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Under private international law, the reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments allow a final decision rendered by a court in one country to be enforced in another.

Private lending has become increasingly common in Ghana. Individuals frequently lend money to others on terms that closely resemble those imposed by banks and licensed financial institutions.

What is good for the goose is not always good for the gander. This is what the Supreme Court appears to be saying regarding presenting fresh evidence on appeal.

It is common practice for an individual to be dragged before the Courts to answer for a wrong when fault cannot be attributed entirely to the actions of said individual but the blame could be laid or should be laid, might I say...

The recognition and enforcement of arbitration awards are of paramount importance for the success of arbitration in the international arena.

It is a well-known principle that decisions, judgments or orders of a court of competent jurisdiction in Ghana are effective and binding on the parties upon whom the decisions were directed.

In Ghana’s democratic society governed by the rule of law, public authorities are required to exercise their powers within the limits imposed by the Constitution and other laws. When courts, adjudicating authorities, or administrative bodies or officials act outside those limits, the law provides the mechanism of Judicial Review to correct such actions.

When clients approach the court to assert a right or defend a claim, one of the very first legal questions that must be answered is whether the party has the legal capacity to sue (Plaintiff) or be sued (Defendant).

This comprehensive legal briefing covers recent developments across African jurisdictions, including Ghana's constitutional interpretation challenges, South Africa's withdrawal of its AI policy draft due to fabricated sources...

When people walk into a restaurant, they expect to leave satisfied, not hospitalised. The duty placed on food vendors is not merely commercial, but is closely tied to public health and safety.

When people think of civil litigation, they often imagine a long and demanding process which involves filing all required pleadings, witnesses testifying, lawyers cross-examining, and a trial that may take months or even years before a final decision is reached

People are at liberty to institute legal actions when there has been an infringement on their rights, a breach of contract, or they have been deprived of what rightfully belongs to them.

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Ghana, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries