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Reginald Goodridge TWP Vs. Government of Liberia
on May 23, 2ot7, the appellants, Mr. Reginald Goodridge, National Chairman True Whig Party and the True Whig Party (TWP) filed a petition for declaratory judgment before the civil Law court, sixth Judicial circuit, seeking declaration of its ownership rights to the E. J. Roye Building against the Government and the General Services Agency, the appellees. The appellants alleged that the appellees, had on many occasions attempted, and in Some instances, temporarily succeeded in illegally taking possession of the E. J. Building under the pretext of enforcing PRC Decree No. 11, under which, as claimed by Government, the E.J. Roye building was confiscated by the People’s Redemption Council (PRC), the Government of former President Samuel K. Doe.The appellants contended that the Government’s conduct violated rights under
Articles 20(a) and 95(a & b) of the Liberian constitution (1986)’ The appellant also contended that PRC Decree No. 11 and 86 are unconstitutional, because they are inconsistent with Articres 20 (a) and g5(a) of the Liberian constitution
(1986). The appellants further asserted that the PRC Decree
His Honor Kabineh M. Ja’neh
His Honor Kabineh M. Ja’neh was born in Bahn, Zoe-Geh District, Nimba County, Republic of Liberia. Justice Ja’neh obtained his formative early education at an Islamic teaching school where he was tutored by his father, Karmo Sorie Ja’neh.
He then pursued his high school education at the A.M.E. (African Methodist Episcopal) Zion Academy in Monrovia, where he obtained his High School Diploma, in 1979. Justice Ja’neh immediately commenced his public service career after his high school studies as a “clerk” in the Civil Engineering Department of the National Port Authority, Freeport of Monrovia, whilst at the same time, in pursuit of higher education.
NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT TO THE JUDICIAL INSTITUTE
In 2008, the Supreme Court of Liberia, pursuant to Section 21.1 of the Judiciary Law of Liberia (1972), established the James A.A. Pierre Judicial Institute with the mandate to develop and implement training programs for judicial officials and other personnel of the Judiciary. The Institute’s goal is to promote the highest level of professional standards of integrity, competence, and leadership within the Liberian Judiciary.
Judge vows to push for creation of magistrate courts
Judge Banwon, who delivered his Charge after being officially seated as Resident Judge by Associate Justice Joseph N. Nagbe, was quick to mention that while they were determined to improve the justice system of the county, River Cess was faced with the monumental challenge of the acute shortage of trained manpower to man the institutions of justice upon their establishment.
Dispense Justice to promote peace amongst your people, Justice Nagbe urges judges
The LNBA President decried the protracted period it takes for the courts to deliver judgments in cases heard, noting that justice delayed is justice denied.
Cllr. Gongloe requested that the Supreme Court set the standard by speedily disposing cases it has heard so that lower courts can follow suit.
Jury service critical to Liberia’s advancement.
Chief Justice Korkpor told the prospective jurors that the only way Liberia will advance is if they took up the challenge and courage to make fair and impartial decisions if they were selected to serve.
In a brief statement, the Chief Justice warned the prospective jurors against making unfair and partial decisions because the consequences of such judgments will not be blamed on jurors but rather on the Judiciary.
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