Koney Vrs Maureen [2023] GHADC 640 (4 May 2023)

Plaintiff's evidence was unchallenged and credible, establishing entitlement to possession and rent arrears under section 17(1)(a) of the Rent Act 1963, Act 220.

Citation: [2023] GHADC 640
Parties: Plaintiff: Linda Koney; Defendant: Maureen
Court: District Court
Jurisdiction: Ghana
Judgment Date: 4 May 2023
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: Plaintiff's claims succeed. Judgment for the plaintiff.
Legal Topics: Ejectment, Rent Arrears, Burden of Proof
Source Language: English

Landlord and Tenant Civil Procedure Ejectment Rent Arrears Burden of Proof

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Parties

Linda Koney

Plaintiff

Maureen

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to recover possession of the premises from the defendant
2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to recover rent arrears from the defendant

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff's evidence was unchallenged and credible, establishing entitlement to possession and rent arrears under section 17(1)(a) of the Rent Act 1963, Act 220.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff's claims succeed. Judgment for the plaintiff.

Orders

Defendant to vacate premises and yield up vacant possession by 31st May 2023
Defendant to pay rent from June 2022 to May 2023 at GHC400.00 per month