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Criminal law [2025] GHAHC 146

Ohemeng v S (CR/0431/2025)

Ohemeng v S (CR/0431/2025) [2025] GHAHC 146 (30 July 2025)

The prosecution's case was undermined by the victim's repudiation of her prior statements, lack of corroboration, and inconsistencies in the evidence. The confession was not reliable given the circumstances of its procurement. The prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

  • Defilement
  • Evidence
  • Appeal
  • Confession
  • Hostile witness
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Criminal law [2025] GHADC 183

S v Asamani (GR/SG/DC/B4/01/2025)

S v Asamani (GR/SG/DC/B4/01/2025) [2025] GHADC 183 (22 July 2025)

The court found that the accused intentionally assaulted the complainant without lawful justification and that the resulting damage to the complainant's phone was a direct consequence of the unlawful assault, satisfying the elements of both offences beyond reasonable doubt.

  • Assault
  • Causing unlawful damage
  • Burden of proof
  • Intent
  • Evidence
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Criminal law [2025] GHADC 181

S v Dameh (GR/SG/DC/B3/12/2025)

S v Dameh (GR/SG/DC/B3/12/2025) [2025] GHADC 181 (22 July 2025)

The District Court at Sege convicted the accused of threat of harm under section 74 of Act 29 after finding the complainant was intentionally put in fear by cutlass threats.

  • Threat of harm
  • Burden of proof
  • Evidence
  • Cross-examination
  • Sentencing
  • Criminal-law
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Criminal law [2025] GHADC 179

S v Adjumani (GR/SG/DC/B7/21/2025)

S v Adjumani (GR/SG/DC/B7/21/2025) [2025] GHADC 179 (19 June 2025)

The District Court at Sege convicted Adjumani Ayiku of stealing GH¢4,630, accepting his cautioned statement and circumstantial evidence as proof beyond reasonable doubt.

  • Stealing
  • Burden of proof
  • Confession
  • Evidence
  • Sentencing
  • Criminal-law
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Contract law [2025] GHADC 175

Amo v Adu (A2/136/23)

Amo v Adu (A2/136/23) [2025] GHADC 175 (10 June 2025)

The District Court held that the plaintiff proved paying GHS25,000 cash plus a GHS20,000 trade-in, awarded recovery with interest, and dismissed the defendant’s counterclaim.

  • Sale of goods
  • Breach of contract
  • Unjust enrichment
  • Evidence
  • Remedies
  • Breach-of-contract
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Contract [2025] GHADC 198

Antwi v Banson (G/WJ/DG/A2/103/2023)

Antwi v Banson (G/WJ/DG/A2/103/2023) [2025] GHADC 198 (29 May 2025)

The District Court held that the plaintiff proved payment of GHC4,360 for vehicle repairs and expenses. The defendant’s counterclaim for GHC11,970 failed.

  • Recovery of money paid
  • Counterclaim
  • Burden of proof
  • Repair contract
  • Evidence
  • Burden-of-proof
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Contract law [2025] GHADC 176

Doecher v Manfo (A2/07/24)

Doecher v Manfo (A2/07/24) [2025] GHADC 176 (29 May 2025)

The District Court dismissed the defendant’s counterclaim for alleged shoddy building work, finding insufficient evidence of damage caused by the plaintiff.

  • Building contracts
  • Counterclaims
  • Burden of proof
  • Evidence
  • Building-contracts
  • Burden-of-proof
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Contract law [2025] GHADC 145

Nyantei v Sumaila and Another (A1/55/22)

Nyantei v Sumaila and Another (A1/55/22) [2025] GHADC 145 (26 May 2025)

The District Court held the defendants had not breached the land-sale contract, dismissed the plaintiff’s claims, and ordered payment of the outstanding balance and transfer of title.

  • Breach of contract
  • Sale of land
  • Damages
  • Specific performance
  • Evidence
  • Title transfer
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Criminal law [2025] GHAHC 147

Kisseh v S (CR/0117/2024)

Kisseh v S (CR/0117/2024) [2025] GHAHC 147 (16 May 2025)

The evidence of the sole eyewitness (PW1) was credible and sufficient to support the conviction for robbery. The appellant's alibi was not substantiated by any witnesses or credible evidence. The identification of the appellant was positive, and the trial judge properly assessed the evidence and the defence. The sentence imposed was within statutory limits. There was no miscarriage of justice.

  • Robbery
  • Evidence
  • Identification
  • Alibi
  • Appeals
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Criminal law [2025] GHACC 24

REPUBLIC VRS. BOAFOUR (D10//40/21)

REPUBLIC VRS. BOAFOUR (D10//40/21) [2025] GHACC 24 (29 April 2025)

The Circuit Court at Tema acquitted Joshua Boafour of defilement, holding that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt he was the perpetrator.

  • Defilement
  • Burden of proof
  • Alibi
  • Evidence
  • Alibi-defence
  • Burden-of-proof
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