The court action was necessitated as a result of the Anas’ video exposé dubbed “Enemies of the State” which implicated several companies including Servistar, for evading tax and subsequent publications in the New Crusading Guide.
Servistar, however, insists the publications about its tax obligations were false and is seeking damages to the tune of half a million Ghana cedis.
In an interview with him with Kwami Sefa-Kayi on Kokrokoo this morning, Mr. Faibille disclosed that he entered a conditional appearance on 22nd February 2011.
According to him, on 11 March this year, they filed a defence countersuit against Servistar. He added that he was shocked to see a publication in the Daily Graphic on Monday. The publication states: “writ of Summons and Statement of Claim filed on 14th day of February, 2011 be effected on the 1st Defendant herein by posting copies thereof and of this order as follows; on the High Court notice Board, Accra, By publication in the Daily Graphic Newspaper and other National Newspapers, at the business place of the 1st Defendant. The notices shall remain for 14 days”.
Mr. Faibille admitted that he was at a loss regarding the publication since he on behalf of his clients had already entered an appearance on 22nd February, 2011. Therefore he called the lawyer of Servistar who happened to be his friend to ask for clarification. The information he had from his lawyer friend was that “the publication was for collateral effect and it was in the interest of his client”.
“I didn’t understand it…when I went to my clients, I felt my competence and expertise was being questioned because if I truly claim I entered the appearance, there should have been no other publication in the newspaper. However, I explained things to them and they understood. We have filed the necessary processes and we are not going to enter appearance twice,” he said.
He pointed out that since the content of the said video is spot-on; the case can be well defended, adding that he is ready to face Servistar in court.
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