Opinion
The Story Behind the Claim
This Opinion piece was originally published on the author's LinkedIn page as, "An article on choosing 'story' over technical language and showing off in drafting statements of claim in disputes."
David A. Asiedu
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The departure which must itself be departed from-Comment on the Supreme Court Decision of GHANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS CO. LTD & ANOR v ATTA VI.
This writer submits that the Ogyeadom case could never, as perceived by the Court, have settled the question whether or not the Court is jurisdictionally competent to entertain and grant an application for stay of execution pending the dete...
Thaddeus Sory
Opinion
Retrogression in Retrospectivity: A Critique of the Supreme Court case of Obeng Gyebi
This article sets out to examine the case of Obeng Gyebi, the reasoning and conclusion of the apex court in applying the Criminal Code (Amendment) Act, (Act 646) retrospectively to the sentence of life imprisonment of the appellant.
Justice Eric Kyei Baffour
Opinion
Freedom of expression: A driver for all Human Rights for Ghana's development
Delivered by Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei to the Ghana Journalists Association on Wednesday 3rd May, 2023
JUSTICE DENNIS ADJEI
Opinion
Book review: The treasures in “Critical And Biographical Essays Of Nana S.K.B. Asante"
This write-up unveils the treasures in “Critical And Biographical Essays Of Nana S.K.B. Asante: From An African Village To The Global Village And Back”, with the hope of inspiring greater reading of the book and conversation on the many ide...
DL News
Opinion
Private practice versus In-house: The dilemma of the new lawyer
The author explores the subject of private practice and in-house practice and the dilemma confronting lawyers over which area to choose.
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
A still borne piece of law, and rightly so declared in the case of Origin 8
Last week, we published an article written by Justice Eric Kyei Baffour titled "An examination of the case of Origin 8 and C.I. 132: A still born Piece of Law or an Austere Interpretation by the Supreme Court" in which the learned Court of...
Thaddeus Sory
Opinion
An examination of the case of Origin 8 and C.I. 132: A still born Piece of Law or an Austere Interpretation by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on 18th January 2022 rendered its reasons in the case of of Republic v High Court, (Criminal Division 9), Accra Ex Parte Ecobank Ghana Ltd; Origin 8 & Anor (Respondents & Interested Parties). This is a case which bothered...
Justice Eric Kyei Baffour
Opinion
Need for a month’s notice before issuing writ for legal fees: Protecting the Poor’s Purse or Tyranny of Tradition?
This article seeks to examine the continuous relevance of the one month’s notice requirement in the law in the light of the 1992 Constitution and other legislations that have abandoned such requirements
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
Joinder of a Juristic Entity in an Article 64 Petition: A Slippery Slope in Civil Procedure Practice in Ghana
The author argues in this article that joinder of a juristic person is wrong in law and should not be countenanced. Do you disagree with his reasoning?
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
Klomega (no.2) v. Attorney-general, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority and others: A missed opportunity to strengthen public financial management
The author examines the Court’s decision in Klomega and its implications for public financial management and accountability.
Nicholas Opoku
Opinion
Special Leave to appeal to the Supreme Court; Some thoughts
The author discusses the position that even if a litigant breaches a constitutional provision or statute he should still be given the field day to access justice. Read more here
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
The Grant Of Bail: The Novel Decision In Martin Kpebu (No.2) V Attorney-General
The author assesses the implications of the Supreme Court's decision in Martin Kpebu v Attorney-General , particularly on the matter of bail and related offences
Derick Adu-Gyamfi