The Republic Vrs Sododzi and 3 Others [2022] GHADC 67 (11 September 2022)
A1 and A2 were positively identified as the persons who intentionally and unlawfully caused damage to A3’s tricycle, with no legal justification. Evidence against A3 for assault was insufficient and inconsistent, failing to prove intent or direct action.
- Citation
- [2022] GHADC 67
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Ofoe Sedodzi; Accused: Elias Sedodzi; Accused: Godwin Afetorgbor
- Court
- District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 11 September 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- A1 and A2 convicted of causing unlawful damage; A3 acquitted of assault.
- Legal Topics
- Causing Unlawful Damage, Assault, Burden of Proof, Identification Evidence, Sentencing, Compensation
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Ofoe Sedodzi
Accused
Elias Sedodzi
Accused
Godwin Afetorgbor
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether Ofoe Sedodzi and Elias Sedodzi unlawfully caused damage to Godwin Afetorgbor’s tricycle
- 2 Whether Godwin Afetorgbor assaulted Moses Sottie and Wormenor Selorm
Ratio Decidendi
A1 and A2 were positively identified as the persons who intentionally and unlawfully caused damage to A3’s tricycle, with no legal justification. Evidence against A3 for assault was insufficient and inconsistent, failing to prove intent or direct action.
Court Disposition
A1 and A2 convicted of causing unlawful damage; A3 acquitted of assault.
Orders
- A1 and A2 each fined 100 penalty units or six months imprisonment in default.
- A1 and A2 to each pay GH¢2000.00 compensation to complainant.
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