\r\n\r\n', 'BAIDOO J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-01-09', 'Land administration'),
(2025, 'IN RE ESTATE OF KWABENA APPIANIN (DECD.); FRIMPONG v. ANANE', '', '../links/cases/IN RE ESTATE OF KWABENA APPIANIN (DECD.); FRIMPONG v. ANANE [1965] GLR 354-363.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', ' 196', 'Appeal', 'IN RE ESTATE OF KWABENA APPIANIN (DECD.); FRIMPONG v. ANANE Customary law—Succession—Successor and head of family—Deposition of—Procedure for convening family meeting to effect such deposition—Persons who should be present at the deposition or election of a successor.', ' MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-05-17', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(2026, 'BARNES v. AMEEN SANGARI AND CO. [1967] GLR 749-776', '', '../links/cases/BARNES v. AMEEN SANGARI AND CO. [1967] GLR 749-776.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, AZU CRABBE AND APALOO JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'BARNES v. AMEEN SANGARI AND CO. [1967] GLR 749-776\r\n\r\nSale of goods—Hire-purchase—Motor vehicle—Recovery of possession by owner—Breach of terms of agreement by hirer—Vehicle taken in execution—Hirer not in possession— Seventy-five percent of purchase price paid—Rights of owner and hirer—Whether owner barred from recovering possession by section 12 (1) of the Hire-Purchase Act, 1958—Meaning of "enforce any right to recover possession of the goods from the hirer" in section 12 (1)—Effect where owner recovers possession of hired goods without due court process—Hire-Purchase Act, 1958 (No. 55 of 1958), ss. 3 (1), 4 (2), 12 (1), (2) and 13 (5) and (8).\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-12-18', 'Sale of goods'),
(2027, 'IN RE KOFI ANTUBAM (DECD.); QUAICO v. FOSU AND ANOTHER ', '', '../links/cases/IN RE KOFI ANTUBAM (DECD.); QUAICO v. FOSU AND ANOTHER [1965] GLR 138-145.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'IN RE KOFI ANTUBAM (DECD.); QUAICO v. FOSU AND ANOTHER Customary law—Succession—Akan custom—Interest of widows and children in the self-acquired immovable property of an intestate—Determinable life interest. ', 'ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-03-11', 'CUSTOMARY LAW'),
(2028, 'KANJARGA v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/KANJARGA v. THE STATE [1965] GLR 479-483.pdf', 'Yes', 'BRUCE-LYLE AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'KANJARGA v. THE STATEUNE Criminal law and procedure—Accomplice—Evidence of—Need for corroboration—What constitutes corroboration.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-06-21', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(2029, 'BISSAH v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 310-318', '', '../links/cases/BISSAH v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 310-318.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, AZU CRABBE AND LASSEY JJ.A.', '', 'Appeal', 'BISSAH v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 310-318\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Jury trial—Misdirection—Discrepancies between evidence of principal prosecution witnesses and their statements to the police—Failure of trial judge to sift and marshal evidence in assisting jury in appraisal of evidence—Further direction inadequate.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Eyewitnesses—Complaint to police—Eyewitnesses to crime tardy in making complaint to police—Delay not satisfactorily explained—Whether evidence to be regarded with some suspicion.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '0000-00-00', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(2030, 'KARAM v. A. G. LEVENTIS & CO. LTD.', '', '../links/cases/KARAM v. A. G. LEVENTIS & CO. LTD. [1965] GLR 96-100.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU AND BRUCE-LYLE JS.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'KARAM v. A. G. LEVENTIS & CO. LTD. Mortgage—Execution—Title to mortgaged property—Prior consent of third party required before mortgage can be executed—Mortgage executed without consent—Judgment against mortgagor—Attachment of property in execution of judgment—Consent for executing mortgage obtained subsequent to date of judgment but prior to attachment proceedings—Whether mortgagee has valid title against judgment creditor.', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-03-01', 'MORTGAGE'),
(2031, 'BOAMAH v. OKYERE [1967] GLR 548-551', '', '../links/cases/BOAMAH v. OKYERE [1967] GLR 548-551.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'BOAMAH v. OKYERE [1967] GLR 548-551\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Trial de novo—Adoption of evidence—Action before one judge, total evidence heard and case adjourned for judgment—Judge retiring and another judge appointed to hear case de novo—Whether evidence adduced at first trial can be adopted at second trial on grounds of convenience and expense.\r\n\r\n', 'ANNAN J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-07-25', 'Practice and procedure'),
(2032, 'BRUCE v. ATTORNEY-GENERAL [1967] GLR 170-188', '', '../links/cases/BRUCE v. ATTORNEY-GENERAL [1967] GLR 170-188.pdf', 'Yes', 'VAN LARE AG.C.J., GRANVILLE SHARP J.A. AND ADUMUA-BOSSMAN J.', '1967', 'Supreme', 'BRUCE v. ATTORNEY-GENERAL [1967] GLR 170-188\r\n\r\nEvidence—Admissibility—Traditional evidence—Traditional evidence admissible as exception to hearsay rule.\r\n\r\nEvidence—Admissibility—Baptism certificate—Copy of baptism certificate admissible under Order 37, r. 60 of L.N 140A—Trial judge disregarding evidence as to place of birth afforded by baptism certificate—Whether evidence properly disregarded—Rule that registers of baptism no evidence of date or place of birth not to be applied too strictly in Ghana— Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 37, r. 60.\r\n\r\n', 'VAN LARE AG.C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-11-25', 'Evidence'),
(2033, 'BRUCE-KONUAH v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 611-617', '', '../links/cases/BRUCE-KONUAH v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 611-617.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'BRUCE-KONUAH v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 611-617\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Material witness—Failure to call—Circumstances in which trial judge should exercise his discretion to call witness in order to ascertain the truth—Whether failure to call witness vitiates conviction.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Assault—Conviction for assault and battery—Accused admitting assault without battery—Whether conviction for assault can stand—Meaning of  “assault”—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), ss. 85 and 87 (b).   \r\n\r\n', 'AMISSAH J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-10-17', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(2034, 'BUCKLE v. BASSIL AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 237-262', '', '../links/cases/BUCKLE v. BASSIL AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 237-262.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, AZU CRABBE AND APALOO JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'BUCKLE v. BASSIL AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 237-262\r\n\r\nDeeds and documents—Construction—Deed purporting to be a lease—Whether deed in substance a moneylending transaction—Effect of recitals on operative part of deed—Whether circumstances in which deed was made to be taken into consideration—Whether transaction so harsh and unconscionable as to fall under the Loans Recovery Ordinance, Cap. 175 and section 13 of the Moneylenders Ordinance, Cap. 176—Loans Recovery Ordinance, Cap. 175 (1951 Rev.), s. 3 (3)—Moneylenders Ordinance, Cap. 176 (1951 Rev.), s. 13.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-03-24', 'Deeds and documents'),
(2035, 'C.I.L.E. v. BLACK STAR LINE AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 744-748', '', '../links/cases/C.I.L.E. v. BLACK STAR LINE AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 744-748.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'C.I.L.E. v. BLACK STAR LINE AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 744-748\r\n\r\nConflict of laws—Contract—Bills of lading—Foreign jurisdiction clause—Contract providing for disputes to be judged by foreign court—Ghanaian defendants—Detention of goods— Goods collecting vast rents for Government of Ghana—Foreign law and Ghanaian law essentially the same—Whether it would be reasonable to honour jurisdiction clause.\r\n\r\n', 'AMISSAH J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-12-18', 'Contract'),
(2036, 'KETSIAWAH v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/KETSIAWAH v. THE STATE [1965] GLR 483-489.pdf', 'Yes', 'ACOLATSE AND APALOO JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'KETSIAWAH v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Jury trial—Misdirection—No miscarriage of justice in consequence thereof—Effect of such misdirection.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-06-21', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(2037, 'C.I.L.E. v. CHIAVELLI AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 651-656', '', '../links/cases/C.I.L.E. v. CHIAVELLI AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 651-656.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'C.I.L.E. v. CHIAVELLI AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 651-656\r\n\r\nConflict of laws—Contract—Foreign tribunal—Provision in contract referring disputes to a foreign court—Contract entered into in Italy and documents in Italian language—Whether effect should be given to the intention of the parties.\r\n\r\n', 'AMISSAH J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-11-27', 'Contract'),
(2038, 'KLUTSE AND ANOTHER v. NELSON', '', '../links/cases/KLUTSE AND ANOTHER v. NELSON [1965] GLR 537-557.pdf', 'Yes', 'APALOO AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'KLUTSE AND ANOTHER v. NELSON Negligence—Res ipsa loquitur—Road accident—Circumstances in which res ipsa loquitur applicable—Standard of care required of a motorist where emergency caused by the action of another road user.', 'MILLS-ODOI', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-06-28', 'NEGLIGENCE'),
(2039, 'KLUVIA v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/KLUVIA v. THE STATE [1965] GLR 715-723.pdf', 'Yes', 'BRUCE-LYLE AND SIRIBOE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'KLUVIA v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Murder—Intent—Distinction between self-defence and provocation.', 'OLLENNU J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-12-06', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(2040, 'KOFI ALIAS FIOZO v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/KOFI ALIAS FIOZO v. THE STATE [1965] GLR 28-32.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1965', 'High Court', 'KOFI ALIAS FIOZO v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Appeal—Plea of guilty from—Exceptions to mandatory statutory provisions—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 324 (3).', ' LASSEY J.', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-01-29', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(2041, 'KONKOMBA v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/KONKOMBA v. THE STATE [1965] GLR 698-707.pdf', 'Yes', 'AKAINYAH AND LASSEY JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'KONKOMBA v. THE STATE Criminal law  and procedure—Evidence—Confession statement—Admissibility—Confession statement made by accused through interpreter—Interpreter not called as witness at trial to confirm statement—Conflicting evidence on material issues given by witnesses—Whether confession statement admissible.', ' OLLENNU', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-12-13', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(2042, 'KONO v. THE STATE', '', '../links/cases/KONO v. THE STATE [1965] GLR 112-116.pdf', 'Yes', ', OLLENNU AND BRUCE-LYLE JJ.S.C.', '1965', 'Appeal', 'KONO v. THE STATE Criminal law and procedure—Murder—Circumstantial evidence—Direction to jury—Defence of alibi—Proof of intent.', ' MILLS-ODOI', 'Criminal', '', '', '', '', '', '1965-03-05', 'CRIMINAL; Criminal Law'),
(2043, 'CRUICKSHANK v. OKOE [1967] GLR 17-24', '', '../links/cases/CRUICKSHANK v. OKOE [1967] GLR 17-24.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'CRUICKSHANK v. OKOE [1967] GLR 17-24\r\n\r\nStatutes—Construction—Nature of enactment—Procedural or substantive Enactment making provision for aggrieved persons to bring complaint in High Court against court officials for negligence of duty—Provision merely providing for summary method for dealing with court officials—Enactment not creating rights or imposing new duties—Whether enactment procedural or substantive—Courts Decree, 1966 (N.L. C. D. 84), para. 90.\r\n\r\n', 'AMISSAH J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-01-27', 'Statutes'),
(2044, 'DAVIES v. THE STATE (PRACTICE NOTE) [1967] GLR 551-553', '', '../links/cases/DAVIES v. THE STATE (PRACTICE NOTE) [1967] GLR 551-553.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'DAVIES v. THE STATE (PRACTICE NOTE) [1967] GLR 551-553\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Summary trial—Judgment—Trial by a magistrate—Directions on duties and powers of trial magistrate when drawing up judgment after pronouncing oral verdict—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 177 (1) and (3).\r\n\r\n', 'ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-08-10', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(2045, 'DONTOH v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 280-282', '', '../links/cases/DONTOH v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 280-282.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'DONTOH v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 280-282\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Conviction—Not recorded—Whether mere oversight or fatal to conviction where appellant had pleaded guilty—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 171 (2).\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Sentencing—First offender-Sentence of seven years imposed on youth of 25 who pleaded guilty to stealing—Substantial part of money recovered—Whether sentence excessive.\r\n\r\n', 'ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-03-28', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(2046, 'DUAH v. DEBRA AND ANOTHER (CONSOLIDATED) [1967] GLR 456-463', '', '../links/cases/DUAH v. DEBRA AND ANOTHER (CONSOLIDATED) [1967] GLR 456-463.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, APALOO AND LASSEY JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'DUAH v. DEBRA AND ANOTHER (CONSOLIDATED) [1967] GLR 456-463\r\n\r\nMoneylending—Security by way of mortgage—Fraudulent assignment—Defect in loan transaction rendering it null and void—Sale of security to purchaser for value without notice—Irregularity in sale of security—Collusion between auctioneer and purchaser—Whether purchaser acquired good title to property—Moneylenders Ordinance, Cap. 176 (1951 Rev.), ss.23 (1) proviso (i) and 26 (2).\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-07-03', 'Moneylending'),
(2047, 'ENNIN v. PRAH [1967] GLR 202-211', '', '../links/cases/ENNIN v. PRAH [1967] GLR 202-211.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'Supreme', 'ENNIN v. PRAH [1967] GLR 202-211\r\n\r\nAuction sale—Notice of sale of land—Service of notice—Indefinite postponement of auction sale after service of notice of sale on judgment debtor—Stay of execution ordered by court until end of specified period—Judgment debtor failing to satisfy judgment debt after expiration of specified period—Subsequent auction sale of property of judgment debtor—Whether service of another notice of sale requisite before sale.\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Summons to show cause—Stay of execution—Judgment debt still unsatisfied after expiration of specified period ordered by court —Auctioneer instructed by court registrar to proceed with sale of property already attached—Previous filing by judgment debtor of praecipe for the issue of summons to show cause against judgment creditor in respect of another claim still pending—Whether the praecipe operative as a stay of execution.\r\n\r\n', 'ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-03-12', 'Practice and procedure'),
(2048, 'ESSUMANBA AND OTHERS v. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE [1967] GLR 400-404', '', '../links/cases/ESSUMANBA AND OTHERS v. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE [1967] GLR 400-404.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'ESSUMANBA AND OTHERS v. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE [1967] GLR 400-404\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Execution—Stay of pending appeal—Application for stay pending before Court of Appeal—Refusal by High Court to review its own judgment enforcing payment of money by insurers—Whether in circumstances High Court should invoke its power to order stay until such time as application before Court of Appeal disposed of—No such application by judgment debtor—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954  (L.N. 140A). Order 42, r. 16 (1) (b).\r\n\r\n', 'EDUSEI J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-06-02', 'Practice and procedure'),
(2049, 'GLIKSTEN (WEST AFRICA) LTD.  v.  APPIAH [1967] GLR 447-455', '', '../links/cases/GLIKSTEN (WEST AFRICA) LTD.  v.  APPIAH [1967] GLR 447-455.pdf', 'Yes', 'AZU CRABBE, APALOO AND AMISSAH JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'GLIKSTEN (WEST AFRICA) LTD.  v.  APPIAH [1967] GLR 447-455\r\n\r\nConcessions—Validated—Rights of concessionaire—Whether concessionaire can be guilty of trespass in promotion of his concession—Protection of customary rights where concessionaire destroys economic trees—Method of assessing compensation—Concessions Ordinance, Cap. 136 (1951 Rev.), s. 32 (1) and (2).\r\n\r\nDamages—Assessment—Cocoa trees—Destruction of healthy cocoa trees by timber concessionaire—whether damages based on number of trees or acreage destroyed.\r\n\r\n', 'AZU CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-06-27', 'Concessions'),
(2050, 'GRAVES v. OYEWOO [1967] GLR 803-809', '', '../links/cases/GRAVES v. OYEWOO [1967] GLR 803-809.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, AZU CRABBE AND APALOO JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'GRAVES v. OYEWOO [1967] GLR 803-809\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Capacity to sue—Fatal accidents—Action under Fatal Accidents Acts commenced and prosecuted by plaintiff in capacity as customary successor to deceased and next friend of dependants—Subsequent grant pendente lite of letters of administration to plaintiff—Validity of action — Whether plaintiff having capacity to sue—Proper persons entitled to sue under Fatal Accidents Acts — Fatal Accidents Acts, 1846-64 (9 & 10 Vict., c. 93 and 27 & 28 Vict., c. 95).\r\n\r\nNegligence—Fatal accidents—Proof—Essential factors constituting proof—Fatal Accident Acts, 1846-1864.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-07-03', 'Practice and procedure'),
(2051, 'GUARDIAN ASSURANCE CO., LTD. v. APPIAH [1967] GLR 47-49', '', '../links/cases/GUARDIAN ASSURANCE CO., LTD. v. APPIAH [1967] GLR 47-49.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'GUARDIAN ASSURANCE CO., LTD. v. APPIAH [1967] GLR 47-49\r\n\r\nInsurance—Contract—Proposal form—Uberrima fides—Misrepresentation—Effect of non-disclosure of material facts.\r\n\r\n', 'EDUSEI J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-02-07', 'Insurance'),
(2052, 'HAGE  v. TALEH [1967] GLR  372-379', '', '../links/cases/HAGE  v. TALEH [1967] GLR  372-379.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'HAGE  v. TALEH [1967] GLR  372-379\r\n\r\nArbitration—Aard by arbitrator—Setting aside—Arbitrator guilty of misconduct—Meaning of “misconduct”—Failure of arbitrator to consider all maters of award remitted to him for reconsideration—Effect of  misconstruing agreement between parties—Whether arbitrator  guilty  of misconduct so as to justify setting aside award made by him.\r\n\r\n', 'AMISSAH J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-05-26', 'Arbitration'),
(2053, 'IBE v. PAN AFRICAN METALS LTD. [1967] GLR 188-191', '', '../links/cases/IBE v. PAN AFRICAN METALS LTD. [1967] GLR 188-191.pdf', 'Yes', 'KORSAH C.J., VAN LARE AND GRANVILLE SHARP JJ.A.', '1959', 'Appeal', 'IBE v. PAN AFRICAN METALS LTD. [1967] GLR 188-191\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Action—Discontinuance with or without leave—Effect—Consequences of notice of discontinuance filed before or after date fixed for hearing—Intent of expression "In any other case" in Order 39, r. 1 of Sched.  II to Cap. 4 —Courts Ordinance, Cap. 4 (1951 Rev.), Sched. II, Order 39, r. 1.\r\n\r\n', 'KORSAH C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1959-11-09', 'Practice and procedure'),
(2054, 'IN RE ESSUMAN (DECD.); ESSUMAN AND ANOTHER v. TESCHMAKER [1967] GLR 359-366', '', '../links/cases/IN RE ESSUMAN (DECD.); ESSUMAN AND ANOTHER v. TESCHMAKER [1967] GLR 359-366.pdf', 'Yes', 'AZU CRABBE, OLLENNU AND APALOO JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'IN RE ESSUMAN (DECD.); ESSUMAN AND ANOTHER v. TESCHMAKER [1967] GLR 359-366\r\n\r\nAdministration of estates—Letters of administration—Contested application Calculation of larger interest in estate—Joint claim made by plaintiffs as customary successor and children of deceased — Whether claim must be considered as one unit—Whether claim so considered entitled plaintiffs to a larger share in estate than defendant widow—Marriage Ordinance, Cap. 127 (1951 Rev.), s. 48.\r\n\r\n', 'AZU CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-05-22', 'Administration of estates'),
(2055, 'IN RE ONNY (CONTEMNOR) [1967] GLR 386-400', '', '../links/cases/IN RE ONNY (CONTEMNOR) [1967] GLR 386-400.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'IN RE ONNY (CONTEMNOR) [1967] GLR 386-400\r\n\r\nLotteries—Promotion of lotteries—Permit—Compliance with conditions in Act 31, ss. 9, 10 and 11—Court to decide—Whether need for permit for lottery promoted under Act 31, s. 9—Lotteries and Betting Act, 1960 (Act 31), ss. 9, 10 and 11.\r\n\r\nLotteries—Promotion of lotteries—Gazette notice of—Cancellation or variation of —Method to be adopted.\r\n\r\nLotteries—Running of lotteries—Dispute as to—Proper authority to decide—Whether Principal Secretary entitled to decide in dispute as to who can run lotteries—Act 31, ss. 9, 10 and 11.\r\n\r\n', 'ANTERKYI  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-05-31', 'Lotteries'),
(2056, 'IN RE TANDOH (DECD.); DIMSON v. KUMAH [1967] GLR 54-57', '', '../links/cases/IN RE TANDOH (DECD.); DIMSON v. KUMAH [1967] GLR 54-57.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'IN RE TANDOH (DECD.); DIMSON v. KUMAH [1967] GLR 54-57\r\n\r\nAdministration of estates—Letters of administration—Grant to customary successor—Intestate succession—Caveat entered by applicant prior to the issue of letters of administration—Application by caveatrix for a grant of letters of administration to the Administrator—General—Circumstances in which the court can appoint the Administrator-General to take control of the estate of a deceased person—Administration of Estates Act, 1961 (Act 63), s. 19 (1).\r\n\r\n', 'EDUSEI J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-02-14', 'Administration of estates'),
(2057, 'INKUMSAH v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 776-785', '', '../links/cases/INKUMSAH v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 776-785.pdf', 'Yes', 'AZU CRABBE, APALOO AND LASSEY JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'INKUMSAH v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 776-785\r\n\r\nCourts—Jurisdiction—Appellate—Cannot be inferred—Express enactment necessary.\r\n\r\nCourts—Court of Appeal—Jurisdiction—Appeal from conviction for perjury entered by commission of inquiry in exercise of powers under N.L.C.D. 72 as amended by N.L.C.D. 129—Whether Court of Appeal vested with jurisdiction—Courts Decree, 1966 (N.L.C.D. 84), para. 7 (1)—National Liberation Council (Investigation and Forfeiture of Assets) Decree, 1966 (N.L.C.D. 72), para. 2 (9) (a)—National Liberation Council (Investigation and Forfeiture of Assets) (Amendment) Decree, 1967 (N.L.C.D. 129.)\r\n\r\n', 'AZU CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-12-18', 'Courts'),
(2058, 'INSPECTOR-PLASTICO MOULDS LTD v. ATICO LTD. [1967] GLR 593-598', '', '../links/cases/INSPECTOR-PLASTICO MOULDS LTD v. ATICO LTD. [1967] GLR 593-598.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'INSPECTOR-PLASTICO MOULDS LTD v. ATICO LTD. [1967] GLR 593-598\r\n\r\nBills of exchange—Action on—Defences to—Alleged partial failure of consideration and counterclaim for damages arising therefrom—Whether final judgment should be entered and counterclaim pursued separately—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 21, r.2. Practice and procedure—Specially endorsed writ—Application for final judgment—Defendant not showing cause by affidavit but by filing a defence to the claim—No objection raised against filing of defence—Whether court may ignore technical breach of rules—L.N. 140A, Order 14, r. 3(a).\r\n\r\n', 'AMISSAH J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-10-09', 'Bills of exchange'),
(2059, 'KATZ v. ARMON AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 624-637', '', '../links/cases/KATZ v. ARMON AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 624-637.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'KATZ v. ARMON AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 624-637\r\n\r\nInternational law—Diplomatic privilege—Immunity from judicial process—Official at Embassy—First secretary and son—Affidavit of defendants as to grounds of immunity—Letter from Principal Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs as to extent of privilege—Whether conclusive.\r\n\r\nInternational law—Vienna Convention—Diplomatic privilege—Immunity from jurisdiction—Purpose of grant—When applicable—Diplomatic Immunities Act, 1962 (Act 148), preamble.\r\n\r\nInsurance—Motor vehicle—Third party risks—Policy taken by diplomat—Liability under policy unenforceable unless diplomat submits to the jurisdiction—Insurers bound to indemnify injured third party once liability under policy established—Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act, 1958 (No. 42 of 1958), s. 6 (3).\r\n\r\n', 'ANTERKYI J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-10-20', 'International law'),
(2060, 'KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES v. BIRDS, BEASTS AND REPTILES AGENCY [1967] GLR 674-679', '', '../links/cases/KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES v. BIRDS, BEASTS AND REPTILES AGENCY [1967] GLR 674-679.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES v. BIRDS, BEASTS AND REPTILES AGENCY [1967] GLR 674-679\r\n\r\nDeeds and documents—Construction—Letter—Ambiguity—Letter stating that "we are holding guarantee" for purchaser—Whether letter constituted a guarantee for payment.\r\n\r\nSale of goods—F.o.b. contracts—Passing of risks—Risk passes when goods shipped—Sale of Goods Act, 1962 (Act 137), s. 62 (g).\r\n\r\n', 'AMISSAH J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-11-27', 'Deeds and documents'),
(2061, 'KONKOMBA v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 717-723', '', '../links/cases/KONKOMBA v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 717-723.pdf', 'Yes', 'AZU CRABBE, APALOO AND LASSEY JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'KONKOMBA v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR 717-723\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Evidence—Admissibility—Medical reports—Evidence relating to nature or extent of injuries suffered by any living or dead person to be tendered viva voce in a criminal trial in a court other than district court—Viva voce evidence affording right of cross-examination to person against whom evidence tendered—Post-mortem report admitted in evidence by trial judge without pathologist being called—Post-mortem report must be excluded as inadmissible—Effect of exclusion on conviction for murder where clear evidence that death of deceased caused by convict—Medical reports specifying injuries to persons not intended to be covered under section 121 (1) of Act 30—Provisions of sections 121 (2) applicable only to district court—Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30), s. 121 (1) and (2).\r\n\r\n', 'AZU CRABBE', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-12-11', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(2062, 'KYIAFI v. WONO [1967] GLR 463-467', '', '../links/cases/KYIAFI v. WONO [1967] GLR 463-467.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, AZU CRABBE AND APALOO JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'KYIAFI v. WONO [1967] GLR 463-467\r\n\r\nCourts—Appellate court—Findings of fact—Right of appellate court to disturb—Decision of trial court based on inferences drawn from evidence of witnesses—No error or irregularity in proceedings or reasons given by trial court for its decision—Whether appellate court entitled to disturb decision of trial court.\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Proof of ownership—Land allegedly gifted to wife by husband—Denial of gift by husband on termination of marriage—Land occupied and farmed by wife for a long period—Whether such long possession conclusive evidence of gift.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-03-03', 'Courts'),
(2063, 'MADJOUB v. JOHN HOLT BARTHOLOMEW & CO. LTD. AND OTHERS [1967] 554-562', '', '../links/cases/MADJOUB v. JOHN HOLT BARTHOLOMEW & CO. LTD. AND OTHERS [1967] 554-562.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'MADJOUB v. JOHN HOLT BARTHOLOMEW & CO. LTD. AND OTHERS [1967] 554-562\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Auction sale—Sale by sheriff—Duty of sheriff and agents.\r\n\r\nAuction sale—Material irregularity—Setting aside sale—Auction sale of building and furniture therein at an undervalue—Sale effected under a writ of fi. fa.—Form of writ used for attachment of movable property only —Whether property sold at undervalue sufficient ground for setting aside sale—Whether sale illegal by virtue of the form of writ of fi. fa. used— Whether proof of substantial injury by reason of irregularity in the conduct of sale essential— Supreme[High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (LN 140A), Order 51, r.18.\r\n\r\n', 'ANNAN J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-08-15', 'Practice and procedure'),
(2064, 'MENSAH v. BLOW [1967] GLR  424-433', '', '../links/cases/MENSAH v. BLOW [1967] GLR  424-433.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, APALOO AND LASSEY JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'MENSAH v. BLOW [1967] GLR  424-433\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Right to ownership or possession—Original owner of land in dispute clearing land of virgin forest then permitting others to occupy it—Successors of party in possession seeking exclusive right to own or possess land over successors of original owner—Whether successors of party in possession licensees of successors of original owner.\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Possession by licensee—Original owner clearing land subsequently permitting another to occupy it—During period of long occupation by other party and successors no tribute or tolls demanded or paid—Continuing possession granted subject to good behaviour—No abandonment by original owner or successors—Whether licensee in course of time became absolute owner to extent of depriving real owner of right of user over unoccupied portions of the land.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-06-12', 'Customary law'),
(2065, 'NSEYEN v. JOS HANSEN AND SOEHNE (GHANA) LTD. [1967] GLR 58-66', '', '../links/cases/NSEYEN v. JOS HANSEN AND SOEHNE (GHANA) LTD. [1967] GLR 58-66.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'NSEYEN v. JOS HANSEN AND SOEHNE (GHANA) LTD. [1967] GLR 58-66\r\n\r\nSale of goods—Hire-purchase—Motor vehicle—Collateral—repair agreement—Payment of cost of repairs by instalments—Default in payment of instalments of the hire-purchase price  and cost of repairs—Over 50 per cent of hire-purchase price paid by hirer—Owner of vehicle same as repairer—Seizure of vehicle by owner for failure to pay for cost of repairs—Whether owner as repairer of vehicle had right to exercise lien over the vehicle for the cost of repairs—Sale of Goods Act, 1962 (Act 137), s.69 (1).\r\n\r\n', 'AMISSAH J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-02-17', 'Sale of goods'),
(2066, 'NTIM v. ACCRA-TEMA CITY COUNCIL AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 498-506', '', '../links/cases/NTIM v. ACCRA-TEMA CITY COUNCIL AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 498-506.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'NTIM v. ACCRA-TEMA CITY COUNCIL AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 498-506\r\n\r\nLocal government—Councils—Functions—Use of car—Car involved in accident whilst assisting with O.A.U. Conference—Whether car being owned and used by council in the execution of its public duties so as to avail council of twelve month limitation period—Local Government Act, 1961 (Act 54), s. 133 and Sched. I, para. 66.\r\n\r\nLimitation of actions—"Continuance of damage or injury”—Meaning of—Continuance of act which caused damage or continuance of injury caused by act—Plaintiff issued writ outside twelve-month limitation period—Whether plaintiff not statute-barred since injuries persisted outside period—Act 54, s. 133.\r\n\r\n', 'ANTERKYI  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-07-10', 'LOCAL GOVERNMENT'),
(2067, 'NYARKOA v. MANSU [1967] GLR 523-535', '', '../links/cases/NYARKOA v. MANSU [1967] GLR 523-535.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'NYARKOA v. MANSU [1967] GLR 523-535\r\n\r\nInfants—Custody—Paramount consideration—Application by divorced wife for custody of infants born to her in adultery during subsistence of Customary law marriage—Customary law rule that such children belong to the husband subject to equitable rule that welfare of children paramount consideration—Categories of "infants" over which High Court has jurisdiction in custody cases—Husband unfit to bring up children of tender years—Proper order to make in such circumstances—Courts Ordinance, Cap. 4 (1951 Rev.), s. 16—Courts Decree, 1966 (N.L.C.D. 84), para. 93 (2).\r\n\r\n', 'ARCHER  J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-07-17', 'Custody'),
(2068, 'NYE v. NYE [1967] GLR 76-91', '', '../links/cases/NYE v. NYE [1967] GLR 76-91.pdf', 'Yes', 'AKUFO-ADDO C.J., OLLENNU, APALOO, LASSEY AND AMISSAH JJ.A,', '1967', 'Appeal', 'NYE v. NYE [1967] GLR 76-91\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Appeals—Enlargement of time—Appeal from High Court—Application for enlargement of time six months after final judgment—Extension of time granted by Supreme Court — Objection in limine upon hearing of appeal— Whether Supreme Court had jurisdiction to extend time — Supreme Court Rules, 1962 (L.I. 218), r. 1 O. (1) and (4).\r\n\r\nCourts—Court of Appeal—Full bench—Conflicting decisions of the Supreme Court—Decision alleging that earlier one given per incuriam—Direction that appeal be heard by full bench.\r\n\r\n', 'AKUFO-ADDO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '0000-00-00', 'Practice and procedure'),
(2069, 'NYONATOR AND OTHERS v. WORGBA AND OTHERS [1967] GLR 468-472', '', '../links/cases/NYONATOR AND OTHERS v. WORGBA AND OTHERS [1967] GLR 468-472.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, AZU CRABBE AMISSAH JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'NYONATOR AND OTHERS v. WORGBA AND OTHERS [1967] GLR 468-472\r\n\r\nCourts—Local court—Jurisdiction—Land—Disputed land valued at about £G2,500—Issue beyond jurisdiction of local court—Case accordingly dismissed and costs awarded against respondents—Whether local court empowered to award costs and order committal in default of payment in a matter over which it had no jurisdiction—Whether certiorari will lie to quash order for costs—Courts Act, 1960 (C.A. 9), s. 98 as amended by the Courts (Amendment) Act, 1962 (Act 130), s. 27.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-07-03', 'Courts'),
(2070, 'ODONKOR v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR  690-694', '', '../links/cases/ODONKOR v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR  690-694.pdf', 'Yes', 'AKUFO-ADDO C.J., AZU CRABBE AND LASSEY JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'ODONKOR v. THE REPUBLIC [1967] GLR  690-694\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Sentencing—Enhanced sentence—Principles on which appellate court should act—Application of audi alteram partem rule— Extent of power of High Court to increase sentence passed by lower court— Criminal Procedure Code, 1960 (Act 30),s.330 (1)(a)(ii).\r\n\r\n', 'AKUFO-ADDO C.J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-12-04', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(2071, 'ODURO v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 36-46', '', '../links/cases/ODURO v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 36-46.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, AZU CRABBE AND LASSEY JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'ODURO v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 36-46\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Defence—Provocation—Ingredients—Whether abusive or insulting words alone constitute provocation—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), ss. 53 and 54.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Jury trial—Directions—Reasonable doubt—Whether form of direction more important than its substance.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-03-03', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(2072, 'OFORI-ATTA v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 304-305', '', '../links/cases/OFORI-ATTA v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 304-305.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'OFORI-ATTA v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 304-305\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Judgment or order—Review of—Provision in N.L.C.D. 154, para. 3 for payment of specified amount "as if it were an order of the High Court in civil proceeding"—Subsequent application made to High Court under Order 39 of L.N. 140A for review of order—Whether application proper—Kwame Nkrumah Properties Decree, 1967 (N.L.C.D. 154), para. 3—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 39.\r\n\r\n', 'AMISSAH J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-05-02', 'Practice and procedure'),
(2073, 'OSAM-PINANKO v. LARTEY AND ANOTHER  [1967] GLR 380-386', '', '../links/cases/OSAM-PINANKO v. LARTEY AND ANOTHER  [1967] GLR 380-386.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'OSAM-PINANKO v. LARTEY AND ANOTHER  [1967] GLR 380-386\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Vexatious litigation—Power to prevent—Plaintiff taking multiple proceedings against defendants in attempt to circumvent judgments and costs awarded against him—Invocation of powers of court and Attorney-General under N.L.C.D. 84 —Courts Decree, 1966 (N.L.C.D. 84), para. 85 (1) and(2).\r\n\r\n', 'ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-05-26', 'Practice and procedure'),
(2074, 'OSEI-KOOM v. OSEI-KOOM [1967] GLR 274-279', '', '../links/cases/OSEI-KOOM v. OSEI-KOOM [1967] GLR 274-279.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'OSEI-KOOM v. OSEI-KOOM [1967] GLR 274-279\r\n\r\nHusband and wife—Divorce—Cruelty—Conduct amounting to mental cruelty—Social position and physical condition of parties—Husband assaulting wife—Wife bleeding as a result of assault—Husband threatening to kill wife—Parties trained in traditions of English life and culture—Whether conduct of husband tantamount to cruelty in the circumstances.\r\n\r\n', 'EDUSEI J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-04-26', 'Husband and wife'),
(2075, 'OWUSU  AND ANOTHER v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 435-442', '', '../links/cases/OWUSU  AND ANOTHER v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 435-442.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, AZU CRABBE AND APALOO JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'OWUSU  AND ANOTHER v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 435-442\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Bail—Application for bail pending appeal—Principles governing grant of bail—Submission that trial judge misdirected himself on law relating to admissions in criminal matters—Whether submission within principles—Implication of grant of bail based on submission—Whether bail automatic or discretionary—Effect of conviction—Circumstances justifying grant of bail—Courts Decree 1966, (N.L.C.D. 84), para. 20 (2).\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-06-22', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(2076, 'POLITIS AND ANOTHER v. PLASTICO LTD. (NO. 2) [1967] GLR 24-33', '', '../links/cases/POLITIS AND ANOTHER v. PLASTICO LTD. (NO. 2) [1967] GLR 24-33.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'POLITIS AND ANOTHER v. PLASTICO LTD. (NO. 2) [1967] GLR 24-33\r\n\r\nCompany law—Companies—General meeting—Meeting to appoint new directors held by sole surviving shareholder director without issuing any notices—Legal personal representatives of deceased not yet appointed—No quorum at meeting as required by articles of association of the company—Whether general meeting properly convened—Whether company business transacted at meeting void—Companies Code, 1963 (Act 179), s. 271 (2) and (5).\r\n\r\nCompany law—Companies—Appointment of directors—Power of sole director to appoint another director to fill casual vacancy—Meaning of "casual vacancy"—Whether death of shareholder director creates casual vacancy—Appointment of director by sole surviving director to fill casual vacancy—Whether consent in writing essential pre-condition to appointment as company director—Companies Code, 1963 (Act 179), ss. 181 (1) and (5) and 179 (3).\r\n\r\n', ' AMISSAH J.A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-01-30', 'Company law'),
(2077, 'QUARTEY v. NORGAH [1967] GLR  319-333', '', '../links/cases/QUARTEY v. NORGAH [1967] GLR  319-333.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, AZU CRABBE AND APALOO JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'QUARTEY v. NORGAH [1967] GLR  319-333\r\n\r\nContract—Custom or usage—Incorporation in contract—Evidence of custom or usage—Method of proof—Question of fact—Court to determine existence of custom or usage—Type of evidence required—Parties bound by custom or usage when proved and whether they knew of its existence or not.\r\n\r\nEvidence—Custom or usage—Proof—Evidence of interested parties only—Whether court will attach weight to such evidence.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-05-15', 'Contract'),
(2078, 'REPUBLIC v. AKYAMPONG [1967] GLR 695-698', '', '../links/cases/REPUBLIC v. AKYAMPONG [1967] GLR 695-698.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'REPUBLIC v. AKYAMPONG [1967] GLR 695-698\r\n\r\nPublic officers—Definition of— Boy scout commissioner—Whether a public officer—Statutory definition of public officer—Holder of office by election or appointment under an enactment—Definition of enactment—Whether a Royal Charter an enactment—Interpretation Act, 1960 (C.A. 4), s. 32 (1)—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 3 (1).\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Indictment or charge—Defective—Plea of guilty to defective charge—Appellant posing as scout commissioner charged with pretending to be public officer—Scout commissioner not a public officer—Whether pretending to be a boy scout commissioner constitutes pretending to be a "public officer."\r\n\r\n', 'ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-12-07', 'Public officers'),
(2079, 'REPUBLIC v. STATE FISHING CORPORATION COMMISSION OF ENQUIRY (CHAIRMAN); EX PARTE BANNERMAN [1967] GLR  536-547', '', '../links/cases/REPUBLIC v. STATE FISHING CORPORATION COMMISSION OF ENQUIRY (CHAIRMAN); EX PARTE BANNERMAN [1967] GLR  536-547.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'REPUBLIC v. STATE FISHING CORPORATION COMMISSION OF ENQUIRY (CHAIRMAN); EX PARTE BANNERMAN [1967] GLR  536-547\r\n\r\nAdministrative law—Commission of inquiry—Jurisdiction—Terms of reference of commission not extending to suspending from office witnesses appearing before it—Whether commission acted ultra vires in writing letter of suspension—Commission of Enquiry (State Fishing Corporation) Instrument, 1967 (E.I. 6), para. 3.\r\n\r\nNatural justice—Right to be heard—Extent of rule—Whether confined to strictly legal tribunals or applicable to every authority adjudicating upon matters involving civil consequences to individuals.\r\n\r\n', 'EDUSEI J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-07-20', 'ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE; Courts'),
(2080, 'S.C.O.A. MOTORS, ACCRA v. KORANTENG [1967] GLR 263 - 274.', '', '../links/cases/S.C.O.A. MOTORS, ACCRA v. KORANTENG [1967] GLR 263 - 274..pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, AZU CRABBE AND APALOO J.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'S.C.O.A. MOTORS, ACCRA v. KORANTENG [1967] GLR 263 - 274.\r\n\r\nMaster and servant—Wrongful dismissal—Condonation of misconduct—Master proving facts which but for purported waiver would have justified dismissal—Whether onus on servant to prove that master waived right to dismiss him—Whether transfer to new position at same salary under constant supervision during pendency of investigation into misconduct sufficient waiver.\r\n\r\nPractice and procedure—Costs—Improper exercise of discretion—Maximum costs awarded although damages awarded were nominal—Whether improper exercise of discretion—Supreme [High] Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A), Order 65, r. 1.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-04-24', 'Practice and procedure'),
(2081, 'SAIBU v. MAHAMA AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 506-512', '', '../links/cases/SAIBU v. MAHAMA AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 506-512.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, APALOO AND LASSEY JJ.A.', '1967', 'Appeal', 'SAIBU v. MAHAMA AND ANOTHER [1967] GLR 506-512\r\n\r\nCustomary law—Land—Walewale land—Proper person to make grants of Walewale lands.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-07-10', 'Customary law'),
(2082, 'SALAMI v. STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION [1967] GLR 442-446', '', '../links/cases/SALAMI v. STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION [1967] GLR 442-446.pdf', 'Yes', 'OLLENNU, APALOO AND LASSEY JJ.A.', '1967', 'Supreme', 'SALAMI v. STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION [1967] GLR 442-446\r\n\r\nInsurance—Warranty—Breach—Repudiation of claim—Application form basis of contract of insurance—False warranty in application—Burglary—Claim by insured—Whether insurance company not having repudiated policy could repudiate claim.\r\n\r\n', 'OLLENNU', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-06-26', 'Insurance'),
(2083, 'SAM v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 283-290', '', '../links/cases/SAM v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 283-290.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'SAM v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 283-290\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Stealing—Corpse—Statutory provisions for stealing “anything whether living or dead" and depriving person of their "interest in a thing"—Prohibition of removal of corpse from grave without permission of minister—Abundant evidence showing that in Ghana relatives do not abandon corpse—Whether local authorities and relatives interested in corpse—Whether a corpse is capable of being stolen—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), ss. 122 (2) and 123—Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1965 (Act 301), S. 27 (7).\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Human skull—Ownership—Whether ownership of human skull vested in dead body.\r\n\r\n', 'ARCHER J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-04-28', 'Criminal law and procedure'),
(2084, 'STATE v. ANDOH AND OTHERS [1967] GLR 355-358', '', '../links/cases/STATE v. ANDOH AND OTHERS [1967] GLR 355-358.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'STATE v. ANDOH AND OTHERS [1967] GLR 355-358\r\n\r\nStatutes—Repeal—Implied repeal—Act 29, s. 2 (3) defining “officer” to include auditor—Act 179, s. 136 providing that an auditor shall not be regarded as an agent or officer of  company—Act 179 subsequent to Act 29—Whether section 2 (3) of Act 29 impliedly repealed by section 136 of Act 1769 as being inconsistent with the provisions of a later Act—Whether a company auditor can be prosecuted under Act 29 for a criminal offence in connection with his duty—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 2 (3)—Companies Code, 1963 (Act 179), s. 136.\r\n\r\n', 'EDUSEI J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-05-18', 'Statutes'),
(2085, 'STATE v. KPANDU LOCAL COURT MAGISTRATE; EX PARTE KONKONG [1967] GLR 334-340', '', '../links/cases/STATE v. KPANDU LOCAL COURT MAGISTRATE; EX PARTE KONKONG [1967] GLR 334-340.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'STATE v. KPANDU LOCAL COURT MAGISTRATE; EX PARTE KONKONG [1967] GLR 334-340\r\n\r\nCourt Local court—Jurisdiction—Settlement by arbitration—Parties announcing intention to settle dispute by arbitration—Suit removed from court list Attempts at settlement broken down and court informed accordingly—Application by defendants to set aside arbitration proceedings and award—Whether court has jurisdiction to hear application—Whether proper to remove case from court lists—Local Courts (Procedure), Regulations, 1962 (L.I 208), reg. 109.\r\n\r\n', 'KINGSLEY-NYINAH J.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-05-15', 'Courts'),
(2086, 'STATE v. OBENG AND OTHERS [1967] GLR 91-113', '', '../links/cases/STATE v. OBENG AND OTHERS [1967] GLR 91-113.pdf', 'Yes', '', '1967', 'High Court', 'STATE v. OBENG AND OTHERS [1967] GLR 91-113\r\n\r\nStatutes—Construction—Criminal Code—Beneficial construction—Code not to be construed strictly either against the State or against accused person—Departure from common law rules of construing penal statutes.\r\n\r\nCriminal law and procedure—Prisoner—Definition of—"Any person lawfully committed to custody"—Whether wide enough to include persons held in protective custody under the authority of a Decree—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), s. 228—Prisons Act, 1963 (Act 221), ss. 43 (1) and 60.\r\n\r\n', 'AMISSAH J. A.', 'Civil', '', '', '', '', '', '1967-03-05', 'Criminal law and procedure');
