Covell Matthews & Partners v French Wools Ltd On 13 March 1973 the tenants issued an originating summons applying for an order for the grant of a
new tenancy of business premises under s 24 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Negotiations
between the parties as to the terms and conditions of the new tenancy took place and the hearing of
the originating summons was postponed from time to time.