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MARIVILLE HOMES LIMITED
V.
MAXWELL AGYEI ADDO

(2024) JELR 112590 (CA)

Court of Appeal 7 Nov 2024 Ghana
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- The Defendant/Appellant has appealed against the Ruling of the High Court, Accra, which dismissed their motion to strike out pleadings and dismiss the case. - The case involves a dispute over a piece of land in the Greater Accra Region of

Case Details

Suit Number:SUIT NO. HI173/2024
Judges:SENYO DZAMEFE, JA KWAKU ACKAAH BOAFO, JA CHRISTOPHER ARCHER, JA
Counsel:PAA JOY AKUAMOAH BOATENG FOR DEFENDANT/APPELLANT. BENEDICTA NAA AYELEY QUAYE FOR PLAINTIFF/RESPONDENT.
Location:Accra

 J U D G M E N T

ARCHER, JA:  The Defendant/Appellant has appealed against the Ruling of the High Court, Accra, dated 20th June 2022, whereby the Court below dismissed the Defendant/Appellant’s motion on notice for an order to strike out pleadings and a consequential order to dismiss this matter commenced in the Court below under Order 11 Rule 18 (1) (d) of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2004, C.I. 47, and the inherent jurisdiction of the High Court.

The facts of this appeal are straightforward and devoid of complexity, and in the view we take of the law the facts may not be necessary for a determination of the legal issue raised. However, we shall briefly address the facts of this matter as per the pleadings before the Court below. This will put the appeal into proper perspective and a sharper focus.

The facts can be briefly stated as follows:

On 17th February 2016, the Defendant/Appellant commenced Suit No. LD/0453/16 titled:

“Maxwell Agyei Addo Plaintiff

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