[1972]DLCA2208July 3, 1972Court of Appeal

BEDU AND OTHERS vs. AGBI AND OTHERS

The plaintiffs-appellants, hereinafter called the plaintiffs, as representatives of the Dzutormawa family of Akpafu Todzi in the Volta Region sued the defendants-respondents, hereinafter called the defendants, for a declaration of title to a piece of land described in the statement of claim as follows: “On the east by the family property of Matedua family headed by Efia Akrasi. On the south by the family property of Masakyiri family headed by Francis K. Odum of Akpafu Todzi. On the west by the Fio River. On the north by the property of three families: (1) Dzakua family headed by one Doh who had died before the writ was issued, (2) Kpadzia family headed by Atukura from Akpafu Odomi and lastly by the property of Masakyiri family of Akpafu Odomi whose head is Adra.” The plaintiffs also sought recovery of possession of the said land, perpetual injunction against the defendants, their agents or servants, damages for trespass, accounts for tributes and rents collected by the defendan...