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MAXWELL APPAH & ANOTHER v. THE REPUBLIC

2016

COURT OF APPEAL

GHANA

CORAM

  • ADJEI,J.A
  • SOWAH,J.A
  • MENSAH,J.A

Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law and Procedure
  • Evidence Law

AI Generated Summary

The Appellant was convicted based on the deceased's statements admitted as a dying declaration. The trial High Court Judge directed the jury based on the common law position, which was abolished by legislation in Ghana. The appellate court found this to be a misdirection that impacted the jury's decision, leading to substantial miscarriage of justice. The Appellant's conviction was quashed, and he was acquitted.

JUDGMENT