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Case Law
284 cases across 17 courts
284 cases
[2024] GHACC 353 | 2204-12-20
This judgment outlines the legal principle that when an accused person pleads not guilty to a criminal charge, the prosecution bears the burden of proving their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. It emphasizes the...
[2025] GHACC 72 | 2025-09-05
This judgment addresses a divorce petition filed by Martha Kodie against Edmund Kodie, where the parties seek dissolution of their marriage. While the parties have agreed on a settlement for ancillary issues like child...
[2025] GHACC 81 | 2025-08-26
Sandra Selasie Zowonoo sued Pearl Dadzie for unpaid car rental fees, decoration services, and vehicle repair costs, along with various damages. The court ruled in Zowonoo's favor for many of the monetary claims,...
[2025] GHACC 150 | 2025-08-25
A plaintiff is suing a defendant, seeking legal ownership of a piece of land, its return, and the demolition of any structures the defendant built on it. The defendant denies these claims and is also asking the court...
[2025] GHACC 145 | 2025-08-25
Ibrahim Vincent was charged with unlawful entry, causing unlawful damage, and stealing electric cables, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecution presented evidence alleging he was caught burning stolen electric...
[2025] GHACC 77 | 2025-08-22
This judgment concerns a divorce petition between Othinel Nkrumah and Sandra Ama Addo. The parties submitted an agreed-upon settlement for issues such as child custody and property, and the court's hearing focused on...
[2025] GHACC 75 | 2025-08-08
Millicent Jackson sued Edward Nkansa-Gyane for eviction from her property and over USD 90,000 in unpaid rent, alleging he breached their tenancy agreement. Edward Nkansa-Gyane denied the claims and filed a counterclaim...
[2025] GHACC 60 | 2025-08-07
This judgment involves a land dispute between two cousins over property originally owned by their shared grandfather. The plaintiff claims to have purchased the land from a family member, while the defendant asserts he...
[2025] GHACC 62 | 2025-08-04
This case concerns Thomas Kwabena Vordzorgbe, who is accused of robbing Blessing Nenya at a filling station on November 7, 2022, by injuring him with a machete and stealing his phone and cash. Vordzorgbe faces charges...
[2025] GHACC 156 | 2025-07-31
This court judgment details a criminal trial against Kwadwo Fordjour, who is charged with assault and robbery for allegedly attacking a woman and stealing her phone, leaving his shirt behind in a struggle. The document...
[2025] GHACC 155 | 2025-07-31
This document outlines a divorce petition where the wife seeks to dissolve her marriage, citing a seven-year separation and the husband's conduct. The husband agrees to the divorce but disputes her specific claims,...
[2025] GHACC 119 | 2025-07-29
Konnul Simon Jagri was charged with causing harm and indecent assault, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecution alleged he attacked one complainant with a weapon and attempted to sexually assault another after...
[2025] GHACC 147 | 2025-07-24
Zakaria Shaibu was charged with the defilement of a 5-year-old child, pleading not guilty to the accusation. This court document details the initial prosecution case, including testimony from the victim and her mother...
[2025] GHACC 106 | 2025-07-23
Matilda Ida Hossfeld filed for divorce from Seth Amlalo, asserting that their marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation due to his unreasonable, controlling, and disrespectful behavior. She alleged that this...
[2025] GHACC 146 | 2025-07-21
Four individuals were charged with conspiracy to commit stealing, assault, and stealing after allegedly ambushing, attacking, and robbing a Queen Mother and her companions. The accused pleaded not guilty, and the...
[2025] GHACC 129 | 2025-07-03
Patricia Aseiduaa, also known as Nana Agradaa, is accused of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretence after allegedly misleading church attendees into paying money during an all-night service with...
[2025] GHACC 110 | 2025-06-30
Kwame Owusu was charged with seven counts of stealing metal pipe scaffolds, valued at GH¢272,800, from Construction Ambassador Company Limited. The prosecution's case alleged that Owusu stole the items on various dates...
[2025] GHACC 46 | 2025-06-27
Wilfred and Yvonne Esoun filed a lawsuit claiming ownership of land and seeking to prevent trespass. The court rejected a formal defense document that was filed by an individual not party to the case and without...
[2025] GHACC 108 | 2025-06-23
The Mama Sackey Family successfully sued a tenant, Kofi Ansong, for the recovery of family property and collected rents after Ansong failed to appear in court or defend the action. The court granted a default judgment,...
[2025] GHACC 148 | 2025-06-20
This judgment details the case against Francis Amewuga, who is charged with causing harm after allegedly inflicting matchet wounds on his neighbor during a dispute over a lost phone. Amewuga pleaded not guilty,...
[2025] GHACC 83 | 2025-06-20
The court granted a divorce, finding that the marriage between Serwaa K. Evans-Amoah and David A. Evans-Amoah had irretrievably broken down due to the respondent's unreasonable behavior. The parties had previously...
[2025] GHACC 157 | 2025-06-05
This judgment concerns a divorce petition filed by Alex Wallas Dzidulah against Lily Iris Gbeve, seeking to dissolve their marriage due to its irreparable breakdown. The Petitioner alleges unreasonable behavior by the...
[2025] GHACC 109 | 2025-06-04
Joseph Sam was charged with robbery and assault after allegedly threatening a woman in her home, stealing her phones and bag, and assaulting her brother. He pleaded not guilty to both charges, initiating the...
[2025] GHACC 142 | 2025-06-03
The plaintiffs sought to evict the defendants, who are children of the first plaintiff, from a shared family home due to alleged nuisance behavior like smoking, gambling, and excessive noise. The defendants argued the...
[2025] GHACC 59 | 2025-05-29
Desmond Duah sued four defendants, seeking a declaration of title to a 14.22-acre piece of land, recovery of possession, damages for trespass, and a perpetual injunction. Duah claims ownership of the land since 2000...
[2025] GHACC 144 | 2025-05-29
This court judgment addresses the case of The Republic versus Stephen Acquah, who is charged with defrauding by false pretence. The prosecution alleges that Acquah collected GH¢32,000 from the complainant by falsely...
[2025] GHACC 45 | 2025-05-28
Yaa Konamah sued Kwame Mensah seeking a declaration of title and recovery of six plots of land, alleging the defendant trespassed and sold her property without authorization. The defendant admits selling the land but...
[2025] GHACC 149 | 2025-05-26
The court dismissed the plaintiff's claim because the person bringing the lawsuit on behalf of the plaintiff could not prove they had the legal authority to do so from the outset, rendering the lawsuit's initial filing...
[2025] GHACC 41 | 2025-05-22
This court document is a ruling on the defendants' application to strike out the plaintiff's initial claims and dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that the plaintiff's pleadings do not disclose a reasonable cause of action....
[2025] GHACC 93 | 2025-05-21
The Circuit Court heard a case against Nii Adjei, charged with unauthorized possession of 0.43 grams of cannabis, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecution presented evidence including police testimony, the...
[2025] GHACC 118 | 2025-05-20
This Circuit Court judgment details the criminal charges against Adamu Abubakar and two accomplices at large for conspiracy to steal and stealing 40 cattle from an employer. Adamu Abubakar pleaded not guilty, thereby...
[2025] GHACC 53 | 2025-05-05
In this divorce petition, Albert Gyan (Petitioner) seeks to dissolve his marriage to Awuku M. Linda (Respondent), alleging the marriage has broken down due to the Respondent's disrespect, cruelty, and refusal to...
[2025] GHACC 116 | 2025-05-02
Marian Naa Aku Mingle, the petitioner, filed for divorce from Gilbert Taylor, the respondent, citing that their marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation. She sought the dissolution of the marriage, custody of...
[2025] GHACC 130 | 2025-05-02
This case involves a dispute over land ownership where the Plaintiff claims title and possession based on a 2010 purchase and accuses the Defendant of trespass. The Defendant asserts she is the legal owner, having...
[2025] GHACC 117 | 2025-05-02
Samuel Atteh petitioned for divorce from Monica Danyo, alleging their marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation due to her unreasonable behavior, including neglect of their child and domestic duties. He sought...
[2025] GHACC 95 | 2025-04-30
This document details a circuit court case in which William Boateng is charged with stealing. The prosecution alleges that Boateng received GHS19,000 from a complainant to buy and install a new car engine but instead...
[2025] GHACC 123 | 2025-04-30
Daniel Borlabie was charged with dishonestly receiving property, including gas cylinders and other household items, that he allegedly knew was unlawfully obtained. The prosecution presented evidence from witnesses and...
[2025] GHACC 12 | 2025-04-30
The plaintiff sued the defendant for breach of contract, claiming the defendant used incorrect roofing materials for two buildings. As the defendant failed to appear, the court issued a default judgment, permitting the...
[2025] GHACC 30 | 2025-04-29
[2025] GHACC 91 | 2025-04-29
The Republic charged Jessica Daniels and Kelvin Johnson with conspiracy to commit human trafficking and two counts of human trafficking. The prosecution alleged that the accused deceived two women, transporting them...
[2025] GHACC 24 | 2025-04-29
This court judgment outlines the case against Joshua Boafo, who was charged with defilement of a 12-year-old and pleaded not guilty. The prosecution alleged Boafo sexually assaulted the victim while she was alone and...
[2025] GHACC 134 | 2025-04-29
A petitioner sought to dissolve her marriage, asserting it had irretrievably broken down due to the respondent's unreasonable behavior, cruelty, and non-maintenance of their child. The court proceeded to hear the case...
[2025] GHACC 82 | 2025-04-29
The Circuit Court at Achimota delivered a judgment in a land dispute where Serwaa Akoto sought a declaration of title, possession, and an injunction against George (Kofi Theo) and two others over land in Dome Pillar 2,...
[2025] GHACC 26 | 2025-04-28
An accused person was charged with fraudulent breach of trust after allegedly misappropriating funds from a business transaction. Following the prosecution's presentation of evidence, the defense filed a submission...
[2025] GHACC 131 | 2025-04-25
A wife petitioned for divorce and custody of her two children, alleging her husband had left the country, been absent for four years without contact or providing maintenance, leading to an irretrievable breakdown of...
[2025] GHACC 122 | 2025-04-25
This judgment outlines a dispute where an estate administrator claims the defendant is unlawfully occupying a property belonging to the estate. The defendant, however, asserts she holds a valid 40-year lease for the...
[2025] GHACC 47 | 2025-04-25
The Circuit Court is considering a motion filed by Seth Opoku Afrifa for judgment on admission against David Douglas, the second defendant. The plaintiff alleges the second defendant acted as a partner and provided...
[2025] GHACC 19 | 2025-04-08
This Circuit Court case involves David Botwey, who is charged with carnal knowledge of a mental patient and indecent assault against his mentally ill sister-in-law. After pleading not guilty and the prosecution...
[2025] GHACC 133 | 2025-04-08
Inez Finley sued Delphina Prempeh seeking repayment of a US$5,000 loan, interest, and damages, alleging Prempeh breached their loan agreement. Prempeh denied receiving a dollar-denominated loan, claimed she received a...
[2025] GHACC 71 | 2025-04-04
This judgment dissolves the marriage between Kwabena Manu Boateng and Ama Yiadomah Addo, finding that the union has broken down beyond reconciliation. The court also adopted the parties' pre-agreed terms regarding...