PARKSIDE HOLDINGS (PVT) LTD v LONDONER SPORTS BAR 2005 (2) ZLR 68 (H)

2005 (2) ZLR p68

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Landlord and tenant — lease — agreement — cancellation — notification — service of summons claiming ejectment — regarded as notification of cancellation

Landlord and tenant — tenant — rights — withholding of rent — when rent may be withheld — tenant deprived of use of part of premises — not a ground to withhold rent

Landlord and tenant — tenant — statutory tenancy — creation of — when comes into effect — ejectment of statutory tenant — when tenant may be ejected — tenant failing to pay rentals either timeously or at all — no notice required for landlord to seek ejectment

Practice and procedure — judgment — summary judgment — claim for eviction — a liquid claim — relief may be granted by way of summary judgment

Practice and procedure — rules of court — departure from — when permitted — substantial compliance with the rules — departure from strict compliance with the rules allowed