Author: Frederick Gurah Sampson
The LEADing Justice Initiative of the Chief Justice – An Innovative Vision Worthy of Support
“It should be emphasized that the judiciary as composed at present, in terms of article 125(1) of the 1992 Constitution, shall “be independent and subject ... Read More
Does The General Legal Council Have Jurisdiction Over the Attorney-General?
Article 88 (1) “There shall be an Attorney-General of Ghana who shall be a Minister of State and the principal legal adviser to the Government. ... Read More
The Role of Customary Successor in the Application for Letters of Administration: A Sine Qua Non or A Legal Superfluity?
“In The lifetime of their relative, they cannot vent their spleen on his wife. The opportunity comes when he dies. The poor widow and her ... Read More
Legal Effect of Service And Pendency of an Application for Injunction in Ghana – Restating the Position!
Dedication The author dedicates this paper to his sister, who obtained and graduated with her PhD from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) ... Read More
When What Matters Not, Matter! – A Review of the Law on Privacy and Admissibility of Evidence Secretly and Unlawfully Obtained, In Civil Proceedings, Vis-à-Vis Article 18(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana
“It matters not how you get it, if you steal it even, it would be admissible in evidence” Crompton J in R v Leatham (1861) ... Read More
‘Article 71’ Office Holders and Retiring Emoluments, When Ex Gratia Meets Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet, Russia-Ukraine War, and During Debt Exchange – Reflections of a Citizen, Not a Spectator!
When the President, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was sworn into office on 7th January 2017 as President of the Republic of Ghana for ... Read More
Of Testamentary Freedom Under Ghana Law and The Limitations Thereof – The Case of Man Born Free but Everywhere in Chains?
Photo by Melinda Gimpel on Unsplash It is the Political Philosopher J.J. Rousseau who said “Man is born free but everywhere is in chains.” It ... Read More
Treatment of Shareholders’ Unclaimed Dividends Under the Companies Act 2019, (Act 992) and the Constitutional issue that Arises!
Voice Summary: Introduction Businesses, be it Limited Liability Companies, Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships etc in Ghana like elsewhere exist with the aim of maximizing profit. Shareholders ... Read More
Seeking Default Judgments over Declaratory Reliefs Under Ghana Law – Navigating the Procedural Nuances
Voice Summary by Author: Introduction. The objective of every Plaintiff who commences an action either by issuance of writ, petition or an originating motion ... Read More
Rethinking Article 68(5) of the 1992 Constitution – Taxation of the Emoluments of the President of the Republic of Ghana – An Introspection
Introduction. The President of Ghana is, under the law, the first gentleman of the land and he takes precedence over all other persons in Ghana. ... Read More