JUDGMENT
INTRODUCTION
This is the judgment of the High Court of Justice, Somanya, delivered on the 31st of July, 2024. Rev. John Korley (Plaintiff) sued Seth Kojo Narh (1st Defendant) and Ersco Ventures Limited (2nd Defendant) jointly and severally, claiming general damages of GH¢100,000.00 with interest at the current Commercial Bank Rate and special damages of GH¢700,000.00 for the loss of his right leg and earnings due to an accident on 8th March, 2017.
FACTS OF THE CASE
The Plaintiff, a reverend minister, purchased bags of cement from the 2nd Defendant, who agreed to transport the cement to Akorley, Somanya. The 1st Defendant, an employee of the 2nd Defendant, drove a Kia Bongo vehicle (Registration Number AS 2695-Z) to deliver the cement with the Plaintiff and another passenger on board.
The Plaintiff claims that the 1st Defendant drove recklessly, despite being caution by the passengers. The vehicle hit a pothole, causing the shaft to disengage and subsequently hit a mango tree and e…