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Key Facts: Ghana School of Law PLC: Civil Procedure (GLC) Exam

3 hours

Exam Duration

General Legal Council

50%

Passing Mark

General Legal Council

C.I. 47

Primary Civil Procedure Rules

Ghana Legislation

GHS 22,415

PLC Part I Tuition & Exam Fees

Ghana School of Law

12 months

Mandatory Pupillage

General Legal Council

The Civil Procedure exam is a core assessment in the Professional Law Course (PLC) at the Ghana School of Law. Administered by the Independent Examinations Committee (IEC) on behalf of the GLC, the exam requires a 50% passing score. It evaluates candidates on civil litigation rules under C.I. 47, covering jurisdiction, writs, pleadings, motions, trial practice, judgment enforcement, and ADR.

Sample Ghana School of Law PLC: Civil Procedure (GLC) Practice Questions

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1Under Article 130(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, which court has exclusive original jurisdiction in all matters relating to the enforcement or interpretation of the Constitution?
A.The High Court
B.The Court of Appeal
C.The Supreme Court
D.The Judicial Committee of the National House of Chiefs
Explanation: Article 130(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana vests the Supreme Court with exclusive original jurisdiction in all matters relating to the enforcement or interpretation of the Constitution, as well as questions on whether an enactment was made in excess of powers conferred on Parliament.
2What is the procedure when an issue of constitutional interpretation arises in any proceedings before a court other than the Supreme Court?
A.The court must stay its proceedings and refer the question to the Supreme Court for determination.
B.The court must dismiss the action for lack of jurisdiction.
C.The court must decide the issue and allow the aggrieved party to appeal to the Supreme Court.
D.The court must request the Attorney-General to resolve the interpretation issue.
Explanation: Article 130(2) of the 1992 Constitution requires any court other than the Supreme Court, upon realizing that a genuine question of constitutional interpretation or enforcement has arisen, to stay proceedings and refer the question to the Supreme Court.
3Which of the following describes the civil jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal in Ghana?
A.It has exclusive original jurisdiction in disputes between the State and citizens.
B.It has purely appellate jurisdiction to hear appeals from judgments of the High Court and Regional Tribunals.
C.It shares original civil jurisdiction with the High Court.
D.It acts as a court of first instance for chieftaincy matters.
Explanation: Article 137 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 11 of the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459) state that the Court of Appeal has only appellate jurisdiction and does not possess original jurisdiction in civil or criminal matters.
4Which court has supervisory jurisdiction over all lower courts and any lower adjudicating authority in Ghana?
A.The High Court
B.The Court of Appeal
C.The Supreme Court
D.The Attorney-General's Department
Explanation: Article 141 of the 1992 Constitution vests the High Court with supervisory jurisdiction over all lower courts (e.g., Circuit Courts, District Courts) and adjudicating authorities, exercised through orders like certiorari, mandamus, and prohibition.
5Under Section 47 of the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459), as amended by the Courts Regulations, 2020 (L.I. 2429), what is the current monetary limit of the civil jurisdiction of the District Court in Ghana?
A.GHS 5,000
B.GHS 20,000
C.GHS 50,000
D.GHS 500,000
Explanation: Section 47 of the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459), as amended by the Courts Regulations, 2020 (L.I. 2429), fixes the District Court's civil monetary jurisdiction at GHS 500,000. Claims exceeding this amount fall to the Circuit Court (up to GHS 2,000,000) or the High Court (unlimited).
6Which body has exclusive original jurisdiction to hear and determine chieftaincy disputes of first instance involving a Paramount Chief in Ghana?
A.The High Court
B.The Judicial Committee of the Regional House of Chiefs
C.The Judicial Committee of the Traditional Council
D.The Supreme Court
Explanation: Under the Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act 759), the Judicial Committee of the Regional House of Chiefs has exclusive original jurisdiction over chieftaincy disputes involving Paramount Chiefs.
7Under the Supreme Court Rules, 1996 (C.I. 16) Rule 54, what must an applicant establish to succeed in an application for review of a Supreme Court judgment?
A.That the trial judge made a simple error of fact in weighing the evidence.
B.Exceptional circumstances which have resulted in a miscarriage of justice or discovery of new and important matter.
C.That the trial took longer than the statutory time limits.
D.That the opposing party was represented by a junior counsel.
Explanation: Rule 54 of C.I. 16 mandates that an application for review of a Supreme Court decision can only be granted on grounds of exceptional circumstances which have resulted in a miscarriage of justice, or discovery of new and important matter or evidence which could not be produced earlier.
8Which of the following is NOT an order that can be issued by the High Court in the exercise of its supervisory jurisdiction under Article 141?
A.Certiorari
B.Mandamus
C.Prohibition
D.Injunction
Explanation: Supervisory jurisdiction under Article 141 is exercised through prerogative writs/orders (Certiorari, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto, Habeas Corpus). An injunction is an equitable remedy, not a prerogative supervisory order.
9A single Judge of the Court of Appeal may exercise any power vested in the Court of Appeal not involving the decision of the cause or matter, except that in civil matters, if the single Judge refuses an application, what remedy does the applicant have?
A.An appeal directly to the Supreme Court.
B.An application to have the decision determined by a full bench of three Judges of the Court of Appeal.
C.A petition to the Chief Justice for review.
D.A fresh application before the High Court.
Explanation: Under Article 138 of the 1992 Constitution and Rule 21 of C.I. 19, any decision of a single Judge of the Court of Appeal may be varied, discharged, or reversed by a full bench of three Judges of the Court of Appeal upon application made within 10 days.
10What is the consequence under Article 129(3) regarding the binding nature of the Supreme Court's decisions on itself?
A.The Supreme Court is strictly bound by its own previous decisions.
B.The Supreme Court may depart from its own previous decisions when it appears right to do so.
C.The Supreme Court is bound by the decisions of the Court of Appeal.
D.The Supreme Court is bound only by decisions made prior to the 1992 Constitution.
Explanation: Article 129(3) states that while the Supreme Court is the final appellate court and its decisions bind all other courts, it is not bound to follow its own previous decisions and may depart from them when it appears right to do so.

About the Ghana School of Law PLC: Civil Procedure (GLC) Exam

The Civil Procedure exam is a terminal qualifying paper for the Professional Law Course (PLC) at the Ghana School of Law, administered by the Independent Examinations Committee (IEC) of the General Legal Council (GLC). It tests the rules of civil litigation in Ghana, primarily governed by the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2004 (C.I. 47), court jurisdiction, commencement of actions, pleadings, interlocutory applications, trials, judgments, enforcement, and appeals.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

50%

Exam Fee

GHS 22,415 tuition & exam fees / GHS 1,500 registration (General Legal Council (GLC) of Ghana)

Ghana School of Law PLC: Civil Procedure (GLC) Exam Content Outline

20%

Jurisdiction and Court Structure

Hierarchy and civil jurisdiction of District, Circuit, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court under the 1992 Constitution and Courts Act.

25%

Commencement of Actions and Service

Modes of commencement (writ, petition, originating motion), endorsement, service of process, substituted service, and service out of jurisdiction under C.I. 47.

20%

Pleadings and Parties

Rules of pleading, Statement of Claim, Defense, Reply, counterclaims, joinder of parties, third-party proceedings, and amendment of pleadings.

20%

Interlocutory Applications and Pre-Trial Protocols

Motions and affidavits, Application for Directions, summary judgment, default judgments, interim injunctions, and discovery under C.I. 47.

15%

Trial, Judgment, Enforcement, and Appeals

Trial conduct, burden of proof, judgments, enforcement of judgments (fi.fa., garnishee, possession, stay of execution), appeals, and court-connected ADR.

How to Pass the Ghana School of Law PLC: Civil Procedure (GLC) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 50%
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam fee: GHS 22,415 tuition & exam fees / GHS 1,500 registration

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Ghana School of Law PLC: Civil Procedure (GLC) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize the specific Orders and Rules of C.I. 47, as citing them accurately is highly valued in the marking scheme.
2Understand the difference between personal service, substituted service (Order 7), and service of writ out of the jurisdiction (Order 8).
3Pay close attention to the rules of pleadings under Order 11, including the rule against departure and the requirements for pleading special damages or fraud.
4Master the mechanics and grounds for interlocutory applications, such as interim injunctions (Order 25) and summary judgment applications (Order 14).
5Learn the different execution processes, particularly the writs of fieri facias (fi.fa.), garnishee proceedings (Order 47), and interpleader actions (Order 48).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Civil Procedure exam?

It is a core qualifying examination in the Professional Law Course at the Ghana School of Law, testing a candidate's mastery of the rules and processes of civil litigation under C.I. 47.

Who administers the Civil Procedure exam?

The Independent Examinations Committee (IEC) of the General Legal Council (GLC) of Ghana.

What is the passing score?

The passing mark for the Professional Law Course (PLC) terminal exams is 50%.

What is the primary legal instrument governing civil procedure in Ghana?

The primary legal instrument is the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2004 (C.I. 47), along with the Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459) and the 1992 Constitution.

How long is the actual exam?

The terminal qualifying exam is typically 3 hours long.