Republic Vrs Jerry Danquah [2023] GHACC 142 (23 February 2023)

Republic Vrs Jerry Danquah [2023] GHACC 142 (23 February 2023)

The prosecution has led sufficient evidence establishing a prima facie case of defrauding by false pretences against the accused, requiring him to open his defence.

Citation
Republic Vrs Jerry Danquah [2023] GHACC 142 (23 February 2023)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Jerry Danquah
Court
ghacc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
23 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on Submission of No Case
Outcome
submission of no case dismissed
Legal Topics
Defrauding by False Pretences, Submission of No Case, Prima Facie Case
Source Language
eng

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Jerry Danquah

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Submission of No Case

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution has led sufficient evidence to require the accused to open his defence on a charge of defrauding by false pretences

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution has led sufficient evidence establishing a prima facie case of defrauding by false pretences against the accused, requiring him to open his defence.

Court Disposition

submission of no case dismissed

Orders

  • Accused person shall prepare to open his defence.