Fischer v Toumazos
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (1991) 48 EG 123-129(4)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: CA 25 June 1991. The CA overturned an earlier decision, which awarded damages in favour of the purchaser of a leasehold interest in a property, where she was unable to begin trading because the vendor of the lease was unable to obtain the landlord`s consent to assignment and change of use. The sale was not completed but the purchaser occupied the premises and did not pay rent, thereby making the property "sterile". It was held that the vendor used his best endeavours to achieve an assignment of the lease and damages should be paid by the purchaser.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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CA 25 June 1991. The CA overturned an earlier decision, which awarded damages in favour of the purchaser of a leasehold interest in a property, where she was unable to begin trading because the vendor of the lease was unable to obtain the landlord`s consent to assignment and change of use. The sale was not completed but the purchaser occupied the premises and did not pay rent, thereby making the property "sterile". It was held that the vendor used his best endeavours to achieve an assignment of the lease and damages should be paid by the purchaser.