Monthly Archive: August 2026

Urban Marketing vs Mr. Cedrick Illunga and The Intestate Estate of the late John Hilary Tubman (08/28/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Kanneh / Recent Decisions

28 Aug, 2026

Urban Marketing vs Mr. Cedrick Illunga and The Intestate Estate of the late John Hilary Tubman (08/28/2026)

The instant motion to dismiss appeal filed by Urban Marketing by and thru Allen Brown, seeks to dismiss the appeal proceedings initiated by both Mr. Cedrick Illunga and the Intestate Estate of John Hilary Tubman by and thru its administrators Malita Elizabeth Tubman and Kelvin Walter, 1ST and 2nd respondents respectively, for their failures to adhere to the mandatory requirements of the appeal statute for the perfection of an appeal. Precisely, the movant has vehemently opposed the hearing of their appeal by this Court of denier resort on grounds that the respondents having announced appeal and filed separate bill of

Folley Kollie vs Republic of Liberia (08/28/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Kanneh / Recent Decisions

28 Aug, 2026

Folley Kollie vs Republic of Liberia (08/28/2026)

Mr. Justice Tubman speaking for the Supreme Court in the case Fazzah v. The International Economy Committee, 8 LLR, 84, 85 (1943) opined that every so often: “…there arises some litigation in the course of judicial proceedings like a mighty billow raising itself to a magnificent height as out of the sea, arousing public excitement, curiosity, anxiety, and interest. The civilians, as seashore visitors and travelers, look often, some with fear, others with satisfaction, and yet others with amazement and trembling.” The above-quoted was the situation in Maher-Zobandy Town, Bomi County, when the news regarding the death of Joe Jenekan

The Management of Notre Dame Investment, Ltd. vs The Ministry of Mines & Energy (08/28/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Kanneh / Recent Decisions

28 Aug, 2026

The Management of Notre Dame Investment, Ltd. vs The Ministry of Mines & Energy (08/28/2026)

This matter is before the Court upon a petition for re-argument filed by the Management of Notre Dame Investment, Ltd., petitioner herein, praying this Court to re-docket and re-hear the appeal decided by this Court on February 13, 2026, on grounds that this Court allegedly overlooked material facts and points of law in affirming the judgment of the lower court and the ruling of the administrative hearing officer revoking petitioner’s Class “B” Mining License in favor of the respondent, the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Republic of Liberia.

Rule IX, Part 1 of the Revised Rules of the Supreme Court

Republic of Liberia vs Matu Kumba Montgomery (08/28/2026) 0

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28 Aug, 2026

Republic of Liberia vs Matu Kumba Montgomery (08/28/2026)

This case is on appeal from the final ruling rendered, by the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court, Montserrado County. The trial records reveal that on December 27, 2015, Madam Matu Kumba Montgomery, appellee in the instant proceedings, filed a five-count action of summary proceedings to recover possession of real property against the appellant, More Than Me Foundation by and thru its CEO Katie Meyler. In the said complaint, the appellee indicated that she is the legitimate and bonafide owner of the disputed property by virtue of a curator’s deed issued in her favour in October, 2011 by the Monthly

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) vs The United Commodities, Inc. (08/28/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Gbeisay / Recent Decisions

28 Aug, 2026

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) vs The United Commodities, Inc. (08/28/2026)

This case comes before this Court for the fourth time on appellate review. In the present appeal, we are called upon to review a final judgment rendered by the majority judges of the Commercial Court of Liberia, which held both parties liable for losses arising from the performance of a series of contracts executed between them. The material facts are substantially undisputed. The central issue for determination is whether the losses incurred during the performance of those contracts are solely attributable to either party or whether both parties’ bear responsibility for the losses.

To have a fair appreciation of this

Lawrence Nimely, Bartu Nimely, Sarah Appleton, Dickson Nimley, and all those occupants under their authority vs The Intestate Estate of Kofa Sayon Thompson (08/28/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Gbeisay / Recent Decisions

28 Aug, 2026

Lawrence Nimely, Bartu Nimely, Sarah Appleton, Dickson Nimley, and all those occupants under their authority vs The Intestate Estate of Kofa Sayon Thompson (08/28/2026)

This case is before us on appeal from a final ruling rendered by the Sixth Judicial Circuit Civil Law Court for Montserrado County, Republic of Liberia. Cecelia Tor, appellee herein by and thru her Attorney-In-Fact, Stephen D. Lewis, instituted an action of ejectment against Lawrence Nimley, Bartu Nimley, Sarah Appleton, Dickson Nimley, and The Intestate Estate of the late Koffa Sayon Thompson by and thru its Administrator, Blamoh E. Thompson, appellants herein to recover possession of a parcel of half lot of land situated in the Borough of New Kru Town, Bushrod Island, Montserrado County.

The jury returned a unanimous

John W. McGee, Serina McGee and Lyndon McGee vs Tony Hage and all those under his Authority (08/28/2026) 0

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28 Aug, 2026

John W. McGee, Serina McGee and Lyndon McGee vs Tony Hage and all those under his Authority (08/28/2026)

This is an appeal emanating from the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court for Montserrado County reversing the judgment of the Monrovia City Court in favor of the appellees herein.

The certified records before us revealed that on September 21, 2017, the appellants, John W. McGee, Serina McGee and Lyndon McGee, instituted an action of Summary Proceedings to Recover Possession of Real Property before the Monrovia City Court against the appellees, Tony Hage and all persons occupying the premises under his authority.

The complaint alleged that the appellees were tenants unlawfully withholding possession of the property situated on Randall Street

Jeda Tor Estate vs Monrovia Breweries, Inc. (08/28/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Gbeisay / Recent Decisions

28 Aug, 2026

Jeda Tor Estate vs Monrovia Breweries, Inc. (08/28/2026)

This case is on appeal from the Final Judgment of the Sixth Judicial Circuit Civil Law Court Annex for Montserrado County sitting in its June Term 2026 presided over by His Honor Sheaplor R. Dunbar. The Trial Court entered judgment in favor of the Respondent, Monrovia Breweries, Inc. (MBI) denying and dismissing the Petition for Cancellation of Lease Agreement filed by the Petitioner, the Jeda Tor Estate.

The Petitioner, being dissatisfied with this Final Judgment, perfected its appeal to the Honorable Supreme Court of Liberia within statutory time and the case was docketed and accordingly heard. Both parties filed their

Valington B. Kaiser, alias Bishop vs Republic of Liberia (08/28/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Kaba / Recent Decisions

28 Aug, 2026

Valington B. Kaiser, alias Bishop vs Republic of Liberia (08/28/2026)

This appeal arises from the prosecution of the appellant, Valington B. Kaiser, also known as “Bishop,” who was indicted by the Republic of Liberia for Murder in violation of Section 14.1(a) of the Penal Law of Liberia. Murder is among the gravest offenses recognized under our criminal justice system. A person who purposely or knowingly causes the death of another human being under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life commits a first-degree felony punishable by either life imprisonment or death, as prescribed by Sections 50.5 and 51.3 of the Penal Law. The Legislature enacted these provisions

J. Fonati Koffa, Dixon W. Sebo, Abu B. Kamara, K. Jacob C.B. Debbie, Christian Kofa, John Nyanti, Eric Sussay, Thomas Issac Etheridge, and Stephen Broh vs Republic of Liberia (08/28/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Gbeisay / Recent Decisions

28 Aug, 2026

J. Fonati Koffa, Dixon W. Sebo, Abu B. Kamara, K. Jacob C.B. Debbie, Christian Kofa, John Nyanti, Eric Sussay, Thomas Issac Etheridge, and Stephen Broh vs Republic of Liberia (08/28/2026)

This matter is before this Court from a ruling made by the trial judge disbanding the jury based upon a motion for the disbandment of the trial jurors filed by the Government of Liberia, respondent herein.

Before proceeding further, it is necessary that we state the salient facts that pertain to this matter.0020

This matter originated from the Criminal Assizes “A” when the Prosecution, the Government of Liberia, indicted J. Fonati Koffa et.al, movants herein for the crimes of: “arson, criminal mischief, criminal conspiracy, criminal solicitation, criminal intent to commit murder, aggravated assault, illegal possession of firearm, release of destructive

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