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CHRISLINE FINANCIAL SERVICES v. GLADYS OWUSUA & 2 ORS

2012

HIGH COURT

GHANA

CORAM

  • HER LADYSHIP BARBARA ACKAH-YENSU (J)

Areas of Law

  • Property and Real Estate Law
  • Civil Procedure

AI Generated Summary

The case involves a dispute over the ownership of property H/NO. A1/8 C5 in Tema, which was attached for execution of a judgment debt. Francis Yaw Asiedu claimed ownership, asserting the property was gifted to him by his late father. The court examined the requirements for a valid gift of land under customary law and the statutory requirements for land sales. The judge found Asiedu's testimony not credible and noted the lack of documentary evidence to support his claim. The court emphasized the importance of documentary evidence in establishing land ownership, especially for properties sold by established organizations like TDC. Ultimately, the court dismissed Asiedu's claim, finding he failed to prove rightful ownership of the disputed property.

JUDGMENT