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AI summary
The High Court considered an opposed motion arising from a commercial lease in Johannesburg, including claims for eviction, arrear rental and holding over damages. It found that the landlord had not proved a valid cancellation in line with the lease notice clause, and that there were material disputes of fact and evidentiary problems on the papers. The application was dismissed.
This may be relevant to commercial lease disputes and motion proceedings where cancellation notice and disputed factual allegations are in issue.
Evidence from source
The Landlord has failed to prove a valid cancellation of the lease; there are material, bona fide disputes of fact that cannot be resolved on the papers; and the monetary claims are not properly before the court.
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The application is dismissed.
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