Pellicano and another v MEPC plc and another
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (1994) 19 EG 138-141(4)Publication details: 1994Subject(s): Summary: ChD 16 February 1994. P was an underlessor of part of a building assigned to L and continued to pay rent to L`s receivers when L entered financial difficulties. When L went into liquidation P ceased paying rent but then received a distress notice requiring payment direct to the landlord (M). The liquidator disclaimed the lease and both L and P sought vesting orders under the Insolvency Act 1986 s181(2). M eventually re-entered the building. P disputed the forfeiture and sought an order for possession, claiming M`s right to forfeit was suspended pending the outcome of the vesting order application. The court disagreed, upholding M`s right to be unaffected.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | ABS50689 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 5227-1001 |
ChD 16 February 1994. P was an underlessor of part of a building assigned to L and continued to pay rent to L`s receivers when L entered financial difficulties. When L went into liquidation P ceased paying rent but then received a distress notice requiring payment direct to the landlord (M). The liquidator disclaimed the lease and both L and P sought vesting orders under the Insolvency Act 1986 s181(2). M eventually re-entered the building. P disputed the forfeiture and sought an order for possession, claiming M`s right to forfeit was suspended pending the outcome of the vesting order application. The court disagreed, upholding M`s right to be unaffected.