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Maersk Ghana Limited v. JEMT Company Limited

2012

COURT OF APPEAL

GHANA

CORAM

  • Mariama Owusu, J.A. (Presiding)
  • Irene C. Danquah, J.A.
  • Senyo Dzamefe, J.A.

Areas of Law

  • Civil Procedure
  • Evidence Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Contract Law

AI Generated Summary

This case is an appeal against the High Court ruling which awarded the plaintiff GH¢486,000 plus interest for the wrongful destruction of goods. The plaintiff’s sparkling wine was misappropriated by the defendant, who misrepresented it as expired frozen chicken. The Court of Appeal upheld the trial court's decision, emphasizing the importance of documentary evidence and the standard of proof required in civil actions.

JUDGMENT