Armattoe Vrs Money Gram and 2 Others [2023] GHAHC 99 (2 May 2023)

Armattoe Vrs Money Gram and 2 Others [2023] GHAHC 99 (2 May 2023)

Judgment is entered against the 3rd Defendant in favour of the Plaintiff due to failure to file a defence within the stipulated period after service.

Citation
[2023] GHAHC 99
Parties
Plaintiff: Beatrice Armattoe; Defendant: Money Gram & 2 Ors; Defendant: 3rd Defendant
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
2 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment in Default of Defence
Outcome
judgment for plaintiff in default of defence
Legal Topics
Default Judgment, Costs
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Default Judgment Costs

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Parties

Beatrice Armattoe

Plaintiff

Money Gram & 2 Ors

Defendant

3rd Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment in Default of Defence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 3rd Defendant failed to file a defence within the stipulated period
  2. 2 Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to judgment in default of defence

Ratio Decidendi

Judgment is entered against the 3rd Defendant in favour of the Plaintiff due to failure to file a defence within the stipulated period after service.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiff in default of defence

Orders

  • Judgment entered against the 3rd Defendant in favour of the Plaintiff
  • Cost of GH¢5,000.00 awarded in favour of the Plaintiff against the 3rd Defendant