Dzivenu And Another Vrs Korku And 4 Others (E12//01/2023) [2024] GHAHC 249 (9 July 2024)

Dzivenu And Another Vrs Korku And 4 Others (E12//01/2023) [2024] GHAHC 249 (9 July 2024)

The land in dispute is situate within Kpordui township and belongs to the Adzovia clan, not the Mordedzi family. The trial court's findings were supported by the evidence, and the joinder of co-defendants was proper. The appeal lacks merit and is dismissed.

Citation
Dzivenu And Another Vrs Korku And 4 Others (E12//01/2023) [2024] GHAHC 249 (9 July 2024)
Parties
Plaintiff/appellant: Nani Agbogli Dzivenu; Plaintiff/appellant: Johnson Dogbey Mordedzi; Defendant/respondent: Famous Korku; Defendant/respondent: Amega Andrews Atsu Korkor; Defendant/respondent: Amega Albert Kwawukumey; Defendant/respondent: Wisdom Atsiasa Kukubor
Court
ghahc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
9 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Declaration of Title, Injunction, Damages for Trespass, Joinder of Parties, Capacity to Sue and Defend, Locus Inspection
Source Language
eng
Property Law Civil Procedure Declaration of Title Injunction Damages for Trespass Joinder of Parties Capacity to Sue and Defend Locus Inspection

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Parties

Nani Agbogli Dzivenu

Plaintiff/appellant

Johnson Dogbey Mordedzi

Plaintiff/appellant

Famous Korku

Defendant/respondent

Amega Andrews Atsu Korkor

Defendant/respondent

Amega Albert Kwawukumey

Defendant/respondent

Wisdom Atsiasa Kukubor

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial court's judgment was against the weight of evidence
  2. 2 Whether the land in dispute belongs to the Mordedzi family or Adzovia clan
  3. 3 Whether the trial court erred in joining co-defendants

Ratio Decidendi

The land in dispute is situate within Kpordui township and belongs to the Adzovia clan, not the Mordedzi family. The trial court's findings were supported by the evidence, and the joinder of co-defendants was proper. The appeal lacks merit and is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • District Magistrate's decision affirmed
  • No order as to cost