MRS. ERNESTINA ABOAH NDAW vs. MR. FRED ASAMANI [2013]DLCA6530

Date	2013-04-11
Suit No.	CIVIL APPEAL SUIT NO: H1/20/12
Citation No.	[2013]DLCA6530

DUOSE J.A (PRESIDING)

GYAESAYOR J.A

WELBOURNE (MRS.) J.A

MR. ISAAH ADAM FOR PLAINTIFF/APPELLANT

[2013]DLCA6530
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													<main id="main" class="content" style="min-height: 60rem" >MRS.
ERNESTINA ABOAH NDAW<o:p></o:p>(PLAINTIFF/APPELLANT)<o:p></o:p>vs.<o:p></o:p>MR. FRED
ASAMANI<o:p></o:p>(DEFENDANT/
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APPEAL SUIT NO: H1/20/12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;DATE: 11TH APRIL, 2013<o:p></o:p>

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GYAESAYOR, J.A AND WELBOURNE, (MRS.) J.A<o:p></o:p>

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</div>GYAESAYOR,
JA <o:p></o:p>This
is an appeal against the decision of the High Court, Koforidua dated 16th
December 2010 refusing to vest title of the disputed land to the
plaintiff/appellant herein. <o:p></o:p>A
reading of the Record of Appeal (ROA) reveals an interesting scenario in the
conduct of this case. The plaintiff who claimed two pieces of land as endorsed
issued a writ in the High Court, Koforidua but events show she lost the case
after she had previously obtained judgment in default of appearance. It is
clear from the record of appeal that the defendant never entered appearance to
the suit filed in the High Court and indeed, the present appeal is said to have
been served on him by substituted service. The defendant respondent therefore
never participated in the trial in the court below and is not taking part in
the present appeal. <o:p></o:p>The
plaintiff/appellant upon receiving an adverse decision against her filed this
appeal challenging the decision of the High Court. The notice of appeal was
filed on 26th January 2011. The grounds of appeal are clearly stated in the
notice of appeal. In this appeal the plaintiff/appellant is seeking a reversal
of the entire judgment and prays this court to enter judgment in her favour. <o:p></o:p>The
plaintiff’s claim in the High court is for;— <o:p></o:p>a.
Declaration of title to; <o:p></o:p>(i)
ALL THAT piece or parcel of land lying, situate and being at PEDUASE In the
Akwapim District of the Eastern Region of the Republic of Ghana and containing
an approximate area of 1.28 acres and bounded on the North-West by the Vendor’s
land measuring on that side a distance of 170 feet more or less; on the
North-East by the Vendor’s land measuring on that side a distance of 310 feet
more or less; on the South-East by the Vendor’s land measuring on that side a
distance of 200 feet more or less and on the South-West by the Vendor’s land
measuring on that side a distance of 310 feet more or less which piece or
parcel of land is more particularly delineated on that site plan attached
hereto and thereon shewn edged pink which shows that relevant measurements. <o:p></o:p>(ii)
ALL THAT piece or parcel of land lying, situate and being at PEDUASE in the
Akwapim District of the Eastern Region of the Republic of Ghana and containing
an approximate area of 0.05 Acre and bounded on the North-West by the Vendor’s
land measuring on that side a distance of 190 feet more or less; on the
North-East by the Vendor’s land measuring on that side a distance of 110 feet
more or less; on the South-East by the Vendor’s land measuring on that side a
distance of 190 feet more or less and on the South-West by the Vendor’s land
measuring on that side a distance of 110 feet more or less which piece or
parcel of land is more particularly delineated on the site plan attached hereto
and thereon shewn edged pink which shows the relevant measurements. <o:p></o:p>b.
Recovery of Possession <o:p></o:p>c.
An order for the demolition of the structure put on the lands described above
by defendant; <o:p></o:p>d.
General Damages for trespass; <o:p></o:p>e.
Cost of litigation <o:p></o:p>STATEMENT
OF CLAIM <o:p></o:p>1.
Plaintiff is the owner of ALL THAT piece or parcel of land lying, situate and
being at PEDUASE in th</main>