BARCLAYS BANK GHANA LIMITED V. AKUAFO ADAMFO MARKETING CO. LTD AND OTHERS
(2018) JELR 66110 (HC)
High Court
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SUIT NO. CM/0049/16
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16 Apr 2018
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Ghana
Coram
GEORGE K. KOOMSON JUSTICE OF THE COMMERCIAL COURT
Appearances
MAXWELL LOGAN (WITH SIKA AGGREY) FOR THE PLAINTIFF/APPLICANT; KOJO ASARE BOATENG FOR SAMUEL CODJOE FOR THE DEFENDANTS/RESPONDENTS.
Judgement
<p><strong>KOOMSON, J.</strong></p><p>A brief summary of the facts in this case is that the 1<sup>st </sup>Defendant obtained various forms of facilities from the Plaintiff in 2014. These facilities were guaranteed by 2<sup>nd </sup>to 5<sup>th </sup>Defendants. The purpose of these facilities was to enable 1<sup>st </sup>Defendant purchase cocoa beans in the 2014/2015 cocoa crop season. At the expiration of the facility term, the 1<sup>st </sup>Defendant was unable to repay the amount granted to it with interest. The Plaintiff therefore issued the present action to recover all outstanding balance from the Defendants. The case was referred to me for pre-trial settlement. I must say that settlement broke down and the Court settled the issues on the 19<sup>th </sup>May 2016. Contrary to the practice at the Commercial Court, applications were put before me, though I was the pre-trial Judge. None of the parties objected to this.</p><p>Consequently, the Court heard these applications. One of such application is the instant one which the Plaintiff is seeking an order to enter judgment on …</p>