Principle Archive

In considering a no case submission, the trial court must confine itself strictly to the evidence tendered in court and tested or capable of being tested…

A discharge granted to an accused person following a successful no case submission under section 286 of the Criminal Procedure Act is tantamount to an acquittal.…

Oral evidence cannot be admitted to contradict, vary, or add to the terms of a written document. However, it may be admitted to explain or clarify…

The Supreme Court will not tamper with concurrent findings of fact made by the trial court and the Court of Appeal unless such findings are shown…

Recitals in a deed of conveyance as to the vendors' authority to sell are prima facie evidence of their representation and capacity. They do not, however,…

The law is clear that the burden of proving title to land rests squarely on the plaintiff, and he must discharge that burden to be entitled…

Evidence adduced by the plaintiff during his case may, in appropriate circumstances, enure to the benefit of the defendant, particularly where such evidence supports the defendant's…

Principle Statement: The grant or refusal of bail pending trial is a discretionary power of the trial court, which must be exercised judicially by considering a…

Principle Statement: The trial court, having seen and heard the witnesses, bears the primary responsibility for evaluating evidence and assessing credibility. An appellate court will not…

In cases involving treasonable felony or where national security is under serious threat, the right to personal liberty of the accused takes second place. The corporate…

The right of appeal under section 241(1)(d) and (f)(i) is reserved for an appellant pursuing fundamental rights under Chapter IV or whose personal liberty is in…

The test of interest to determine a person interested is whether the person could have been joined as a party to the suit. A person interested…