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OWUSU

(1972) JELR 65244 (HC)

High Court 18 Jan 1972 Ghana
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- The defendant judgment debtor is seeking permission from the court to pay a large judgment debt and costs in installments. - The defendant claims that he is unable to pay the debt in full and has proposed a deposit and monthly installment

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Judges:TAYLOR J.
Counsel:HAYFRON-BENJAMIN FOR THE APPLICANT (JUDGMENT DEBTOR); OWUSU EDUSEI FOR MMIEH FOR THE RESPONDENT (JUDGMENT CREDITOR).
Other Citations:[1972] 1 GLR 251

TAYLOR J.

This is a motion by the defendant judgment debtor praying for an order of this court to be permitted to pay a judgment debt and costs amounting to the rather very huge sum of N¢41,316.54 by an initial deposit of N¢500.00 and monthly instalments of N¢50.00. The motion was supported by an affidavit and the substantial portion is as follows:

“Since the judgment was obtained against me by the plaintiff judgment creditor I have made it clear to him that I am unable to satisfy the debt in whole. With the assistance of friends, I made certain proposals for the repayment of the judgment debt and costs by a substantial deposit and instalments. The judgment creditor rejected the offer and accordingly the friends who were willing to assist me withdrew their assistance. Presently, I am not in a good way of business and I cannot therefore pay the whole of the judgment debt and costs. I propose, however, that I shall be permitted to pay a deposit of N¢500.00 and a monthly instalment of N¢5…

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