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Kofi Anim and 3 Ors v. Bernice Akiwumi

2012

COURT OF APPEAL

GHANA

CORAM

  • M. Owusu, J.A. (Presiding)
  • P. Gyaesayor, J.A.
  • S. Dzamefe, J.A.

Areas of Law

  • Civil Procedure
  • Contract Law
  • Property and Real Estate Law
  • Evidence Law

AI Generated Summary

The High Court, Accra, declared the plaintiff/respondent the owner of the disputed land and ordered the defendants/appellants to vacate, awarding costs against them. The defendants appealed, arguing the judgment was against the weight of evidence, wrong in law, and that the trial judge erred in her conclusions. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, upholding the High Court's judgment, stating the respondent provided sufficient evidence to prove ownership and that the trial judge's findings were supported by evidence. The court emphasized the importance of documentary evidence over oral assertions and outlined the need for clear particulars in grounds of appeal alleging errors.

JUDGMENT