Orlando Vrs. Dogbe (E2/15/2020) [2024] GHAHC 324 (30 January 2024)

Orlando Vrs. Dogbe (E2/15/2020) [2024] GHAHC 324 (30 January 2024)

Defendant failed to file a witness statement as required by court rules, resulting in the striking out of his defence and counterclaim. The Plaintiff's evidence was unchallenged and all reliefs claimed were granted.

Citation
Orlando Vrs. Dogbe (E2/15/2020) [2024] GHAHC 324 (30 January 2024)
Parties
Plaintiff: Francis Orlando; Defendant: Francis Dogbe
Court
ghahc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
30 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Customary Arbitration, Civil Procedure
Source Language
eng
Contract Law Breach of Contract Customary Arbitration Civil Procedure

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Parties

Francis Orlando

Plaintiff

Francis Dogbe

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there is a contractual agreement between the parties
  2. 2 Whether the dispute has been validly settled by customary arbitration

Ratio Decidendi

Defendant failed to file a witness statement as required by court rules, resulting in the striking out of his defence and counterclaim. The Plaintiff's evidence was unchallenged and all reliefs claimed were granted.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff

Orders

  • All reliefs claimed by Plaintiff granted
  • GH¢10,000.00 general damages for breach of contract awarded to Plaintiff