{"issue_text":"Whether the founding affidavit substantially complied with Rule 64(2) of High Court Rules","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Founding affidavit did not specify deponent's capacity"}
{"issue_text":"Whether respondent has bona fide defence to claim for ejectment","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Respondent claims tendered rent and facilities blocked"}
{"issue_text":"Whether tenant entitled to withhold rent for partial deprivation of premises","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Respondent claims toilets and fire escape blocked"}
{"issue_text":"Whether ejectment can be granted by summary judgment","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Respondent claims ejectment is unliquidated claim"}
{"issue_text":"Whether statutory notice to vacate required before ejectment","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"No separate notice given before summons"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The applicant landlord sought summary judgment for ejectment and rental arrears against the respondent tenant. The lease agreement expired on 31 May 2004, but the respondent failed to pay rentals for June and July 2004. The respondent opposed the application claiming the applicant had blocked toilets and fire escape, and that rent was tendered but rejected.
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