G. S. Lassey

George Sewavi Lassey was a Ghanaian judge. He served as a High Court Judge from 1962 to 1965, a Supreme Court Judge from 1965 to 1966 and an Appeals Court Judge from 1966 until his retirement.

Justice

George Sewavi Lassey
Appeal Court Judge
In office
1967 – 1980s
Appointed byJoseph Arthur Ankrah
Supreme Court Judge
In office
1965–1966
Nominated byKwame Nkrumah
Preceded byCharles Sterling Acolatse
High Court Judge
In office
1 September 1962 – 1964
PresidentKwame Nkrumah
Personal details
BornGold Coast
NationalityGhanaian
Alma mater

Early life and education

Lassey was born in Keta, a town in the Volta Region of Ghana to Moses Adjevi Lassey, a merchant of Keta.[1] He had his secondary education at Achimota School where he studied under the tutelage of William Ofori Atta (who later became a member of The Big Six).[2] He had his tertiary education at the University of London where he obtained his bachelor of laws degree (llb).[3] He was called to the bar at Grays Inn.[1]

Career

Prior to his appointment to the Supreme Court bench, he was a High Court judge stationed at Cape Coast. He served on the High Court bench from 1 September 1962[4][5] until 1965 when he was appointed to the Supreme Court bench[6] to replace Justice Charles Sterling Acolatse who was due for retirement. In 1966, following the overthrow of Kwame Nkrumah by the National Liberation Council, the Supreme Court was replaced by the Appeals Court and Justice Lassey served as an Appeals Court Judge from 1966 until his retirement in the 1980s.[7][8][9][10][11]

See also

References
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  2. "Remembering William Ofori Atta - A model of peace, unity and reconciliation". Graphic Online. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  3. "Graya: A Magazine for Members of Gray's Inn, Volume 7". Graya: A Magazine for Members of Gray's Inn. Gray's Inn: 139. 1949.
  4. Amissah, A. N. E (1981). The contribution of the courts to government: a West African view. Clarendon Press. p. 179. ISBN 9780198253563.
  5. Ghana (1976). The Supreme Court of Ghana centenary : souvenir, 1876-1976. University Press. p. 33.
  6. "West African directory". T. Skinner, London. 1966: 79. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  7. James Clarke (1967). "West Africa Annual, Issue 8". West Africa Annual: 84. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  8. "Ghana Year Book 1967". Ghana Year Book. Graphic Corporation: 29. 1968.
  9. "The Supreme Court of Ghana Law Reports, Volume 1". The Supreme Court of Ghana Law Reports. Ghana Law Reporting: vii. 1978.
  10. "The United Kingdom, the Commonwealth of Nations, a Directory of Governments, Volume 1". Political Research, Dallas, Texas. 1979: 284. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  11. Essilfie-Condua, Nana (1991). Ghana: The 3rd Republic. Nefisco Publications. p. 86. ISBN 9789964911768.


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