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ADDAE AIKINS v. DANIEL DAKWA

2012

COURT OF APPEAL

GHANA

CORAM

  • MR YAW APPAU, J. A. (PRESIDING)
  • MR E. K. AYEBI, J. A.
  • MR DENNIS ADJEI, J. A.

Areas of Law

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

AI Generated Summary

This is an appeal by the plaintiff against the judgment of the Accra Land Court Division of the High Court, which dismissed his claim for title, possession, and damages concerning a parcel of land in Dzorwulu, Accra. Both plaintiff and defendant claimed ownership through separate grants from the Osu Stool, leading to conflicting claims backed by documents and physical possession evidence. The trial court dismissed the plaintiff's claim on the basis that he failed to prove his title and that the land in question came from different grants. Additionally, the plaintiff's fraud allegations against the defendant regarding a prior Circuit Court judgment were not proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, dismissing the appeal and confirming the defendant's possession and development of the land.

JUDGMENT