Ming Li and Another v Pan Africa Logistics (Pty) Ltd (43894/2019) [2021] ZAGPJHC 850 (30 July 2021)

Ming Li and Another v Pan Africa Logistics (Pty) Ltd (43894/2019) [2021] ZAGPJHC 850 (30 July 2021)

The court found that the Respondent repeatedly breached the terms of three successive lease agreements by failing to pay rental and arrears, despite being given multiple opportunities and indulgences to remedy the breaches. Each agreement clearly stipulated that default would result in automatic termination and the obligation to vacate the premises. The Respondent admitted the main allegations and failed to provide any plausible defence or justification for its continued occupation. The Applicants acted within their rights by cancelling the agreements and seeking eviction. The court concluded that the Respondent's occupation was unlawful and that the Applicants were entitled to the relief...

Citation
[2021] ZAGPJHC 850
Parties
Applicant: Tong Ming Li; Applicant: Peak Industrial Enterprises (Pty) Ltd; Respondent: Pan Africa Logistics (Pty) Ltd
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
30 July 2021
Case Number
43894/2019
Procedural Posture
Civil Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
Application granted; eviction order and costs awarded against the Respondent.
Judges
Malindi
Legal Topics
Eviction, Lease Agreement Termination, Breach of Contract, Specific Performance
Land and Property Civil Procedure Eviction Lease Agreement Termination Breach of Contract Specific Performance

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Parties

Tong Ming Li

Applicant

Peak Industrial Enterprises (Pty) Ltd

Applicant

Pan Africa Logistics (Pty) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Respondent is in unlawful occupation of the premises after termination of the lease agreements.
  2. 2 Whether the Applicants are entitled to an order for eviction and costs.
  3. 3 Whether the cancellation of the third lease agreement was valid and effective.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the Respondent repeatedly breached the terms of three successive lease agreements by failing to pay rental and arrears, despite being given multiple opportunities and indulgences to remedy the breaches. Each agreement clearly stipulated that default would result in automatic termination and the obligation to vacate the premises. The Respondent admitted the main allegations and failed to provide any plausible defence or justification for its continued occupation. The Applicants acted within their rights by cancelling the agreements and seeking eviction. The court concluded that the Respondent's occupation was unlawful and that the Applicants were entitled to the relief...

Court Disposition

Application granted; eviction order and costs awarded against the Respondent.

Orders

  • The Respondent and all persons holding under or through it are ejected from Portion 48 (Remaining Extent) of the Farm Mooiplaats No.353, JR and Portion 6 of the Farm Skurweplaas No.353, JR, within one week of service of this order.
  • If the Respondent and those occupying through it fail to vacate, they are to be ejected/evicted from the premises.