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REPUBLIC v. MAJOR CLIFFORD ATTA WIRROM (RTD)

2012

COURT OF APPEAL

GHANA

CORAM

  • MARFUL-SAU, JA (PRESIDING)
  • HONYENUGA, JA
  • DENNIS ADJEI, JA

Areas of Law

  • Civil Procedure
  • Criminal Law and Procedure
  • Evidence Law
  • Probate and Succession

AI Generated Summary

The appellant contested a High Court conviction for contempt and perjury. The appeal focused on whether the conviction was justified under law, especially concerning standards of proof and proper charges for perjury. The court held that the trial court erred in its application of law, noting that perjury and contempt have distinct legal processes. It emphasized that actual knowledge of the order or judgment is crucial in contempt findings, and distinguished between acts that genuinely obstruct the administration of justice and those that do not. The appeal resulted in overturning the conviction, leading to the appellant's acquittal and discharge.

JUDGMENT