Kassah Dodor and Another [2022] GHADC 289 (3 November 2022)

Kassah Dodor and Another [2022] GHADC 289 (3 November 2022)

The defendants did not contest liability and failed to provide a valid legal defence; the plaintiff proved specific damages with receipts and was awarded general damages based on the nature and consequences of her injuries.

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Citation
[2022] GHADC 289
Parties
Plaintiff: Lambertha Kassah; 1st Defendant: Tsoenamawu Dodor; 2nd Defendant: Unknown (2nd Defendant)
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
3 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Negligence, Damages, Compensation
Source Language
english
Tort Personal Injury Negligence Damages Compensation

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Parties

Lambertha Kassah

Plaintiff

Tsoenamawu Dodor

1st Defendant

Unknown (2nd Defendant)

2nd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendants negligently caused the accident resulting in the plaintiff's injuries
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to specific and general damages for injuries and loss of earnings
  3. 3 Whether the defendants have paid sufficient compensation

Ratio Decidendi

The defendants did not contest liability and failed to provide a valid legal defence; the plaintiff proved specific damages with receipts and was awarded general damages based on the nature and consequences of her injuries.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendants to pay specific damages of GHC 12,422.00 to the plaintiff
  • Defendants to pay general damages of GHC 10,000.00 to the plaintiff