FREDERICK KOFI ASARE VS LANDS COMMISSION

This case involves a motion for default judgment filed by the Plaintiff against the Defendant. The Defendant had been served with a Writ and filed a Notice of Appearance on January 12, 2018, but failed to file a defense thereafter. The Plaintiff filed a motion for default judgment on September 19, 2019, which was served on the Defendant. The court found that the Defendant was in breach of court rules by neglecting to file a defense several months after filing the Notice of Appearance. As a result, the court entered an Interlocutory Judgment in favor of the Plaintiff on all reliefs sought. The court then ordered the Plaintiff's counsel to file Witness Statements within 14 days, to be served on the Defendant along with a Hearing Notice. The case was adjourned to January 17, 2020 for a Case Management Conference. This ruling emphasizes the importance of adhering to procedural timelines in civil litigation and demonstrates the court's authority to grant default judgments when defendants fail to comply with court rules.