ISSAH VRS SEIDU (A1/03/2022) [2024] GHADC 288 (10 May 2024)

ISSAH VRS SEIDU (A1/03/2022) [2024] GHADC 288 (10 May 2024)

Both parties failed to prove the identity and boundaries of their respective lands; Plaintiff’s claims for declaration of title and injunction fail; Defendant’s counterclaim fails for same reason and laches; Defendant’s toilet facility causes nuisance to Plaintiff, requiring abatement.

Citation
ISSAH VRS SEIDU (A1/03/2022) [2024] GHADC 288 (10 May 2024)
Parties
Plaintiff: Mariamah Issah; Defendant: Rashad A. Seidu
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
10 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Land and Tort Action / Final Judgment
Outcome
Plaintiff’s claims (1) and (3) dismissed; Defendant’s counterclaim dismissed; Plaintiff’s claim (2) succeeds in part.
Legal Topics
Declaration of Title, Boundary Dispute, Trespass, Nuisance, Injunction
Source Language
eng
Land Law Tort Law Declaration of Title Boundary Dispute Trespass Nuisance Injunction

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Parties

Mariamah Issah

Plaintiff

Rashad A. Seidu

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Land and Tort Action / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Defendant’s toilet facility is situated on Plaintiff’s land
  2. 2 Whether Plaintiff has trespassed onto Defendant’s land
  3. 3 Whether the toilet facility causes a nuisance to Plaintiff

Ratio Decidendi

Both parties failed to prove the identity and boundaries of their respective lands; Plaintiff’s claims for declaration of title and injunction fail; Defendant’s counterclaim fails for same reason and laches; Defendant’s toilet facility causes nuisance to Plaintiff, requiring abatement.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff’s claims (1) and (3) dismissed; Defendant’s counterclaim dismissed; Plaintiff’s claim (2) succeeds in part.

Orders

  • Defendant ordered to construct a sceptic tank and drainage within 30 days to abate nuisance; in default, Ejisu Municipal Assembly to demolish toilet facility.
  • No order as to costs.