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Landlord and tenant [2025] GHADC 172

Nnabuife v Ringold (A9/21/2024)

Nnabuife v Ringold (A9/21/2024) [2025] GHADC 172 (24 July 2025)

The court awarded a tenant a refund of rent advance after finding the rented premises were uninhabitable because of unresolved plumbing defects.

  • Tenancy agreement
  • Refund of rent
  • Habitability of premises
  • Illegality of contract
  • Landlord-and-tenant
  • Rent-refund
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Contract [2025] GHADC 153

Ansong v Arhin (GR/NGA/DC/A8/1/2025)

Ansong v Arhin (GR/NGA/DC/A8/1/2025) [2025] GHADC 153 (30 June 2025)

The court held the defendant, as bailee of the plaintiff’s vehicle, was negligent after it was stolen while in his possession and ordered its return or market value.

  • Bailment
  • Negligence
  • Burden of proof
  • Burden-of-proof
  • Civil-procedure
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Contract [2025] GHADC 198

Antwi v Banson (G/WJ/DG/A2/103/2023)

Antwi v Banson (G/WJ/DG/A2/103/2023) [2025] GHADC 198 (29 May 2025)

The District Court held that the plaintiff proved payment of GHC4,360 for vehicle repairs and expenses. The defendant’s counterclaim for GHC11,970 failed.

  • Recovery of money paid
  • Counterclaim
  • Burden of proof
  • Repair contract
  • Evidence
  • Burden-of-proof
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Contract [2025] GHADC 158

Ephson v Buabeng (GR/NGA/DC/A2/05/2025)

Ephson v Buabeng (GR/NGA/DC/A2/05/2025) [2025] GHADC 158 (21 May 2025)

The defendants, having been duly served and failing to appear or challenge the plaintiff's evidence, are deemed to have admitted the claims. The plaintiff is entitled to recovery of the sums paid for rent, commission, and expenses, but not interest.

  • Recovery of rent
  • Commission recovery
  • Default judgment
  • Damages for breach of contract
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Contract [2025] GHADC 39

AGURI VRS AVOKA (UE/BLG/DC/A2/305/2024)

AGURI VRS AVOKA (UE/BLG/DC/A2/305/2024) [2025] GHADC 39 (28 April 2025)

The District Court in Bolgatanga ordered the defendant to pay GHC8,500 for a motorcycle bought on credit, while refusing interest and awarding GHC500 costs.

  • Sale of goods
  • Credit sale
  • Burden of proof
  • Contract
  • Sale-of-goods
  • Credit-sale
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Civil procedure [2025] GHACC 47

Afrifa v Amponsah Baffour and Another (CC/ASH/CC/C11/11/24)

Afrifa v Amponsah Baffour and Another (CC/ASH/CC/C11/11/24) [2025] GHACC 47 (25 April 2025)

The Circuit Court granted judgment on admission against the 2nd defendant, ordering repayment of GH¢50,000, interest from January 2023, and costs.

  • Judgment on admission
  • Partnership liability
  • Refund of money
  • Interest on debt
  • Judgment-on-admission
  • Partnership-liability
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Landlord and tenant [2025] GHADC 193

Koomson and Another v Duku (G/WJ/DG/A2/61/2023)

Koomson and Another v Duku (G/WJ/DG/A2/61/2023) [2025] GHADC 193 (15 January 2025)

The District Court ordered a tenant to vacate a shop, pay rent from July 2022, and pay costs after finding the plaintiffs proved tenancy and arrears.

  • Tenancy
  • Rent recovery
  • Eviction
  • Burden of proof
  • Landlord-and-tenant
  • Rent-recovery
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Civil procedure [2025] GHADC 93

Bempah v Negbegbe (A11/13/2024; A11/13/2024)

Bempah v Negbegbe (A11/13/2024; A11/13/2024) [2025] GHADC 93 (13 January 2025)

The District Court at Kasoa Akweley entered judgment for the plaintiff after the defendant admitted one claim and failed to defend the rest.

  • Return of goods
  • Damages
  • Default judgment
  • Return-of-goods
  • Default-judgment
  • Judgment-on-admission
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Landlord and tenant [2025] GHADC 26

ATULEY VRS. APPIAH (A9/02/2025)

ATULEY VRS. APPIAH (A9/02/2025) [2025] GHADC 26 (9 January 2025)

The plaintiff failed to prove his claim for rent arrears and ejection. The evidence established the tenancy commenced in January 2023, the defendant was authorized to complete the room with GH¢560.00, and additional works were undertaken. The parties must reconcile accounts to determine the value of additional works, which will be treated as rent at the current rate, and a new tenancy agreement is to be executed commencing June 2025.

  • Recovery of rent
  • Ejectment
  • Tenancy agreement
  • Burden of proof
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Contract CUDJOE VRS. PEASAH AND ANOTHER (A9/227/19) [2024] GHADC 493 (24 October 2024)

CUDJOE VRS. PEASAH AND ANOTHER (A9/227/19)

CUDJOE VRS. PEASAH AND ANOTHER (A9/227/19) [2024] GHADC 493 (24 October 2024)

The court dismissed the plaintiff’s refund claim, finding he proved only part of his construction खर्च and was liable to pay rent for exclusive occupation.

  • Oral contract
  • Rent liability
  • Refund of construction expenses
  • Statute of limitations
  • Burden of proof
  • Oral-contract
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