Frimpong Vrs Nartey [2023] GHADC 308 (25 July 2023)

Frimpong Vrs Nartey [2023] GHADC 308 (25 July 2023)

Defendant, having been duly served and failing to appear or defend, is liable for the outstanding debt as claimed by Plaintiff. The court is satisfied with Plaintiff's evidence and enters judgment in his favour.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 308
Parties
Plaintiff: Abraham Frimpong; Defendant: Benjamin Nartey
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
25 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Burden of Proof, Default Judgment, Natural Justice
Source Language
English
Debt Recovery Burden of Proof Default Judgment Natural Justice

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Parties

Abraham Frimpong

Plaintiff

Benjamin Nartey

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant is liable for the outstanding debt
  2. 2 Whether the Defendant is entitled to the reliefs sought

Ratio Decidendi

Defendant, having been duly served and failing to appear or defend, is liable for the outstanding debt as claimed by Plaintiff. The court is satisfied with Plaintiff's evidence and enters judgment in his favour.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to pay Plaintiff GHc5,000.00 by end of April 2033 with interest at prevailing BOG cedi exchange rate until final payment.
  • Defendant to pay costs assessed at GHc2,000.00.