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SAMUEL BENYA v. SOCIAL SECURITY AND NATIONAL INSURANCE TRUST (SSNIT) & ORS

2012

COURT OF APPEAL

GHANA

CORAM

  • MARFUL-SAU, JA (PRESIDING)
  • HONYENUGA, JA
  • AYEBI, JA

Areas of Law

  • Civil Procedure
  • Property and Real Estate Law

AI Generated Summary

This appeal centers on a High Court judgment involving SSNIT, where ownership of a VW LT Bus and claims of embezzlement against a former employee, Peter Dompre, were disputed. Initially, the High Court ruled in favor of Samuel Benya, who claimed ownership of the vehicle, and dismissed SSNIT's claims against Dompre, also ordering restitution to Dompre. SSNIT appealed, and the appellate court found the High Court’s decision unsupported by evidence, thereby ruling in favor of SSNIT, stating that the vehicle belonged to Dompre and setting aside the restitution order.