Cobbinah Vrs Buah [2022] GHADC 122 (31 October 2022)

Cobbinah Vrs Buah [2022] GHADC 122 (31 October 2022)

The plaintiff proved on a balance of probabilities that she lent the defendant GH¢2,000.00, of which only GH¢1,000.00 was repaid. The defendant failed to appear or contest the claim. Judgment is entered for the plaintiff for the outstanding amount and interest.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 122
Parties
Plaintiff: Eunice Cobbinah; Defendant: Esther Buah
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
31 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Debt Recovery, Burden of Proof, Default Judgment
Source Language
English
Contract Law Debt Recovery Burden of Proof Default Judgment

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Parties

Eunice Cobbinah

Plaintiff

Esther Buah

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant owes the plaintiff GH¢1,000.00

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff proved on a balance of probabilities that she lent the defendant GH¢2,000.00, of which only GH¢1,000.00 was repaid. The defendant failed to appear or contest the claim. Judgment is entered for the plaintiff for the outstanding amount and interest.

Court Disposition

judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to pay plaintiff GH¢1,000.00
  • Defendant to pay interest on GH¢1,000.00 from 30/11/2020 until final payment