Res judicata: The Undefined Borders
Introduction The Common Law doctrine of res judicata holds that where a court of competent jurisdiction has determined a case to finality, the parties and ... Read More
Must An Application for Recovery of Possession of Immovable Property Be Made on Notice or Ex Parte?
Authors: Antoinette Kyeremanteng & Theophilus Boateng Osei Abstract This paper seeks to analyze, evaluate and examine the contention whether or not recovery of possession after ... Read More
George Odamtten & Ors v. Wuta-Ofei & Ors [2018]: A Laudable Demonstration of Judicial Reasoning by the Supreme Court?”
Author: Joel Oheneba Afari-Acquah Abstract The Supreme Court of Ghana in George Odamtten & Ors v Wuta-Ofei & Ors affirmed the decision of the Court of ... Read More
New FIFA Football Agent Regulations – Requirements to become a Ghanaian Football Agent.
Voice Summary by Author: According to reports, Paul Pogba's agent, the late Mino Raiola, made £41 million from his client's 2016 transfer to Manchester United. This transfer ... 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
General Traverse, Where is your sting?
Author:Richmond Agbelengor Voice summary: 1.Introduction In a legal tussle, facts alleged by a party and admitted by the opposite party do not become facts in ... Read More
Default Judgment and the Doctrine of Estoppel Per Rem Judicata: A Legal Conundrum in Order 10 Rule 6 & Order 13 Rule 6(2) of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2004 (C. I 47)
Voice Summary by Author: Introduction Meaning of default judgment Default judgment is a judgment which is not on its merits but a judgment based solely ... 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
Ghana’s Push for Compulsory Arbitration in Respect of Some Causes of Action- A Hit or A Miss?
Introduction The word “arbitration” has gained a lot of traction in recent years. It is now “fashionable” or “chique” to incorporate arbitration clauses in all ... Read More
Summary: Transparency International & Ors V Republic of Ghana (the Agyapa Case)
On July 13, 2022, the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Court) shall deliver its judgment in a ... Read More