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OPANIN MANUKURE SAMPONG AND OTHERS v. OPANIN KWAKU AMPADU AND OTHERS

1999

COURT OF APPEAL

GHANA

CORAM

  • ESSILFIE-BONDZIE, JA. (PRESIDING)
  • AMONOO-MONNEY, JA.
  • OWUSU-ANSAH, JA

Areas of Law

  • Property and Real Estate Law
  • Probate and Succession

AI Generated Summary

The case revolves around whether properties acquired by Opanin Daaku before his enstoolment as Gyasewahene should be treated as family or stool properties. The trial court initially held these properties as stool properties, but the appellate court overturned this decision, asserting that they should be family properties. The appellate court also confirmed the capacity of the plaintiffs to sue, as the removal of the head of family was not conducted according to customary procedures.