By Reginald Nii Odoi
Award of Interest on Damages for Contractual Breach by the Republic of Ghana
“The award of interest is a matter of discretion for the court, and the court will consider the circumstances of…
Liquidated Damages Provisions As Limitation Clauses: A Critical Examination of Their Validity and Enforceability
“The essence of liquidated damages is that they should be a genuine attempt to estimate in advance the loss which…
Contract Design & Contractual Intent in the Formation of Binding Agreements
“A basic principle of the common law of contract is that parties to a contract are free to determine for…
No General Duty to Disclose Material Facts Under Contract Law: The Burden of Buyers to Beware
“There is no duty to disclose facts in an arm’s length transaction, no matter how “morally censurable” such silence might…
The Striking Down of Express Contract Terms: The Role of Courts in Doing Substantial Justice
The duty of the courts is to interpret…ensuring that justice is served...
Contracts Made by the Courts
“The rights and duties with which jurisprudence busies itself again are nothing but prophecies...”
Party Constitutionalisation and Constitutionalism: Towards a State-Regulated Financing of Political Parties in Ghana’s Fourth Republic
The purpose of the Constitution was not only to grant power, but to keep it from getting out of hand.
A Living Organism Capable of Growth: A Random Thought on Moments of Change.
The 1992 Constitution is therefore the sum total of our hopes, disappointments, experiences and expectations as a nation. If we…
In Defense of the Constitution of Ghana: A Charge to Keep
Ghana has the best constitution in this world, and let us make it work for us….
Two Hats, One Head & The Weight of Responsibility: The Office of the Attorney-General
Firm and resolute must be his (her) demeanour, and above all humble in the performance of his functions
Shielding Directing minds of companies against liability: The business judgement rule and the duty of care in Ghana
In order to achieve economic efficiency of companies, it is imperative to not hold directors liable for every business decision…
