The Circuit Court in Techiman has ruled in favor of William Baffour Gyan, awarding him GHC10,000 in damages for breach of promise to marry against his former partner, Mary Antwi, a police officer.
According to court documents, Mary Antwi had been in a relationship with William Baffour Gyan, and they had exchanged promises to marry. However, she later refused to fulfill her promise, leading to the lawsuit.
Court’s Findings
The court, presided over by His Honour Samuel Djane Kotey Esq., determined the case based on four main issues:
– Existence of Agreement: The court found sufficient evidence that an agreement existed between the parties and that they had exchanged promises to marry.
– Breach of Agreement: The court held that Mary Antwi’s refusal to marry William constituted a breach of their agreement.
– Purchase of Items for Marriage Ceremony: The court found that William did not purchase all the items he claimed, ordering Mary to return only the kente cloth, white lace, and native sandals.
– Expenditure on Gifted Land: The court ruled that William was entitled to ownership of the building he constructed on the land, but not the land itself, as it was gifted to both parties in anticipation of their future marriage.
The Judgment
The court awarded William GHC10,000 in damages for the breach of promise to marry, but declined his request for GHC20,000, which he claimed to have spent on constructing a building on the land. William had also sought ownership of the property and the return of certain items purchased for the marriage ceremony.
This judgment highlights the court’s recognition of the breach of promise to marry and the importance of upholding agreements between parties.