MONROVIA, Liberia — Liberian legal practitioner Cllr. Kanio Bai Gbala has announced plans to launch a new legal publication, Contract Law in Liberia: Principles, Cases and Practice, in January 2027, following nearly three years of research and writing.
The publication is expected to make a contribution to Liberia’s legal scholarship by providing an examination of contract law principles, relevant judicial decisions, and their practical application within the country’s legal system.
In announcing the completion of the manuscript, Cllr. Gbala said the project was developed through nearly three years of arduous and intermittent research and writing.
He described the book as a modest contribution to Liberian legal scholarship, acknowledging that it is not intended to be an exhaustive treatment of the subject. However, he expressed hope that the work would stimulate further legal discussions and inspire other scholars, researchers, and university institutions to invest in documenting and advancing Liberia’s legal knowledge.
The formal launch of Contract Law in Liberia: Principles, Cases and Practice is expected to take place in January 2027.
Ahead of the official launch, Gbala disclosed that copies are already available for purchase through Amazon at US$155.
The book is expected to serve as a reference resource for law students, practicing attorneys, legal researchers, academics, and others interested in understanding the principles and practice of contract law in Liberia.
The publication also highlights the importance of indigenous legal scholarship and the need for sustained investment in research, academic writing, and the documentation of Liberia’s legal principles and judicial decisions.
Through the forthcoming publication, Cllr. Gbala joins efforts to expand the availability of locally focused legal literature and contribute to the broader development of legal education and scholarship in Liberia.
