1. ) BUKIT JALIL DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD 2. ) HO HUP JAYA SDN BHD ONE WSM PROPERTY SDN BHD

1. ) BUKIT JALIL DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD 2. ) HO HUP JAYA SDN BHD ONE WSM PROPERTY SDN BHD

The High Court upheld the trial court's finding that the plaintiff was validly appointed as agent by conduct and communications; Rule 92(1) PPEHT 1986 does not require a written appointment to validate an agency nor does it nullify an oral appointment; accordingly the appellant's challenge failed and the judgment...

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Citation
WA-12BNCvC-25-02/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Appellant/defendant: Bukit Jalil Development Sdn Bhd; Appellant/defendant: Ho Hup Jaya Sdn Bhd; Respondent/plaintiff: One WSM Property Sdn Bhd
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
15 November 2022
Case Number
WA-12BNCvC-25-02/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Appointment of Estate Agent, Enforceability of Oral Contracts, Entitlement to Commission/fees, Interpretation of PPEHT 1986 Rule 92, Evidence of Agency by Conduct
Contract Law Agency Property Law Professional Regulation Civil Procedure Appointment of Estate Agent Enforceability of Oral Contracts Entitlement to Commission/fees +2 more

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Parties

Bukit Jalil Development Sdn Bhd

Appellant/defendant

Ho Hup Jaya Sdn Bhd

Appellant/defendant

One WSM Property Sdn Bhd

Respondent/plaintiff

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiff was validly appointed as estate agent for the defendants
  2. 2 Whether Rule 92(1) of the Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents Rules 1986 (PPEHT 1986) requires a written appointment and renders an oral appointment invalid
  3. 3 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to professional fees under Schedule 7 Item (C)(2) PPEHT 1986 following the introduction of the tenant and conclusion of the lease

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court upheld the trial court's finding that the plaintiff was validly appointed as agent by conduct and communications; Rule 92(1) PPEHT 1986 does not require a written appointment to validate an agency nor does it nullify an oral appointment; accordingly the appellant's challenge failed and the judgment below stood.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Costs fixed at RM 6,000.00 subject to taxation