Botwey Vrs Amoakoa [2023] GHADC 326 (8 May 2023)

Botwey Vrs Amoakoa [2023] GHADC 326 (8 May 2023)

The plaintiff's evidence was inconsistent and unsupported by credible records, while the defendant's denial was consistent. The plaintiff failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the defendant owed her.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 326
Parties
Plaintiff: Doris Asiedu Botwey; Defendant: Sister Amoakoa
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
8 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
plaintiff's claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Burden of Proof, Inconsistency of Evidence, Sale of Goods, Payment of Debt
Source Language
English
Contract Law Evidence Law Burden of Proof Inconsistency of Evidence Sale of Goods Payment of Debt

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Parties

Doris Asiedu Botwey

Plaintiff

Sister Amoakoa

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant owed the plaintiff for the purchase of frozen fish
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff proved her claim on a balance of probabilities

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff's evidence was inconsistent and unsupported by credible records, while the defendant's denial was consistent. The plaintiff failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the defendant owed her.

Court Disposition

plaintiff's claim dismissed

Orders

  • Plaintiff's case dismissed
  • Plaintiff to pay costs of GH₵100.00