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Supreme Court Rules On Accountability, Legislative Compliance
By Precious D. FreemanThe Supreme Court rendered decision in two landmark cases which reinforced its role as the ultimate guardian of justice, accountability, and the rule of law in the…
Ex-Finance Minister, Others To Appear In Court Today
After the Justice in chambers at the Supreme Court declined to issue the writ of certiorari prayed for by government lawyers, Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice has set…
Court Sets Ecobank’s US$700,000 Libel Case For December 23
By Precious D. Freeman
The Civil Law Court for Montserrado County has scheduled December 23, 2024, as the opening date for a $700,000 damages case filed by Wilmot Smith, the…
Justice In Chambers Declines Gov’t Lawyers’ Request
Chambers Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has declined to issue the Writ of Certiorari prayed for by government lawyers.According to state lawyers, even though the justice admitted that there…
‘Ultra Vires’ -Interpreter’s Language Confuses Legislators
By Precious D. FreemanThe Supreme Court has declared the self-labeled "Majority" actions within the House of Representatives as ultra vires meaning they are beyond their legal authority as…
Supreme Court Halts Tweah, Others Corruption Case
By Precious D. FreemanThe Ministry of Justice has formally requested the Supreme Court to halt the ongoing case involving defendant Samuel Tweah and his co-defendants, who are accused of…
LNBA Resolves To Sue GeosKope Limited
By Precious D. FreemanThe Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) has unanimously passed a resolution mandating its leadership to take legal action against GeosKope Limited, a…
Minister Tweh Expresses Lapses In Judicial System
Justice Minister Oswald Tweh says he is worried about the distrust, lawlessness, violence, and lack of sureness in the country's legal system.Minister Tweh therefore called on justice…
‘Expedite Persistence Non-Support Cases’ -Supreme Court Orders Magistrates
By Precious D. FreemanThe Supreme Court has issued a mandate to magistrates across the country to resolve persistence non-support cases within two days.The Court has warned that any delays…
Justice Minister Calls For Trust And Accountability In Legal System
By Precious D. FreemanJustice Minister Oswald Tweh, has expressed concern over widespread distrust, lawlessness, and a lack of confidence in the nation’s legal system.Speaking at the…