Appiah Vrs Kanrah [2023] GHADC 61 (1 June 2023)

Appiah Vrs Kanrah [2023] GHADC 61 (1 June 2023)

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the Petitioner’s admitted adultery, making it intolerable for the Respondent to continue cohabitation. The cross-petition is granted and the marriage is dissolved.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 61
Parties
Petitioner: Priscilla Appiah; Respondent: Isaac Ofori Kanrah
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
1 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Divorce Petition / Judgment
Outcome
Marriage dissolved; cross-petition granted; ancillary reliefs adopted as consent judgment.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Adultery, Alimony, Division of Matrimonial Property
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Adultery Alimony Division of Matrimonial Property

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Parties

Priscilla Appiah

Petitioner

Isaac Ofori Kanrah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce Petition / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the parties has broken down beyond reconciliation as a result of unreasonable behaviour or adultery

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to the Petitioner’s admitted adultery, making it intolerable for the Respondent to continue cohabitation. The cross-petition is granted and the marriage is dissolved.

Court Disposition

Marriage dissolved; cross-petition granted; ancillary reliefs adopted as consent judgment.

Orders

  • The marriage contracted on 12th November 2020 is dissolved and the marriage certificate No. MC 485/20 is cancelled.
  • The Respondent is to pay GH₵10,000.00 to the Petitioner as alimony and Petitioner’s interest in the building at Mpintsin.