BAFFOUR VRS JOHN & ORS (A2/260/23) [2023] GHADC 917 (20 November 2023)

BAFFOUR VRS JOHN & ORS (A2/260/23) [2023] GHADC 917 (20 November 2023)

The plaintiff’s claim was supported by documentary evidence, the defendants failed to appear or defend, and the claim was for a liquidated sum properly placed on the undefended list; judgment is entered for the plaintiff.

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Citation
[2023] GHADC 917
Parties
Plaintiff: Lawrence Mbonye Baffour; Defendants: Arthur John & Ors
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
20 November 2023
Case Number
A2/260/23
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Damages, Undefended List Procedure, Motor Vehicle Accident
Source Language
english
Tort Civil Procedure Damages Undefended List Procedure Motor Vehicle Accident

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Parties

Lawrence Mbonye Baffour

Plaintiff

Arthur John & Ors

Defendants

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendants are liable to pay for the repairs of the plaintiff’s vehicle and associated costs
  2. 2 Whether the suit was properly placed on the undefended list

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff’s claim was supported by documentary evidence, the defendants failed to appear or defend, and the claim was for a liquidated sum properly placed on the undefended list; judgment is entered for the plaintiff.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • Recovery of GH¢9,426
  • Cost of GH¢1,000 for plaintiff