Republic Vrs Joseph Salu [2023] GHACC 354 (30 April 2023)
The evidence presented establishes a prima facie case of dishonest appropriation against the accused, requiring him to open his defence.
- Citation
- Republic Vrs Joseph Salu [2023] GHACC 354 (30 April 2023)
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Joseph Salu
- Court
- ghacc
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 30 April 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Ruling on Submission of No Case
- Outcome
- accused called upon to open defence
- Legal Topics
- Stealing, Dishonest Appropriation, Burden of Proof
- Source Language
- eng
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Joseph Salu
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on Submission of No Case
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused dishonestly appropriated property belonging to the complainant
- 2 Whether sufficient evidence exists to require the accused to make a defence
Ratio Decidendi
The evidence presented establishes a prima facie case of dishonest appropriation against the accused, requiring him to open his defence.
Court Disposition
accused called upon to open defence
Orders
- accused to open defence
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