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LT. COL. KUURE MULLER v. MESSRS HOME FINANCE COMPANY

2012

SUPREME COURT

CORAM

  • ANSAH J.S.C. (PRESIDING)
  • ADINYIRA (MRS), J.S.C.
  • DOTSE, J.S.C.
  • ANIN-YEBOAH, J.S.C.
  • AKOTO-BAMFO (MRS), J.S.C

Areas of Law

  • Contract Law
  • Property and Real Estate Law

AI Generated Summary

The Plaintiff, after purchasing a house at an auction for $40,000 USD, was prevented from occupying it by the original owner who successfully sued for ownership. The Plaintiff then sued the Defendants for various reliefs. The High Court awarded him the current market value of the house, but the Court of Appeal reversed this, ordering a refund of $40,000 USD plus interest. Dissatisfied, the Plaintiff appealed to the Supreme Court, which ultimately ruled that the Plaintiff should be compensated based on the current market value of the house, reinstating the High Court's decision.

JUDGMENT