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Topic

Estoppel by tenancy (s.116 evidence act)

Legal area

Court

6 Mar 2023

THOR TEIK SENG -Berniaga di atas nama dan gaya GARDEN STEAMBOAT RESTAURANT (No. Syarikat 200103032578/JM0332960-P) 1. ) KCSB KONSORTIUM SDN BHD 2. ) TEKAD URUS SDN BHD

Citation

JA-12ANCvC-69-07/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Court

High Court
Case number

JA-12ANCvC-69-07/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

The High Court's declaration that the compulsory acquisition was invalid means the acquisition was of no effect and the 1st respondent retains equitable ownership; the appellants remained in possession and are estopped by s.116 Evidence Act from denying the 1st respondent's title; material facts are not in dispute so the Sessions Court correctly determined the issues under Order 14A, and the appeals are dismissed.
6 Mar 2023

GOH CHOON WHEY (Berniaga di atas nama dan gaya SIN WHEY TECH MOTOR TRADING (No Syarikat 199703037561/JM0259319-X) 1. ) KCSB KONSORTIUM SDN BHD 2. ) TEKAD URUS SDN BHD

Citation

JA-12ANCvC-68-07/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Court

High Court
Case number

JA-12ANCvC-68-07/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

Where a court has declared a compulsory acquisition invalid and there is no successful appeal, the original registered owner retains equitable ownership and a tenant who remains in possession is estopped under s.116 Evidence Act from denying the landlord's title; accordingly the Sessions Court was correct to determine the issues under Order 14A and the respondents are entitled to recover outstanding rentals and interest.