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MARY AKYAA BOAKYE v. THE PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE METHODIST CHURCH & OTHERS

2018

COURT OF APPEAL

GHANA

CORAM

  • F.G. KORBIEH J.A. (PRESIDING)
  • CECILIA SOWAH (MRS) J.A
  • HENRY A. KWOFIE J.A

Areas of Law

  • Evidence Law
  • Property and Real Estate Law

AI Generated Summary

The High Court had dismissed the plaintiff/appellant's claims, ruling in favor of the defendants on their counter-claims. Upon appeal, the Court of Appeal partially upheld and partially overturned this judgment. The appellate court found that the plaintiff provided adequate documentary evidence to establish her claim to House No. 29 Volta Avenue, Kumasi, declaring it her self-acquired property. However, the appellate court upheld the trial court's decisions about other properties, the application of the principle of estoppel, the statute of limitations on monetary claims, and the authenticity of the Testator's signatures on documents. The plaintiff's remaining claims were dismissed.

JUDGMENT