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ANNOBIL v. OBOSU

1990

COURT OF APPEAL

GHANA

CORAM

  • TAYLOR J.S.C
  • LAMPTEY
  • ESSIEM JJ.A

Areas of Law

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

AI Generated Summary

The plaintiff sought a declaration of title to a piece of land in the Ajumako Traditional Area, bringing forward traditional evidence to support his claim. The trial court found that the plaintiff failed to clearly identify the land and provide credible traditional evidence. Several boundary owners testified in favor of the defendant, undermining the plaintiffs case. The appeal argued that the trial court erred in evaluating evidence and applied incorrect legal principles. However, the appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision, emphasizing the need for clear identification of land and corroborated traditional evidence. The chieftaincy issue was deemed irrelevant to the ownership claim. Therefore, the appeal was dismissed.

Judgement