Recent tensions between Ghana's Judiciary and Legislature have underscored several critical legal and parliamentary terms, such as plaintiff, defendant, writ, ex parte, reliefs sought, adjournment sine die, quorum, bona fide, and jurisdiction.
These terms are integral to understanding the mechanisms by which Ghana's constitutional framework addresses rights, processes, and governance.
This article explores these terms in detail, especially in light of a recent legal challenge led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, an NPP leader in Parliament, who contested Speaker Alban Bagbin's decision to declare certain parliamentary seats vacant.
Plaintiff and Defendant: Roles in the Legal Dispute In legal proceedings, a plaintiff is the party who initiates a lawsuit, while the defendant is the party against whom the lawsuit is filed.