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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q1 – Sources of Nigerian Law

This question tests the knowledge of the sources of Nigerian law.

Which of the following is a source of Nigerian law?

A. Resolution of the National Assembly
B. Pronouncement of the Governor of a State
C. Judicial Precedent
D. The recommendation of a Panel set up by the Federal Government
E. Opinion of the Senate President

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Which of the following is a source of Nigerian law?

A. Resolution of the National Assembly
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C. Judicial Precedent
D. The recommendation of a Panel set up by the Federal Government
E. Opinion of the Senate President

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BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SA – Q2 – The Nigerian Legal System

Identifies the term for a higher court's binding decision on a lower court.

The decision of a higher court which is binding on a lower court is called

A. Obiter dictum
B. The res
C. Res sua
D. Stare decisis
E. Judicial Lapse

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Identifies the term for a higher court's binding decision on a lower court.

The decision of a higher court which is binding on a lower court is called

A. Obiter dictum
B. The res
C. Res sua
D. Stare decisis
E. Judicial Lapse

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BL – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Sources of Nigerian Law

Identify another name for judicial

Another name for judicial precedent is
A. Stared decision
B. Starred judgement
C. Stare decisis
D. Stare courtis
E. Stare verdictum

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Identify another name for judicial

Another name for judicial precedent is
A. Stared decision
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D. Stare courtis
E. Stare verdictum

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BCL – Apr 2022 – L1 – Q1a – Sources of Law

Explain the concept of judicial precedent and identify rules for statutory interpretation.

Backed by Statute and Constitution, case law comprises of decisions made in the courts.

i) What is meant by judicial precedent? (6 marks)

ii) State TWO (2) rules used by the court in interpreting statute. (4 marks)

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BCL – Apr 2022 – L1 – Q1a – Sources of Law

Explain the concept of judicial precedent and identify rules for statutory interpretation.

Backed by Statute and Constitution, case law comprises of decisions made in the courts.

i) What is meant by judicial precedent? (6 marks)

ii) State TWO (2) rules used by the court in interpreting statute. (4 marks)

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BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q1a – Sources of Law

List five sources of the law of the Republic of Ghana.

List FIVE sources of the Law of the Republic of Ghana.

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List five sources of the law of the Republic of Ghana.

List FIVE sources of the Law of the Republic of Ghana.

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BCL – May 2021 – L1 – Q1c – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Advising on the potential for overturning a High Court decision and possible redress options.

Mr. Biggs initiated a claim before the High Court at Agona Swedru for certain reliefs. These were based upon Mempeasem Communication Ltd’s allegedly unlawful acts of encroachment upon a piece of land belonging to Mr. Biggs’ family on which a telecommunication tower (mast) had been erected. The action went through a trial. At the end, the court held a judgment that accepted Mr. Biggs’ version of the matter and awarded damages of GH¢ 92 million against Mempeasem Communication Ltd.

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BCL – May 2021 – L1 – Q1c – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Advising on the potential for overturning a High Court decision and possible redress options.

Mr. Biggs initiated a claim before the High Court at Agona Swedru for certain reliefs. These were based upon Mempeasem Communication Ltd’s allegedly unlawful acts of encroachment upon a piece of land belonging to Mr. Biggs’ family on which a telecommunication tower (mast) had been erected. The action went through a trial. At the end, the court held a judgment that accepted Mr. Biggs’ version of the matter and awarded damages of GH¢ 92 million against Mempeasem Communication Ltd.

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BCL – Nov 2019 – L1 – Q1 – Sources of Law

Explanation of judicial precedent, grounds for departing from it, distinction between adversarial and inquisitorial systems, and a case scenario on employment termination.

a) What is judicial precedent? (2 marks)

b) State TWO (2) grounds under which the courts will depart from a judicial precedent. (4 marks)

c) Ghana legal system is adversarial rather than the inquisitorial approach. In TWO (2) ways, explain the distinction between them. (4 marks)

d) Koby Afadzie and Odartey Nelson were employed by Alfar Preparatory School to teach Mathematics and Social Science, respectively. By the terms of their employment, the two were to be on probation for eight (8) months before they could be fully appointed. Similarly, Adu Owusu and Kafui Yaw were engaged by the school as casual workers charged with the responsibility of keeping the school compound and classrooms clean. After the period of probation, the school authorities informed Koby Afadzie and Odartey Nelson that the school was not interested in giving them permanent appointments because of unsatisfactory performance. On the other hand, Adu Owusu and Kafui Yaw had their appointment terminated without any reason. The four (4) workers intend to take legal action against the school for compensation, accusing it of unfairly terminating their respective appointments.

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BCL – Nov 2019 – L1 – Q1 – Sources of Law

Explanation of judicial precedent, grounds for departing from it, distinction between adversarial and inquisitorial systems, and a case scenario on employment termination.

a) What is judicial precedent? (2 marks)

b) State TWO (2) grounds under which the courts will depart from a judicial precedent. (4 marks)

c) Ghana legal system is adversarial rather than the inquisitorial approach. In TWO (2) ways, explain the distinction between them. (4 marks)

d) Koby Afadzie and Odartey Nelson were employed by Alfar Preparatory School to teach Mathematics and Social Science, respectively. By the terms of their employment, the two were to be on probation for eight (8) months before they could be fully appointed. Similarly, Adu Owusu and Kafui Yaw were engaged by the school as casual workers charged with the responsibility of keeping the school compound and classrooms clean. After the period of probation, the school authorities informed Koby Afadzie and Odartey Nelson that the school was not interested in giving them permanent appointments because of unsatisfactory performance. On the other hand, Adu Owusu and Kafui Yaw had their appointment terminated without any reason. The four (4) workers intend to take legal action against the school for compensation, accusing it of unfairly terminating their respective appointments.

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BCL – Mar 2023 – L1 – Q1a – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Explain the relationship between judicial precedent and the hierarchy of courts.

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Explain the statement: “Judicial precedent depends on the hierarchy of courts”.
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Explain the relationship between judicial precedent and the hierarchy of courts.

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BL – May 2013 – L1 – SA – Q1 – Sources of Nigerian Law

This question tests the knowledge of the sources of Nigerian law.

Which of the following is a source of Nigerian law?

A. Resolution of the National Assembly
B. Pronouncement of the Governor of a State
C. Judicial Precedent
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This question tests the knowledge of the sources of Nigerian law.

Which of the following is a source of Nigerian law?

A. Resolution of the National Assembly
B. Pronouncement of the Governor of a State
C. Judicial Precedent
D. The recommendation of a Panel set up by the Federal Government
E. Opinion of the Senate President

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BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SA – Q2 – The Nigerian Legal System

Identifies the term for a higher court's binding decision on a lower court.

The decision of a higher court which is binding on a lower court is called

A. Obiter dictum
B. The res
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D. Stare decisis
E. Judicial Lapse

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Identifies the term for a higher court's binding decision on a lower court.

The decision of a higher court which is binding on a lower court is called

A. Obiter dictum
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D. Stare decisis
E. Judicial Lapse

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BL – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Sources of Nigerian Law

Identify another name for judicial

Another name for judicial precedent is
A. Stared decision
B. Starred judgement
C. Stare decisis
D. Stare courtis
E. Stare verdictum

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BL – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q2 – Sources of Nigerian Law

Identify another name for judicial

Another name for judicial precedent is
A. Stared decision
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E. Stare verdictum

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BCL – Apr 2022 – L1 – Q1a – Sources of Law

Explain the concept of judicial precedent and identify rules for statutory interpretation.

Backed by Statute and Constitution, case law comprises of decisions made in the courts.

i) What is meant by judicial precedent? (6 marks)

ii) State TWO (2) rules used by the court in interpreting statute. (4 marks)

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BCL – Apr 2022 – L1 – Q1a – Sources of Law

Explain the concept of judicial precedent and identify rules for statutory interpretation.

Backed by Statute and Constitution, case law comprises of decisions made in the courts.

i) What is meant by judicial precedent? (6 marks)

ii) State TWO (2) rules used by the court in interpreting statute. (4 marks)

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BCL – May 2016 – L1 – Q1a – Sources of Law

List five sources of the law of the Republic of Ghana.

List FIVE sources of the Law of the Republic of Ghana.

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List five sources of the law of the Republic of Ghana.

List FIVE sources of the Law of the Republic of Ghana.

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BCL – May 2021 – L1 – Q1c – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Advising on the potential for overturning a High Court decision and possible redress options.

Mr. Biggs initiated a claim before the High Court at Agona Swedru for certain reliefs. These were based upon Mempeasem Communication Ltd’s allegedly unlawful acts of encroachment upon a piece of land belonging to Mr. Biggs’ family on which a telecommunication tower (mast) had been erected. The action went through a trial. At the end, the court held a judgment that accepted Mr. Biggs’ version of the matter and awarded damages of GH¢ 92 million against Mempeasem Communication Ltd.

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You are working at Mempeasem Communication Ltd’s legal department as an intern. Your boss has asked you to advise him on whether or not the High Court decision, being a Superior Court, can be overturned by any other court. In addition, state if any, from which courts could further redress be sought?

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BCL – May 2021 – L1 – Q1c – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Advising on the potential for overturning a High Court decision and possible redress options.

Mr. Biggs initiated a claim before the High Court at Agona Swedru for certain reliefs. These were based upon Mempeasem Communication Ltd’s allegedly unlawful acts of encroachment upon a piece of land belonging to Mr. Biggs’ family on which a telecommunication tower (mast) had been erected. The action went through a trial. At the end, the court held a judgment that accepted Mr. Biggs’ version of the matter and awarded damages of GH¢ 92 million against Mempeasem Communication Ltd.

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You are working at Mempeasem Communication Ltd’s legal department as an intern. Your boss has asked you to advise him on whether or not the High Court decision, being a Superior Court, can be overturned by any other court. In addition, state if any, from which courts could further redress be sought?

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BCL – Nov 2019 – L1 – Q1 – Sources of Law

Explanation of judicial precedent, grounds for departing from it, distinction between adversarial and inquisitorial systems, and a case scenario on employment termination.

a) What is judicial precedent? (2 marks)

b) State TWO (2) grounds under which the courts will depart from a judicial precedent. (4 marks)

c) Ghana legal system is adversarial rather than the inquisitorial approach. In TWO (2) ways, explain the distinction between them. (4 marks)

d) Koby Afadzie and Odartey Nelson were employed by Alfar Preparatory School to teach Mathematics and Social Science, respectively. By the terms of their employment, the two were to be on probation for eight (8) months before they could be fully appointed. Similarly, Adu Owusu and Kafui Yaw were engaged by the school as casual workers charged with the responsibility of keeping the school compound and classrooms clean. After the period of probation, the school authorities informed Koby Afadzie and Odartey Nelson that the school was not interested in giving them permanent appointments because of unsatisfactory performance. On the other hand, Adu Owusu and Kafui Yaw had their appointment terminated without any reason. The four (4) workers intend to take legal action against the school for compensation, accusing it of unfairly terminating their respective appointments.

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BCL – Nov 2019 – L1 – Q1 – Sources of Law

Explanation of judicial precedent, grounds for departing from it, distinction between adversarial and inquisitorial systems, and a case scenario on employment termination.

a) What is judicial precedent? (2 marks)

b) State TWO (2) grounds under which the courts will depart from a judicial precedent. (4 marks)

c) Ghana legal system is adversarial rather than the inquisitorial approach. In TWO (2) ways, explain the distinction between them. (4 marks)

d) Koby Afadzie and Odartey Nelson were employed by Alfar Preparatory School to teach Mathematics and Social Science, respectively. By the terms of their employment, the two were to be on probation for eight (8) months before they could be fully appointed. Similarly, Adu Owusu and Kafui Yaw were engaged by the school as casual workers charged with the responsibility of keeping the school compound and classrooms clean. After the period of probation, the school authorities informed Koby Afadzie and Odartey Nelson that the school was not interested in giving them permanent appointments because of unsatisfactory performance. On the other hand, Adu Owusu and Kafui Yaw had their appointment terminated without any reason. The four (4) workers intend to take legal action against the school for compensation, accusing it of unfairly terminating their respective appointments.

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BCL – Mar 2023 – L1 – Q1a – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Explain the relationship between judicial precedent and the hierarchy of courts.

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Explain the statement: “Judicial precedent depends on the hierarchy of courts”.
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BCL – Mar 2023 – L1 – Q1a – Hierarchical Structure of Courts

Explain the relationship between judicial precedent and the hierarchy of courts.

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