The common law is one of the sources of law of Ghana under the 1992 constitution of the Republic of Ghana.

Required: State the components of the common law.

(5 marks)

 

The common law includes:

  • The common law popularly so called is the laws that were received from the English Law – 1 Mark
  • Rules of equity, good conscience – 2 Marks
  • Customary law that has been assimilated – 2 Marks