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Ram Hospital Limited v Ramji Meghji Gudka Limited [2022] KEBPRT 45 (KLR)

[2022] KEBPRT 45 (KLR) Business Premises Rent Tribunal
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Court
Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Case number
45
Citation
[2022] KEBPRT 45 (KLR)
Decided
10 March 2022
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TypeBusiness Premises Rent TribunalPostureRespondent's appeal from a previous determination of the Tribunal
Holding

The tenant's application is dismissed as the matter is res judicata and res sub judice.

Facts

The tenant, Ram Hospital Limited, claimed to be the lawful tenant of the landlord, Ramji Meghji Gudka Limited, and sought restraining orders and a determination of its tenancy. The landlord argued that the tenant had unclean hands due to withholding rent payments and concealing material facts.

Issues

  1. Whether the tenant is entitled to the reliefs sought in the application dated 13/9/2021.
  2. Who is liable to pay costs of the application?

Reasoning

The previous proceedings between the same parties regarding rent arrears have been resolved, making the current application moot.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The tenant's application is dismissed.
  • The tenant is ordered to pay costs of the application.

Authorities cited

Legislation (4)
  • Cap. 301, Laws of Kenya (Business Premises Rent Act)
  • Kisii CM Misc. Civil Application No. 37 of 2017
  • Kisii H.C. Civil Appeal no. 52 of 2018
  • Kisii HCCC No. 7 of 2017
Cases cited (3)
  • Kisii HCCC No. 7 of 2017
  • Kisii H.C. Civil Appeal no. 52 of 2018
  • Kisii CM Misc. Civil Application No. 37 of 2017
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