Madhavji v Keshavji (C.A. 16/1930.) [1930] EACA 31 (1 January 1930)
Court
East African Court of Appeal
Case number
C.A. 16/1930.
Judge
Gower, J. (Tanganyika), Griffin C.J. (Uganda),, Pickering, C.J. (Zanzibar)
The Court held that the written lease agreement constituted the entire contract between the parties, and parol evidence of any prior or collateral verbal agreements, such as the promise to build a kitchen and bathroom, was inadmissible under Section 91 of the Indian Evidence Act and established common law principles. The Court found no express or implied condition in the lease requiring the premises to be suitable for the respondent's business or for the appellant to procure a trading licence. The respondent's occupation and payment of rent under the lease negated any claim for cancellation b…