MUSA VRS. KARIM (PA/0770/2023) [2024] GHAHC -1 (22 January 2024)

Applicant failed to establish prior legal representation by the 1st defendant or his firm; mere preparation of the Will does not create a lawyer-client relationship or conflict of interest. No evidence of legal service or possession of information to applicant's disadvantage was provided.

Citation: MUSA VRS. KARIM (PA/0770/2023) [2024] GHAHC -1 (22 January 2024)
Parties: Plaintiff/applicant: Hasia Musa; Defendant/respondent: Daniyal Abdul Karim; Defendant/respondent: Nadia Musa
Court: ghahc
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 22 January 2024
Procedural Posture: Probate and Letters of Administration / Ruling on Application to Disqualify Counsel
Outcome: application refused
Legal Topics: Disqualification of Counsel, Duty to Former Client, Conflict of Interest
Source Language: eng

Legal Profession Probate Conflict of Interest Disqualification of Counsel Duty to Former Client

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Parties

Hasia Musa

Plaintiff/applicant

Daniyal Abdul Karim

Defendant/respondent

Nadia Musa

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Probate and Letters of Administration / Ruling on Application to Disqualify Counsel

Legal Issues

1 Whether counsel for the respondents should be disqualified for conflict of interest under the Legal Profession (Professional Conduct and Etiquettes) Rules, 2020 (LI 2423)

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

application refused