KWAMI NTI v. JOSEPH MILET MOBARAK

The case revolves around a land transaction dispute and the interpretation of Section 22 of the Kumasi Land Ordinance No. 17 of 1943. The plaintiff argued that the defendant's unregistered assignment should be void. However, the court interpreted the ordinance to mean that while an unregistered assignment is of no effect until registered, it is not void and can be registered at any time. The court also addressed the issue of the amount owed by the defendant to the plaintiff. Based on the evidence, the court determined that the defendant owed £550 to the plaintiff, which had been tendered into court. The court entered judgment for the plaintiff for £550 and for the defendant in respect of the remainder of the plaintiff's claim. The defendant was awarded costs, including counsel's costs of 150 guineas.