ADDO VRS ASIME (A2/114/23) [2023] GHADC 847 (14 November 2023)

ADDO VRS ASIME (A2/114/23) [2023] GHADC 847 (14 November 2023)

The plaintiff proved payment of GHȻ 5,000.00 for a brand new television, which was not delivered as represented. The defendant failed to refund the money or contest the claim. Judgment is entered for the plaintiff for the sum, interest, and costs.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 847
Parties
Plaintiff: Edward Addo; Defendant: Michael Asime
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
14 November 2023
Case Number
A2/114/23
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for plaintiff
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Misrepresentation, Debt Recovery
Source Language
English
Contract Law Breach of Contract Misrepresentation Debt Recovery

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Parties

Edward Addo

Plaintiff

Michael Asime

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant owes the plaintiff GHȻ 5,000.00 for the failed sale of a brand new television
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to interest and costs for breach of contract

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff proved payment of GHȻ 5,000.00 for a brand new television, which was not delivered as represented. The defendant failed to refund the money or contest the claim. Judgment is entered for the plaintiff for the sum, interest, and costs.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiff

Orders

  • Plaintiff to recover GHȻ 5,000.00 from defendant
  • Plaintiff awarded interest on GHȻ 5,000.00 at prevailing commercial bank rate from November 2019 until final payment