MISHISO VRS DZOBOKU (A2/08/2022) [2023] GHADC 1162 (14 February 2023)

The transaction was illegal as it involved an unlicensed lottery operator, rendering the contract unenforceable and barring the court from granting relief to either party.

Citation: [2023] GHADC 1162
Parties: Plaintiff: Joachim Besavi Mishiso; 1st Defendant: Louis Dzoboku; 2nd Defendant: Deladem Attitsogbui
Court: District Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 14 February 2023
Case Number: A2/08/2022
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: Suit dismissed
Legal Topics: Illegality of Contract, Enforceability of Illegal Transactions, Licensing Requirements for Lottery Operations
Source Language: English

Contract Law Gaming and Lotteries Illegality of Contract Enforceability of Illegal Transactions Licensing Requirements for Lottery Operations

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Parties

Joachim Besavi Mishiso

Plaintiff

Louis Dzoboku

1st Defendant

Deladem Attitsogbui

2nd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the contract between the plaintiff and defendants is enforceable given its illegality under the National Lotto Act, 2006 (Act 722)
2 Whether the court can grant relief to parties engaged in an illegal transaction

Ratio Decidendi

The transaction was illegal as it involved an unlicensed lottery operator, rendering the contract unenforceable and barring the court from granting relief to either party.

Court Disposition

Suit dismissed

Orders

Plaintiff's suit is dismissed.
Both parties are equally at fault.