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AI summary
The Supreme Court of Appeal considered whether a 2020 lease of shop premises, concluded with Dr Darren Levin Incorporated rather than Dr Levin personally, was void or unenforceable under the Consumer Protection Act or the common law. It held that section 51 of the CPA does not apply to extra contractual requirements of that kind, and dismissed the appeal with costs.
This appears to concern commercial leasing arrangements where a landlord required a juristic person rather than an individual to contract.
Evidence from source
The appeal is dismissed with costs, including those of two counsel.
Supports: Plain summary: the appeal was dismissed with costs.
Section 51(1) clearly does not apply to non-contractual or extra-contractual terms or conditions as Dr Levin and DDL would have it.
Supports: Plain summary: the court held section 51 does not apply to extra contractual requirements of that kind.