The Court of Appeal ruled that agricultural leases paid via fruit or vegetables must be explicitly documented in writing. The case involved Nicholas Bartolo, who claimed to have paid rent with produce on family-owned land. However, the court found no written agreement to support this, dismissing his argument.
The dispute arose over land valuation left as a pre-legacy in a will. While Bartolo presented evidence of farming and prior arrangements, the court emphasized that rent payment by agricultural produce must comply with legal documentation standards. The ruling reinforced the importance of formal agreements in agricultural leases.