BEATRICE ARMATTOE v. MONEY GRAM & 2 ORS
May 2, 2023
HIGH COURT
GHANA
CORAM
- HIS LORDSHIP JUSTICE RICHARD APIETU (J
Areas of Law
- Civil Procedure
May 2, 2023
HIGH COURT
GHANA
CORAM
The Plaintiff issued a Writ of Summons accompanied by a Statement of Claim for the
reliefs endorsed thereon. The Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim were served on
the Defendants.
Even though the 3rd Defendant entered Appearance, the 3rd Defendant has failed to file
its Defense within the period stipulated by the Rules of Court, hence this Application
which is accompanied by a Search Result to the effect that the 3rd Defendant was served
but have failed to file its Defense. Accordingly, Judgment is hereby entered against the
3rd Defendant in favour of the Plaintiff.
Cost of GH¢5,000.00 awarded in favour of the Plaintiff against the 3rd Defendant.
(SGD)
JUSTICE RICHARD APIETU 1
(HIGH COURT JUDGE)
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Justice Richard Apietu of the High Court issued a default judgment against the third defendant following procedural non-compliance. The Plaintiff had initiated proceedings by Writ of Summons with a Statement of Claim, and the writ and claim were served on the defendants. Although the third defendant entered appearance, it failed to file a defence within the time stipulated by the Rules of Court. The Plaintiff applied for judgment, supporting the application with a search result confirming service on the third defendant and the absence of any filed defence. On this basis, the court entered judgment for the Plaintiff against the third defendant and awarded costs of GH5,000.00. The decision underscores the consequences of failing to meet procedural timelines and the courts readiness to enforce compliance through default judgment and costs.