Baah Vrs Tetteh and Theree Others [2023] GHADC 315 (10 May 2023)

Defendants failed to file a defense or appear, and the plaintiff proved his case on a balance of probability; thus, defendants are jointly and severally liable for damages caused by their animals.

Citation: [2023] GHADC 315
Parties: Plaintiff: Eric Baah; Defendants: Moses Tetteh and three others
Court: District Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 10 May 2023
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: Judgment for plaintiff
Legal Topics: Damages for Destruction of Crops, Liability for Animals, Default Judgment
Source Language: English

Tort Property Law Damages for Destruction of Crops Liability for Animals Default Judgment

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Parties

Eric Baah

Plaintiff

Moses Tetteh and three others

Defendants

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether defendants are liable for destruction of plaintiff's crops by their animals
2 Whether plaintiff is entitled to damages and injunctive relief

Ratio Decidendi

Defendants failed to file a defense or appear, and the plaintiff proved his case on a balance of probability; thus, defendants are jointly and severally liable for damages caused by their animals.

Court Disposition

Judgment for plaintiff

Orders

Defendants to pay GH¢4000.00 to plaintiff for damages to farm produce
Defendants to confine their sheep and goats to prevent further damage