YEBOAH v. THE STATE [1967] GLR 512 - 523

Criminal law and procedure—Murder—Self-defence—Justification for use of harm—Proof of circumstances of "extreme necessity"—Whether degree of force used relevant if extreme necessity proved—Whether extreme necessity exists where accused stands his ground and challenges deceased to a fight—Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), ss. 32 and 37.

Criminal law and procedure—Jury trial—Directions—Self-defence—Trial judge failing to explain Act 29, s.37 to jury and failing to direct jury to acquit if they were in any doubt whether defence of self-defence made out—Whether on the facts a miscarriage of justice occasioned to justify vitiating conviction—Act 29, ss.32 and 37.

