UNITED STEEL COMPANY LIMITED (PLAINTIFF) vs. WAPIC INSURANCE GHANA LIMITED (DEFENDANT) [2019]DLHC7179

UNITED STEEL COMPANY LIMITED (PLAINTIFF) vs. WAPIC INSURANCE GHANA LIMITED (DEFE... [2019]DLHC7179

Date	2019-03-28
Suit No.	SUIT NO. CM/BDC/0528/2018
Citation No.	[2019]DLHC7179

HIS LORDSHIP GEORGE K. KOOMSON (J).

DAVID KUDOADZI FOR PLAINTIFF

GEORGE M. OWUSU ANSAH LED BY MARGARET OWUSU FOR DEFENDANT/APPLICANT

[2019]DLHC7179
																																						<div class="restriction-wrapper">
														<div class="container-lg">
															<div class="row">
																<div class="col-md-12 restricted-content">
																	<div class="restricted-content-img-wrapper">
																		<div class="lock-icon bounce-7">
																			<img class=""
																				src="https://www.dennislawgh.com/dl-assets/dl-images/lock-content.png"
																				alt="Subscription based content">
																		</div>
																	</div>
																	 
																		<a href="https://www.dennislawgh.com/login"
																		class="btn btn-primary btn-lg"
																		style="font-family: 'open sans'; text-transform: capitalize; border-radius: 8px"> 
																		Login to Read Full Case </a>
																	 
																	
																</div>
															</div>
														</div>
													</div>
													<main id="main" class="content" style="min-height: 60rem" >UNITED STEEL
COMPANY LIMITED<o:p></o:p>(PLAINTIFF)<o:p></o:p>vs.<o:p></o:p>WAPIC
INSURANCE GHANA LIMITED<o:p></o:p>(DEFENDANT)<o:p></o:p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>[HIGH COURT (COMMERCIAL
DIVISION), ACCRA]<o:p></o:p><div style="mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.5pt;
padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in">

SUIT
NO. CM/BDC/0528/2018&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: 28TH
MARCH, 2019<o:p></o:p>

</div>COUNSEL: <o:p></o:p>DAVID
KUDOADZI FOR PLAINTIFF<o:p></o:p><div style="mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.5pt;
padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in">

GEORGE
M. OWUSU ANSAH LED BY MARGARET OWUSU FOR DEFENDANT/APPLICANT <o:p></o:p>

</div>CORAM:<o:p></o:p>HIS
LORDSHIP GEORGE K. KOOMSON (J).<o:p></o:p><div style="mso-element:para-border-div;border-top:solid windowtext 1.5pt;
border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.5pt;border-right:none;
padding:1.0pt 0in 1.0pt 0in">

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
text-align:center;line-height:115%;border:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext 1.5pt;
mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:1.0pt 0in 1.0pt 0in">RULING<o:p></o:p>

</div>This is an application for leave to
amend the Statement of Defence. I have read the application and the supporting
affidavit. I have also read the affidavit in opposition.&nbsp; Regard has been given to the oral submission
made by both Counsel.&nbsp; Consideration has
been given to the principles governing the grant or otherwise of application of
this nature.<o:p></o:p>I am of the view that the amendment,
which the Defendant/Applicant is seeking leave to effect will not jeopardize
the case of the Plaintiff. Neither, in my view, will it affect the appeal
pending before the Court of Appeal.<o:p></o:p>It is to be observed that if the appeal
to be determined, it is the state of the facts available to this Court, at the
time it gave the decision upon which the appeal has been lodged, would be the
underlying factor. With due respect to Counsel for Plaintiff/Respondent, I do
not share the view that the grant of the Present application goes to the root
of the appeal pending before the Appellate Court for consideration. Amendments
can be effected at any time of the proceedings in so far as, in the present
circumstance, it will not undermine or put the Plaintiff at a disadvantage in
relation to the appeal.<o:p></o:p>It is therefore my considered opinion
that the application is of merit and should be granted. Same is granted. Leave
is hereby given to the Defendant to amend the Statement of Defence within seven
(7) days. No order as to costs. <o:p></o:p>

<o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></main>