Public Vrs Yeboah [2023] GHAHC 143 (20 March 2023)

Public Vrs Yeboah [2023] GHAHC 143 (20 March 2023)

The Applicant failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the Respondent's conduct amounted to contempt of court, as the alleged acts are subject to judicial determination before the High Court, Agona Swedru, and no specific court order was shown to have been disobeyed.

Citation
[2023] GHAHC 143
Parties
Applicant: Vida Yeboah; Respondent: Dr. Stephen Yeboah
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
20 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Contempt Application (matrimonial/divorce Proceedings) / Judgment
Outcome
Application for committal for contempt refused.
Legal Topics
Divorce, Maintenance, Preservation of Matrimonial Property, Criminal Contempt
Source Language
English
Family Law Contempt of Court Divorce Maintenance Preservation of Matrimonial Property Criminal Contempt

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Parties

Vida Yeboah

Applicant

Dr. Stephen Yeboah

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Contempt Application (matrimonial/divorce Proceedings) / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Respondent's incorporation of Lucky Herbal Clinic Ltd during pending divorce and preservation proceedings constitutes contempt of court
  2. 2 Whether the Applicant has proved contempt beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The Applicant failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the Respondent's conduct amounted to contempt of court, as the alleged acts are subject to judicial determination before the High Court, Agona Swedru, and no specific court order was shown to have been disobeyed.

Court Disposition

Application for committal for contempt refused.

Orders

  • No order as to costs.