Addae Vrs Owiredu and Another [2022] GHAHC 1 (27 October 2022)

Addae Vrs Owiredu and Another [2022] GHAHC 1 (27 October 2022)

Plaintiff's evidence of ownership and possession was unchallenged and supported by documentary exhibits; Defendants failed to appear or contest, thus Plaintiff is entitled to all reliefs claimed.

Citation
[2022] GHAHC 1
Parties
Plaintiff: Georgina Darkowaa Addae; Defendant: George Quakye Owiredu; Defendant: Anthony Annan
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
27 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Land Dispute / Judgment After Default of Appearance
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Declaration of Title, Trespass, Recovery of Possession, Perpetual Injunction, Damages, Costs
Source Language
English
Land Law Declaration of Title Trespass Recovery of Possession Perpetual Injunction Damages Costs

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Parties

Georgina Darkowaa Addae

Plaintiff

George Quakye Owiredu

Defendant

Anthony Annan

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Land Dispute / Judgment After Default of Appearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to declaration of title to the disputed land
  2. 2 Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to recovery of possession
  3. 3 Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to a perpetual injunction against the Defendants

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff's evidence of ownership and possession was unchallenged and supported by documentary exhibits; Defendants failed to appear or contest, thus Plaintiff is entitled to all reliefs claimed.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff

Orders

  • Declaration of title to the land in favour of Plaintiff
  • Recovery of possession of the land by Plaintiff