Amanko Vrs Mends and Another [2023] GHAHC 137 (21 February 2023)

Amanko Vrs Mends and Another [2023] GHAHC 137 (21 February 2023)

Plaintiff established, on balance of probabilities, that Defendants' negligent driving caused damage to his vehicle and loss of use. Defendants are jointly and severally liable for repair costs, general damages, special damages for loss of use, and legal costs, as Plaintiff’s evidence was more probable and...

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Citation
Amanko Vrs Mends and Another [2023] GHAHC 137 (21 February 2023)
Parties
Plaintiff: John Bartels Amanko; Defendant: Tina Yeboah Mends; Defendant: Abraham Bonney
Court
ghahc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
21 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff against Defendants jointly and severally
Legal Topics
Negligence, Damages, Burden of Proof, Motor Accident
Source Language
en
Tort Civil Liability Negligence Damages Burden of Proof Motor Accident

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Parties

John Bartels Amanko

Plaintiff

Tina Yeboah Mends

Defendant

Abraham Bonney

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether 2nd Defendant pleaded guilty to careless and inconsiderate driving and negligently causing harm
  2. 2 Whether Defendants accepted to repair Plaintiff’s vehicle
  3. 3 Whether Defendants paid Plaintiff compensation for loss of use

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff established, on balance of probabilities, that Defendants' negligent driving caused damage to his vehicle and loss of use. Defendants are jointly and severally liable for repair costs, general damages, special damages for loss of use, and legal costs, as Plaintiff’s evidence was more probable and sufficiently proved.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff against Defendants jointly and severally

Orders

  • Defendants to pay GH₵5,737.00 for repair costs
  • Defendants to pay GH₵3,000.00 as general damages