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Conditions to be satisfied by a person writing documents for illiterates

How to bind an illiterate to a document

Need for an interpretation clause when a part who is illiterate in the language in which a document is prepared is expected to execute the same

The rule that illiteracy cannot be used as a cloak to rescind from one’s earlier declaration

Whether a document prepared by a lawyer must have been read over and explained to an illiterate party

Whether the presence or absence of an interpretation clause is conclusive of the fact that an illiterate person was made to understand a document he or she executed prior to its execution

Whether there is a presumption against an illiterate person who executes a document compromising his interest

Whether there is a presumption that an illiterate Ghanaian who does not understand English and cannot read or write has appreciated the meaning and effect of an English legal instrument

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