DODD AND OR VRS ARSLANIAN-SCOTT (A11/10/2022) [2023] GHADC 879 (2 November 2023)

DODD AND OR VRS ARSLANIAN-SCOTT (A11/10/2022) [2023] GHADC 879 (2 November 2023)

The plaintiffs validly acquired the property, satisfied all statutory requirements except for the defendant's signature, and are entitled to specific performance compelling the defendant to execute the transfer documents.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 879
Parties
Plaintiff: George Essel Dodd; Plaintiff: Emma Dodd; Defendant: Nana Ago Arslanian-Scott
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
2 November 2023
Case Number
A11/10/2022
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for the plaintiffs
Legal Topics
Specific Performance, Transfer of Land, Contract Enforcement
Source Language
English
Property Law Specific Performance Transfer of Land Contract Enforcement

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Parties

George Essel Dodd

Plaintiff

Emma Dodd

Plaintiff

Nana Ago Arslanian-Scott

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant should be compelled to execute documents transferring property to the plaintiffs

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiffs validly acquired the property, satisfied all statutory requirements except for the defendant's signature, and are entitled to specific performance compelling the defendant to execute the transfer documents.

Court Disposition

judgment for the plaintiffs

Orders

  • The defendant or his lawful attorney is directed to execute all documents transferring property plot No. 22/11 B Community 6, Tema to the plaintiffs.
  • Costs of GH¢5,000.00 awarded to the plaintiffs.