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AFRICAN AUTOMOBILE LIMITED v. THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL

2012

SUPREME COURT

GHANA

CORAM

  • DATE-BAH JSC (PRESIDING)
  • ANSAH JSC
  • DOTSE JSC
  • BONNIE JSC
  • BAMFO(MRS) JSC

Areas of Law

  • Contract Law
  • Civil Procedure

AI Generated Summary

This case involved a dispute between a car dealer and the Ministry of Information over unpaid debts for vehicle servicing. The main issues were whether a valid credit agreement existed between the parties and the amount owed. The Supreme Court affirmed the lower courts' decisions, ruling that no valid contract was formed due to improper acceptance of the offer. The Court upheld the application of the prevailing commercial banking interest rate to the established debt. The case highlights principles of contract formation, judicial interpretation of agreements, and the application of interest rates in the absence of a valid contract. It also clarifies that credit facilities extended to government ministries for services are not equivalent to loans requiring parliamentary approval under the Constitution.

JUDGMENT