Q-K vrs M (A4/04/2024) [2023] GHACC 680 (8 December 2023)

Q-K vrs M (A4/04/2024) [2023] GHACC 680 (8 December 2023)

The marriage was not consummated as a result of the wilful refusal of the respondent, satisfying the statutory ground for annulment.

Citation
[2023] GHACC 680
Parties
Petitioner: Petitioner; Respondent: Respondent
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
8 December 2023
Case Number
A4/04/2024
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Cause / Judgment
Outcome
annulment granted
Legal Topics
Annulment of Marriage, Non Consummation, Wilful Refusal
Source Language
English
Family Law Annulment of Marriage Non Consummation Wilful Refusal

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Parties

Petitioner

Petitioner

Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Cause / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the marriage should be annulled due to non-consummation resulting from wilful refusal by the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage was not consummated as a result of the wilful refusal of the respondent, satisfying the statutory ground for annulment.

Court Disposition

annulment granted

Orders

  • The marriage celebrated between Petitioner and Respondent is annulled.
  • The marriage certificate is cancelled.