Category: 2026 Opinions

Ecobank Liberia Limited vs Genesis Liberia (08/27/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Kanneh / Recent Decisions

27 Aug, 2026

Ecobank Liberia Limited vs Genesis Liberia (08/27/2026)

This appeal originates from a petition for declaratory judgment filed on March 24, 2024, in the Civil Law Court, Montserrado County, Republic of Liberia, by Genesis Liberia by and thru its General Manager George F. Howard, appellee herein, against Ecobank Liberia Limited, appellant herein.
The facts culminating into the present appeal shows that between the years 2008 to 2012, the appellee, Genesis Liberia by and thru its General Manager George F. Howard applied for and obtained several loans from Ecobank Liberia Limited with terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. Following the execution of the loan agreement, the appellee

Duraman Kamara vs Republic of Liberia (08/27/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Kanneh / Recent Decisions

27 Aug, 2026

Duraman Kamara vs Republic of Liberia (08/27/2026)

On November 15, 2023, the Grand Jurors of Grand Cape Mount County presented an indictment against Duraman Kamara and Morris Konneh for the commission of the crime of murder and criminal conspiracy. However, before arraignment, the prosecution issued nolle prosequi for Morris Konneh while the appellant Duraman Kamara pleaded not guilty to the crime of murder and criminal conspiracy, thereby joining issue with the State. It is the law that the prosecuting attorney, in this case the Solicitor General et. al, of the Ministry of Justice, may, by leave of court, file a dismissal of an indictment or complaint or

The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority vs Joseph A. Flomo (08/27/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Kaba / Recent Decisions

27 Aug, 2026

The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority vs Joseph A. Flomo (08/27/2026)

This appeal arises from a judgment of the National Labor Court that reversed the ruling of the Hearing Officer of the Ministry of Labor and found the appellant, the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (“LPRA”), liable for unfair labor practice and for the wrongful dismissal of the appellee, Joseph A. Flomo. The facts and circumstances giving rise to this appeal, as disclosed by the records certified to this Court, are set forth below.

The records reveal that on September 17, 2021, the appellant dismissed the appellee from its employ. In the letter of dismissal, the appellant stated that it was terminating

The Management of Lonestar Cell/MTN vs Normanlyn B. Barclay Mayango (08/27/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Kaba / Recent Decisions

27 Aug, 2026

The Management of Lonestar Cell/MTN vs Normanlyn B. Barclay Mayango (08/27/2026)

This appeal emanated from a final ruling of the National Labor Court affirming the ruling of the Ministry of Labor’s Hearing Officer, which found the appellant, Lonestar Communications Corporation, liable for wrongful dismissal and unfair labor practices in connection with the termination of the employment of the appellee, Madam Normanlyn B. Barclay-Mayango.

The records show that on September 5, 2011, the Appellant, Lonestar Communications Corporation, sent a communication to the then Director of Police, Hon. Marc Amblard, requesting an investigation to determine whether the Appellee had committed a crime in connection with returned checks. In substance, the letter averred that,

Mr. Wilmont Smith vs The Management of Ecobank Liberia Limited and Yussif S. Kromah, Alex Williams and Martin K.N. Kollie (08/27/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Gbeisay / Recent Decisions

27 Aug, 2026

Mr. Wilmont Smith vs The Management of Ecobank Liberia Limited and Yussif S. Kromah, Alex Williams and Martin K.N. Kollie (08/27/2026)

It is the law extant that where a wrong is committed, damages will attach. City Builders v City Builders, Supreme Court Opinion March Term 2013. The parties presently before this Court are not disputing the injury sustained by Mr. Wilmot Smith, the Appellant herein, or the circumstances resulting in the appellant’s injury. Rather, what is being contested is whether the Management of Ecobank Liberia Ltd., the appellee herein, can be held liable for its employee’s tort committed against the appellant. In order to resolve this contention, custom and tradition imposed that we first present the facts in their respective chronology

Joan Jackson vs Cecelia Savice and Evelyn Harris and other occupants (08/27/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Kaba / Recent Decisions

27 Aug, 2026

Joan Jackson vs Cecelia Savice and Evelyn Harris and other occupants (08/27/2026)

This appeal grows out of an action of Summary Proceedings to Recover Possession of Real Property instituted by the appellant, Joan Jackson, against the appellees, Cecelia Savice and Evelyn Harris, before the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court for Montserrado County. Following a bench trial, the trial court dismissed the action on the ground that title to the disputed property was in issue, thereby rendering summary proceedings inappropriate. The appellant entered an exception to the ruling and perfected her appeal to this Court in line with Section 51.4 of the Civil Procedure Law.
The records disclose that the appellant alleged

The Management of SIBank (Liberia) Ltd vs Godwin Ikechukwu Okoro (08/27/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Gbeisay / Recent Decisions

27 Aug, 2026

The Management of SIBank (Liberia) Ltd vs Godwin Ikechukwu Okoro (08/27/2026)

This appeal arises from a final judgment rendered by the National Labour Court for Montserrado County, on the 16th day of November, A.D. 2022, by His Honor Joseph M. Kollie, Resident Judge, affirming the decision of the Ministry of Labor that found the appellant, the Management of SIB (Liberia) Ltd., liable for unfair labor practice against the appellee, Mr. Godwin Ikechukwu Okoro, and awarded him the modified sum of One Hundred and Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred and Eight Dollars Thirteen Cents United States Dollars (US$114,308.13) as damages.

The facts reveal that Godwin Ikechukwu Okoro, was employed by First International Bank

Jenneh Y. Lombeh vs Mariam Jenneh Y. Lombeh, Elijah G. Lombeh, Madam Tenneh Kamara, Ma Kissi Sheriff, Mr. Foster K. Boi, Mr. Sheriff Fahnbulleh, and all occupants (08/27/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Kaba / Recent Decisions

27 Aug, 2026

Jenneh Y. Lombeh vs Mariam Jenneh Y. Lombeh, Elijah G. Lombeh, Madam Tenneh Kamara, Ma Kissi Sheriff, Mr. Foster K. Boi, Mr. Sheriff Fahnbulleh, and all occupants (08/27/2026)

The appellant/plaintiff, Jenneh Y. Lombeh, by and through her Attorney-in
Fact, Fumbah Lombeh, instituted an action for Summary Proceedings to
Recover Possession of Real Property, consisting of four (4) counts, against
Mariam/Jenneh Y. Lombeh, Elijah G. Lombeh, Madam Tenneh Kamara,
Ma Kissi Sheriff, Mr. Foster K. Boi, Mr. Sheriff Fahnbulleh, et al.,
defendants/appellees, seeking to have them ousted from the property at
issue in this dispute.
In her complaint, the appellant alleged that she is

Joe T. Lee and Robert G. Karr vs Republic of Liberia (08/27/2026) 0

2026 Opinions / Justice Gbeisay / Recent Decisions

27 Aug, 2026

Joe T. Lee and Robert G. Karr vs Republic of Liberia (08/27/2026)

This matter we are called to decide today borders on the appellants’ challenge to a ruling rendered by the Bensonville Magisterial Court which was affirmed by the Criminal Court Assizes “C” for Montserrado County.

Joe T. Lee and Robert G. Karr, appellants herein have challenged the ruling of the magisterial court which was affirmed by the circuit court adjudging Co-appellant Robert G. Karr and Co-appellant Joe T. Lee guilty for the crimes of Felonious Restraint, Misapplication of Entrusted Property and Criminal Mischief. Co-appellant Robert G. Karr was sentenced to five-month imprisonment and a fine of Two Hundred United States Dollars

Prince Desmond Norman vs Republic of Liberia (08/27/2026) 0

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27 Aug, 2026

Prince Desmond Norman vs Republic of Liberia (08/27/2026)

The Grand Jurors for Montserrado County, Republic of Liberia, upon their oath do hereby find, more probably than not, that the defendant, Prince Desmond Norman to be identified, committed the crime of Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder, a felony of the second degree, to wit:

1. That on the 4th day of the month of May, A.D. 2013, in the S.K.D. Swankamore Community, Paynesville, Montserrado County, Republic of Liberia, defendant Prince Desmond Norman, with criminal mind and intent to destroy another human being’s life, purposely, knowingly, willfully, intentionally, recklessly and criminally committed the crime of criminal attempt to commit murder

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