KOOMSON J.
The core issue I have been called upon to adjudicate on in this action is as to whether the Plaintiff is entitled to general damages.
On the 1st of August, 2017, the Plaintiff issued a Writ of Summons asking for the following reliefs:
1. Recovery of the sum of GH¢141,631.47 being payment for job executed under certificate No. 2
2. Interest on the sum of GH¢141,631.47 at the current bank rate from 30th October, 2015 till date of final payment.
3. General damages.
4. Special damages of USD2,995.00 and GH¢16,500.00
5. Legal cost
6. Further or other reliefs
The Defendant was served with the Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim on the 9th August, 2017. Defendant through its Solicitor, Hamza Alhassan, entered appearance on the 11th August, 2017. On the 13th November, 2017, the Plaintiff filed an application for final and interlocutory judgment in default of defence.
The motion was served on the Defendant on the 15th November, 2017. The Defendant failed to respond to the motion for judgme…