Republic Vrs Ibrahim [2023] GHAHC 213 (26 July 2023)

Republic Vrs Ibrahim [2023] GHAHC 213 (26 July 2023)

The Respondent was aware of the court order and continued development on the disputed land; his defense regarding the timing of activities was not credible. The Applicant proved contempt beyond reasonable doubt.

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Citation
[2023] GHAHC 213
Parties
Applicant: Antwi Bosiako Senior; Respondent: Alhaji Ibrahim
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
26 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Contempt of Court (civil) / Judgment
Outcome
Respondent convicted of contempt of court and sentenced to a fine, with default imprisonment.
Legal Topics
Injunctions, Willful Disobedience, Standard of Proof in Contempt
Source Language
english
Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Injunctions Willful Disobedience Standard of Proof in Contempt

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Parties

Antwi Bosiako Senior

Applicant

Alhaji Ibrahim

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court (civil) / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Respondent willfully disobeyed a court order amounting to contempt
  2. 2 Whether the Applicant proved contempt beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The Respondent was aware of the court order and continued development on the disputed land; his defense regarding the timing of activities was not credible. The Applicant proved contempt beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

Respondent convicted of contempt of court and sentenced to a fine, with default imprisonment.

Orders

  • Respondent to pay a fine of GHC3000 or serve 3 months in prison custody in default.