Blay Vrs Akesson [2023] GHADC 593 (14 July 2023)

Blay Vrs Akesson [2023] GHADC 593 (14 July 2023)

The Plaintiff is entitled to ejectment and recovery of possession as the tenancy has expired, was not renewed, and the Defendant failed to appear or contest. The Defendant is entitled to reasonable time to vacate.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 593
Parties
Plaintiff: Millicent Blay; Defendant: Akesson
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
14 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Ejectment, Recovery of Possession, Tenancy Expiry, Default Judgment
Source Language
English
Landlord and Tenant Ejectment Recovery of Possession Tenancy Expiry Default Judgment

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Parties

Millicent Blay

Plaintiff

Akesson

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to an order of ejectment and recovery of possession against the Defendant after expiry of tenancy and non-renewal
  2. 2 Whether the Defendant is entitled to reasonable time to vacate the premises

Ratio Decidendi

The Plaintiff is entitled to ejectment and recovery of possession as the tenancy has expired, was not renewed, and the Defendant failed to appear or contest. The Defendant is entitled to reasonable time to vacate.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to give vacant possession of the room to Plaintiff
  • Defendant to vacate premises within one month