Florence Sego Vrs Daniel Owoo [2023] GHACC 503 (28 April 2023)

Florence Sego Vrs Daniel Owoo [2023] GHACC 503 (28 April 2023)

The marriage was annulled because the evidence established that it was never consummated due to the respondent's impotence, making the marriage voidable under the law.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 503
Parties
Petitioner: Florence Sego; Respondent: Daniel Owoo
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
28 April 2023
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial/nullity Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Marriage annulled as a nullity.
Legal Topics
Nullity of Marriage, Non Consummation, Impotence
Source Language
English
Family Law Nullity of Marriage Non Consummation Impotence

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Parties

Florence Sego

Petitioner

Daniel Owoo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial/nullity Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage celebrated between the parties on February 6, 2015 is a nullity due to non-consummation

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage was annulled because the evidence established that it was never consummated due to the respondent's impotence, making the marriage voidable under the law.

Court Disposition

Marriage annulled as a nullity.

Orders

  • The marriage celebrated between Florence Sego and Daniel Owoo on February 6, 2015 is declared a nullity and annulled.
  • Marriage certificate with registration No. RGM/360/2015 is cancelled.