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MARGARET DANKWA VS JACINTA A.K.A JACINTA YEBOAH & 1 OR

2024

HIGH COURT

GHANA

Areas of Law

  • Evidence Law
  • Family Law
  • Probate and Succession

AI Generated Summary

The case involved a dispute over the paternity of Jacinta Yeboah and her right to inherit from the estate of the late Frank Atakorah. The plaintiff, Atakorah's widow, disputed Yeboah's claim, asserting that she was not biologically related to the deceased. The 1st Defendant counterclaimed, presenting evidence and testimonies to support her paternity and inheritance rights. The court, after examining the evidence and applying relevant legal principles, ruled in favor of Yeboah, confirming her as the biological daughter of the deceased and entitled to a share in the estate as per intestate succession laws.

JUDGMENT