J. G. SARKIS LTD. V. TIMBER & TRANSPORT CO. LTD

JUDGEMENT

ANIN J.A.

On 7 November 1974 we allowed this appeal from the ruling of the Kumasi High Court dated 29 March 1971, and we now give reasons for our judgment.

By a specially endorsed writ, the plaintiffs-respondents (hereinafter referred to as the respondents) claimed against the defendants-appellants (hereinafter referred to as the appellants) the following relief,

"Statement Of claim:

The plaintiffs' claim is against the defendants as the drawers of two cheques which have been dishonoured.

Particulars

(1) The defendants are the drawers of two cheques being No. 3536666/ 513874 dated 20 July 1970 for the sum of N¢2,572.57 and No. 353666/113875 dated 30 July 1970 for N¢3,000. 00 drawn upon Barclays Bank, Prempeh II Street, Kumasi, Ghana payable to the plaintiffs and delivered by the defendants to the plaintiffs.

(2) The said cheques were presented for payment to the said bank on 20 July 1970 and 1 August 1970 respectively and were dishonoured.

(3) Notice of dishonour was given to the de…