DAWUDA-AWUKU VRS. AIKINS (A2/61/22) [2024] GHADC 147 (18 January 2024)

DAWUDA-AWUKU VRS. AIKINS (A2/61/22) [2024] GHADC 147 (18 January 2024)

Plaintiff is entitled to refund of sums paid for land and labour, interest at prevailing bank rate from December 2021 to date of payment, and general damages for loss of use, but not special damages due to lack of pleading and proof.

Citation
DAWUDA-AWUKU VRS. AIKINS (A2/61/22) [2024] GHADC 147 (18 January 2024)
Parties
Plaintiff: Ernest Dawuda-Awuku; Defendant: Robert Aikins
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
18 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Sale of Land, Damages, Interest, Nominal Damages
Source Language
eng

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Parties

Ernest Dawuda-Awuku

Plaintiff

Robert Aikins

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether Plaintiff is entitled to interest
  2. 2 Whether Plaintiff is entitled to special damages

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff is entitled to refund of sums paid for land and labour, interest at prevailing bank rate from December 2021 to date of payment, and general damages for loss of use, but not special damages due to lack of pleading and proof.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to refund GH¢3,150.00 for land
  • Defendant to refund GH¢500.00 for labour