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Land law [2025] GHASC 33

Quaye v Quarshie and Another (J4/63/2023)

Quaye v Quarshie and Another (J4/63/2023) [2025] GHASC 33 (2 April 2025)

The Supreme Court dismissed Numo Alfred Quaye’s appeal, upheld the cross-appeal, and affirmed that his action failed for lack of capacity and limitation.

  • Limitation of actions
  • Capacity to sue
  • Adverse possession
  • Laches and acquiescence
  • Amendment of pleadings
  • Capacity-to-sue
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Property law [2025] GHASC 25

Nyame and Another v Asantewaa and Another (J4/42/2024)

Nyame and Another v Asantewaa and Another (J4/42/2024) [2025] GHASC 25 (2 April 2025)

The Supreme Court dismissed a land title appeal, affirming that the defendants proved superior ownership by descent and long possession.

  • Title to land
  • Letters of administration
  • Adverse possession
  • Capacity to sue
  • Documentary vs oral evidence
  • Land-title
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Land law TASSAH VRS ADZI & 4 ORS (J4/17/2024) [2024] GHASC 47 (23 October 2024)

TASSAH VRS ADZI & 4 ORS (J4/17/2024)

TASSAH VRS ADZI & 4 ORS (J4/17/2024) [2024] GHASC 47 (23 October 2024)

The Supreme Court held the respondent was not a bona fide purchaser without notice and restored the High Court judgment in the land dispute.

  • Bona fide purchaser for value without notice
  • Title to land
  • Land registration
  • Adverse possession
  • Counterclaim
  • Limitation of actions
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Land law ADJEI & OR. VRS AMOAKO (C1/80/2020) [2024] GHACC 210 (24 July 2024)

ADJEI & OR. VRS AMOAKO (C1/80/2020)

ADJEI & OR. VRS AMOAKO (C1/80/2020) [2024] GHACC 210 (24 July 2024)

The Circuit Court held that the defendant had possessed the disputed Pokuase land since 1990, barred the plaintiff’s claim by limitation, and granted the defendant title and injunction.

  • Declaration of title to land
  • Limitation of actions
  • Adverse possession
  • Trespass
  • Perpetual injunction
  • Counterclaim
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Property law WELBECK VRS ACHEAMPONG (J4/71/2023) [2024] GHASC 35 (10 July 2024)

WELBECK VRS ACHEAMPONG (J4/71/2023)

WELBECK VRS ACHEAMPONG (J4/71/2023) [2024] GHASC 35 (10 July 2024)

The Supreme Court held that the plaintiff had capacity as administrator and beneficiary, but failed to prove title. The appeal was dismissed.

  • Capacity to sue
  • Adverse possession
  • Limitation of actions
  • Title to land
  • Counterclaim procedure
  • Capacity-to-sue
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Land law KARIM AND ANOTHER VRS GYIMAH AND ANOTHER [2024] GHADC 283 (26 June 2024)

KARIM AND ANOTHER VRS GYIMAH AND ANOTHER

KARIM AND ANOTHER VRS GYIMAH AND ANOTHER [2024] GHADC 283 (26 June 2024)

The District Court at Ejisu held that the plaintiffs proved open possession of the disputed land for over 12 years, barring the defendants' claim by limitation.

  • Adverse possession
  • Trespass
  • Title to land
  • Limitation of actions
  • Burden of proof
  • Adverse-possession
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Land law ARMAR VSRS ADU (J4/18/2023) [2024] GHASC 32 (17 April 2024)

ARMAR VSRS ADU (J4/18/2023)

ARMAR VSRS ADU (J4/18/2023) [2024] GHASC 32 (17 April 2024)

Supreme Court land appeal dismissed after finding the parties claimed different parcels. The Court upheld judgment for the Plaintiff and dismissed the Defendants’ counterclaim.

  • Title to land
  • Identity of land
  • Expert evidence
  • Adverse possession
  • Appellate review
  • Land-law
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Land law THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF EBENEZER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL VRS ATTORNEY GENERAL & ANOR. (LD/0046/2024) [2024] GHAHC 200 (27 March 2024)

THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF EBENEZER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL VRS ATTORNEY GENERAL & ANOR. (LD/0046/2024)

THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF EBENEZER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL VRS ATTORNEY GENERAL & ANOR. (LD/0046/2024) [2024] GHAHC 200 (27 March 2024)

The Plaintiff failed to demonstrate a greater hardship on the balance of convenience, and the land is State land required for a public project; thus, an injunction against the Government is not justified at this stage.

  • Interlocutory injunction
  • Adverse possession
  • State lands
  • Balance of convenience
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Property law MARK ADU PREMPEH VS SAMUEL ANKRAH (KH1/06/22) [2024] GHACA 1 (25 January 2024)

MARK ADU PREMPEH VS SAMUEL ANKRAH (KH1/06/22)

MARK ADU PREMPEH VS SAMUEL ANKRAH (KH1/06/22) [2024] GHACA 1 (25 January 2024)

Court of Appeal upheld a trial judgment for the plaintiff in a land dispute, rejecting the appellant’s claims of adverse possession, limitation, and invalid title.

  • Declaration of title to land
  • Adverse possession
  • Limitation
  • Laches and acquiescence
  • Estoppel
  • Fraudulent conveyance
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Property law Aflah Vrs Boateng [2023] GHASC 58 (22 March 2023)

Aflah Vrs Boateng

Aflah Vrs Boateng [2023] GHASC 58 (22 March 2023)

The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal over title to land at Odorkor, restoring the High Court judgment for the respondent and upholding his title and possession.

  • Title to land
  • Adverse possession
  • Stamp duty
  • Capacity to sue
  • Limitation of actions
  • Land-title
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