Doe v Mercy (A9/14/24) [2025] GHADC 99 (15 July 2025)

Doe v Mercy (A9/14/24) [2025] GHADC 99 (15 July 2025)

The court found inconsistencies in the Defendant’s testimonies, rejected her evidence, and held that the Defendant owes the Plaintiff GH¢2,245.00 as her share of the utility bills.

Citation
[2025] GHADC 99
Parties
Plaintiff: Savior Doe; Defendant: Madam Mercy
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
15 July 2025
Case Number
A9/14/24
Procedural Posture
Civil Rent/utilities Dispute / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Utility Bills, Rent Arrears, Burden of Proof
Source Language
English
Landlord and Tenant Civil Procedure Utility Bills Rent Arrears Burden of Proof

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Parties

Savior Doe

Plaintiff

Madam Mercy

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Rent/utilities Dispute / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant should be ordered to pay the outstanding balance of GH¢1,545.00 as utility arrears

Ratio Decidendi

The court found inconsistencies in the Defendant’s testimonies, rejected her evidence, and held that the Defendant owes the Plaintiff GH¢2,245.00 as her share of the utility bills.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to pay GH¢2,245 to Plaintiff as half of total water and electricity bills.
  • Defendant to pay GH¢1,000 as costs to Plaintiff.