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JONATHAN AGYEPONG NYARKO & ANOR
V.
MR AMAQUAYE & ANOR

(2017) JELR 108510 (HC)

High Court 6 Nov 2017 Ghana
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- The plaintiffs sued the defendants for a declaration of title, recovery of possession, perpetual injunction, and general damages. - The plaintiffs claimed ownership of the land based on an initial grant in 1996 and subsequent title deeds

Case Details

Suit Number:SUIT NO. SOL/56/2012
Judges:MERLEY WOOD, J.
Counsel:FELIX NANA OSEI FOR FELIX QUARTEY FOR PLAINTIFFS

JUDGMENT

WOOD, J.

The Plaintiffs on 24th May 2012 sued out a writ of summons and statement of claim against  the Defendants for the reliefs of: 

1. Declaration of title to all that piece or parcel of land described in the schedule to the  statement of claim. 

2. Recovery of Possession. 

3. Perpetual Injunction against the Defendants, their assigns, workmen or agents from  howsoever interfering with Plaintiff’s quiet enjoyment of the land. 

4. General damages 

The Defendants resisted by filing a statement of defence on 31st July 2012. The Plaintiffs filed a reply on 29th April 2013. 

The following issues were set down for determination: 

1. Whether or not the Plaintiffs have been in possession of the disputed land since 1996. 

2. Whether or not the regularisation of their title to the land by Nii Kwashie Gborlor has  been nullified. 

3. Whether or not any alleged interest of the Defendants is extinguished by virtue of the  Limitation Act, 1972 (NRCD 54) 

4. Any other issue arising out of the plea…

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