Adams Vrs Panyin [2023] GHADC 565 (20 January 2023)

Adams Vrs Panyin [2023] GHADC 565 (20 January 2023)

The plaintiff proved on the preponderance of probability that the defendant cut down his cocoa trees on the disputed land, which was 2.5 poles, not 4 poles as claimed. The defendant's actions caused economic loss to the plaintiff.

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Citation
Adams Vrs Panyin [2023] GHADC 565 (20 January 2023)
Parties
Plaintiff: Adams Samuel; Defendant: Bro. Panyin
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
20 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Abunu Tenancy, Trespass to Land, Damages for Destruction of Crops, Burden of Proof
Source Language
en
Land Law Tort Law Abunu Tenancy Trespass to Land Damages for Destruction of Crops Burden of Proof

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Parties

Adams Samuel

Plaintiff

Bro. Panyin

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant cut down the plaintiff's cocoa trees on the disputed land

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff proved on the preponderance of probability that the defendant cut down his cocoa trees on the disputed land, which was 2.5 poles, not 4 poles as claimed. The defendant's actions caused economic loss to the plaintiff.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • Plaintiff awarded general damages of GH¢14,000.00
  • Defendant to pay costs of GH¢1,000.00