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RICHARD BENTUM & ANOR
V.
EUNICE PAPPOE

(2016) JELR 107134 (HC)

High Court 19 Apr 2016 Ghana
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- The plaintiffs are seeking an eviction order against the defendant from a house that belongs to the estate of the deceased. - The plaintiffs also want a declaration that the house belongs to the estate of the deceased, as well as an order

Case Details

Suit Number:BMISC 595/2014
Judges:GEORGINA MENSAH-DATSA
Counsel:Ms. Candy Frimpong Baidoo for Plaintiffs. Mr. Nii Bi Ayi Bonte for Defendant.

J U D G M E N T

The plaintiffs claim against the defendant the following reliefs:

i. An eviction order against the defendant from House No. WL 369/1, Kasoa (forming part of the estate of the late William Appiaenim Appiah).

ii. A declaration that the said house belongs to the estate of the late William Appiaenim Appiah.

iii. An order directed at the defendant to pay to the estate GH¢3,000.00 as cost of legal fees in defending the action against the burial ceremony.

iv. An order for recovery of possession in favour of the administrators for the interest of the beneficiaries (children).

v. An order directing the administrators to manage the disputed property and lease same for the best interest of the beneficiaries.

vi. Costs of legal fees. vii. General Damages. viii. Costs. ix. Any other reliefs that the court may deem fit in the circumstances.

The defendant counterclaimed the following reliefs:

i. The said Letters of Administration granted to the Plaintiffs be declared i…

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