Doddo v Agbowadah (A2/237/24) [2025] GHADC 115 (5 March 2025)

Doddo v Agbowadah (A2/237/24) [2025] GHADC 115 (5 March 2025)

The Plaintiff established, on a balance of probabilities, the existence of a binding oral contract for the purchase of a vehicle, payment of consideration, and breach by the Defendant who failed to deliver the vehicle or refund the money. The Defendant, having been duly served and failing to appear or contest, is liable for refund, interest, general damages, and costs.

Citation
[2025] GHADC 115
Parties
Plaintiff: Edna Doddo; Defendant: Julius Agbowadah
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
5 March 2025
Case Number
A2/237/24
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Damages, Interest on Debt, Burden of Proof
Source Language
English
Contract Law Civil Procedure Breach of Contract Damages Interest on Debt Burden of Proof

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Parties

Edna Doddo

Plaintiff

Julius Agbowadah

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was a binding contract between the parties for the sale of a vehicle
  2. 2 Whether the Defendant breached the contract by failing to deliver the vehicle or refund the money
  3. 3 Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to a refund, interest, general damages, and costs

Ratio Decidendi

The Plaintiff established, on a balance of probabilities, the existence of a binding oral contract for the purchase of a vehicle, payment of consideration, and breach by the Defendant who failed to deliver the vehicle or refund the money. The Defendant, having been duly served and failing to appear or contest, is liable for refund, interest, general damages, and costs.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the Plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to pay Plaintiff USD 1,000
  • Defendant to pay Plaintiff GHS 17,000