Adjei Vrs Armah [2023] GHADC 344 (7 July 2023)

Adjei Vrs Armah [2023] GHADC 344 (7 July 2023)

Plaintiff proved ownership of the property and Defendant, having been served but failing to participate, is deemed to have waived his right to be heard. Plaintiff is declared bona fide owner and Defendant is perpetually injuncted from interfering with the property.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 344
Parties
Plaintiff: Gertrude Adjei; Defendant: Gideon Armah
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
7 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil (land) / Final Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Declaration of Title, Injunction, Customary Marriage Property Rights
Source Language
English
Land Law Family Law Declaration of Title Injunction Customary Marriage Property Rights

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Parties

Gertrude Adjei

Plaintiff

Gideon Armah

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil (land) / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Defendant is the owner of the chamber and hall apartment at Bereku Kesse Okai
  2. 2 Whether Plaintiff is entitled to the reliefs sought

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff proved ownership of the property and Defendant, having been served but failing to participate, is deemed to have waived his right to be heard. Plaintiff is declared bona fide owner and Defendant is perpetually injuncted from interfering with the property.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff

Orders

  • Plaintiff declared bona fide owner of the chamber and hall bedroom at Bereku Kesse Okai.
  • Defendant, his assigns, privies, agents, dependents, workmen and all claiming through him are perpetually injuncted from interfering with the property.