Legal Resources

Case of the Week: Ama Serwaa v Gariba Hashimu and Issaka Hashimu

This case reinforces the principle that a promise to marry, even in the absence of formal customary rites, can give…

1 year ago

Case of the Week: Dr. Gilbert Anyetei v. Sussana Anyetei

The High Court ruled in favor of the wife, granting her 50% of the properties. However, the Court of Appeal…

1 year ago

Case of the Week: Martin Kpebu v Attorney General

This decision reaffirmed the cherished  principle of judicial discretion in bail matters, ensuring that courts have the authority to assess bail…

1 year ago

Proprietary Estoppel And Adverse Possession: a Struggle Between Fairness And Legalised Theft

It is apparent from the proprietary estoppel cases that the courts apply fairness and adopt a very broad discretion in…

1 year ago

Case of the week: Francis Osei-Bonsu v. Attorney General

The Attorney General, in an unusual but commendable move, conceded that the provisions in question were unconstitutional.

1 year ago

Weaponising Non-Cooperation: The USA’s Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act (H.R. 23) and its Assault on International Criminal Justice

State cooperation is essential for the ICC's effectiveness. Without the support of states, the ICC cannot access evidence, secure the…

1 year ago

Case of the Week: Hemans v. Cofie

This case strongly condemns police interference in civil disputes, reaffirming that law enforcement has no role in debt collection.

1 year ago

Contracts Made by the Courts

“The rights and duties with which jurisprudence busies itself again are nothing but prophecies...” 233 Monday Essay MARCH1Download

1 year ago

Case Of The Week: Theophilus Donkor v. The Attorney General

This decision has significant implications for governance and presidential transitions in Ghana. It affirms the President's authority over political appointments…

1 year ago

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.…

1 year ago