KOJO KETEWA (PLAINTIFF/APPELLANT) vs. O.P BEYEDEN AND AFUA (DEFENDANTS/APPELLANTS)

OFOE, J.A. This appeal is from a trial circuit court. It is clear from the appeal records that the pleadings that formed the basis of the trial are home brewed and the case was also fought by the parties in court without legal counsel. There is no indication the pleadings were filed and prepared with the input of legal counsel, as would be expected in a circuit court. This notwithstanding, not much was lost for at the close of the case, it was clear what the case of the parties were and this was appreciated by the trial judge. The 1st defendant entered into what they referred to as “abunu” tenancy agreement with the plaintiff. At the time of filing the pleadings the agreement had lasted for about 10 years. Whilst the plaintiff maintained that the plot of land given under this agreement was 8 poles, the defendants said it was 4 poles. It would appear from the record of appeal that the parties used “pole” and “acre” interchangeably. It is not in dispute that the plaintiff...