BEMPONG VRS. IBRAHIM (GJ1/32/2025) [2025] GHAHC 60 (14 January 2025)

BEMPONG VRS. IBRAHIM (GJ1/32/2025) [2025] GHAHC 60 (14 January 2025)

Plaintiff established valid title to the land through a leasehold interest granted by the Bomfa Stool, the allodial owner, and proved possession and acts of ownership. Defendant's trespass was unchallenged and established by evidence. Plaintiff is entitled to declaration of title, recovery of land, damages, injunction, and costs.

Citation
[2025] GHAHC 60
Parties
Plaintiff: Richard Berko Bempong; Defendant: Saliu Ibrahim
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
14 January 2025
Case Number
GJ1/32/2025
Procedural Posture
Civil Land Dispute / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Declaration of Title, Trespass, Recovery of Land, Damages, Injunction
Source Language
English

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Parties

Richard Berko Bempong

Plaintiff

Saliu Ibrahim

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Land Dispute / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the Plaintiff has proved title to the disputed land
  2. 2 Whether the Defendant has trespassed on the Plaintiff's land
  3. 3 Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to damages and injunctive relief

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff established valid title to the land through a leasehold interest granted by the Bomfa Stool, the allodial owner, and proved possession and acts of ownership. Defendant's trespass was unchallenged and established by evidence. Plaintiff is entitled to declaration of title, recovery of land, damages, injunction, and costs.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff

Orders

  • Declaration of title to the land in favour of Plaintiff
  • Order for recovery of the land from Defendant