Courts
Court to rule on Eni’s oilfield combination dispute today
With billions of dollars at stake, the ruling could escalate the dispute if Eni decides to take the matter to international arbitration
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Unwell’ Opuni appeals dismissal of ‘submission of no case’
The former CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Stephen Opuni, was absent in Court on Monday, May 17, 2021, due to ill-health. His lawyers, led by Samuel Codjoe, told the Court presided over Clemence Honyenuga JSC that Mr. Opuni had been referred...
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Africa
Kenya’s BBI blocked in scathing court verdict for President Kenyatta
In a scathing ruling, five High Court judges in Kenya have blocked a government-backed plan to make fundamental changes to the country’s constitution.
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Tech
Part 1: Innovation in litigation – Doing “Locus in quo” visitation virtually
Trials are often given long adjournment dates in order for the judges ample time to visit the land in question. These adjournments typically delay land litigation cases in court.
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Courts
US court gives Abu Trica’s lawyers access to sealed trial documents
The sealed materials include search warrants, supporting affidavits, applications and warrant returns connected to the case.
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Courts
Law lecturer says OSP has strong basis to fight back after High Court setback
Speaking on JoyNews, Professor Appiagyei-Atua said the OSP is not without options. In his view, one immediate route is an appeal, while another is to anchor its strategy in the related matter already pending before the Supreme Court.
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Africa
EU, ECOWAS reports on Nigerian elections have no judicial value, says senior judge
Moses Ugo, a judge of Nigeria's second highest court, the Court of Appeal, said this while reading his ruling as a member of the Presidential Election Petition Court, which last Wednesday dismissed appeals from three of the country's opposi...
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing May 4-5, 2022
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing May 4-5, 2022
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Courts
High Court refuses Supreme Court referral in Gifty Oware-Mensah case
The issue stems from a case management order requiring Oware-Mensah to file the names and addresses of witnesses she may call, if she is later asked to open her defence.
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US-based nurse battles mother, sister over disputed Kumasi house; Court awards 70-30 split
Felicia claimed that despite contributing a substantial sum—USD $211,000—towards the construction of the house, her mother and sister had denied her access to the property.
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General
Come, regularize your documents- Nungua stool to Adjiriganor, Borteyman land owners
It notes however that it is willing to grant an extension of leases covering such properties to ensure their peaceful stay.
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Africa
Britain clashes with European judges over plan to send boat migrants to Rwanda
Last June, judges at the European Court of Human Rights, imposed a last-minute injunction preventing the first flight of asylum seekers arriving on small boats to be immediately sent to Rwanda
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Africa
Kenya School of Law loses 18-year monopoly for training of advocates as court orders opening up
This landmark decision paves the way for universities and other institutions to offer the ATP, a mandatory qualification for individuals seeking admission to the Bar.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court urges spouses, prospective couples to negotiate marital properties
According to the court, this will deal with the winner-takes-all attitude in prosecuting divorce proceedings that has inundated the country’s courts with several petitions and appeals.
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US
Trump’s legal defeat in Colorado may turn into political gold
The Colorado Supreme Court's ruling to disqualify the former president from the Republican Party's upcoming primary ballot is yet another unprecedented moment in US politics.
BBC
US
Colorado Supreme Court kicks Trump off ballot
In a landmark decision that upends the White House race, the court ruled 4-3 that Mr Trump is not an eligible candidate because of section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
BBC
Africa
Egypt court upholds sacking of belly-dancing professor
The Supreme Administrative court dismissed an appeal filed by Mona Prince, who teaches English literature, against a decision by a lower court affirming state-run University of Suez’s decision to fire her.
BBC
Courts
Court upholds sentence against Hotel Rwanda manager
The subject of the Hollywood movie about the Rwandan genocide, Hotel Rwanda, Rusesabagina has boycotted court proceedings since March 2021, saying they were unfair.
BBC
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court from Feb 15-16,2022: Motions and Appeal
On February 15-16, 2022, the apex Court of Ghana will sit mainly on motions, both civil and appeals. According to court sources, the following are to be expected.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing May 17-19 2022
The Court will consider writs, civil appeals, civil motions, and review motions in line with its original jurisdiction, review jurisdiction, and appellate jurisdiction.
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