By Isatou Sarr
The Banjul High Court Annex on Monday entered judgment in favour of Momodou Lamarana Jallow in a civil suit against four defendants over an alleged fraudulent sale of a parcel of land in Brufut that was found not to exist.
The defendants are Alhagie Manneh, Manlafi Manneh (also known as Ousman Manneh), Ebrima Manneh, and Lassana Sillah.
Delivering judgment, Justice Sonia Akinbiyi said the court considered an ex-parte application filed on 11 May 2026 and supported by affidavit evidence and written submissions on behalf of the plaintiff.
The plaintiff, Momodou Lamarana Jallow, sought recovery of D5.1 million allegedly paid for the purchase of a parcel of land measuring 80m x 30m x 80m x 30m in Brufut, which he claimed did not exist. He also sought damages for breach of contract as well as legal and administrative costs.
The court noted that although the defendants were duly served with court processes and hearing notices, none appeared to contest the claims or file any response.
Justice Akinbiyi held that the failure of the defendants to respond amounted to an admission of the plaintiff’s claims.
“Consequently, judgment is hereby entered in favour of the plaintiff against the first, second, third and fourth defendants,” she ruled.
The court ordered the defendants to refund D5 million to the plaintiff being the amount paid for the disputed land.
In addition, the court awarded D100,000 in damages for breach of contract and a further D100,000 as legal and administrative costs.
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