Stating that allegations of fraud have to be specifically pleaded and proven, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday overturned a decision of the Guyana Court of Appeal which had found that a woman who bought land from another was involved in fraud.
Instead, the CCJ restored the ruling of the High Court which had dismissed the action brought against the buyer, Merlene Todd, and additionally set aside all other orders made by the local appellate court.
In handing down its ruling, the Trinidad-based court of last resort has also issued a call to the Government of Guyana to urgently consider reform of the Deeds Registry Act.