REPUBLIC VRS BRIGHT DARKWA (D6/175/2022) [2023] GHACC 572 (19 May 2023)

REPUBLIC VRS BRIGHT DARKWA (D6/175/2022) [2023] GHACC 572 (19 May 2023)

Prosecution failed to prove that the accused made any false representation to the complainant or uttered a forged document; essential elements of both offences were not established, and no prima facie case was made out.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 572
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Bright Darkwa
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
19 May 2023
Case Number
D6/175/2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on Submission of No Case to Answer
Outcome
acquittal
Legal Topics
Defrauding by False Pretence, Uttering Forged Document
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Defrauding by False Pretence Uttering Forged Document

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Bright Darkwa

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Submission of No Case to Answer

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused made a false representation to the complainant to support a charge of defrauding by false pretence
  2. 2 Whether the accused uttered a forged document with knowledge and intent to defraud

Ratio Decidendi

Prosecution failed to prove that the accused made any false representation to the complainant or uttered a forged document; essential elements of both offences were not established, and no prima facie case was made out.

Court Disposition

acquittal

Orders

  • Submission of no case to answer upheld.
  • Accused acquitted of all charges.