HAYFRON AND ANOTHER ANYIOGU AND OTHER (LD/0347/2018) [2025] GHAHC 46 (31 January 2025)

HAYFRON AND ANOTHER ANYIOGU AND OTHER (LD/0347/2018) [2025] GHAHC 46 (31 January 2025)

Plaintiffs failed to prove the identity of the land in dispute as forming part of the estate of the late Robert Kwesi Hayfron. The composite plan and expert evidence established that the Plaintiffs' claimed land is outside the disputed area. Defendants established acquisition, possession, and legal interest in the disputed land. Plaintiffs' claim fails entirely.

Citation
[2025] GHAHC 46
Parties
Plaintiff: J. C. K. Hayfron; Plaintiff: Mrs. Wilhemina Marteko Sackey (Administrator of the estate of the late Robert Kwesi Hayfron); Defendant: Godwin Anyiogu; Defendant: Janet Amuah
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
31 January 2025
Case Number
LD/0347/2018
Procedural Posture
Civil (land/probate) / Judgment
Outcome
Plaintiffs' claim dismissed in its entirety.
Legal Topics
Declaration of Title to Land, Trespass, Injunction, Burden of Proof, Identity of Land, Possession, Limitation, Estoppel
Source Language
English
Land Law Probate and Administration Declaration of Title to Land Trespass Injunction Burden of Proof Identity of Land Possession +2 more

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Parties

J. C. K. Hayfron

Plaintiff

Mrs. Wilhemina Marteko Sackey (Administrator of the estate of the late Robert Kwesi Hayfron)

Plaintiff

Godwin Anyiogu

Defendant

Janet Amuah

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil (land/probate) / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Estate of the late Robert Kwesi Hayfron is legal and beneficial owner of the land in dispute
  2. 2 Whether the Defendants have any legal interest in the disputed land
  3. 3 Whether the Defendants have trespassed on the disputed land

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiffs failed to prove the identity of the land in dispute as forming part of the estate of the late Robert Kwesi Hayfron. The composite plan and expert evidence established that the Plaintiffs' claimed land is outside the disputed area. Defendants established acquisition, possession, and legal interest in the disputed land. Plaintiffs' claim fails entirely.

Court Disposition

Plaintiffs' claim dismissed in its entirety.

Orders

  • All reliefs sought by Plaintiffs are dismissed.
  • Costs of GH¢50,000.00 awarded to Defendants.