Picollo Mondo Enterprises Limited v Pes (Environment and Land Appeal E004 of 2024) [2024] KEELC 6204 (KLR) (25 September 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 6204
- Citation
- [2024] KEELC 6204 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 September 2024
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TypeAppealPostureAppellant seeks stay of execution of a ruling and costsCoramN.A. MATHEKA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed with costs
Facts
Appellant runs a restaurant on a tenancy basis. The landlord issued a notice to terminate the tenancy due to alleged need for repairs. The Business Premises and Rent Tribunal dismissed the tenant's motion for viva voce evidence and allowed the landlord's notice.
Issues
- Whether the appeal is nugatory
- Whether the tenant was denied an opportunity to present its case
Reasoning
The issues were highly contentious and could only be comprehensively determined through oral evidence. The tenant has not given evidence to controvert the landlord's need for repairs.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Stay of execution of the ruling is denied
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Landlord Tenant (shops, hotels and catering establishments) Act
- Cap 301 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Samvir Trustee Limited case
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