Ghana Case Law

REPUBLIC VRS ALHASSAN & 3 OTHERS (C10/12/2022)

REPUBLIC VRS ALHASSAN & 3 OTHERS (C10/12/2022) [2024] GHAHC 188 (25 July 2024)

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The Respondents had notice of the judgment of the Judicial Committee of the Sampa Traditional Council, which restrained them from dealing with the Twafo stool of Sampa. Despite this, they willfully disobeyed the judgment by parading the 4th Respondent as Twafohene. The alleged inconsistencies and claims of fraud do not affect the validity of the judgment, which remains binding until set aside. The Applicant, as customary successor, has capacity to bring the application. The Respondents are therefore liable for contempt beyond reasonable doubt.

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• Committal for contempt
• Chieftaincy disputes
• Enforcement of tribunal judgments
• Standard of proof in contempt proceedings

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REPUBLIC VRS ZAKPALA (C10/019/2024)

REPUBLIC VRS ZAKPALA (C10/019/2024) [2024] GHAHC 190 (19 June 2024)

Court

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The Applicants failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the Respondent willfully disobeyed the interlocutory injunction order, as their evidence was insufficient to establish the third essential element of contempt.

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• Committal for contempt
• Interlocutory injunction
• Standard of proof in contempt proceedings

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REPUBLIC VRS. YAKUBU EXPARTE: ISSAKA . INTERESTED PARTY NENE OFOE GBEBIE (E12/194/2023)

REPUBLIC VRS. YAKUBU EXPARTE: ISSAKA . INTERESTED PARTY NENE OFOE GBEBIE (E12/194/2023) [2024] GHAHC 208 (14 February 2024)

Court

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Applicant failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Respondents were served with the interlocutory judgment order or breached any court order; contempt not established.

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• Enforcement of judgment
• Service of court orders
• Standard of proof in contempt proceedings

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Republic Vrs Noye and Another Ex Parte Atuobi

Republic Vrs Noye and Another Ex Parte Atuobi [2023] GHAHC 30 (27 January 2023)

Court

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High Court contempt decision finding respondents guilty for continuing to mould blocks on disputed land during pending litigation and an injunction application.

• Interference with pending litigation
• Administration of justice
• Interlocutory injunction
• Standard of proof in contempt proceedings
• Contempt-of-court
• Pending-litigation

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