Summons to give up possession

In force

Any of the following persons (in the following sections called the

claimant) may cause any person in possession of land under the provisions of this Act to be summoned to appear before the Court to show cause why the person summoned should not give up possession to the claimant—

(a)

the registered proprietor of a freehold estate in possession;

(b)

any registered mortgagee or encumbrancee where the person in possession is a mortgagor or encumbrancer in default, or a person claiming under such mortgagor or encumbrancer;

(c)

any lessor with power to re-enter where the rent is in arrear for three months, whether there be or be not sufficient distress found on the premises to countervail such rent, and whether or not any previous demand shall have been made for the rent;

(d)

any lessor where a legal notice to quit has been given, or the lease become forfeited, or the term of the lease has expired.

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192 Summons to give up possession