Arguing New Grounds of Appeal – To Seek Leave Or Not
INTRODUCTION When a Party is dissatisfied with a decision of a court, be it a ruling or judgement, that Party may appeal against that decision...
Is The Outcome of an Interpleader Proceeding Interlocutory or Final?
1.Introduction A person who holds a property to which he/she does not claim any legal or equitable interest may find himself/herself in a situation where...
Preliminary Legal Issues for Determination: When to Raise Them.
1.Introduction Parties go to court because they are unable to settle their disputes amicably. The rules of court have been enacted to provide an avenue...
In the Matter of Abena Ackah v Agricultural Development Bank: Has the Supreme Court Given to Caesar What Belongs to God?
1.Introduction The dichotomy between the Church and the State was epitomized in the words of Jesus Christ in the following text which is found in...
In Pursuit of Justice: What if the Son of Man Has Nowhere to Lay His Head?
1.Introduction It is the dream of every Government for every citizen of that country to have a home or a job. Having a home or...
Injunctions Pending Appeal: When and How To Invoke The Jurisdiction Of Appellate Courts
1. Introduction Injunction applications are very common before trial courts. In litigation over land, the Plaintiff often files an injunction application almost at the same...
7 Point Advice to Newly Called Lawyers
I must begin by congratulating my soon to be colleagues who will be called to the Bar. As a fellow junior member at the bar,...
Regulating The Petroleum Industry in Ghana: The Investor’s Dilemma
Background Prior to the Discovery of Oil in Commercial quantities in Ghana, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) was the only state institution associated with...