Marfo Vrs Agyenkwa and Another [2023] GHADC 635 (14 April 2023)

Marfo Vrs Agyenkwa and Another [2023] GHADC 635 (14 April 2023)

The plaintiff failed to provide credible evidence of publication by the 1st defendant that was defamatory, and her contradictory statements undermined her credibility. The burden of proof was not discharged.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 635
Parties
Plaintiff: Janet Marfo; 1st Defendant: Mercy Agyenkwa; 2nd Defendant: Grace Agyenkwa
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
14 April 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Plaintiff's claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Defamation, Burden of Proof, Damages
Source Language
English
Tort Defamation Burden of Proof Damages

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Parties

Janet Marfo

Plaintiff

Mercy Agyenkwa

1st Defendant

Grace Agyenkwa

2nd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendants defamed the plaintiff
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to damages for defamation

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff failed to provide credible evidence of publication by the 1st defendant that was defamatory, and her contradictory statements undermined her credibility. The burden of proof was not discharged.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff's claim dismissed

Orders

  • Plaintiff's claim against the 1st defendant is dismissed
  • Plaintiff to pay costs of GHC2,000.00 to the 1st defendant