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ABED NORTEY & ANOTHER v. AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISM & COMMUNICATION & OTHERS

2012

COURT OF APPEAL

GHANA

CORAM

  • ABBAN, J.A. (PRESIDING)
  • KUSI-APPIAH, J.A.
  • AYEBI, J.A

Areas of Law

  • Civil Procedure
  • Evidence Law
  • Property and Real Estate Law

AI Generated Summary

In the case involving land dispute over the Oshiokpo lands, the trial court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, granting ownership to the Osu Wem Family of Prampram. The defendants, who claimed the land as theirs since 1872, appealed the decision. Upon review, the appellate court found the trial court's ruling to be against the substantial weight of evidence, highlighted inconsistencies in the plaintiff's case, and improper rejection of defendants' evidence. The appellate court set aside the trial court's judgment and entered judgment in favor of the defendants, recognizing their ownership of the disputed land.

JUDGMENT