MRS. DORCAS MILNER BROWN VS DORA AMANING & ANOR.

His Lordship EMMANUEL AMO YARTEY (J) delivered a trial ruling on an evidentiary objection to a question grounded on a document. After critically examining arguments from counsel for both sides, the court found that the document had not been disclosed or discovered before trial. The document did not emanate from the witness, and she was not its author. The court assessed potential prejudice and concluded that allowing the question at that stage would unfairly surprise the witness. Emphasizing fairness, proper disclosure, and orderly trial management, the court sustained the objection and disallowed the question. The ruling underscores the importance of discovery and foundational links between documents and witnesses in courtroom questioning.