Jollybird Ltd and others v Fairzone Ltd
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (1990) 43 EG 63-69(4)Publication details: 1990Subject(s): Summary: CA 3 July 1990. Appeal by landlord (F) against a high court ruling over disputed lease provisions for recovering increased costs of fuel for supplying central heating to tenants. Lessors (F) were owners of a building on which they had covenanted to maintain and operate the central heating system whilst the lessees (J) had each covenanted to contribute a fair proportion of the costs with a proviso that the sum payable could be increased if the cost of the fuel exceeded the amount paid. J argued that the sum payable meant a fair proportion and the objectives of the provision was to reimburse F for the actual cost not for profit. CA accepted J`s argument. Appeal dismissed with costs.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | ABS43701 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 43084-1001 |
CA 3 July 1990. Appeal by landlord (F) against a high court ruling over disputed lease provisions for recovering increased costs of fuel for supplying central heating to tenants. Lessors (F) were owners of a building on which they had covenanted to maintain and operate the central heating system whilst the lessees (J) had each covenanted to contribute a fair proportion of the costs with a proviso that the sum payable could be increased if the cost of the fuel exceeded the amount paid. J argued that the sum payable meant a fair proportion and the objectives of the provision was to reimburse F for the actual cost not for profit. CA accepted J`s argument. Appeal dismissed with costs.