[2004]DLHC7392June 10, 2004High Court

DOUHA M. HUSSEINI (PLAINTIFF) vs. GLOBAL EXIM LTD. (DEFENDANT)

The plaintiff by the endorsement on her Writ of Summons is claiming: a) Recovery of possession of office space occupied by the defendant on the 2nd floor of Douha House, Tudu, Accra for non-payment of rent due and owing. b) Mesne Profits from 1st August 2002 to date of ejectment. c) Outstanding rent of ¢400,000.00 for the period 1st August 2001 to 31st July 2002. d) Outstanding water and electricity bills of ¢394,000.00. The defendant in its Statement of Defence admitted to owing the sums claimed by the plaintiff but explained his refusal to pay on the ground that he had incurred losses by reason of the negligence of servants/agents of the plaintiff. By its counterclaim as amended on 11-3-2004, the defendant is seeking the following reliefs: The sum of ¢60,405,000.00 being the losses which the Defendant incurred as a result of the Negligence of the servants and or agents of the Plaintiff. (ii) Interest on the said sum at the prevailing bank rate from 26th May 2002 to t...