Owusu Vrs Owusu [2023] GHADC 266 (17 July 2023)
The petitioner proved on a balance of probabilities that the respondent's unreasonable behaviour made it intolerable to continue living together, and the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation.
- Citation
- [2023] GHADC 266
- Parties
- Petitioner: Florence Dedaa Owusu; Respondent: Emmanuel Gyasi Owusu
- Court
- District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Ghana
- Judgment Date
- 17 July 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Divorce Petition / Judgment
- Outcome
- petition allowed; marriage dissolved
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Custody, Unreasonable Behaviour, Matrimonial Causes
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
Summary, issues, holding and outcome
More case intelligence is available
Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.
Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 3 Authorities cited 5 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 1
Parties
Florence Dedaa Owusu
Petitioner
Emmanuel Gyasi Owusu
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation
Ratio Decidendi
The petitioner proved on a balance of probabilities that the respondent's unreasonable behaviour made it intolerable to continue living together, and the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation.
Court Disposition
petition allowed; marriage dissolved
Orders
- Marriage between the parties dissolved.
- Registrar to issue divorce certificates upon request.
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
Sign in to read
Sign in to read the full judgment text
Sign in to read the full judgment text. Downloads and additional research tools may depend on your plan.
Sign in to read the full judgment