Dawutey Vrs Theo and Another [2023] GHADC 422 (9 June 2023)

Dawutey Vrs Theo and Another [2023] GHADC 422 (9 June 2023)

Plaintiff adduced sufficient evidence to prove entitlement to rent arrears, enforcement of the Rent Officer's ruling, and recovery of possession due to Defendants' default and absence.

Citation
[2023] GHADC 422
Parties
Plaintiff: Samuel Dawutey; Defendant: Mr. Theo; Defendant: Daniel Appiah Kwame
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
9 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff in default of appearance
Legal Topics
Rent Arrears, Eviction, Enforcement of Rent Officer Ruling, Substituted Service
Source Language
English
Landlord and Tenant Civil Procedure Rent Arrears Eviction Enforcement of Rent Officer Ruling Substituted Service

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Parties

Samuel Dawutey

Plaintiff

Mr. Theo

Defendant

Daniel Appiah Kwame

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to enforcement of the Rent Officer's ruling, recovery of rent arrears, and eviction of the Defendants

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff adduced sufficient evidence to prove entitlement to rent arrears, enforcement of the Rent Officer's ruling, and recovery of possession due to Defendants' default and absence.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff in default of appearance

Orders

  • Plaintiff shall recover GH¢850.00 from the Defendants.
  • Plaintiff shall take necessary steps to force open the room/store, take inventory of Defendants' items for safekeeping, and recover possession of the room/store at H/NO. G 27/7.