SARAH ANKOMAH KYEI -VRS- THE REGIONAL LANDS OFFICER & ANOTHER [2024] GHACA 9 (8 April 2024)

SARAH ANKOMAH KYEI -VRS- THE REGIONAL LANDS OFFICER & ANOTHER [2024] GHACA 9 (8 April 2024)

The Appellant failed to prove her root of title and possession to the disputed land on the balance of probabilities, and failed to demonstrate lapses in the trial court's judgment. The additional grounds of appeal were filed out of time without leave and are incompetent.

Citation
SARAH ANKOMAH KYEI -VRS- THE REGIONAL LANDS OFFICER & ANOTHER [2024] GHACA 9 (8 April 2024)
Parties
Plaintiff/appellant: Mrs. Sarah Ankomah Kyei; 1st Defendant/respondent: The Regional Lands Officer; 2nd Defendant/respondent: Nii Moi Morton
Court
ghaca
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
8 April 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Title to Land, Registration of Land Instruments, Appeals Procedure, Limitation of Actions
Source Language
eng
Land Law Civil Procedure Title to Land Registration of Land Instruments Appeals Procedure Limitation of Actions

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Parties

Mrs. Sarah Ankomah Kyei

Plaintiff/appellant

The Regional Lands Officer

1st Defendant/respondent

Nii Moi Morton

2nd Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial court's judgment was against the weight of evidence adduced at trial
  2. 2 Whether registration under the Land Registry Act is conclusive evidence of title
  3. 3 Whether the additional grounds of appeal were properly filed within statutory time limits

Ratio Decidendi

The Appellant failed to prove her root of title and possession to the disputed land on the balance of probabilities, and failed to demonstrate lapses in the trial court's judgment. The additional grounds of appeal were filed out of time without leave and are incompetent.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed