18 Questions
What did Acquah JSC emphasize about court cases that are declared moot?
Courts will not waste time if the issue is unlikely to recur
In what circumstances would the courts go into questions to prevent numerous lawsuits?
When it is uncertain that the issue would recur
Why was J.H Mensah's case against the attorney general declared moot?
Ministers had already appeared before parliament for approval
What did the court conclude in the US case of De Funis vs Odegaard regarding the plaintiff's admission denial?
The matter was moot since it presented no question capable of repetition
What was the significance of the plaintiff being enrolled and in his final year in the De Funis vs Odegaard case?
It made the case moot since he had no reason to go through admission again
Why did Acquah JSC assert that courts should not waste time on determined questions?
To prevent a multiplicity of suits
What does the doctrine of non-justiciable political question refer to?
Issues that are exclusively within the mandate of a particular branch of government
When is an issue considered justiciable?
When it's capable of being settled and enforced by court
In NPP vs Attorney General, what did the Attorney General raise as an issue?
Political question
Why was the contention by the Attorney General regarding the 31st December public holiday rejected?
It was considered non-justiciable
What did Adade JSC mention about the constitution in relation to political matters?
The constitution itself is essentially a political document
When does an issue fall under the category of a political question?
When it is within the exclusive mandate of a particular branch of government
What does the doctrine of mootness refer to in court cases?
When there is no longer an actual controversy between the parties
What event or circumstance in a court case would trigger the doctrine of mootness?
An event rendering the outcome pointless
When does the doctrine of mootness not apply in court cases?
When there is a probability of the case reoccurring in court
Which scenario would NOT lead to a court case being considered moot?
A ruling by the court that impacts the parties involved
In the context of court cases, when does the doctrine of mootness come into play?
When an event or changing circumstance makes the outcome unnecessary
What would render a court case moot according to the text?
An event or changing circumstance making the outcome pointless
Test your knowledge on the legal case where J.H. Mensah sought interpretation of articles 57, 58, 66, and 78, but the case was deemed moot as ministers had already been approved by parliament. Explore the legal concepts related to mootness and court decisions.
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