Charles Komiete-amoo Vrs 3 Ams-clems, & Anor. [2023] GHACC 264 (3 October 2023)

The defendant failed to file a statement of defence after entering appearance; therefore, judgment in default of defence is granted under Order 13 rule 1.

Citation: [2023] GHACC 264
Parties: Plaintiff: Charles Komiete-Amoo; 1st Defendant: 3 AMS-CLEMS; 2nd Defendant: Clifford Mate-Korley
Court: Circuit Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 3 October 2023
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment in Default of Defence
Outcome: judgment for plaintiff in default of defence
Legal Topics: Default Judgment, Rent Arrears
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Default Judgment Rent Arrears

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Parties

Charles Komiete-Amoo

Plaintiff

3 AMS-CLEMS

1st Defendant

Clifford Mate-Korley

2nd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment in Default of Defence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to judgment in default of defence for rent arrears.

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant failed to file a statement of defence after entering appearance; therefore, judgment in default of defence is granted under Order 13 rule 1.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiff in default of defence

Orders

Defendants to pay rent arrears of $22,938.99 or its cedi equivalent.
Defendants to pay costs of GH¢1,000.