Justice in Chambers Yusuf Kaba has acknowledged the petition submitted by suspended Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) Governor Aloysius Tarlue but has held off on issuing a stay order or preemptory writ.
Instead, Justice Kaba has directed the Government of Liberia, the adverse party in the case, to file a formal response before any further judicial action is taken.
Under standard legal procedures, when a petition is filed with the Justice in Chambers, the respondent—in this case, the Government—is given the opportunity to respond to the allegations.
Only after hearing arguments from both sides can the Justice make an informed decision on whether to grant or deny the requested writ or order.
In the case involving Tarlue, the anticipated sequence of legal proceedings has not yet been fully executed.
Adhering to judicial norms, Justice Kaba has opted to ensure that arguments from both sides are heard before reaching a decision.
This approach aims to uphold principles of fairness and due process by considering all relevant perspectives.
If either party is dissatisfied with the eventual ruling of the Justice in Chambers, they have the option to escalate the matter to the full Bench of the Supreme Court for a more comprehensive review.
As it stands, the legal community and the involved parties are awaiting the Government’s formal response, which will enable Justice Kaba to conduct a balanced and thorough evaluation of the case.
Until this response is received, no stay order or preemptory writ will be issued.
