ASARE VRS. JAYEE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (GJ 1209/2020) [2024] GHAHC 116 (7 May 2024)

ASARE VRS. JAYEE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (GJ 1209/2020) [2024] GHAHC 116 (7 May 2024)

Plaintiff proved by credible documentary and testimonial evidence that he was in continuous employment with Defendant from September 2016 to August 2020 and was owed salary arrears of GH¢72,808.52. Defendant failed to rebut Plaintiff's evidence or prove its allegation of Plaintiff vacating post. Defendant's own statement of accounts acknowledged the debt. Judgment is entered for Plaintiff for the claimed amount, interest, and costs.

Citation
ASARE VRS. JAYEE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (GJ 1209/2020) [2024] GHAHC 116 (7 May 2024)
Parties
Plaintiff: Dr. Joseph Asare; Defendant: Jayee University College
Court
ghahc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
7 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Salary Arrears, Breach of Contract, Burden of Proof, Resignation, Interest on Judgment Debt
Source Language
eng
Employment Law Contract Law Salary Arrears Breach of Contract Burden of Proof Resignation Interest on Judgment Debt

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Parties

Dr. Joseph Asare

Plaintiff

Jayee University College

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant owes the Plaintiff salary arrears of GH¢72,808.52
  2. 2 Whether the Plaintiff vacated post after only two months of service

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff proved by credible documentary and testimonial evidence that he was in continuous employment with Defendant from September 2016 to August 2020 and was owed salary arrears of GH¢72,808.52. Defendant failed to rebut Plaintiff's evidence or prove its allegation of Plaintiff vacating post. Defendant's own statement of accounts acknowledged the debt. Judgment is entered for Plaintiff for the claimed amount, interest, and costs.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to pay Plaintiff GH¢72,808.52 as salary arrears
  • Defendant to pay interest on GH¢72,808.52 from May 2020 to date of final payment at current Commercial Bank Rate