AFRICAN CONNECTIONS GH LTD (AC) VRS NSOA (A2/11/2021) [2023] GHADC 1264 (12 October 2023)

AFRICAN CONNECTIONS GH LTD (AC) VRS NSOA (A2/11/2021) [2023] GHADC 1264 (12 October 2023)

The plaintiff failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that the defendant entered into a 2014 contract or owed the claimed amount, as the main document was unsigned and unsupported by evidence.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 1264
Parties
Plaintiff: African Connections GH Ltd; Defendant: Peter Nsoa
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
12 October 2023
Case Number
A2/11/2021
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
plaintiff's claims dismissed
Legal Topics
Input Credit Facility, Loan Contract, Evidence, Burden of Proof
Source Language
English
Contract Law Input Credit Facility Loan Contract Evidence Burden of Proof

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Parties

African Connections GH Ltd

Plaintiff

Peter Nsoa

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant owed the plaintiff 29 bags of maize or its monetary equivalent under an Input Credit Facility Loan Contract for 2014
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff proved its claims against the defendant on the balance of probabilities

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff failed to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that the defendant entered into a 2014 contract or owed the claimed amount, as the main document was unsigned and unsupported by evidence.

Court Disposition

plaintiff's claims dismissed

Orders

  • Plaintiff's claims dismissed
  • Plaintiff to pay GH¢2,000.00 costs to defendant