Republic vrs Charles Bilson (D21/138/2023) [2023] GHACC 1037 (27 April 2023)

The prosecution has led sufficient oral and documentary evidence to establish a prima facie case against the accused on both counts, requiring the accused to open his defence.

Citation: Republic vrs Charles Bilson (D21/138/2023) [2023] GHACC 1037 (27 April 2023)
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Charles Bilson
Court: ghacc
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 27 April 2023
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer
Outcome: Case to answer; accused called to open defence.
Legal Topics: Fraudulent Transaction, Defrauding by False Pretences, Burden of Proof, Prima Facie Case
Source Language: eng

Criminal Law Property Law Fraudulent Transaction Defrauding by False Pretences Burden of Proof Prima Facie Case

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Charles Bilson

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Case to Answer

Legal Issues

1 Whether a prima facie case has been made against the accused for fraudulent transaction and defrauding by false pretences

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution has led sufficient oral and documentary evidence to establish a prima facie case against the accused on both counts, requiring the accused to open his defence.

Court Disposition

Case to answer; accused called to open defence.

Orders

Accused to open his defence on both counts.