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Walsh v Lonsdale (1882) 21 Ch D 9
Jurisdiction: England & Wales (Common Law) Court: Court of Appeal (Chancery Division appeal) Judges: Sir […]
Wilson v Samura & Koroma (SC CIV APP 3 of 1974) [1975] SLSC 4 (3 June 1975)
Jurisdiction: Sierra LeoneCourt: Supreme Court of Sierra LeonePresiding Judges: Hon Mr Justice COS Cole CJ, Hon Mr Justice SCU Betts […]
Walsh v Lonsdale (1882) 21 Ch D 9 – Lanbuk Law Report
Report Header Summary Executory agreement for lease – Equitable lease – Legal lease – Right of distress – Minimum rent […]
Understanding Implied Covenants in Lease Agreements
Understanding Implied Covenants in Lease Agreements Lease agreements are critical instruments in real estate, outlining the rights and obligations of […]
Understanding Implied Covenants in Lease Agreements
Lease agreements are critical instruments in real estate, outlining the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants. A clear understanding […]
Bankole-Bright v. Boston & Taylor (1 of 1936) [1936] SLSC 1 (9 March 1936)
Evidence – Witness Opinion: In defamation cases, a plaintiff may call ordinary witnesses to testify how they understood the alleged libel, though the tribunal is not bound to adopt those opinionssierralii.gov.sl.
Defamation – Imputation of Bankruptcy: Words implying that a person has committed an act of bankruptcy (i.e. that the person could be made bankrupt) are defamatory if unfoundedsierralii.gov.sl.
Defamation – Insulting Conduct: Words imputing insulting or dishonourable conduct to a medical doctor, thereby lowering him in the estimation of right-thinking members of society, are libellous and actionable per sesierralii.gov.sl.
Defamation – Professional Incompetence: Words impugning a doctor’s professional competence, exposing him to ridicule among colleagues, are defamatory and actionable per se (no proof of special damage required)sierralii.gov.sl.
Qualified Privilege – Court Reports: A newspaper report of legal proceedings will attract qualified privilege only if it is shown to be a fair and accurate report of what took place. The burden is on the defendant to prove such fairness and accuracy to establish the privilege as a complete defencesierralii.gov.sl.
Malice – Defeating Privilege: Express malice negates qualified privilege. Evidence of antecedent hostile relations between the reporter and the plaintiff can be considered when determining if a purportedly privileged court report was published with malicesierralii.gov.sl.
Privilege – Accuracy Standard: Strict accuracy is expected from a trained legal reporter. Minor inaccuracies or omissions might be excused in a lay reporter’s account, but a legally trained court reporter is held to a higher standard of accuracysierralii.gov.sl (citing Hope v. Leng & Co.).
SYMBOLS ADORNING THE LAW COURT BUILDINGS – SIERRA LEONE
Symbols Adorning the Law Courts Building in Freetown, Sierra Leone The Law Courts building in Freetown, Sierra Leone, a […]
Bank of Sierra Leone v Abdul Aziz Sowe
Categories: Commercial Law, Contract Law, Mortgage Law, Civil Procedure
Tags: default judgment, substituted service, mortgage enforcement, housing loan, training fees, loan recovery, High Court Rules
Timbo v Jalloh (Civil Case 170 of 1950) [1952] SLSC 10
Jurisdiction: Colony of Sierra Leone (British West Africa)Court: Supreme Court of Sierra Leone (High Court, Trial Jurisdiction)Judge: Hon. Justice Luke, […]
Sillah v. S.C.O.A. Limited (CC 365/1970) [1972] SLHC 1292
Jurisdiction: Sierra Leone (Common Law Jurisdiction)Court: High Court of Sierra Leone (Trial Court)Judge: Hon. Justice Tejan, J.Date of Judgment: 14 […]
Nabieu Amadu v. Aiah Sidiki (Privy Council App. No. 14/69) – [1973] SLHC 3
Jurisdiction Sierra Leone (appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council) Court Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (on appeal from […]
Mustapha Hassan v. Gidwani (Civil Case No. 104/51) – [1952] SLSC 1
Jurisdiction Sierra Leone
Court Supreme Court of Sierra Leone (High Court – Civil Jurisdiction)
Presiding Judge Beoku‑Betts J
Date of Judgment 1 January 1952
Case Number Civil Case No. 104/51 – reported as [1952] SLSC 1
Legal Area(s) Contract Law – Hire‑Purchase Agreements – Bailment – Detinue/Trover – Property Law
Tags (keywords) hire purchase, bailment, detinue, trover, conversion, market overt, Factors Act, third‑party rights
Macaulay v. Macaulay (Divorce Case No. 27/66) – 1967 SLSC 1246
Jurisdiction Sierra Leone Court Supreme Court of Sierra Leone (Divorce jurisdiction) Presiding Judge Cole J (Acting Chief Justice) Date of Judgment 4 January 1967 […]
Loko v. Pauline & Company (Civil Case No. 234/51) [1952] SLSC 12 – Supreme Court of Sierra Leone (14 March 1952)
Jurisdiction: Sierra Leone
Court: Supreme Court of Sierra Leone
Presiding Judge: Beoku‑Betts J
Date of Judgment: 14 March 1952
Case Number: Civil Case No. 234/51
Legal Area(s): Bailment, Hire of Chattels, Vicarious Liability, Negligence
Tags (for internal indexing): Bailment; hire; chattel; negligence; vicarious liability; borrowed servant; Sierra Leone law
Kamara v The State (Criminal Appeal No. 5/73) [1973] SLCA 9 – Court of Appeal (8 Nov 1973)
Report Header Summary Jurisdiction Sierra Leone Court Court of Appeal Presiding Judges Tejan J.A., Agnes Macaulay J.A. & Beccles Davies J.A. Date of Judgment 8 November 1973 Case […]