ERNEST KOUASSI TANOH vs. WEST AFRICAN MILLS COMPANY LIMITED

Irene Charity Larbi (Mrs.) J.A. (1) This appeal emanates from the judgment of the High Court, Cape-Coast delivered on 31st July, 2015. (2) On 1st August, 2014, the Plaintiff issued from the registry of the court a writ of summons with the following endorsements:- The Plaintiff claims against the Defendant as follows; “(a) Recovery of the sum of 267, 948, 266.00 CFA or its Cedi equivalent as per the current Forex Bureau exchange rate the Cocoa beans the Defendant purchased from the Plaintiff but has refused to pay despite repeated demands. (b)Interest at the prevailing bank lending rate from February, 2011 to date of judgment. (c) Cost. (3) The case of the Plaintiff as gathered from his statement of claim is that he is a resident of Abidjan, Ivory Coast and a businessman dealing in the supply of Cocoa beans. The Defendant, a company registered under the laws of Ghana deals in the purchase of agricultural products such as cocoa beans, shea-nuts and other commoditie.....