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Case Law
351 cases across 17 courts
351 cases
14/99 in an a nnexure to the statement of claim. Those in Suit No. 15/99 were identified in Annexure 2 a ttached to the statement of claim. Those in Suit No. 16/99 were also identified in an Annexure to the s tatement of claim. Those in Suit No. 31/99 were identified in paragraph 13
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said: “My practice has “ It is a well established principle that the object of the court is to decide the rights of the parties and not to punish them for mistakes in the conduct of their cases by deciding otherwise...
28/99
TWUMASI, J.A.: This is an appeal from the judgment of the High Court, Accra in a land suit where the respondent obtained judgment for a declaration of title to a certain piece of land situate at a place near Pokuase...
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“You cannot put something on nothing and expect it to stay there. It will collapse” Indeed, the decision in 2/79 had collapsed and could not be revived and a pplied merely because the collapse was brought about by...
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66/98
WOOD, J. A.: I agree that the appeal be a llowed. The trial judge’s finding that while the appeal was pending in this Court, the parties submitted themselves and the matter to a rbitration and compromised the decision...
31/2002
LARTEY J.A.: This appeal is from the Judgment of the High Court Accra granting the Plaintiff's a pplication for Summary Judgment under Order 14 of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 1954 (L.N. 140A) as a mended by...
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147/99.
The question which a rises for determination in the instant appeal in my view is within a narrow compass; namely whether the a ward of damages by the learned trial judge was right in the circumstances of the case? In...
105/2002
B/107 the property of the late Afua Nkrumah a lias Beatrice Asantewa is now the property of all her five children namely Adwoa Kyerewa a lias Susuan a Tufour Mrs. Akosua Akyaa
[2026] GHAHC 19 | 2026-02-27
[2026] GHAHC 10 | 2026-02-19
The plaintiff sued the defendants, claiming unlawful continued broadcast of an advertisement after an agreement expired and seeking monetary compensation. The defendants denied the claims, stating no direct contractual...
[2026] GHAHC 11 | 2026-01-30
This court judgment outlines a case where Kingsford Archer sued the Ablekuma North Municipal Assembly, seeking declarations that an inscription placed on his property wall was unlawful and offensive, along with damages...
[2026] GHAHC 5 | 2026-01-27
Theophilus Kwabena Cooper Korli sued The Trustees of the Church of Pentecost and two individuals, seeking a declaration of title, recovery of possession, and damages for trespass to a 0.48-acre piece of land. The...
[2025] GHAHC 231 | 2025-12-19
In this High Court judgment, the court proceeded to determine a property dispute where the plaintiffs sought declarations that the defendant had no interest in their property and that an agreement was void for fraud....
[2025] GHAHC 230 | 2025-10-28
This judgment involves a land dispute where the plaintiff seeks a declaration of title, recovery of possession, and damages for trespass, alleging one defendant sold his land to others and unlawfully destroyed his...
[2025] GHAHC 236 | 2025-10-23
Nii Otu Commey, representing the Nuumo Kwawfio family, sued the Nii Kofi Ardey family and others for a declaration of title to land, an injunction, and damages, alleging the defendants trespassed on their property. The...
[2025] GHAHC 233 | 2025-10-23
George Asani sued Israel King of Jews Church and N'akoah Nazareth Ansah Jamsom, seeking a declaration of title and possession of land he claims is a protected forest reserve, and arguing the defendants' title documents...
[2025] GHAHC 237 | 2025-10-23
This judgment outlines a land dispute where plaintiffs sought a declaration of title, damages for trespass, and recovery of possession for land at Oduman. The defendant counterclaimed for similar reliefs, and the court...
[2025] GHAHC 146 | 2025-07-30
[2025] GHAHC 156 | 2025-07-30
This judgment concerns a wife's petition for divorce, arguing that the marriage has broken down beyond reconciliation due to her husband's unreasonable behaviour. The petitioner also seeks an equal share of their...
[2025] GHAHC 125 | 2025-07-29
The executors of a deceased person's will sued relatives, alleging they unlawfully managed and rented out property belonging to the estate. The relatives denied these claims and challenged the validity of the will,...
[2025] GHAHC 126 | 2025-07-28
A property owner is suing Scancom Ghana Limited and ATC Tower (Ghana) Limited, challenging a 2011 agreement that amended his property lease. He claims he is illiterate and the agreement, which allowed Scancom to assign...
[2025] GHAHC 145 | 2025-07-22
Niftawu Seidu appealed a 15-year prison sentence he received after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery and abetment of robbery. He sought a reduced sentence, citing sincere regret, being a first-time...
[2025] GHAHC 198 | 2025-07-03
The Lands Commission sued Owusu Comfort, seeking to re-enter and recover possession of a leased plot of land due to alleged breaches of lease conditions, including failure to develop the property and pay rent. The case...
[2025] GHAHC 190 | 2025-07-03
Prince Acheampong appealed his 13-year imprisonment sentence for robbery, arguing it was harsh and excessive. The High Court is reviewing the case to determine if the facts supported the original charge and if the...
[2025] GHAHC 123 | 2025-06-27
Prime Insurance Company Ltd. is suing Infinity Tyres Ghana Ltd. to recover money it paid to an insured client, Jay Kay Industries, whose stock was destroyed by a fire that originated on Infinity Tyres' premises. The...
[2025] GHAHC 144 | 2025-06-20
This judgment concerns an appeal by Johnny Heman-Mawusi seeking to overturn a lower court's ruling that found sufficient evidence against him to require him to present a defense. He faces charges of forgery, uttering...
[2025] GHAHC 217 | 2025-06-05
Rev. Emmanuel Anim Nketiah sued an unnamed trespasser for encroaching on land he claimed to have leased, seeking a declaration of ownership, damages, and recovery of possession. After the defendant failed to respond, a...
[2025] GHAHC 203 | 2025-06-04
Fosu Kwabena Emmanuel, initially charged with murder, entered into a plea agreement with the prosecution. He subsequently pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter and was convicted, following an altercation...
[2025] GHAHC 153 | 2025-06-04
This ruling addresses an application by the defendant to set aside the plaintiffs' lawsuit. The defendant argues that the High Court lacks jurisdiction because the action constitutes a cause or matter affecting...
[2025] GHAHC 178 | 2025-06-04
This document details a plaintiff's application to set aside an earlier court order that had removed their witness's testimony due to repeated absences. The plaintiff argued the witness is now willing to testify, while...
[2025] GHAHC 143 | 2025-06-03
This judgment concerns a ruling on whether the prosecution established a preliminary case against Kojo Nyarko (A1) for abetment of murder. His co-accused (A2) had already pleaded guilty to manslaughter following the...
[2025] GHAHC 200 | 2025-05-30
This ruling addresses a motion to dismiss a lawsuit where the plaintiff seeks to declare a chief's enstoolment invalid and remove his name from the National Register of Chiefs. The defendant argues the High Court lacks...
[2025] GHAHC 151 | 2025-05-30
This ruling details a mini-trial conducted by the High Court to determine the admissibility of caution and charge statements made by two accused persons (A2 and A3). The defense challenged these statements, alleging...
[2025] GHAHC 185 | 2025-05-27
Agricultural Development Bank Limited sued Joyce Animah to recover GH¢224,930.54 plus interest, stemming from a defaulted loan of GH¢150,000 granted for her poultry business. The bank sought repayment of the debt or,...
[2025] GHAHC 148 | 2025-05-26
Raphael Nii Otu appealed his conviction and consecutive prison sentences for defrauding by false pretense. He argued that his initial explanation to the court actually constituted a defense, making his conviction...
[2025] GHAHC 149 | 2025-05-22
The High Court is hearing an application to commit the respondent to prison for contempt of court. This application was filed because the respondent allegedly failed to obey a Circuit Court order to deposit a specific...
[2025] GHAHC 162 | 2025-05-21
This judgment outlines an appeal concerning a prisoner, Augustine Yeboah, who contested a second warrant of commitment preventing his release after his initial 10-year sentence for stealing was reduced to 9 years. The...
[2025] GHAHC 69 | 2025-05-06
This case involves a land dispute where the plaintiffs claim ownership of a piece of land and seek an injunction against the defendants for alleged trespass and unlawful structures. The defendants deny the claims and...
[2025] GHAHC 122 | 2025-04-30
This judgment addresses a dispute over payment for a school dormitory construction project, where the contractor completed work but both the government entity that signed the contract and the education trust fund...
[2025] GHAHC 138 | 2025-04-03
Richard Nana Amoako appealed a trial court's decision to admit audio recordings as evidence in a domestic violence case, arguing that the recordings were illegally intercepted and violated his constitutional right to...
[2025] GHAHC 211 | 2025-04-02
The Chief of Oshiyie, representing the Oshiyie Stool, is suing Jobbies Limited, the Ga South Municipal Assembly, and the Lands Commission. He asserts that Oshiyie lands are traditionally owned "stool lands" and alleges...
[2025] GHAHC 22 | 2025-03-26
This court judgment outlines the initial proceedings of a defamation case where Agnes Asante sued Atta Panin for public statements she claimed harmed her reputation and marriage. The plaintiff sought a public apology,...
[2025] GHAHC 157 | 2025-03-05
This consent judgment resolved a dispute over the appointment of a successor and head of the Odwobi-Aduamoah Asakyire family. The parties agreed to a peaceful settlement where the nominated successor would undergo...
[2025] GHAHC 135 | 2025-03-04
This High Court judgment addresses an appeal by Elvis Amponsah against his conviction and eight-year sentence for defilement of a female under sixteen years of age. He claims the trial judge erred on several grounds,...
[2025] GHAHC 214 | 2025-03-04
This case involves a land dispute where the plaintiff seeks a declaration of title, recovery of possession, and damages for trespass against the defendant over a parcel of land in Gbawe North. Both parties claim...
[2025] GHAHC 165 | 2025-02-28
[2025] GHAHC 160 | 2025-02-28
Abilimsige Donatus appealed his conviction for negligently causing harm and an 18-month prison sentence from a lower court. He contended that his explanation during the initial proceedings amounted to a plea of not...