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NII KPOBI TETTEY TSURU III
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CDS & ANOR

(2016) JELR 108434 (HC)

High Court 2 Nov 2016 Ghana
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- The case involves a motion filed on behalf of the Applicant, East Dadekotopon Development Trust, seeking an order to join as a defendant in a land dispute. - The land in question is part of a larger tract owned by the Applicant/Trust, as

Case Details

Suit Number:LD 0640/16
Judges:JUSTICE ELIZABETH ANKUMAH (MRS)
Counsel:COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF/RESPONDENT: MICHAEL KARIKARI YEBOAH ESQUIRE FOR AMARKAI AMARTEFIO ESQUIRE. COUNSEL FOR THE APPLICANT: EZRA ALABI BORQUAYE WITH JACOB NOI ESQUIRE FOR LSN AKUETTEH ESQUIRE.

RULING

ANKUMAH (MRS), J.

This is motion on Notice filed on behalf of Applicant seeking an order to  join East Dadekotopon Development Trust as a defendant. The  basis of this application can be found in paragraphs 2 to 11 of the  affidavit in support. 

It is the contention of the applicant that the plaintiff in this case sued  the defendants claiming among its reliefs a declaration of title and  recovery of possession. The land being claimed by the plaintiff forms  part of a larger tract of land owned by the Applicant/Trust per a consent  judgment dated 12/7/01 in Suit No. L353/97. In 1997 there were three  claimants to the said land; namely the La stool, the Lenshie Quarter and  the Nmati Abonase Quarter, claiming ownership of the land behind the  Ghana International Trade Fair which includes the land subject matter in  this case. By a Trust Deed dated 10th April 2002 and registered under  the Trustees (Incorporation) Act 1962 (Act 106) the Settlors created the Applicant/Trust and tra…

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