Mawuli Vrs Atisu [2023] GHAHC 183 (26 July 2023)

Mawuli Vrs Atisu [2023] GHAHC 183 (26 July 2023)

The court granted the Defendant's counterclaim and all reliefs thereunder due to the Plaintiff's absence and the unchallenged evidence of the Defendant and her witness.

Citation
[2023] GHAHC 183
Parties
Plaintiff: Emmanuel Mawuli; Defendant: Josephine Atisu
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
26 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Counterclaim granted. Judgment for Defendant.
Legal Topics
Counterclaim, Costs
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Counterclaim Costs

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Parties

Emmanuel Mawuli

Plaintiff

Josephine Atisu

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant is entitled to the reliefs sought in the counterclaim
  2. 2 Whether the Plaintiff's absence affects the proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

The court granted the Defendant's counterclaim and all reliefs thereunder due to the Plaintiff's absence and the unchallenged evidence of the Defendant and her witness.

Court Disposition

Counterclaim granted. Judgment for Defendant.

Orders

  • Counterclaim and all reliefs granted to Defendant
  • Plaintiff to pay GH₵10,000.00 as costs to Defendant