SAS GEORGE VRS STATE HOUSING COMPANY & ANOR. (GJ/1727/2019) [2023] GHAHC 582 (20 October 2023)

SAS GEORGE VRS STATE HOUSING COMPANY & ANOR. (GJ/1727/2019) [2023] GHAHC 582 (20 October 2023)

The Court held that it is not its function at this stage to decide on the admissibility or weight of the evidence since it has not yet been put in evidence. The Plaintiff is entitled to present his case fully, and granting the application will not prejudice the Defendants beyond what can be compensated by costs. The application is therefore granted.

Citation
[2023] GHAHC 582
Parties
Plaintiff/applicant: Sas George; 1st Defendant/respondent: State Housing Company Ltd; 2nd Defendant/respondent: Claudia George
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
20 October 2023
Case Number
GJ/1727/2019
Procedural Posture
Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Leave to File Supplementary Witness Statement
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Supplementary Witness Statement, Admissibility of Evidence, Court's Discretion
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Supplementary Witness Statement Admissibility of Evidence Court's Discretion

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Parties

Sas George

Plaintiff/applicant

State Housing Company Ltd

1st Defendant/respondent

Claudia George

2nd Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Leave to File Supplementary Witness Statement

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Plaintiff should be granted leave to file a Supplementary Witness Statement

Ratio Decidendi

The Court held that it is not its function at this stage to decide on the admissibility or weight of the evidence since it has not yet been put in evidence. The Plaintiff is entitled to present his case fully, and granting the application will not prejudice the Defendants beyond what can be compensated by costs. The application is therefore granted.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Plaintiff granted leave to file a Supplementary Witness Statement by 3rd November 2023.
  • Costs awarded to 1st Defendant against Plaintiff: GH¢2,000.00.