Abdul Karim Rashid t/a Melodica v Elimu Investments Ltd & Salimirwa Trading Co. Ltd (Tribunal Case E464 of 2016) [2022] KEBPRT 1086 (KLR) (14 November 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Business Premises Rent Tribunal
- Case number
- 1086
- Citation
- [2022] KEBPRT 1086 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 November 2022
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TypeTribunal CasePostureApplication for adjournment and reliefCoramCN MUGAMBI
Holding
The tenant's application for adjournment of the main suit is dismissed, and a fresh inspection of the premises is ordered.
Facts
The case involves a tenant's application for adjournment of the main suit and relief in contempt proceedings, and for inspection and access to documents.
Issues
- Whether the tenant is entitled to the orders sought in his application.
- Whether the tenant's application for adjournment of the main suit is consistent with the High Court's contempt proceedings.
Reasoning
The court does not agree with the tenant's argument that the High Court's findings would be inconsistent with the Tribunal's proceedings. The contempt proceedings are based on an alleged disobedience of the Tribunal's orders, and the court cannot assume the landlord is in contempt.
Outcome
The application is dismissed, and a fresh inspection of the premises is ordered.
Orders
- A fresh inspection of the premises is ordered.
- The tenant is provided with the inspection report arising out of an inspection called out by the Tribunal or in the alternative, the Tribunal conducts a fresh inspection of the subject matter premises.
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