Martinson Vrs Acquah [2023] GHADC 647 (31 July 2023)

Martinson Vrs Acquah [2023] GHADC 647 (31 July 2023)

The plaintiff proved his claim on a balance of probabilities, the defendant having failed to attend or contest, and is liable for rent arrears, water bills, damages, and costs as claimed.

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Citation
[2023] GHADC 647
Parties
Plaintiff: Prof. Francis Martinson; Defendant: Isaac Acquah
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
31 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics
Rent Arrears, Water Bills, Damages to Property, Default Judgment, Burden of Proof
Source Language
english
Landlord and Tenant Civil Procedure Rent Arrears Water Bills Damages to Property Default Judgment Burden of Proof

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Parties

Prof. Francis Martinson

Plaintiff

Isaac Acquah

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant owes outstanding rent arrears to the plaintiff
  2. 2 Whether the defendant is liable for accumulated water bills
  3. 3 Whether the defendant is liable for cost of repairs for damages left behind

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff proved his claim on a balance of probabilities, the defendant having failed to attend or contest, and is liable for rent arrears, water bills, damages, and costs as claimed.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to pay GHC9,550.00 as outstanding rent arrears
  • Defendant to pay GHC7,563.00 as accumulated water bills