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Awuah v Mamle (EAS/BG/DC/A2/27/2025) [2025] GHADC 147 (3 September 2025)
The District Magistrate Court at Begoro entered default judgment for the plaintiff after the defendant, though duly served, failed to appear in a liquidated claim.
Republic v High Court and Another (J5/40/2024) [2025] GHASC 43 (25 June 2025)
The High Court acted in excess of jurisdiction by granting interlocutory judgment for declaratory, injunctive, and damages reliefs in default of defence to counterclaim without trial and evidence, contrary to settled law.
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Ephson v Buabeng (GR/NGA/DC/A2/05/2025) [2025] GHADC 159 (21 May 2025)
The plaintiff's evidence was unchallenged due to the defendants' failure to appear, and is therefore deemed admitted. The plaintiff is entitled to recover the sums paid for rent, commission, and expenses, but not interest.
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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.
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Kyeremeh v Yawson and Others (A2/19/23) [2025] GHADC 121 (14 May 2025)
The District Court at La held the defendants liable to refund GH¢34,500 after a verbal loan agreement, with interest from June 2021 and costs awarded.
DJIN VRS. AACHT AND ANOTHER (C1/50/2023) [2025] GHAHC 72 (16 April 2025)
High Court judgment in a land dispute granted the plaintiff declaration of title, possession, injunction, damages, and costs after defendants failed to defend.
Ashia v Osei (C1/44/2023) [2025] GHAHC 100 (16 April 2025)
The High Court set aside a default judgment, granted leave for the defendant to file a defence out of time, and awarded GH¢20,000 costs to the plaintiff.
Adu Kofi Djin v Aacht and Another (C1/50/2023) [2025] GHAHC 112 (16 April 2025)
Plaintiff established by credible evidence his root of title, mode of acquisition, and overt acts of possession over the disputed land. Defendants failed to contest or rebut the evidence. The land was clearly identified and described. Plaintiff is entitled to declaration of title, recovery of possession, injunction, damages for trespass, and registration of ownership.
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Baah v Alhaji (A11/22/2024) [2025] GHADC 82 (7 April 2025)
The District Court ordered the defendant to return two cows, or pay their current market value if return was impossible, after the defendant failed to adduce evidence.
Amoah v Akonnor and Another (A1/31/23) [2025] GHACC 50 (4 April 2025)
The court held that a family member lacked capacity to lease family land without the head’s consent, granting declarations and expungement but refusing trespass and possession claims.
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