Introduction Succession is an integral part of customary law and since customary law is part of the laws of Ghana[i]Â and for that matter the Ghana Legal System; a clearer understanding of the subject of succession will no doubt be of great importance to the practitioners and students of the legal profession. Over the years, there...
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The Chancellor & Equity â Epitome of Christ & the Grace
There is no profession that I know which perfectly illustrates Christâs redemptive work better than the Legal Profession. In this article, we will look at the striking similarities and parallels that exist between Christâs ministry and the legal profession. Maybe, you did not know that Christ was a âlawyerâ when he was on earth? He...
Fair Trial in Civil Cases: A Right or A Privilege?
Introduction The concept of âfair trialâ was traditionally associated with criminal proceedings. This article seeks to examine the origin of the concept and how it has been recognized as a fundamental human right in a number of regional and international instruments. The telescope will be thrown at various jurisdictions to see how they have extended...
The Uniqueness Of Jurat Required For Illiterate Testators
I just couldnât âthink farâ, as âLil winâ, the Kumawood movie actor might have put it. Which world are we in? Is that societyâs sense of true justice? What crime did I commit to deserve such an unfair judgment? Do I curse my parents for the deficiency in my education or blame the custodians of...
Constitutional interpretation – An uneasy task: Article 88 in perspective
Introduction: One provision in the Constitution 1992 that has set judicial brains wrangling in the area of constitutional interpretation is article 88, particularly clauses 1 & 5. Like King Rex[i] in his zeal to transform the law, the Supreme Court continues âto make itself clearer in both directionsâ. In this article, the writer will endeavour to...



