BOAHEN VRS SEKYERAA (A1/01/2024) [2024] GHADC 364 (24 July 2024)

Plaintiff failed to discharge the burden of proof as he did not provide sufficient or corroborated evidence to support his claims, and thus the burden never shifted to the defendant.

Citation: BOAHEN VRS SEKYERAA (A1/01/2024) [2024] GHADC 364 (24 July 2024)
Parties: Plaintiff: Kwaku Boahen; Defendant: Florence Sekyeraa
Court: ghadc
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 24 July 2024
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: Plaintiff's suit dismissed.
Legal Topics: Burden of Proof, Standard of Proof, Corroboration, Interest on Judgment, Costs
Source Language: eng

Civil Procedure Property Law Burden of Proof Standard of Proof Corroboration Interest on Judgment Costs

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Parties

Kwaku Boahen

Plaintiff

Florence Sekyeraa

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the plaintiff proved his claim regarding interference with property by the defendant
2 Whether corroboration of plaintiff's evidence was required and provided

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff failed to discharge the burden of proof as he did not provide sufficient or corroborated evidence to support his claims, and thus the burden never shifted to the defendant.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff's suit dismissed.

Orders

Plaintiff's suit is dismissed.
Costs of GHS 2000.00 awarded in favour of Defendant against Plaintiff with interest at 24.79% per annum from judgment until final payment.