M/S WILLYJADE LIMITED VRS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (C2/023/2023) [2024] GHAHC 223 (12 June 2024)

M/S WILLYJADE LIMITED VRS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (C2/023/2023) [2024] GHAHC 223 (12 June 2024)

Plaintiff is entitled to remaining contract payments and interest, as defendant admitted validity of payment certificates and overdue payments; corroborated evidence supports plaintiff's claim.

Citation
M/S WILLYJADE LIMITED VRS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (C2/023/2023) [2024] GHAHC 223 (12 June 2024)
Parties
Plaintiff: M/S Willyjade Limited; Defendant: The Attorney General
Court
ghahc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
12 June 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
judgment for plaintiff
Legal Topics
Payment Certificates, Interest on Delayed Payments, Costs, Notice of Intention to Sue
Source Language
eng
Contract Law Government Procurement Payment Certificates Interest on Delayed Payments Costs Notice of Intention to Sue

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Parties

M/S Willyjade Limited

Plaintiff

The Attorney General

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether contracts were awarded by Government of Ghana through Ghana Highways Authority to plaintiff
  2. 2 Whether plaintiff is entitled to amounts endorsed on writ
  3. 3 Whether plaintiff gave notice of intention to commence legal action for thirty days

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff is entitled to remaining contract payments and interest, as defendant admitted validity of payment certificates and overdue payments; corroborated evidence supports plaintiff's claim.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to pay remaining amount of GH¢1,392,272.04 to plaintiff
  • Interest to be calculated on paid reliefs from dates on payment certificates to dates of payment