Venn v S (SC CR APP 2 of 1977) [1977] SLCA 3 (14 December 1977)

Constitutional Law - Whether "State" synonymous with "Government" - Meaning of "public officer" - Whether public officer employee of the state as distinct from Government - Constitution of Sierra Leone 1971 s 93(1) - Overview of the constitution history of Sierra Leone - Whether state of Sierra Leone existed as a lega entity within municipal law - Constitution of Sierra Leone 1961, Constitution of Sierra Leone 1971 - No merit found and Appeal dismissed