Amable Vrs Kuyegbe [2022] GHADC 290 (16 September 2022)

Amable Vrs Kuyegbe [2022] GHADC 290 (16 September 2022)

The defendants did not contest liability and failed to provide a substantive defence. The plaintiff proved specific medical expenses with receipts and was awarded additional general damages due to the nature and extent of her injuries. Claims for loss of earnings were denied due to lack of evidence.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 290
Parties
Plaintiff: Lambertha Kassah; 1st Defendant: Tsoenamawu Dodor; 2nd Defendant: Unknown (2nd Defendant)
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
16 September 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 injury to the plaintiff
  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 substantive defence. The plaintiff proved specific medical expenses with receipts and was awarded additional general damages due to the nature and extent of her injuries. Claims for loss of earnings were denied due to lack of evidence.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

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