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N. Sweetman for the Appellant \par Mr. H. Nagin for the Respondent \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4252\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14156833 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 DECISION \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (stay application pending Appeal) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14156833 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 This is the }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited's}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (the "appellant") motion for an order that all further proceedings to enforce the judgment (on Appeal) entered herein on 10 December 1997 might be stayed pending the hearing and determination of this Appeal to Court of Appeal.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 The Notice of Appeal which was filed on 22 January 1998 sets out the Grounds of Appeal. \par \par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Background facts}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par \par On an appeal to this Court by the appellant from the decision of the Sugar Industry Tribunal dated 15 February 1994, I upheld the decision in respect of Interpretation No. 6 of 1993 and dismissed the appeal with costs on 10 December 1997. \par {\*\bkmkstart QuickMark}{\*\bkmkend QuickMark} \par The Notice of Appeal seeks an Order that my said Judgment be set aside on the grounds set out t}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1269803 herein.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par \par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Appellant's submission \par \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 It is the appellant's submission that the tribunal's decision is only }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8004298 '}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 declaratory' in nature and not coercive.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Mr. Sweetman submits that the application of the Order to an }{\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 "Industry which works 24 hours a day seven days a week with a clear distinction between the conditions of work and working hours in the crushing season and those in the slack season, was clearly never envisaged by the framers of the legislation, simply because the Sugar Industry has its own Collective Ag reements spelling out the applicable terms and}{\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 conditions of employment"}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 .}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 These matters form part of the grounds of Appeal.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Be that as it may, he submits there is no reasonable probability of the appellant recouping these moneys (by way of wages) paid out i f its Appeal succeeds. \par \par Mr. Sweetman submits that there is nothing to stay, but because the Respondent has threatened criminal prosecution by its letter dated 21 January 1998 if the Wages Regulation (Manufacturing Industry) Order 1993 (the "Order") is not implemented, it had decided to make the present application for stay of proceedings under Rule 34 of the Court of Appeal Rules which provides: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14156833 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Rule 34(1) - Except so far as the Court below or the Court of Appeal may otherwise direct - \par \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14156833 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (a)\tab an appeal shall not operate as a stay of execution or of}{ \b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\b\i\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 proceedings}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 under the decision of the Court below; \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14156833 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14156833 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (b)\tab ....."}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (emphasis added) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14156833 {\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14156833 {\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Mr. Sweetman further submits that because of the difficulty which would be encountered in recovering the amount, if paid, the Appeal if successfu}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 l would be rendered nugatory.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14156833 {\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par He says that the appellant has pursued its Appeal in a timely and diligent manner. \par \par It is submitted that if the Court considers that this is a coercive judgment which can be executed by the Respondent, then execution must be stayed, otherwise the Appeal is rendered nugatory. \par \par Mr. Sweetman argues that just as under s.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1269803 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 123(4) of the Sugar Industry Act the Court or the Tribunal is enabled to make an order that the operation of the whole or part of the Award appealed a gainst be stayed pending the determination of the Appeal or until further order of the Tribunal or the Court, similarly, the same power exists in relation to an Appeal from High Court to Court of Appeal. \par \par For these reasons the appellant is seeking either an order that there is no need for order for stay of execution or that it order that no further proceedings be taken to enforce the decision of the Tribunal pending the Appeal herein. \par \par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Respondent's submission}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par \par The learned Counsel for the Respondent submits that the said Order is the written law, as held by this Court, and hence the appellant should comply with its provisions.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 He says that because the Court's order is merely a "declaratory" order there cannot be any stay hence the application ought to be refused (}{ \b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 P W Young's}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 book "}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Declaratory Orders}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 "; }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 The Registration Officer for the Suva City Fijian Urban Constituency v James Michael Ah Koy}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Civ. App. No. 23/92 F.C.A.8, Sir Moti Tikaram P). \par \par Mr. Nagin further stresses the point that the issue has always been whether the Order applies to the Respondent's workers and not the validity of the Order}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 itself.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 He concludes by saying that the alleged difficulty in implementing the Order "makes no sense" and says that the benefit of the }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8004298 '}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 social legislation' should not be denied the Respondent's members }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8004298 '}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 when all other workers in the industry are enjoying the benefits'. \par \par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Consideration of the issue}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par \par The issue for the Court's determination is whether }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8004298 '}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 a stay of execution or of proceedings' should be granted}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 to the appellant. \par \par I have considered the written and oral submissions made by both Counsel and have given due consideration to the matters raised by them. \par \par There is no doubt that the Tribunal's order, which has been upheld by this Court on Appeal, is declaratory.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 The effec t of this is, in so far as it is applicable for our purposes, is as stated by }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Young}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (supra) at p.216 when he said: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14156833 {\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8004298 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 "The effect of the court's order is not to create rights but merely to indicate what they have always been....}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Because of this, if an appeal is lodged against a declaratory order, conceptually there can be no stay of proceedings."}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14156833 {\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par And at p.3, on the definition of the word }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8004298 '}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 declaratory' he said: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8004298 {\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 .....the word "declaratory" is used in apposition to the words "executory", executory orders being court orders which are enforceable by execution."}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14156833 {\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par I wish to state here that the Appeal decision has not changed the }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8004298 '}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 declaratory' nature of the Tribunal's Order. \par \par Hence in these circumstances there is nothing to be stayed.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 But because Rule 34(1) allows for stay of }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8004298 '}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 proceedings' I would give this aspect of the matter my due consideration. \par \par The appellant has a right of appeal and this is what it is now doing.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 It has proceeded with the Appeal with due expedition having paid security for costs. It has raised a number of grounds in its appeal which give rise to a determination of point of law.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 In other words issues of fact and of law are to be addressed as it was before this Court.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 I am of the view that the appellant has an arguable Appeal and because of the nature of the case a decision by the appellate Court will be in the interest of both parties.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 In expressing this view I am not unmindful of the fact that it has taken so long to finalize this matter for one reason or another and it is likely to take a little while longer because of the Appeal to come to some finality.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 It is better to allow the application instead of having to refund hundreds of thousands of dollars being arrears of wages if the Appeal is successful despite the further delay that will be caused to the Respondent in finalizing the issue before the Court. \par \par It is my view that the principles governing stay of }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8004298 '}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 proceedings' are the same as in stay of }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8004298 '}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 execution'.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 These principles are fully set out in the notes to Or.59 r.13/1 (}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 The Supreme Court Practice 1979 p.909}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 ).}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 It states, inter alia, that the Court does not }{\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 "make a practice of depriving a successful litigant of the fruits of his litigation, and locking up funds to which prima facie he is entitled"}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 , pending an appeal. (}{ \b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 THE ANNOT LYLE}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (1886) 11 P.D. at p.116, C.A.; (}{ \b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 MONK v BARTRAM}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (1891) 1 Q.B. 346).}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 The }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 White Book}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 states that }{ \i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 "this applies not merely to execution but to the prosecution of proceedings under the judgment or order appealed from...."}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 However, it also has to be considered that "when a party is appealing, exercising his undoubted right of appeal, this Court ought to see that the appeal, if successful, is not nugatory".}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 WILSON v CHURCH}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (No. 2) (1879), 12 Ch.D. at pp 458, 459 C.A.).}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Here there is a risk that the appeal will prove abortive if it is successful and a stay is not granted, in that case the Court will normally exercise its discretion in favour of granting a stay [}{ \b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 SCARBOROUGH v LEW'S JUNCTION STORES PTY., LTD}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (1963) VR 129 at 130].}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Therefore, where it is apparent that unless a st ay is granted an appeal will be rendered nugatory, this will be a substantial factor in favour of the grant of a stay (}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 WILSON v CHURCH}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (NO. 2) (1879) 12 Ch.D. 454). \par \par The grant or refusal of a stay is a discretionary matter for the Court [}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 AG v EMBERSON}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (1889), 24 Q.B.D., pp 58,}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1269803 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 59].}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 It will be granted where the special circumstances of the case so require.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 In exercising its discretion the Court will weigh considerations such as balance of convenience and the competing rights of the parties before it [EMBERSON (supra)].}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Also where there is a risk that if a stay is granted and the assets of the applicant will be disposed of, the Court may, in the exercise of its discretion refuse the application.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 There is no danger of that happening in this case. \par \par Furthermore, it was stated in }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 ATKINS v G.W. Ry}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (1886), 2 T.L.R. 400 that }{ \i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 "as a general rule the only ground for a stay of execution is an affidavit showing that if the damages and the costs were paid there is no reasonable probability of getting them back if the appeal succeeds."}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8004298 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 That exactly is the position in this case as stated by Mr. Sweetman.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 In this regard there is a statement in the }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 White Book}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (ibid) that }{\i\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 "if, under an order of a Court, money is to be paid out of a fund and distributed among a large number of persons resident abroad, an injunction may even be granted, restraining dealings with the fund pending an appeal"}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 [}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 WILSON v CHURCH}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (NO.1)(1879) 11 Ch.D. 576 C.A; }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 POLINI v GRAY}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 (1879) 12 Ch.D. 438 C.A.].}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8004298 In this case it will be a H}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 erculean task to recover mon eys paid out if the appeal succeeds.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 This in itself is sufficient enough reason coupled with the grounds of Appeal to allow the application.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 In fact Mr. Nagin has omitted to deal with this aspect (viz. refund) in his submission and hence I do not have the benefit of his argument in this regard. \par \par In the outcome, for these reasons, in the exercise of the Court's discretion and having considered all the factors that are necessary to meet the ends of justice and the interest of the parties, I find that the scal e tips in favour of the appellant, and its interest needs greater protection than that of the Respondent as it would suffer greater prejudice if stay of proceedings was refused. \par \par The application is therefore granted staying all further proceedings until the hearing and determination of the Appeal herein.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14156833 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 Costs are to be in the cause. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8004298 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7362167\charrsid14156833 D. 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