REPUBLIC
V.
CAPE COAST DISTRICT MAGISTRATE GRADE II; EX PARTE AMOO

EDWARD WIREDU J.: This application involves a consideration of the extent and scope of the powers of the Chief Justice in the appointment of judicial officers with particular reference to the appointment of district magistrates.

The events of this case which seem to have given rise to the above matters for consideration may be briefly stated as follows: On or about 27 February 1975 the applicant herein caused to issue against the University of Cape Coast, a writ of summons bearing the suit No. 21/75 in the Cape Coast District Court Grade I for an amount of ¢650.00 “being my acting or responsibility allowance or both.” Whilst the case was pending, Mr. Abaka, the substantive grade I magistrate attached to the said court had to proceed on leave. In his absence a Mr. Haizel the district magistrate grade II of Cape Coast assumed duty in the grade I court as an acting grade I magistrate, having been thus appointed on the facts of this case by the Chief Justice. In that capacity, he proceeded…