DAVID AFUGANI vs JACKLYN AFUGANI

Her Ladyship Justice Cynthia Wiredu of the High Court issued a concise order granting an application related to amendment of a petition. The judge stated that the application was granted to avoid any later accusation by the Applicant that the court had not complied with the rules of natural justice, particularly the claim that, if allowed to tell his story, he might have succeeded should judgment be entered against him. Although agreeing with counsel for the respondent that the amendment ought to have been made at the time of signing the petition, the court nevertheless exercised its discretion to permit the amendment. To balance fairness and the procedural delay, the court awarded costs of GH¢5,000.00 to the Petitioner/Respondent, reflecting a pragmatic approach to ensuring fair hearing while addressing timing concerns.