Amponsah and Another v Sarpong (A1/23/24) [2025] GHADC 104 (21 March 2025)

Amponsah and Another v Sarpong (A1/23/24) [2025] GHADC 104 (21 March 2025)

Plaintiffs proved their case on a balance of probabilities, supported by documentary and oral evidence, and the defendant failed to appear or challenge the evidence. Judgment is entered for the plaintiffs for declaration of title, injunction, recovery of possession, damages, and costs.

Citation
[2025] GHADC 104
Parties
Plaintiff: Rev. Dr. Richard Amponsah; Plaintiff: Beatrice Amponsah (Mrs.); Defendant: Mr. Sarpong
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
21 March 2025
Case Number
A1/23/24
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for plaintiffs
Legal Topics
Declaration of Title, Trespass, Injunction, Damages, Service of Process
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Declaration of Title Trespass Injunction Damages Service of Process

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Parties

Rev. Dr. Richard Amponsah

Plaintiff

Beatrice Amponsah (Mrs.)

Plaintiff

Mr. Sarpong

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiffs are entitled to a declaration of title to the disputed land
  2. 2 Whether the defendant trespassed on the plaintiffs' land
  3. 3 Whether the plaintiffs are entitled to an injunction and damages

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiffs proved their case on a balance of probabilities, supported by documentary and oral evidence, and the defendant failed to appear or challenge the evidence. Judgment is entered for the plaintiffs for declaration of title, injunction, recovery of possession, damages, and costs.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiffs

Orders

  • Declaration of title to the land in favour of the plaintiffs
  • Perpetual injunction restraining the defendant and his agents from trespassing