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The Intricacies of Hearsay Evidence: A Legal Conundrum
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The Intricacies of Hearsay Evidence: A Legal Conundrum

By Derick Adu-Gyamfi

The article critiques the complex application of the hearsay rule in Ghanaian law despite statutory reforms under the Evidence Act, 1975 (NRCD 323). It argues that the trial judge in the Opuni case mi...

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A Separate Economic Life in Marriage

A Separate Economic Life in Marriage

The Supreme Court of Ghana has clarified that spouses can maintain separate economic lives during marriage and that property acquired during marriage is no longer presumed to be jointly owned. This marks a significant departure from previous interpretations and reinforces individual property rights under the 1992 Constitution.

By Kwame Boafo Akuffo Esq Nov 02, 2025
Cross-border Insolvency Proceedings

Cross-border Insolvency Proceedings

In this article, we take a conversational approach to unpack the concept of Cross-Border Insolvency Proceedings, a topic that is becoming increasingly important in today’s global economy.

By Verissa Odame-Koranteng Sep 24, 2025
Realizing A Mortgaged Property without a Mortgage Deed – Insights from the Borrowers & Lenders Act, 2020

Realizing A Mortgaged Property without a Mortgage Deed – Insights from the Borrowers & Lenders Act, 2020

This article examines whether a lender can realize mortgaged property under the Borrowers and Lenders Act, 2020 without executing a new mortgage deed for each facility. It highlights that a valid registered security, even without a fresh deed, may suffice under Act 1052 if peaceful possession is obstructed.

By Hassan S. Diabate Sep 04, 2025
Employee Outsourcing and Its Legal Implications

Employee Outsourcing and Its Legal Implications

This article examines the growing trend of employee outsourcing in Ghana, comparing it with permanent employment and highlighting the legal, ethical, and operational implications. It calls for clearer legislation to address the vulnerabilities of outsourced workers and ensure fair treatment under the law.

By Naa Awura Dede Osabutey Sep 04, 2025
Adisa Boya v. Zenabu Mohammed: A Judicial Incision – How the Supreme Court Created an Exception Without Overruling Estate Law Precedents.

Adisa Boya v. Zenabu Mohammed: A Judicial Incision – How the Supreme Court Created an Exception Without Overruling Estate Law Precedents.

An analysis of Adisa Boya v. Zenabu Mohammed, where the Supreme Court carved out an exception to estate law by allowing intestate heirs to sue without Letters of Administration, balancing legal formality with justice.

By Kofi Annan Aug 05, 2025
From Courtrooms to Conscience: Reflecting on Saint Alphonsus Liguori as Ghanaian Lawyers Pause (Legal Vacation)

From Courtrooms to Conscience: Reflecting on Saint Alphonsus Liguori as Ghanaian Lawyers Pause (Legal Vacation)

This reflective piece explores the profound alignment between Ghana’s legal vacation and the Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, the lawyer-turned-saint whose journey from courtrooms to priesthood offers timeless lessons in humility, justice, and conscience. Drawing parallels between Alphonsus’s legacy and Ghanaian legal ethics, the article invites legal practitioners to see their profession not just as a career, but as a vocation rooted in service, mercy, and self-reflection.

By Kofi Annan Aug 05, 2025
Roses are Red, The Statute is Stale: The Obscenity Debate and Legal Limbo of Sex Toys in Ghana

Roses are Red, The Statute is Stale: The Obscenity Debate and Legal Limbo of Sex Toys in Ghana

This article critiques Ghana’s outdated obscenity law under Section 281(1) of Act 29, arguing that its vague criminalization of "obscene objects" unconstitutionally endangers personal rights. It proposes legislative reform to exclude sexual wellness devices from obscenity prohibitions, aligning law with privacy, dignity, and modern human rights norms.

By Sedinam Awo Kwadam Sep 04, 2025
Law and Society: Are We Playing Ostrich with the Current Realities of the Family System and Confusion Associated with Funerals in Ghanaian Communities?

Law and Society: Are We Playing Ostrich with the Current Realities of the Family System and Confusion Associated with Funerals in Ghanaian Communities?

This article critiques the dissonance between Ghana's evolving nuclear family dynamics and outdated customary laws governing funerals and inheritance. It advocates for legislative reform to grant nuclear families legal authority over burial arrangements, aligning law with lived realities.

By Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe Aug 18, 2025
The Nexus Between Law and Patient Safety in Ghana

The Nexus Between Law and Patient Safety in Ghana

The paper explores how Ghana’s legal system can better support patient safety by addressing medical negligence through tort law, proposing a dedicated Patient Safety Act. It highlights litigation challenges and calls for reforms to create a more accountable and transparent healthcare system.

By Dr. Richmond Osei-Hwere Jun 30, 2025
Revalidating Customary Law: The New Era of Good Title In Ghana’s Land Act

Revalidating Customary Law: The New Era of Good Title In Ghana’s Land Act

The article asserts that Ghana's Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) reinstates customary law acquisitions as valid sources of "good title" to land, correcting prior statutory exclusions. This shift legitimizes oral land grants and strengthens the legal status of customary possession in land tenure.

By Justice Alexander Osei Tutu Jun 30, 2025
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