ADZOVIE VRS. ADDO (A5/05/2023) [2024] GHADC 559 (20 December 2024)

The plaintiff proved on a balance of probabilities that the defendant uttered defamatory words, which in the context of the community, harmed his reputation, warranting an award of damages.

Citation: [2024] GHADC 559
Parties: Plaintiff: Elorm Adzovie; Defendant: Dede Beatrice Addo
Court: District Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 20 December 2024
Case Number: A5/05/2023
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics: Defamation, Slander, Damages
Source Language: English

Tort Law Defamation Slander Damages

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Parties

Elorm Adzovie

Plaintiff

Dede Beatrice Addo

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendant uttered slanderous and defamatory words against the plaintiff
2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to damages for defamation

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff proved on a balance of probabilities that the defendant uttered defamatory words, which in the context of the community, harmed his reputation, warranting an award of damages.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

Defendant to pay Gh¢5,000.00 in damages to the plaintiff
Defendant to pay Gh¢1,000.00 as costs to the plaintiff