The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1954] AC 49
[JUDICIAL COMMITTEE]
GONDICALO HYPOLITO CONSTANCIO NORONHA APPELLANT; AND DAMJI DEVJI AND OTHERS RESPONDENTS.
ON APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF APPEAL FOR EASTERN AFRICA.
1953 Nov. 16.
EARL JOWITT, LORD OAKSEY, and SIR LIONEL LEACH.
Kenya
— Landlord and Tenant
— Claim to possession
— Jurisdiction of Supreme Court
— Statute
— Repealing legislation
— Pending action
— Statute not retroactive
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Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance of Kenya (Laws of Kenya, 1948, c. 1), s. 13 (3)
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Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Ordinance, No. 12 of 1940
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Increase of Rent (Restrictions) Ordinance, No. 22 of 1949, s. 35.