Econsave Cash & Carry Sdn Bhd v The Cafe And Golf Sdn Bhd (In Receivership)

wa-22ncvc-664-11-2023 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 16 March 2026 • WA-22NCvC-664-11/2023

Catchwords

LANDLORD AND TENANT — Sub tenancy — Redevelopment — Vacant possession — Termination vs suspension — Replacement premises — “Agreed Conditions” — No contemporaneous evidence — Negotiations only — Expiry of tenancy — Renewal option — 20 year extension — Failure to request renewal — Demised premises demolished — Fresh tenancy required. CONTRACT — Interpretation — Clause 11.01 — Structural modifications — Legal compulsion vs commercial redevelopment — Subject matter ceased to exist — Option exercised strictly — No agreement to negotiate. EVIDENCE — Contemporaneous documents preferred — Evasive witness — Oral testimony given limited weight — Burden of proof — Conduct inconsistent with claimed rights. DAMAGES — Refund of rentals — Section 74 Contracts Act 1950 — No proof of loss — Rent paid for occupation. DEPOSITS — Set off of security deposit — Temporary utilities charge — Non refundable charge.

Judges (1)

Avinder Singh Gill a/l Ranjit Singh Delivered

Parties (2)

Econsave Cash & Carry Sdn Bhd Plaintiff The Cafe And Golf Sdn Bhd (In Receivership) Defendant

Judgment

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