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CHARLOTTE OWUSU AND OTHERS v. AGYEPONG

1970

HIGH COURT

GHANA

CORAM

  • TAYLOR J

Areas of Law

  • Customary law
  • Family law

AI Generated Summary

The court dismissed the defendant's motion, holding that the plaintiffs' action was neither premature nor misconceived, and that the High Court had jurisdiction to entertain the suit. The judgment reinforced the idea that customary law rights regarding maintenance remain unaffected by statutory provisions in the Maintenance of Children Act, 1965.

JUGDEMENT