{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\uc1\deff0\stshfdbch0\stshfloch0\stshfhich0\stshfbi0\deflang1033\deflangfe1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02020603050405020304}Times New Roman;} {\f2\fmodern\fcharset0\fprq1{\*\panose 02070309020205020404}Courier New;}{\f3\froman\fcharset2\fprq2{\*\panose 05050102010706020507}Symbol;}{\f10\fnil\fcharset2\fprq2{\*\panose 05000000000000000000}Wingdings;} {\f35\fswiss\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 020b0604030504040204}Tahoma;}{\f196\froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Times New Roman CE;}{\f197\froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Times New Roman Cyr;}{\f199\froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Times New Roman Greek;} {\f200\froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Times New Roman Tur;}{\f201\froman\fcharset177\fprq2 Times New Roman (Hebrew);}{\f202\froman\fcharset178\fprq2 Times New Roman (Arabic);}{\f203\froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Times New Roman Baltic;} {\f204\froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Times New Roman (Vietnamese);}{\f216\fmodern\fcharset238\fprq1 Courier New CE;}{\f217\fmodern\fcharset204\fprq1 Courier New Cyr;}{\f219\fmodern\fcharset161\fprq1 Courier New Greek;} {\f220\fmodern\fcharset162\fprq1 Courier New Tur;}{\f221\fmodern\fcharset177\fprq1 Courier New (Hebrew);}{\f222\fmodern\fcharset178\fprq1 Courier New (Arabic);}{\f223\fmodern\fcharset186\fprq1 Courier New Baltic;} {\f224\fmodern\fcharset163\fprq1 Courier New (Vietnamese);}{\f546\fswiss\fcharset238\fprq2 Tahoma CE;}{\f547\fswiss\fcharset204\fprq2 Tahoma Cyr;}{\f549\fswiss\fcharset161\fprq2 Tahoma Greek;}{\f550\fswiss\fcharset162\fprq2 Tahoma Tur;} {\f551\fswiss\fcharset177\fprq2 Tahoma (Hebrew);}{\f552\fswiss\fcharset178\fprq2 Tahoma (Arabic);}{\f553\fswiss\fcharset186\fprq2 Tahoma Baltic;}{\f554\fswiss\fcharset163\fprq2 Tahoma (Vietnamese);}{\f555\fswiss\fcharset222\fprq2 Tahoma (Thai);}} {\colortbl;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green255\blue255;\red0\green255\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue0;\red255\green255\blue0;\red255\green255\blue255;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green128\blue128;\red0\green128\blue0; \red128\green0\blue128;\red128\green0\blue0;\red128\green128\blue0;\red128\green128\blue128;\red192\green192\blue192;}{\stylesheet{\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \snext0 Normal;}{\s1\ql \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel0\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \b\f35\fs24\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \sbasedon0 \snext0 heading 1;}{\s2\qc \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \b\f35\fs24\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \sbasedon0 \snext0 heading 2;}{ \s3\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\keepn\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel2\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \b\f35\fs24\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \sbasedon0 \snext0 heading 3;}{\*\cs10 \additive \ssemihidden Default Paragraph Font;}{\*\ts11\tsrowd\trftsWidthB3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\trcbpat1\trcfpat1\tblind0\tblindtype3\tscellwidthfts0\tsvertalt\tsbrdrt\tsbrdrl\tsbrdrb\tsbrdrr\tsbrdrdgl\tsbrdrdgr\tsbrdrh\tsbrdrv \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1024\langfe1024\cgrid\langnp1024\langfenp1024 \snext11 \ssemihidden Normal Table;}{\s15\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \sbasedon0 \snext15 Body Text;}{\s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar \tqc\tx4320\tqr\tx8640\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \sbasedon0 \snext16 header;}{\*\cs17 \additive \sbasedon10 page number;}}{\*\listtable {\list\listtemplateid-1313153184\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat2\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid1525306550\'02\'00.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-720\li1080 \jclisttab\tx1080\lin1080 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'01.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li1440 \jclisttab\tx1440\lin1440 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'02.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li2160 \jclisttab\tx2160\lin2160 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'03.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li2880 \jclisttab\tx2880\lin2880 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'04.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li3600 \jclisttab\tx3600\lin3600 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'05.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li4320 \jclisttab\tx4320\lin4320 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5040 \jclisttab\tx5040\lin5040 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5760 \jclisttab\tx5760\lin5760 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li6480 \jclisttab\tx6480\lin6480 }{\listname ;}\listid62024673}{\list\listtemplateid-1084345842\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703 \'02\'00.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li720\jclisttab\tx720\lin720 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713 \'02\'01.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li1440\jclisttab\tx1440\lin1440 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715 \'02\'02.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li2160\jclisttab\tx2160\lin2160 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703 \'02\'03.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li2880\jclisttab\tx2880\lin2880 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713 \'02\'04.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li3600\jclisttab\tx3600\lin3600 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715 \'02\'05.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li4320\jclisttab\tx4320\lin4320 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703 \'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5040\jclisttab\tx5040\lin5040 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713 \'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5760\jclisttab\tx5760\lin5760 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715 \'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li6480\jclisttab\tx6480\lin6480 }{\listname ;}\listid718241325}{\list\listtemplateid1874207660\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat2\levelspace360 \levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid1525306550\'02\'00.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-720\li1080\jclisttab\tx1080\lin1080 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0 \levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'01.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li1440\jclisttab\tx1440\lin1440 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0 {\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'02.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li2160\jclisttab\tx2160\lin2160 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext \leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'03.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li2880\jclisttab\tx2880\lin2880 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext \leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'04.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li3600\jclisttab\tx3600\lin3600 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext \leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'05.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li4320\jclisttab\tx4320\lin4320 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext \leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5040\jclisttab\tx5040\lin5040 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext \leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5760\jclisttab\tx5760\lin5760 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext \leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li6480\jclisttab\tx6480\lin6480 }{\listname ;}\listid726225958}{\list\listtemplateid-2104848484\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0 \levelstartat1\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698689\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li720\jclisttab\tx720\lin720 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1 \lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698691\'01o;}{\levelnumbers;}\f2\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li1440\jclisttab\tx1440\lin1440 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1 \lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698693\'01\u-3929 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f10\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li2160\jclisttab\tx2160\lin2160 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1 \lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698689\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li2880\jclisttab\tx2880\lin2880 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1 \lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698691\'01o;}{\levelnumbers;}\f2\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li3600\jclisttab\tx3600\lin3600 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1 \lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698693\'01\u-3929 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f10\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li4320\jclisttab\tx4320\lin4320 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1 \lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698689\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5040\jclisttab\tx5040\lin5040 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1 \lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698691\'01o;}{\levelnumbers;}\f2\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5760\jclisttab\tx5760\lin5760 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1 \lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698693\'01\u-3929 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f10\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li6480\jclisttab\tx6480\lin6480 }{\listname ;}\listid1640575417}{\list\listtemplateid-746411412\listhybrid {\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid1640393896\'02\'00.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-720\li1080\jclisttab\tx1080\lin1080 }{\listlevel \levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'01.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li1440\jclisttab\tx1440\lin1440 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2 \levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'02.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li2160\jclisttab\tx2160\lin2160 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0 \leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'03.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li2880\jclisttab\tx2880\lin2880 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0 \leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'04.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li3600\jclisttab\tx3600\lin3600 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2 \levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'05.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li4320\jclisttab\tx4320\lin4320 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0 \levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698703\'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5040\jclisttab\tx5040\lin5040 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1 \lvltentative\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698713\'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5760\jclisttab\tx5760\lin5760 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative \levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698715\'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li6480\jclisttab\tx6480\lin6480 }{\listname ;}\listid1658149332}}{\*\listoverridetable{\listoverride\listid718241325\listoverridecount0\ls1} {\listoverride\listid726225958\listoverridecount0\ls2}{\listoverride\listid1640575417\listoverridecount0\ls3}{\listoverride\listid1658149332\listoverridecount0\ls4}{\listoverride\listid62024673\listoverridecount0\ls5}}{\*\rsidtbl \rsid3350047\rsid4017193 \rsid7954374\rsid14384125\rsid14614666\rsid15347333}{\*\generator Microsoft Word 10.0.6829;}{\info{\title JUDGMENT BY JUDGE NICHOLSON}{\author paula}{\operator Talevakarua Laniana}{\creatim\yr2007\mo10\dy11\hr16\min18}{\revtim\yr2007\mo10\dy11\hr16\min33} {\printim\yr2006\mo7\dy11\hr8\min56}{\version6}{\edmins16}{\nofpages9}{\nofwords3435}{\nofchars19583}{\*\company MOJ}{\nofcharsws22973}{\vern16393}{\*\password 00000000}}{\*\xmlnstbl } \paperw12240\paperh15840\margl1800\margr1800\margt1440\margb1440\gutter0 \widowctrl\ftnbj\aenddoc\grfdocevents0\noxlattoyen\expshrtn\noultrlspc\dntblnsbdb\nospaceforul\formshade\horzdoc\dgmargin\dghspace180\dgvspace180\dghorigin1800\dgvorigin1440\dghshow1 \dgvshow1\jexpand\viewkind4\viewscale100\pgbrdrhead\pgbrdrfoot\splytwnine\ftnlytwnine\htmautsp\nolnhtadjtbl\useltbaln\alntblind\lytcalctblwd\lyttblrtgr\lnbrkrule\rsidroot15347333 \fet0{\*\wgrffmtfilter 013f}\sectd \linex0\endnhere\titlepg\sectlinegrid360\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj {\headerl \pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqc\tx4320\tqr\tx8640\pvpara\phmrg\posxc\posy0\wraparound\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\field{\*\fldinst {\cs17\insrsid7954374 PAGE }}{\fldrslt }}\sectd \linex0\endnhere\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj {\cs17\insrsid7954374 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqc\tx4320\tqr\tx8640\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\insrsid7954374 \par }}{\headerr \pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqc\tx4320\tqr\tx8640\pvpara\phmrg\posxc\posy0\wraparound\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\field{\*\fldinst { \cs17\insrsid7954374 PAGE }}{\fldrslt {\cs17\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7954374 9}}}\sectd \linex0\endnhere\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj {\cs17\insrsid7954374 \par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqc\tx4320\tqr\tx8640\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\insrsid7954374 \par }}{\*\pnseclvl1\pnucrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl2\pnucltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl3\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl4\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta )}} {\*\pnseclvl5\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl6\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl7\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl8 \pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl9\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\pard\plain \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14384125 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE COOK ISLANDS \par HELD AT RAROTONGA \par (CIVIL DIVISION) \par }{\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 \par PLT NO. 42/2003 \par \par BETWEEN}{\insrsid14384125\charrsid14384125 }{\insrsid14384125 \par \par }{\b\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 MERE RAIROA}{\b\insrsid14384125\charrsid14384125 of Rarotonga, \par }{\b\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 Shop Assistant \par }{\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 First Plaintiff \par \par AND}{\insrsid14384125 \par \par }{\b\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 TOKOA RAIROA of Rarotonga \par Air Traffic Controller \par }{\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 Second Plaintiff \par \par AND}{\insrsid14384125 \par \par }{\b\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 NGATOKOA}{\b\insrsid14384125\charrsid14384125 }{\b\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 AND TUAKANA}{\b\insrsid14384125\charrsid14384125 }{\b\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 BUILDERS LIMITED}{ \b\insrsid14384125\charrsid14384125 \par }{\b\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 a duly incorporated company having its registered office in Rarotonga \par }{\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 First Defendant \par \par AND}{\insrsid14384125 \par \par }{\b\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 NGATOKOA}{\b\insrsid14384125\charrsid14384125 }{\b\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 TANGIMETUA \par of Rarotonga, Builder \par }{\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 Second Defendant \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14384125 {\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 Counsel:}{\insrsid14384125 }{\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 Mr Little & Miss Francis for the Plaintiffs \par Mr N George for the Defendants \par }{\insrsid14384125 \par }{\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 Dates of Hearing:}{\insrsid14384125\charrsid14384125 }{\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 3-4 July 2006 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14384125 {\b\ul\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 \par JUDGMENT OF NICHOLSON J \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14384125 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 Introduction \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3350047 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 [1] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 The Plaintiffs seek damages for the alleged faulty installation of a roof and bi-fold door in their home.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 The basic facts proved in the evidence are that on the 10th of July 2002 a quote was given to the Plaintiffs on the letterhead of N & T Builders Limited but signed by Ngatokoa Tangimetua (Sepha) as builder.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 The quote was for material and labour with the quoted total cost of labour at $18,700.00.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 The quote noted that labour included setting the profile, digging and filling footing, laying foundation blocks from foundation to top plate, preparing beams, rafters, ceiling, perlins, roof, framing, lining and finishing. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 [2] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 It stated that plumbing, electricity, exterior doors, windows, tiles, paints and machinery hire were not included in the labour cost quote.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 That quote was accepted by the Plaintiffs in about August or September 2002 and an oral contract was made, it not being reduced to writing. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 [3] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 On the 9th of October 2002 the Ministry of Works Building Controller approved the plans for the house.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Construction started in October 2002.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Mrs Rairoa went to New Zealand in late October 2002 returning in November and on her return the Plaintiffs paid the first invoice from the Defendants, on the 15th of November by way of a cheque for $8,000.00.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 They received a further invoice for $7,000.00 in January which they paid on the 10th of January. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 [4] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Unfortunately, the Plaintiffs suffered a tragedy with a young son being involved in an accident.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 They flew to New Zealand with him at short notice and unfortunately he died.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 They returned to Rarotonga to bury their son. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 [5] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 On their return, they found that the roof had been installed and bi-fold door had been installed.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 There were some dispute in evidence as to whether this was authorized or not but as it turns out that is not relevant to the issue of liability because in fact they were installe d and the only issue is whether there was a breach of the appropriate standards in installing them. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 [6] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 There was on their return dispute about the work and its quality and in February 2003 Mrs Rairoa stopped the builders from continuing and they stopped. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 [7] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Mr and Mrs Rairoa made a complaint to the Ministry of Works Building Inspectors about the standard of work and what had been done and accordingly on the 26th of March 2003 the house was inspected by the Ministry of Works Building Inspectors Mr Williams and Mr Kamana and they provided a report on the work dated that day. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 [8] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 On the 27th of January 2004 Mr Joseph Akaruru of the Ministry of Works inspected the house as a follow up of the March 2003 report and found that many of the items had been rectified. \par \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Parties to the Oral Contract \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [9] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 It is clear that both of the Plaintiffs Mr and Mrs Rairoa were parties to the contract; the issue has been raised as to whether both Defendants were parties to the contract. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [10] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Having regard in particular to the wording of the quote w hich although it has the letterhead N & T Builders Limited was signed by Mr Ngatokoa Tangimetua personally and it stated, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 thank you for allowing me to quote and I hope you find my quote}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 competitive.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Having regard to the description of the role played by him in the matter, I find it proved on the balance of probabilities that both of the Defendants Ngatokoa and Tuakana Builders Limited}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 and Ngatokoa Tangimetua himself personally were jointly and severally parties to the contract. \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Liability \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [11] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 The cause of action pleaded in the original statement of claim was repeated in the amended statement of claim. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [12] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 There are two basic causes of action, they are pleaded in paragraphs 12 and 13 of the amended statement of claim.} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Pragrapha 12 says}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 the contract referred to in paragraph 2 above contained an implied term that the Defendants would carry out the labour works to the standard of a reasonable builder}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 , so an allegation of breach of an implied term to carry out work to the standard of a reasonable builder.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 That allegation is admitted in the Defendants statement of defense. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [13] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 The additional and alternative cause of action is pleaded in paragraph 13 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 the work carried out by the Defendants was substandard, negligent and below the standards of a reasonable builder, a cause of action in negligence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 That cause of action is denied by the Defendants in their statement of defense. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [14] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 In his closing submissions, Mr George expanded on the legal basis of the defense.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He pointed out that there was no written contract and submi tted that one could not imply two warranties in the contract, one a warranty of good workmanship, and secondly a warranty to deliver a fully completed house without fault. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [15] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He submitted that so far as the roofing was concerned, the Plaintiffs were aware of the limitations which the Second Defendant had which they conveyed to them, that he was not aware of the suppliers requirements for that roofing and he would rely on his ordinary skills as a builder. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [16] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Mr George submitted that Mrs Rairoa did not attempt to get Mr Nicholas whom she had brought into the matter as I will describe soon, to do the roofing, that she accepted the risks involved with the Second Defendant doing the roofing that she gambled and must accept the consequences. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [17] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Mr George submitted that the Second Defendant exhibited his skills competently and despite not being able to follow the supplier\rquote s specifications was able to put a Besalon roof on satisfactorily. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [18] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He submitted that the roof had stood five cyclones without any part of it being blown away or with any leaks.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 So far as the bi-fold door was concerned, Mr George submitted that the Defendant claims that it was within the competence of any builder or builder\rquote s labourer to install properly and this the Second Defendant did. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [19] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He submitted t hat the difficulties with, the door arose from abusive use of the door by the Plaintiffs or their children causing it to derail and causing the problems to the wheel in the door. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [20] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Mr. George submitted that the door was competently installed and functioning until rough usage caused it to be derailed. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [21] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Mrs Rairoa played the main role on behalf of the Plaintiffs in making arrangements with the Defendants and being involved with the construction work by them, she did this while her husband attended to his occupation. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [22] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 She said that before the roof was installed she asked that the Second Defendant Sepha did not put on the roof as she wanted to be there to make sure that they did it properly.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 She said that she had a Besalon roofing brochure and that she showed this to Sepha before he put the roof on.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 She pointed out that on page 2 of that brochure it showed the proper spacing of the roof batterns or perlins.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 She said she referred also the drawing installation plan to Sepha before the roof went on; she said that this contained instructions on how the roof was to be put on.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 She said that when she showed him these documents he tried to ignore her and said the roofing was going to be short and that he threw the brochure and the roof drawing into a bush.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 She accordingly went and saw Albert Nicholas and asked him to speak to Sepha. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [23] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Albert Nicholas gave evidence, he is a builder.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that he has installed this particular type of roofing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He was referred to the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Besalon roof brochure, a copy which was produced as Exhibit 4A and he said he saw this at the house when Mrs Rairoa took him there.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 She actually wanted him to install it, but that she said the builder, the Second Defendant Sepha was doing it. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [24] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that she dragged him up to show Sepha how to install the roof.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that Sepha told him that}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 there was something not fitting properly and so accordingly he and Mr Nicholas measured the actual roof dimension and compared it with the size of the iron which was in the package which had been received for installation.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He laid it out he said and checked it and found that the iron wasn\rquote t short.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that the roof comes with the brochure Exhibit 4A and a laying plan Exhibit 4B and that he remembers showing those documents to the Second Defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that when he did this the roof was on the ground and no perlins were in place. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [25] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said he explained to the Second Defendant about how the roof went on and the main thing he stressed was that there had to be a perlin at every bend. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [26] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 The building construction was supervised by Mr Timote Tangiruaine.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He was employed as the Supervisor by the Plaintiffs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said, referring to the Besalon Roofing Brochure Exhibit 4A and plan Exhibit 4B he saw them during the time of the installation of the roofing.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said the original plan for the building showed long run iron but this was changed by the owners who ordered the Besalon type of roofing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that he advised the second Defendant Sepha of the change and showed him those two documents the brochure and the installation plan.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that he advised the Second Defendant that there was a need to install closer spacing of the perlins from 800 millimetres to 400 millimetres.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that when he did this the roof was not on the house.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said the perlins were in the process of being put on but were not completed. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [27] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Later however, after the roof was installed, he said he saw a sag in the roof and this he said he found out was because the perlins had been installed at spaces of 800 millimetres apart and not 400 millimetres as specified.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that because the specifications of the roof was not followed the roof was not able to function as it should. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [28] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 The Plaintiffs complained to the Ministry of Works and Mr Angaroa Williams and Mr Mike Kamana inspecte d the building on the 24th of March and reported on it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 With relation to the roof, they reported and Mr Angaroa Williams confirmed in his evidence that the roofing iron had lots of dents in it with some of the edges lifting.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 That rain water was ponding where roofing had been pushed down.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He attached photographs to his report to show this.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [29] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He went on to say there was more lifting at some flashings and dents around the solar heater.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He noticed that the nailing sequence was not even which indicated that the perlins size and spacing were not according to the specifications provided by the supplier.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 That, he said was the main reason for the dents in the roofing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that according to the owner the builder ignored the fixing specifications provided by the supplier of the roofing iron hence one side of the house was installed the wrong way with the male rib lapping on top when it should be the female rib on top. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [30] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Examination of the brochure 4A and the layout plan shows clearly that the spacing for the perlins should be not more than 400 millimeters and that the lapping should be the female over the male. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [31] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 In his evidence Mr Tangimetua said with relation to the roofing, that he had a conversation with Mrs Rairoa about the roofing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 This was the first time he had installed a roof like this and he told her that he would put the roofing on and he will do his best to get it done.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 She said she did not hand him either the brochure or the laying plan Exhibit 4A and B. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [32] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 She said that he didn\rquote t see the documen ts the brochure Exhibit 4A or the laying plan Exhibit B when they pulled out the roof sheeting from the package.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said they were ready to nail the roofing then but that he then looked at a document, well one of those documents and at that stage they had already done the perlins.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 we had to do something to get the sheets on so they would go on the perlins.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [33] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that during the time when Mrs Rairoa got Albert Nicholas, they found the brochure in the packing and the layout plan.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that was before they put the roofing on.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said when Albert came over he had a look at the layout plan and the brochure.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that Mrs Rairoa had fetched Albert Nicholas and he thought that that was because he told her that he had not done that type of roofing before. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [34] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that when Albert Nicholas came the roofing was still down, that Albert explained to him the procedures how to install that type of roofing, he explained to him about the female on top of the male sheets.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that Mr Nicholas played no active part other than talking to him about it. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [35] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 The defendants called Mr Akaruru, a Building Inspector of the Ministry of Works, who prepared a follow up report to the report of the 24th March 2004.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Mr Akaruru found on his inspection that many of the defects as pointed out in that report had been remedied.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 For example, missing bolts put in, the ceiling had been secured properly, the concrete steps had been finished, the shower and vanity unit had been completed, the railings to the decking h ad been done. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [36] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 However, so far as the roofing was concerned, in his report, Mr Akaruru said it appears that some work has been done on the roof where flashings to the edge of the roof has been secured down properly but some areas still show lifting at edges.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Some dents and lifting throughout the entire roof is still evident due to poor installation by the builder or contractor of the roofing and with rain water ponding in these areas, are causing rusting in the roofing iron which could be a maintenance p roblem for the owner in the future.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 The lifting to some edges of roofing iron could also be cause for risk of the roofing iron being torn away from the building during a cyclone or hurricane which could compromise the safety of Mr Rairoa\rquote s family and to t he public as a whole due to flying debris from the roof during such an event. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [37] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 I find from the evidence that the Defendants agreed to install the Besalon roofing.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 That in doing so, they took upon themselves the obligation to install it correctly.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 I find that before they put the iron on, they had the specifications in the brochure and layout as produced as Exhibit 4A and 4B and these documents were explained to the Second Defendant by Mr Nicholas and so he was given full notice of the importance of those specifications and the need to follow them. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [38] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 However I find that he chose to ignore those specifications in so far as the perlin spacing was concerned.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 If as he said he had already placed the perlins in position then it was clear that he should not have gone ahead to fix the roof according to those wrongly spaced perlins.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He should have as he agreed could have been done used a pinch bar to lift the perlins, take out the nails and re-nail}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374 them in the specified spacing.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [39] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 I also find that the Defendants fa iled to follow the specifications as to specifically overlapping the male with the female run.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 I find that these defects caused the dents in the roof and the faults which were found and that the roof is, and continues to be in an unacceptable condition and needs to be rectified. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [40] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 I find that the errors made were elementary and important errors which a reasonable builder would not and should not make.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 In these modern days, there are special materials and installations constantly coming on to the market to assist in house and building construction and most people require these up to date methods to be used.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Any reasonable and competent builder should be able to follow these and by ignoring them in my view falls below the standard of a reasonable builder.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 T herefore I find that the Defendants were in breach of the implied term that they would carry out the labour works in installing the roof to the standard of a reasonable builder and I also find that they were negligent in doing that. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [41] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 So far as the remedy i s concerned I accept the evidence that the only appropriate remedy is replacement of the roof.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 The costs of doing this was stated in evidence in a quote given by Cook Islands Steel Industries Limited the cost being roofing and materials $19,281.24 and with labour making $27,751.24.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 } {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 I accordingly enter Judgment in the Plaintiffs favour against both defendants jointly and severally for that sum in respect of the besalon roof. \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [42] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 I now go on to deal with the other aspect of dispute, the bi-fold door.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 In her evidence Mrs Rairoa said that they wanted the bi fold door installed and in fact had arranged for somebody else to install it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 She said that they were shocked upon their return to Rarotonga to find that it had been installed and that she said that even more, it wasn\rquote t working properly, they couldn\rquote t open it properly. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [43] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 The building supervisor Mr Tangiruaine said that he inspected the bi fold door, that it was not opening and closing as it should do, he said that the height of the opening for the door was not according to plan, that it was about 1 block or 200 millimeters more than it should have been, and he believed that the door opening was not square. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [44] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Mr Williams in his March 2003 report said, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 the main entrance element and bi fold door would not op en because according to the owner the builder had worked on the door and cut away some parts of the door in the effort to make the door close, but in the process damaged the rollers, hence not opening the bi fold.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Noticed also that the opening of the doorway was packed because it was too high. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [45] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 The Plaintiffs called the evidence of Mr Shaheem, he is the Production Manager employed by Cook Islands Steel Limited and has 13 years experienced in aluminium joinery.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said he inspected the bi fold aluminium door last Wednesday the 28th of June and said that the door was not installed properly; he said the frame was not square or plumb and that the guy who installed it did not frame it properly.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that there was grinding on the door and that this happened during installation of the door not before and not after.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 } {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said he measured the hole made for the door and the main thing he found about it was that it was not square.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that you could see this with the naked eye; he said that the hole was outside accepted tolerances. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [46] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He was referred to a report which had earlier been made by a Mr Kevin Dent of Fletcher Aluminium in Auckland and Mr Shaheem agreed with and endorsed the following points which Mr Dent had made in that letter.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 First the installation was not in accordance with standard procedures, necessary for the smooth operation of a bi fold door.} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Second, the top and bottom frame were concave, the variance over the width of the frame was 11 millimeters; this should be plus or minus 2 millimeters maximum.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Third, the top roller assembly on the fourth panel has been broken and one wheel has come off allowing the entire assembly to float.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Fourth, the locking style on the fifth channel has been ground at the bottom in an attempt to allow the hinge panel to close. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Fifth, the bottom guide on the fourth panel has been ground as per above.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Sixth, the bottom roller guides were catching on the flush bolt keepers because of item 2.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Seven, the installation was not square, with a variance of 8 millimeters on squareness.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Mr Shaheem said that to fix the problem needed the replacement of the whole door as 90% of the material could not be used again. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [47] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 In his evidence Mr Tangimetua has said the doors were installed about one week before Mr and Mrs Rairoa came back. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 During that time the door was okay when he opened and closed it.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that one big wheel came off the rail doors and they jammed and would not close properly and this was because of misuse by the occupants.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said the children were playing around inside the house and he thought that they played with the door.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said he did not agree with Mr Shaheem that the door was not properly installed, he thought Mr Shaheem was wrong and he said that the frame was square when installed.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 He said that the hole was square. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [48] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 In his follow up report Mr Akaruru said about the door, there has been no improvement made to the main entrance aluminium bi fold door, which still has a problem of not opening due to the damaged rollers on the door. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [49] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 I find the evidence of Mr Shaheem as compelling in this matter, I accept, his experience and ability.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 I accept that he is gave correct evidence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 I accept that the door was not correctly installed as stated by him principally because the hole and the framing were no t square and I find that the problems with the door arose from incorrect installation and not from misuse by the Plaintiffs or their children. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [50] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Accordingly I find that the Defendants breached the implied standard of reasonable care in installing the door and also were negligent in installing it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 I accept the evidence of Mr Shaheem that the only remedy is replacement of the door. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [51] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Mrs Mary Williams a Sales Consultant of the Cook Islands & Steel gave evidence.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 She produced a quote from Fletcher Steel for the supply of a replacement bi fold door the cost being $4,110.68.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 However, this includes New Zealand GST of $456.74 and as the door would be supplied for export that GST would not be payable. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 So the cost of supplying the door should be adjusted by that amount. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [52] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Mrs Williams gave evidence that the cost of installing the door would be $1,800.00 including VAT making a total cost of including the full amount of the supplier $4,110.68, of $5,910.68.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 However, that figure needs to be adjusted because of the GST figure.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 Now I get that calculation that the cost of $4,110.68 plus the $1,800.00 comes to $5,910.68 taking the GST of $456.74 of that gives a figure of $5,453.94.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 This requires a slight adjustment of twenty odd dollars to the amended statement of claim which I allow.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 I accordingly enter judgment in favour of the Plaintiffs against both Defendants for the sum of $5,453.94 in respect of the bi fold door. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [53] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 In their amended Statement of Claim the Plaintiffs sought in addition to the damages for the ro of and the door, the sum of $1,500.00 for balance of defects.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 However this aspect was not pursued at the hearing and Mr Little has accepted that it is not payable.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 So I therefore do not make any award with relation to that item. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14614666\charrsid3350047 [54] \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 That\rquote s the judgment of the Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 The Plaintiffs may be entitled to interest and in my view, certainly are entitled to costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 I invite a memorandum on interest and costs to be filed and served, within 14 days of today and remember}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 serve Mr George by personal delivery or registered post.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 And the defendants are to respond within 14 days of receiving that memorandum.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14384125\charrsid3350047 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid3350047 When I receive those documents I will decide the issue of interest and costs on the documents. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14614666 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4017193 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 JUDGE}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7954374\charrsid14384125 \par }}