BILLY JANE & STYLE BILLY JANE ENTERPRISE V. GOSSIP BEACH LTD

JUDGMENT

DR. ERNEST OWUSU-DAPAA JA:

[1]. My Lords, this appeal emanates from the judgment of the High Court, Accra (Probate and Administration Division), delivered on 20 May 2024. The appeal calls upon this Court to review the findings and conclusions of the learned trial judge in a protracted dispute concerning the ownership, management, and operation of two hospitality properties—one located at La Pleasure Beach Resort, Accra and the other at Nungua, opposite the Ramada (formerly Randa) Hotel. On 6 August 2014, the Plaintiff, now Appellant, issued a Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim seeking, inter alia, declarations and orders arising out of two alleged Lease Agreements dated 22 February 2012 relating to the La and Nungua properties. Specifically, she sought:

1. A declaration that the Defendant breached the Leases of 22 February 2012 in respect of both the La Beach Resort and the Nungua Restaurant & Night Club;

2. Recovery of rent arrears of US$22,500 (La property) and US$50,000 (Nungua…