RE: GOMOA AJUMAKO PARAMOUNT STOOLS, ACQUAH V APAA & ANOR [1998/1999] SCGLR 312, it was held that in appropriate circumstances, a court of law could grant a relief not sought for by a party - BANK OF WEST AFRICAN LTD V ACKUN [1963] 1 GLR 176-182 -

“The onus of proof in civil cases depends upon the pleadings.  The party, who in his pleadings raises an issue essential to the success of his case, assumes the burden of proof.”

TAKORADI FLOUR MILLS V. SAMIR FARIS [2005-2006] SCGLR 882, the Supreme Court enunciates the law, -

“The plaintiff in a civil case is required to produce sufficient evidence to make out his claim on a preponderance of probabilities
