Mohammed v Bedu (A2/463/24) [2025] GHADC 94 (22 January 2025)

Mohammed v Bedu (A2/463/24) [2025] GHADC 94 (22 January 2025)

The plaintiff proved, through documentary evidence and unchallenged testimony, that the defendant was indebted to him for the sums claimed. The defendant, despite being served by substituted service, failed to appear or contest the claim. The court found for the plaintiff on the merits, granting all reliefs except legal fees.

Citation
[2025] GHADC 94
Parties
Plaintiff: Alhaji Yussifu Mohammed; Plaintiff's Attorney: H. A International; Defendant: Stephen Bedu
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
22 January 2025
Case Number
A2/463/24
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Debt Recovery, Default Judgment, Burden of Proof, Substituted Service
Source Language
English
Contract Law Civil Procedure Debt Recovery Default Judgment Burden of Proof Substituted Service

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Parties

Alhaji Yussifu Mohammed

Plaintiff

H. A International

Plaintiff's Attorney

Stephen Bedu

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant is indebted to the plaintiff for the sums claimed under the business transaction and loan agreements
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff has proved his claim on a balance of probabilities in the absence of the defendant

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff proved, through documentary evidence and unchallenged testimony, that the defendant was indebted to him for the sums claimed. The defendant, despite being served by substituted service, failed to appear or contest the claim. The court found for the plaintiff on the merits, granting all reliefs except legal fees.

Court Disposition

judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to pay plaintiff GH¢71,000.00
  • Defendant to pay interest on GH¢71,000.00 from April 2023 until final payment