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Civil procedure [2025] GHAHC 91

Koomson v Asantewaa and Another (GJ/0144/2025)

Koomson v Asantewaa and Another (GJ/0144/2025) [2025] GHAHC 91 (14 July 2025)

The High Court dismissed a suit over estate property, holding that the plaintiff lacked capacity because letters of administration had not been sealed and the defendants were improperly sued.

  • Locus standi
  • Capacity to sue
  • Abuse of process
  • Estate administration
  • Locus-standi
  • Capacity-to-sue
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Customary law [2025] GHAHC 153

Naaba Kulga I and Another v Ouedraogo II (CR/HCKO/E12/064/25)

Naaba Kulga I and Another v Ouedraogo II (CR/HCKO/E12/064/25) [2025] GHAHC 153 (4 June 2025)

The position of Moshie Chief in the Awutu Traditional Area does not meet the statutory or constitutional definition of a chief, as it is not hereditary, not tied to a particular family or lineage, and is not recorded in the National Register of Chiefs. Therefore, the dispute does not constitute a cause or matter affecting chieftaincy, and the High Court has jurisdiction to hear the case.

  • Jurisdiction
  • Chieftaincy disputes
  • Definition of chief
  • Abuse of process
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Civil procedure [2025] GHAHC 155

Sumaila v Forson and Others (E1/HCKO/121/2024)

Sumaila v Forson and Others (E1/HCKO/121/2024) [2025] GHAHC 155 (13 February 2025)

The High Court set aside the plaintiff’s writ as null and void, holding that he had not followed the proper procedure to challenge an earlier judgment affecting the land.

  • Res judicata
  • Estoppel
  • Abuse of process
  • Procedural compliance
  • Res-judicata
  • Abuse-of-process
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Constitutional law KURANCHIE VRS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL & ANOR (J7/16/2024) [2024] GHASC 64 (11 December 2024)

KURANCHIE VRS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL & ANOR (J7/16/2024)

KURANCHIE VRS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL & ANOR (J7/16/2024) [2024] GHASC 64 (11 December 2024)

The Applicant failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances or a fundamental error resulting in a miscarriage of justice. The Supreme Court's order was a justified exercise of discretion in response to the Applicant's indolence and abuse of process, and did not infringe his constitutional rights beyond what is permitted by law and public interest.

  • Judicial review
  • Discretionary powers
  • Access to justice
  • Abuse of process
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Succession Dadeboe And 3 Others Vrs Nartey-Tokoli And 3 Others (C8/22/2023) [2024] GHACC 303 (15 November 2024)

Dadeboe And 3 Others Vrs Nartey-Tokoli And 3 Others (C8/22/2023)

Dadeboe And 3 Others Vrs Nartey-Tokoli And 3 Others (C8/22/2023) [2024] GHACC 303 (15 November 2024)

The Circuit Court refused a stay and transfer request in an estate dispute, finding no proof that the estate exceeded its jurisdiction and no basis to move the case.

  • Jurisdiction
  • Letters of administration
  • Estate valuation
  • Forum shopping
  • Abuse of process
  • Civil-procedure
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Civil procedure [2024] GHADC 670

Hybrid H. Integrated V The Redeemed Christian Church of God (A2/76/2022)

Hybrid H. Integrated V The Redeemed Christian Church of God (A2/76/2022) [2024] GHADC 670 (5 November 2024)

The District Court dismissed a motion to dismiss a tenant’s suit, holding the defendant had not shown the claim was barred by res judicata or abuse of process.

  • Res judicata
  • Abuse of process
  • Tenancy
  • Consent judgment
  • Res-judicata
  • Abuse-of-process
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Civil procedure [2024] GHADC 533

HYBRID H INTEGRATED V THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD (A2/76/2022)

HYBRID H INTEGRATED V THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD (A2/76/2022) [2024] GHADC 533 (5 November 2024)

The court dismissed a motion to dismiss, holding the defendant had not shown the suit was barred by res judicata or abuse of process.

  • Res judicata
  • Abuse of process
  • Tenancy
  • Damages
  • Res-judicata
  • Abuse-of-process
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Civil procedure SEWORDE BONIFACE YAW VRS ISAAC LARBI & ANOR. (C1/38/2022) [2024] GHAHC 394 (30 October 2024)

SEWORDE BONIFACE YAW VRS ISAAC LARBI & ANOR. (C1/38/2022)

SEWORDE BONIFACE YAW VRS ISAAC LARBI & ANOR. (C1/38/2022) [2024] GHAHC 394 (30 October 2024)

The High Court dismissed a motion to dismiss for lack of capacity, holding that the plaintiff’s suit was not shown to be barred by abuse of process or res judicata.

  • Capacity to sue
  • Abuse of process
  • Res judicata
  • Capacity-to-sue
  • Abuse-of-process
  • Res-judicata
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Civil procedure SEWORDE BONIFACE YAW VRS ISAAC LARBI & ANOR. (C1/38/2022) [2024] GHAHC 395 (30 October 2024)

SEWORDE BONIFACE YAW VRS ISAAC LARBI & ANOR. (C1/38/2022)

SEWORDE BONIFACE YAW VRS ISAAC LARBI & ANOR. (C1/38/2022) [2024] GHAHC 395 (30 October 2024)

The High Court dismissed an application to strike out a land suit for lack of capacity, holding that the capacity challenge and abuse-of-process arguments failed.

  • Capacity to sue
  • Abuse of process
  • Res judicata
  • Capacity-to-sue
  • Abuse-of-process
  • Res-judicata
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Land law MUSA ABASS VRS BENTUM ARKAAH & 2 ORS. (LD/0281/2024) [2024] GHAHC 193 (23 July 2024)

MUSA ABASS VRS BENTUM ARKAAH & 2 ORS. (LD/0281/2024)

MUSA ABASS VRS BENTUM ARKAAH & 2 ORS. (LD/0281/2024) [2024] GHAHC 193 (23 July 2024)

The plaintiff failed to adopt the proper procedure to challenge the prior judgment, and the court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the suit; therefore, the suit is struck out for want of jurisdiction.

  • Jurisdiction
  • Abuse of process
  • Default judgment
  • Land title
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