IN RE AGYEPONG (DECD.); ABOSI vs. POKU

The plaintiff issued a writ, filed on 24 January 1973, claiming as head of family and customary successor of the late J. K. Agyepong, “(a) A declaration that the self-acquired and family properties of which the late J. K. Agyepong died possessed of are now vested in the plaintiff by virtue of his appointment as successor and head of family. (b) A declaration that the marriage of the late J. K. Agyepong with the defendant was not in accordance with the Marriage Ordinance, Cap. 127 (1951 Rev.). (c) Perpetual injunction restraining the defendant, her servants and/or agents from interfering with the properties of which the late J. K. Agyepong died possessed. (d) An order of the court that the defendant surrender all the properties taken from the deceased’s premises and/or for an account.” In an affidavit in verification of the endorsement on the writ, the plaintiff stated that he is the lawfully appointed successor and head of family of the late J. K. Agyepong “having bee...