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MARY ADOMAKO v. MINA AMOAKO ADDIE & KWABENA KUSI

2012

COURT OF APPEAL

GHANA

CORAM

  • MARIAMA OWUSU, J.A. (PRESIDING)
  • FRANCIS KORBIEH, J.A.
  • IRENE DANQUAH, J.A

Areas of Law

  • Tort Law
  • Civil Procedure
  • Evidence Law

AI Generated Summary

The case revolves around a motor accident where the plaintiff sought damages for the death of her brother, allegedly caused by the defendants' negligence. The High Court dismissed the claim for lack of proof, despite entering judgment in default earlier. The plaintiff appealed, and the Court of Appeal found that she had indeed proven negligence as the defendants did not contest the claims. Procedural objections by the defendants were dismissed for lack of merit, and the plaintiff was awarded damages.

JUDGMENT