REPUBLIC VRS NUKPORFE [2023] GHADC 1159 (31 January 2023)

REPUBLIC VRS NUKPORFE [2023] GHADC 1159 (31 January 2023)

The accused intentionally and unlawfully caused damage to the complainant's shed, and his justification of nuisance is not recognized under the law.

Citation
REPUBLIC VRS NUKPORFE [2023] GHADC 1159 (31 January 2023)
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: James Nukporfe
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
31 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
guilty
Legal Topics
Unlawful Damage, Burden of Proof, Justification in Criminal Law
Source Language
eng

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

James Nukporfe

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the accused caused unlawful damage to the complainant's shed
  2. 2 Whether the accused's justification for his actions is recognized under the law

Ratio Decidendi

The accused intentionally and unlawfully caused damage to the complainant's shed, and his justification of nuisance is not recognized under the law.

Court Disposition

guilty

Orders

  • The accused is sentenced to twenty penalty units or in default two months in prison.