The principle in Kojo v. Bonsie is that the trial judge should evaluate competing versions of traditional evidence and test the veracity thereof by reference to…

Reference to a fact that was not pleaded goes to no issue and ought to be ignored.

A trespasser on land can maintain an action for trespass against anyone, except the true owner, who interferes with his possession.

A claim for trespass is not dependent on a claim for declaration of title; the issue is whether the plaintiffs established actual possession and whether the…

A trial court does not walk the principle in Kojo v. Bonsie on its head simply because it resolves conflicting traditional histories by reference to recent…

A challenge to the improper exercise of discretion raises a question of mixed law and fact; therefore, leave must be obtained to appeal from a decision…

A ground of appeal is vague when it is couched in a manner that does not provide an explicit standard for being understood, when the complaint…

The restriction on issuing and serving judicial process out of jurisdiction enables the court to decide whether it is a fitting case to exercise judicial power…

When leave to serve out of jurisdiction is granted after issue but before service, the court should ask whether leave would have been granted if sought…

The current judicial trend de-emphasises the distinction between nullity and mere irregularity in cases of non-compliance with rules of procedure, except where non-compliance is of a…

Suspicion, however strong, cannot constitute a crime or ground a conviction.

A conviction for conspiracy does not fail merely because the conviction for the substantive offence failed; the actual commission of the offence is not necessary for…