SOCIAL SECURITY AND NATIONAL INSURANCE TRUST (SSNIT) vs. ABOTARE YE CHOP BAR, KUMASI

ADUAMA OSEI JA: The suit which is the subject matter of this appeal, was initially instituted against “Abotare Ye Fitters Association Per its Chairman”, and “Unidentified Trespassers On Land”, as 1st and 2nd Defendants respectively. Subsequently, “Abotare Ye Chop Bar Proprietress” entered appearance as 2nd Defendant, and this was followed by the discontinuance of the action as against the 1st Defendant and the amendment of the writ of summons by substituting “Unidentified Trespassers On Land” with “Abotare Ye Chop Bar Proprietress”. The action in the court below was therefore between Social Security and National Insurance Trust as Plaintiff, and Abotare Ye Chop Bar Proprietress, as Defendant. In this judgment, Social Security and National Insurance Trust is referred to as “the Appellant”, and Abotare Ye Chop Bar Proprietress is referred to as “the Respondent”. In the statement of claim that accompanied its writ of summons, the Appellant asserted ow...