NANA KWAME TWUMASI V. NAOMI OSEI

WELBOURNE (MRS.) J.A.

Brief facts:

This is an appeal against the judgment of the Circuit Court, Kumasi dated Monday 19^th June, 2017 by Her Honour. The parties married under customary law on 22^nd April, 2000, at Tachimantia in the Brong-Ahafo Region. The petitioner (Naomi Osei) filed a petition at the trial court for the following reliefs:

a. Maintenance pending trial for both Petitioner and the child of the marriage;

b. Share of two properties namely H/No. Plot 59, BLK ‘B’ Bremang Newsite and property at Afrancho Kronum acquired during the marriage;

c. Alimony;

d. That the Respondent should bear the cost in this matter.

The Respondent also cross petitioned for the following that:

a. The Petitioner’s petition and the reliefs are of nullity and must be dismissed;

b. The customary marriage between the parties be maintained;

c. The Petitioner pays all cost including incidental expenses the Respondent shall incur in this suit.

However, the Petitioner after the close of trial before judgment filed an …