The appellant also seeks to have the damages reversed and the respondent-ex-girlfriend removed from the East Legon property the appellant claims to have acquired during their 11-year relationship. The countersuitIn response to the ejectment suit, the woman filed a countersuit claiming that the businessman had promised to marry her. Existence of a promise to marryThe court found overwhelming evidence that the businessman had indeed promised to marry the woman. Constructive trust on propertyAlthough the businessman holds legal title to the East Legon property, principles of equity applied. Compensation and damagesFor the breach of promise to marry, the court awarded:* GH¢50,000 in general damages* GH¢150,000 in compensationTotaling GH¢200,000.

Source: GhanaWeb March 10, 2026 11:00 UTC