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BYRNE} {\doccomm IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI; ( AT SUVA ); CIVIL JURISDICTION; ACTION NO. 472 OF 1991; BETWEEN : ALAN JOHN FINEGAN of Suva, Businessman. 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Inoke}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 : for the Plaintiff \par Miss Gwen Phillips: for the Defendant \par \par Dates of Hearing: 1st, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 22nd and \par 25th October 1991 \par Date of Ruling: 5th December 1991 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3558021 {\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 RULING}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3558021 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par I have before me a Motion to dissolve an interim injunction which I granted the Plaintiff on the 1st of October 1991.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 In support of the Plaintiff's ex parte motion to obtain the injunction the Plaintiff swore an affidavit dated the 30th of September 1991 in which he alleged that he was a Director of the Defendant and had been appointed Managing Director pursuant to}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 company resolution earlier this year.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 At the time of his employment he was employed as a software engineer by Honeywell (Fiji) Limited during which time he decided to establish a Technical Education Centre (TEC) to t rain people to a degree of literacy in computer software and hardware operations. \par \par Whilst at Honeywell he had as his assistant a lady by the name of Cynthia Koi with whom he discussed his idea from time to time.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 In the course of those discussions Miss Koi mentioned a former work associate of hers a Mr. Isireli Kaisau whom she suggested as a possible partner in the enterprise as he was an indigenous Fijian.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par \par Subsequently, the Plaintiff left his employ with Honeywell and had discussions with Isireli Kaisau ( hereinafter referred to as "Kaisau") and Cynthia Koi (hereinafter referred to as "Koi") as a result of which he states it was agreed that each would share one-third of the proposed business and that Isireli Kaisau would be given his third in return for ra ising loan capital from the Fiji Development Bank.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 It was also agreed that Kaisau would share his third share with his sister Sera Kaisau. \par \par The Plaintiff stated that pursuant to the agreement to form and run TEC he prepared a feasibility study for finance approval and gave it to Kaisau who in turn took it with a loan application to the Fiji Development Bank.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 In a later affidavit sworn on the 16th of October 1991 in response to the affidavit of Isireli Kaisau filed herein on the 10th of October 1991, the Plai ntiff admitted that the feasibility study which he mentioned in his first affidavit was in fact a draft as he did not have the original and final draft which was given to Mr. Kaisau for lodging with Fiji Development Bank.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Plaintiff also stated in his f irst affidavit that on the 20th of October 1990 following a meeting between the Kaisaus, Koi and himself an agreement was signed on the 29th of October 1990 under which it was resolved that the Plaintiff would be employed as Managing Director together wit h his son Gerard Finegan who would be retained as a teacher and system engineer.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 I observe, as does as Isireli Kaisau in his affidavit of 10th of October 1991, that the agreement of the 29th of October 1990 exhibited to the Plaintiff's first affidavit contains no mention of Gerard Finegan.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par \par The Plaintiff then alleged that on the 10th of January 1991 he formally accepted an offer to become the principal and manager of TEC and thereafter he and his son Gerard began the construction of the layout of TEC which was an empty hall and that they worked six days a week for sixteen hours a day to fit out the premises as an institution for teaching computer skills.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The whole operation took three weeks. \par \par Classes commenced in February 1991.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Plaintiff says that he pro vided all notes, lesson plans, software and syllabuses which were and are still the property of his son, Gerard and himself.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 He further claims that there was no contribution from either of the Kaisaus or Koi.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The latter claim is not denied by Kaisau but th e former is, Kaisau stating in his affidavit that all material and equipment used and owned by TEC was purchased with finance obtained from the Fiji Development Bank in Kaisau's name.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Kaisau further alleges that the Plaintiff has not expended any money and/or used any property owned by him in facilitating the running of TEC. \par \par The Plaintiff then alleges in his first 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it was registered and insured.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 He then makes allegations about attending a meeting of the Board of Directors of TEC on th e 18th and 24th of April 1991 when it was resolved to have Kaisau return the vehicle and to cease disrupting the business of TEC as he alleges.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 He further claims that the vehicle had to be seized from Kaisau and then sold for $7,000.00.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The meeting of the 24th of April 1991 was the last Board Meeting Kaisau attended until the 28th of September 1991.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 All these allegations are denied by Kaisau.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Plaintiff then alleges that from April 1991 until the date on which he swore his first affidavit the}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 activities of TEC flourished but he claims that there was a constant shortage of funds upon reconciling the Bank balance with the computer bank reconciliation.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Plaintiff suspected that Koi was responsible for this and following an audit of the books a sum of approximately $490.00 was missing. \par \par As a result of this Koi was suspended at the instigation}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 of the Plaintiff and the Plaintiff claims that shortly after her suspension Kaisau removed various receipt books, and cheque butts and then called at the Plaintiff's home and demanded the return of all property belonging to TEC.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Plaintiff was handed a letter by Kaisau notifying him of his suspension.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Plaintiff then made various other allegations against Kaisau and states that on the 23rd of September 1991 a meeting of the Board was convened at which the suspension of Koi was confirmed and a resolution requiring a complete audit was passed.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Kaisau refused to deliver the missing documents. \par \par An urgent Board Meeting was then called for 28th of September 1991 at the premises of TEC.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The meeting was presided over by the Chairman and was attended by all Directors.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Plaintiff claims that as a result of Kaisau's persistent refusal}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 to hand over all receipts and cheque butt books he resigned and left the meeting but that after he left the Plaintiff was terminated summarily without any opportunity of being heard and he was further ordered to return all TEC goods to the premises by 2.00 p.m. on 30th of September 1991.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 He sought urgent legal advice immediately following his s uspension and as a result has brought these proceedings.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 He claimed that unless a Receiver was appointed and interim relief given to the Plaintiff the affairs of the company would suffer severe detriment.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Plaintiff claimed in his affidavit that unless he was given an order by the Court allowing him to continue to operate the company pending an audit and the receiver's report "the company will fold and a valuable technical industry will be lost."}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 He also claimed that unless he were given relief and allow ed to remain in the management of and teaching in TEC the business of several valuable clients would be withdrawn.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Plaintiff also claims that there are no expressed terms under his contract of employment regarding termination. \par \par On the basis of the Plaintiff's first affidavit, I granted him the interim relief which he sought and made an order in the following terms: \par \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1529933 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 (1)\tab That the Defendant}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1529933 , its servants and agents be }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 restrained from interfering with or removing or}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 disrupting the}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1529933 contract of service and the }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 employment of the Plaintiff with the Defendant}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 pending further Order. \par \par (2)\tab That the Defendant, its servants and agents be}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 restrained from removing from the premises of the}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Defendant at viz}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1529933 .}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 1st Floor 113 Marks Street, Suva}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 any equipment computer programs and records or item}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 being the property of the Plaintiff. \par \par (3)\tab That the Defendant, its servants and agents be}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 restricted from inte}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1529933 rfering with the Defendant's }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Bank accounts and financial facilities until further}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Order. \par \par (4)\tab That the Defendant}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1529933 , its servants and agents be }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 restrained from notif}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1529933 ying orally or in writing or }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 by facsimile transmission the Immigration Department}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 as to the purported termination of the Plaintiff in}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 circumstances such t}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1529933 hat his work permit might be }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 rendered liable to revocation. \par \par (5)\tab That the Defendan}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1529933 t, its servants or agents be }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 restrained from implementing all resolutions passed}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 at the meeting}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1529933 of the Defendant held on 28 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 September, 1991 until further Order. \par \par (6)\tab That the Defendant, its servants or agents be}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 restrained from interfering with or harassing the}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Plaintiff and his family. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3558021 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par I further ordered that the Defendant be served with a copy of the order and all supporting documents by the 15th of October and the matter be adjourned until the 18th of October.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The latter order however proved unnecessary because on the 10th of}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 October the solicitors for the Defendant issued a Notice of Motion now before me seeking orders to dissolve the injunction granted on the 10th of October and the delivery to the Defendant by the Plaintiff of all mate rials belonging to the Defendant company which the Plaintiff is said to have removed from the premises of the Defendant company.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Because of the alleged urgency of the matter I listed it for hearing inter partes on the 15th of October and gave the Plaintiff leave to file and swear any affidavit in reply to that filed on behalf of the Defendant on the 10th of October, if he considered it necessary.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The hearing actually began before me on the 16th of October. There had by then been filed two further affidavits , the first by Isireli Kaisau on behalf of the Defendant sworn on the 10th of October and the second, another affidavit by the Plaintiff sworn on the 16th of October.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 It is necessary to refer to these affidavits and then the submissions of counsel. \par \par In reply to the Plaintiff's affidavit Isireli Kaisau claims to be the principal shareholder and director of the}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12651924 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Defendant and that the only other shareholder and director contained in the Company's Articles of Association is his sister Sera Baleisaqani.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Kaisau e xhibits to his affidavit copies of a letter dated the 18th of September 1991 from the Registrar of Companies to the National Bank of Fiji stating that according to the Company Registry's records the sole shareholders and directors of the Defendant are Isi reli Kaisau and Sera Baleisaqani who is also secretary of the company.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Registrar also annexed to his letter a copy of the Particulars of Directors filed in his office confirming the above.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Registrar also states in his letter:}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 "As shareholders and directors Isireli and Sera are the proper persons in whom the full authority and power of the company is vested." \par \par Kaisau denies that the Plaintiff has ever been a director of the Defendant company but says that following the incorporation of the company on the 19th of November 1990 the Plaintiff was appointed by the directors of TEC as Principal and Manager of the company and that for this purpose Kaisau obtained a work permit from the Department of Immigration and a teaching licence from the Ministry of Ed ucation to facilitate the Plaintiff's employment with the company.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Kaisau exhibits a copy of the Plaintiff's work permit granted on the 30th of January 1991 and valid until the 21st of January 1994.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The permit describes the Defendant as the Plaintiff's employer and the Plaintiff's title is principal.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Clause 1 of the terms and conditions reads: \par \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12651924 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12651924 "(1)\tab }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 That the employee }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12651924 shall be employed solely by }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 the employer state}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12651924 d and on the duties set out }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 in the application for the permit.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Any}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 variation shall require a written application}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 to the Permanent Secretary." \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3558021 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par Clause 6 reads: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12651924 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 "This permit shall become void on expiry or}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 immediately }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12651924 on the breach of any of the }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 conditions stated on the application or on this}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 permit.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The permit }{\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 must be surrendered}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 immediately it becomes void." \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3558021 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par Kaisau claims that the Plaintiff had become employed by the Defendant and remunerated accordingly for work carried out before and after its incorporation, including preparation of teaching materials and renovations carried out at its premises at 1 13 Marks Street, Suva.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 He also states that before the Defendant company was formed Koi and the Plaintiff informed Kaisau that they were unable to raise the necessary capital to float the company.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Kaisau therefore agreed to execute a mortgage over land owne d by him to secure an advance in the sum of $118,950.00 given by the Fiji Development Bank to indigenous Fijians.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 He exhibits a copy of the Bill of Sale entered into to secure the loan on the 24th of December 1990.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 } {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 This describes Kaisau, Sera Baleisaqani, the}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Plaintiff and another person, whose signature is indecipherable to me, as directors although I note that in his affidavit Kaisau says that for all intents and purposes the only directors and shareholders of TEC are himself and Baleisaqani. \par \par He asserts, which is now not denied by the Plaintiff, that the feasibility proposal mentioned by the Plaintiff was a draft only and Kaisau annexes to his affidavit a true copy of the proposal that accompanied his loan application to the Fiji Development Bank. \par \par He says that before the company was formed it had never been agreed that the Plaintiff's son, Gerard be employed by the company.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 It was after its incorporation that the Plaintiff}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 suggested that his son be employed as teacher and systems engineer after fraudulent ly representing to the directors that Gerard was a graduate in Computer Science and qualified teacher.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Kaisau says that as he and his sister believed that it was true, they agreed that Gerard be employed after a valid work permit and teaching licence were obtained.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 However, as the Plaintiff observes, the feasibility proposal exhibited by Kaisau refers to Gerard in six places under the heading of "Expenditure" as earning or to earn an annual salary of $20,000.00.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Whether or not this is significant will be}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 a matter for the trial of this action if it ever eventuates. \par \par Kaisau then makes numerous allegations of fraudulent conduct by the Plaintiff in the use of company funds which the Plaintiff either denies or seeks to explain in his second affidavit of the 16th of October. \par \par Kaisau states that as a result of his increasing concern regarding the company affairs during September 1991, on the 20th of September 1991 the directors of the Defendant wrote to the Plaintiff outlining their dissatisfaction with his running of TEC and informed him that he was suspended from his duties as from that date.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 I comment here that the particulars of dissatisfaction alleged by Kaisau and his sister in their letter are in the most general terms.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 For example they claim grave misconduct by the Plaintiff, allege that they have evidence and information to support such claim and express the belief that the Plaintiff may be in breach of his contract.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 How reliable these assertions prove to be can only be resolved at the trial after Kaisau and his sister give evidence and are cross-examined. \par \par Kaisau also claims that since the Plaintiff's dismissal the Defendant has continued to operate its business concern and honour its outstanding contracts with various named companies or}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12651924 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 organisations.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Plaintiff in turn in his second affidavit asserts the contrary but again this question can only be resolved at trial and not now.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Kaisau claims that if the injunction is allowed to continue the Defendant may possibly collapse financially.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 He also alleges that the Plaintiff has misled the Court in that he has omitted to disclose material information and has given the Court false and misleading information. \par \par In his second affidavit the Plaintiff alleges that Kaisau has continued to ignore this Court's order and to that end I have listed for hearing on the 12th of December next a motion for committal of both Kaisau and Cynthia Koi.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 I am informed by counsel for the Defendant that the motion will be opposed. \par \par The Plaintiff also states that as a result of the action s of Kaisau and Koi he has had to break fixed term deposits in Australia losing valuable interests and has had those funds transferred to Fiji to support his family and pay rent, telephone, electricity and other expenses.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Further he says he is not allowed to be employed other than by TEC and that if the injunction is lifted he will suffer great hardship when the real likelihood of the Defendant not being able to compensate for the loss in the event he is successful in his claim.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Finally he states:}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 "It is now abundantly clear that the TEC will not be operational without my son and I being allowed back in." \par \par The above then is as brief an outline as I have considered it possible to make of the allegations made by the parties in their lengthy affidavits.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 I now turn to the submissions of counsel.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253 \par }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12651924\charrsid11561771 \par }{\b\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Submissions of Counsel and the Law}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par \par The Defendant has submitted eight grounds on which it claims I should dissolve the injunction.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 These are: \par \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12651924 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 (1)\tab The balance of convenience lies in discharging the}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 injunction; \par \par (2)\tab The Plaintiff has not disclosed material facts; \par \par (3)\tab The Plaintiff has not shown that damages are an}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 inadequate remedy in lieu of the granting of the}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 injunction; \par \par (4)\tab So far as the Defendant is concerned damages are}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 an inadequate and unquantifiable remedy; \par \par (5)\tab The status quo is not being preserved by the injunction but is dete}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12651924 riorating to the extent that }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 the Defendant is facing extreme difficulty in}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 operating as a viable enterprise. \par \par (6)\tab It is unclear what right the Plaintiff is seeking}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12651924 \tab }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 to protect, and whether there is any legal basis}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 to his alleged rights; \par \par (7)\tab It is clear that there will be a large amount of}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 evidence at the trial of this action and therefore}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 the proper course is for the Court to order a speedy}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 trial and not to continue the injunction; \par \par (8)\tab The Plaintiff's remedies lie elsewhere namely in an}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 action for damages for breach of contract and/or}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 unfair dismissal. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3558021 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par I have considered the submissions made by both parties which satisfy me that this is not an easy case.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 However I have reached certain conc lusions as best I can on the wealth of evidentiary material presently before the Court and very full oral and written submissions of counsel.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 I now state my conclusions. \par \par Although the Plaintiff claims that he is a director of the Defendant, on the balance of probabilities I am not satisfied at this stage that he is.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 There is evidence that he was employed as a principal and managing director of the Defendant and that his work permit was issued to him as a principal of the Defendant. This}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10620697 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 seems to be confirmed by the records of the Registrar of Companies.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253 \par }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10620697\charrsid11561771 \par }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Whether or not there was ever an agreement that the Plaintiff be made a director of the Defendant is a matter for evidence at the trial but I observe that the Plaintiff accepted the position of principal and manager of the Defendant in his endorsement of the letter by the Defendant to him dated the 10th of January 1991.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 If the Plaintiff disputed that he was only to be principal and manager and not also a director of the company I fail to see why he did not ma ke such a claim much earlier than he has.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 In my view, and of course this is only tentative at this stage because no witnesses have been cross-examined, the Plaintiff should have informed the Defendant that he could not accept its offer unless he was also appointed a director of the company.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 He has failed to do this. \par \par In any event if the Plaintiff claims that he should have been appointed a director and has suffered loss by not being so appointed, in my view his proper remedy is in damages.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 In some ways the facts in this case are similar to those in }{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Sam Speight v. Rewa Co-Operative Dairy Co. Ltd.,}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Action No. 311/90 in which I gave a ruling on the 30th of November 1990. \par \par In that case the Plaintiff claimed that he had a valid three year employment contract with the Defendant and that he had been wrongfully dismissed.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 He sought an order for re-instatement and a direction that the Defendant appoint no General Manager to fill Mr. Speight's position as Chief Executive or Managing Director of the Defendant until the holding of an Extra Ordinary General Meeting by the company.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 As I said in my second ruling in that case the fact was obvious that the Defendant no longer wanted the Plaintiff to serve it any more.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 I held that if he were correct in his claim to have been wrongfully dismissed he should pursue his action for damages for wrongful dismissal.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 In my view that could also be said about the Plaintiff in the instant action. \par \par In some ways the facts in the instant case are similar to those in}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Bainbridge v. Smith}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 (1889) 41 Ch. D. 462 which I mentioned in my second ruling in Speight.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Court there held that even though a proposed Managing Director of a company had the qualifications required by the Company's Articles, since the company did not want him despite his qualif ications, the Court would not compel the company to employ the Plaintiff.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-3\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par \par Cotton L.J. said: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10620697 {\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 "But I think it right to say that in my opinion, and I}{ \i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 believe that my learned Brother agrees with me, if the}{ \i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 company says that even if the Plaintiff has the}{ \i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 qualification they do not desire him to act as one of}{ \i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 their managing directors, we should not grant any injunction, because it would be contrary to the principles on which this Court acts to grant specific performance of this contract by compelling this compa ny to take this gentleman as managing director, although he was qualified so to Act, when they do not desire him to act as such.}{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 But the only order we at present make will be to direct the motion to stand over, the injunction being suspended until further order on the Defendants' undertaking to call a general meeting without delay, and submitting the question which I have proposed to the decision of that general meeting." \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3558021 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par Again in }{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 British Murac Syndicate Limited v. The Alperton}{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10620697 }{ \f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Rubber Company Limited}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 , (1915) Ch. 186, Sargant J. distinguished }{ \f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Bainbridge v. Smith}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 from the case he was then trying.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 However, in }{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Francis v. Kuala Lumpur Councillors}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 (1962) 1 W.L.R. 1411 Lord Morris of Borth-y-Gest speaking for the Privy Council at pages 1417-1418 said this: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10620697 {\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 "In th eir Lordships' view, when there has been a purported termination of a contract of service a declaration to the effect that the contract of service still subsists will rarely be made.}{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 } {\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 This is a consequence of the general principle of law that the courts will not grant specific performance of contracts of service.}{ \i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Special circumstances will be required before such a declaration}{ \i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10620697 }{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 is made and its making will normally be in the discretion of the court.}{ \i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 In their Lordships' view there are no circumstances in the pr esent case which would make it either just or proper to make such a declaration." \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3558021 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par Allowing for the difference in facts between }{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Bainbridge v. Smith}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 and }{ \f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Francis v. Municipal Councillors of Kuala Lumpur}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 I am of the opinion in this case that the Plaintiff's remedy lies in damages and not in continuing the injunction.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 It is patently obvious that the directors of the Defendant and the Defendant itself do not want the Plaintiff in their employ any longer.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Mr. Inoke for the Plaintiff alleges that the Plaintiff is not just a mere employee.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 He says that his expertise is in fact the most valuable asset to the Defendant.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 He has contributed substantially physically and mentally.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 It may be that the Plaintiff would be and has been a valuable asset to the Defendant but I c annot ignore the fact that the Defendant is still operating contrary to the prognostications of the Plaintiff. \par \par Mr. Inoke relied in support of his claim that damages were an inadequate remedy for the Plaintiff on the case of }{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Elias Panteleimon Armaos and Pe ter William Whiffin v. Marshall Richard Swadling}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 C.A. No. 79 of 1989. \par \par However in my judgment this case is clearly distinguishable from the present.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The reason why Mr. Justice Palmer in }{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid10553967 Armaos'}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 case held that damages would not be adequate for the Plaintiff was that there was evidence that no new licences were being granted so that if the injunction had been dissolved the Defendant would have been free to sell its Sawmilling Licence and the Plaintiff would have lost a substantial right thus determining at l east a part of the action at the interlocutory stage. \par \par It is however misleading to state, as counsel for the Defendant does, that by granting the present injunction the Court has re-instated the Plaintiff without a full hearing.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 That is not so; no order for re-instatement has been made.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Defendant has simply been directed not to interfere with the Plaintiff's contract of service until further order.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Court has not directed the Defendant to re-instate the Plaintiff. \par \par Counsel for the Plaintiff mentioned the English Court of Appeal decision of }{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Hill v. C.A. Parsons & Co. Ltd.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 (1971) 3 ALL E.R. 1345 where the court held that although the normal rule was that a contract of employment would not be specifically enforced, in the particular circumstances of that case the court refused to confine the Plaintiff to a remedy in damages. \par \par The facts in }{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Hill's}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 case were very different from those in the instant case for the following reasons: \par \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10620697 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 (i)\tab It was a test case. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10553967 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10620697 \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10620697 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 (ii)\tab The Plaintiff had only three more years to receive a}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 pension for the whole of his employment with }{ \f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 C.A. Parsons}{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 & Co. Ltd.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 It was important for him to serve until the end of his time, becaus}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10620697 e his pension had been on his }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 average salary. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10553967 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10620697 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 (iii}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10620697 )} {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \tab The case involved a union dispute.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Defendant had been pressured by a Trade Union into issuing letters of}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 termination to employees when it did not wish itself to}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 terminate Mr. Hill's employment. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10553967 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10620697 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 (iv)\tab The case came under the}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10620697 United Kingdom Industrial }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Relations Act 1971 and the court held that the employer's}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 action in purporting to dismiss Mr. Hill was in breach}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 of Section 7 of the Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3558021 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par In a later decision, }{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Chappell & Others v. The Times Newspaper Limited & Others}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 (1975) 2 ALL E.R. 233 the Court of Appeal distinguished }{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Hill v. C.A. Parsons & Co. Ltd.}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par \par The facts in Chappell were briefly that the employer company had informed the Trade Union that unless it stopped disruptive actions by union members employed by the company the employers would treat any such employee union members has having terminated their contract s of employment.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Plaintiffs sought an injunction restraining the employer from terminating their employment under their contracts of employment.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Their application was refused by the Court.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 At page 239 Lord Denning M.R. said: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10620697 {\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 "The general rule is that t he Court will not order specific performance of contracts of employment.}{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 If there is a wrongful termination by one side the remedy of the other party is in damages only.}{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 That has been the law for a very long time." \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3558021 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid10620697 \par }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The other members of the Court agreed. \par \par Counsel for the Defendant also relied on the case of }{\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Bentley-Stevens v. Jones and others}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 (1974) Ch. D. 653 in which Plowman J. refused an application for an interlocutory injunction on the grounds that the Court would not grant such an injunction in respec t of irregularities which could be cured by proper processes.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 In that case the Plaintiff had been removed from the Board of Directors of a company and claimed that this had been done irregularly.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 At page 655 Plowman J. said: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10620697 {\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 "Even assuming that the plaint iff's complaint of irregularities is correct, this is not a case in which an interlocutory injunction ought to be granted.}{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 I say that for the reason that the irregularities can all be cured by}{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10620697 }{ \i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 going through the proper processes and the ultimate result would inevitably be the same.}{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{ \i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 In }{\i\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 Browne v. La Trinidad}{ \i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 (1887) 37 Ch. D.1 at p.17 Lindley LJ said: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3558021 {\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid10620697 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10620697 {\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 '}{\i\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 I think it is most important that the Court should hold fast to the rule upon which it has always acted, not to interfere for the purpose of forcing companies t o conduct their business according to the strictest rules, where the irregularity complained of can be set right at any moment.'" \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3558021 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid10620697 \par }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 In my view similar considerations apply to this case. \par \par In all the circumstances therefore but particularly because there is a n admission now by the Plaintiff that the Defendant is still carrying on business despite the Plaintiff's predictions to the contrary I consider that the injunction can no longer remain but that the Plaintiff should be allowed to pursue an action for dama ges against the Defendant as quickly as possible.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 I note that the Plaintiff has not yet delivered any statement of claim and to ensure as early a trial as possible I now make the following orders as to procedure: \par \par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10620697 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 (1)\tab The Plaintiff to deliver a statement of claim no}{ \f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 later than 14th January 1992; \par \par (2)\tab Defence to be delivered by 21 January 1992 and any}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 reply by the Plaintiff by 28th January 1992; \par \par (3)\tab Any discovery of docum}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10620697 ents required by the parties }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 to be given mutually in the form prescribed by the}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 rules of this Court by 12th February 1992. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3558021 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par Thereafter the action to be set down for trial in accordance with the rules and to be given a speedy trial. \par \par Although I cannot direct the Immigration authorities here not to take any action against the Plaintiff arising from the fact that he is no longer employed by the Defendant I express the hope that the authorities will take no action to terminate his stay in Fiji until the final determination of this action, subject of course to the Plaintiff being able to satisfy t he authorities that he is able to support himself.}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 I consider that my order of the 1st of October 1991 should now be varied in the following way: \par \par Paragraph 3:}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3558021 }{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 The Defendant be at liberty to open and operate any other account necessary for it to continue its operations and be at liberty to take any overdraft facilities offered by its bank which it considers desirable for the effective running of its business. \par \par Paragraph 5 of the order of the 1st of October should now be deleted. \par \par Costs will be in the cause. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3687209 {\b\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 John E. Byrne \par }{\b\f0\ul\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 J U D G E}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\hyphpar0\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3687209 {\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3687209 HBC0472D.91S}{\f0\expnd0\expndtw-2\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2837253\charrsid11561771 \par }}