Twumwaa Vrs Ofosu and Another [2023] GHADC 571 (20 March 2023)

Twumwaa Vrs Ofosu and Another [2023] GHADC 571 (20 March 2023)

Plaintiff proved root of title through inheritance from her deceased father; first defendant failed to establish valid acquisition as second defendant denied sale and supported plaintiff's claim.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 571
Parties
Plaintiff: Asi Twumwaa; Defendant: Rev. Doris Ofosu; Defendant: Abu Kwadwo Dwamena
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
20 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for plaintiff
Legal Topics
Declaration of Title, Removal of Structures, Burden of Proof
Source Language
English
Land Law Declaration of Title Removal of Structures Burden of Proof

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Parties

Asi Twumwaa

Plaintiff

Rev. Doris Ofosu

Defendant

Abu Kwadwo Dwamena

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to a declaration of title to the disputed land
  2. 2 Whether the first defendant unlawfully erected structures on the land

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff proved root of title through inheritance from her deceased father; first defendant failed to establish valid acquisition as second defendant denied sale and supported plaintiff's claim.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiff

Orders

  • Plaintiff declared owner of the disputed land
  • First defendant ordered to remove all structures and property from the land