Victoria Bua Vrs Cobbina Gaisey [2022] GHADC 283 (15 December 2022)

Victoria Bua Vrs Cobbina Gaisey [2022] GHADC 283 (15 December 2022)

Plaintiff established, on balance of probabilities, that defendant uttered false and defamatory words in public, causing reputational harm. Defendant failed to respond or defend. Slander under customary law is actionable per se without proof of special damage if false.

Citation
Victoria Bua Vrs Cobbina Gaisey [2022] GHADC 283 (15 December 2022)
Parties
Plaintiff: Victoria Bua; Defendant: Cobbina Gaisey
Court
ghadc
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
15 December 2022
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for plaintiff
Legal Topics
Defamation, Slander, Burden of Proof
Source Language
eng
Tort Customary Law Defamation Slander Burden of Proof

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Parties

Victoria Bua

Plaintiff

Cobbina Gaisey

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant uttered defamatory words against the plaintiff
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to damages and reliefs sought

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff established, on balance of probabilities, that defendant uttered false and defamatory words in public, causing reputational harm. Defendant failed to respond or defend. Slander under customary law is actionable per se without proof of special damage if false.

Court Disposition

Judgment for plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to pay GH¢10,000.00 as damages for defamation
  • Defendant perpetually restrained from using defamatory words against plaintiff in public or private