THE REPUBLIC vs. SAMUEL DAGBA GAGLO OF AFLAO & 5 ORS EX-PARTE: KWAKU FEDAH & 2 ORS

THE REPUBLIC vs. SAMUEL DAGBA GAGLO OF AFLAO & 5 ORS (RESPONDENTS) EX-PARTE: KWAKU FEDAH & 2 ORS (APPLICANTS) [HIGH COURT, HO] SUIT NO. E12/04/2023 DATE: 13TH JULY 2023 COUNSEL THEOPHILOUS DONKOR FOR PLAINTIFF/RESPONDENTS SIKA ABLA ADDO FOR DEFENDANT/APPLICANTS CORAM HER LADYSHIP JUSTICE CHARITY A. ASEM (MRS) JUDGMENT This application for Contempt is brought by the Defendant/Applicants herein on the 8/08/2022 against the plaintiff/respondents. The motion for Committal sought to invoke the jurisdiction of the court pursuant to Order 50 of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2004 C.I. 47 and Section 36 of the Courts Act, Act 459 seeking the committal of the respondents to prison for contempt of the Honorable Court for their obvious disregard for the Honorable Court’s authority. “The courts must not only enjoy the respect and confidence of the people among...