Quayson and Another Vrs Dankwa [2022] GHADC 168 (1 December 2022)

Quayson and Another Vrs Dankwa [2022] GHADC 168 (1 December 2022)

Plaintiffs did not adduce cogent evidence to support their claim for interest from December 2021, nor did they tender the contract of guarantee or prove an agreement for interest. Relief for interest is dismissed.

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Citation
[2022] GHADC 168
Parties
Plaintiff: Jephtan Quayson; Plaintiff: David Andoh; Defendant: John Boakye Dakwa
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
1 December 2022
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Plaintiffs' claim for interest dismissed; costs awarded to plaintiffs.
Legal Topics
Guarantee, Loan Recovery, Interest on Judgment Debt
Source Language
english
Contract Law Banking Law Guarantee Loan Recovery Interest on Judgment Debt

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Parties

Jephtan Quayson

Plaintiff

David Andoh

Plaintiff

John Boakye Dakwa

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether plaintiffs are entitled to interest at the prevailing bank rate from December 2021 until the date of final payment
  2. 2 Whether plaintiffs are entitled to their reliefs

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiffs did not adduce cogent evidence to support their claim for interest from December 2021, nor did they tender the contract of guarantee or prove an agreement for interest. Relief for interest is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Plaintiffs' claim for interest dismissed; costs awarded to plaintiffs.

Orders

  • Defendant to pay costs of Gh¢2,000.00 to plaintiffs
  • Interest on costs at prevailing bank rate from date of judgment until final payment