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\par Mr. A. Sen for the Plaintiff
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\par The Plaintiff issued a writ of summons against the defendant claiming, inter alia,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
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\par The Defendant gave evidence himself and called witnesses: }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 Jakir Hussein}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  (DW2) and }{
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\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 PURSUANT}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 to the said agreement the}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  defendant on the or about the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 13th day of February 1998 uprooted 53 plants, on or about the 20t
h day of March 1998 he uprooted 52 plants and on or about the 21st day of March he uprooted 91 plants of Yaqona.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4880620 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 6.}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 THAT}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  the defendant without any authority or right uprooted}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 additional 76 plants of Yaqona of the value of $5066.66.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }\pard \ql \fi11\li709\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin709\itap0\pararsid4880620 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 7.}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 IN}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  the premises the
 120 Yaqona plants have passed to the defendant on or about 21st day of March 1998 and who became liable to deliver the said motor vehicle together with the transfer form held at Messrs. Gibson and Company.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4880620 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 8.}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 THAT}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 in breach of the said agreement in parti
cular in breach of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 paragraph 4 of the said agreement the defendant refused to give the delivery of the said motor vehicle to the plaintiff.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4880620 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 9.}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 FURTHER}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
and in breach of the said agreement the defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 continued to use the said vehicle and deprived the Pla
intiff the enjoyment of the same whereby incurring loss and damages to him.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }\pard \ql \fi11\li709\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin709\itap0\pararsid4880620 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 10.}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 PURSUANT}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
to paragraph 8 of the said agreement the defendant is the defaulting party is liable for liquidated damages in the sum of $1,000.00.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The Claim}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par 
\par The Plaintiff claims as follows:
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4880620 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 Judgment for the sum of $5066.66.
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}An Order for Specific Performance directing the defendant to forthwith deliver to the plaintiff motor vehicle Regd. No. CJ884

\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}Judgment for $1000 as liquidated damages
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}Loss of use of the motor vehicle or damages to be assessed by the Court
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (e)\tab}General damages
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (f)\tab}Costs.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 Pleadings
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The Defendant, through his then solicitor filed a Statement of Defence and Counterclaim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The Plaintiff then filed a Reply to Defence and Counterclaim and Defence to Counterclaim.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 Minutes of Pre}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620 -}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 trial Conference}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par 
\par Before I discuss the issues the following are the Minutes of the Pre}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 trial Conference:
\par 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 AGREED FACTS}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4880620 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 An agreement dated the 9th day of February, 1998 was executed between the Plaintiff and the Defendant.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4880620 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The Defendant uprooted some plants of Yaqona from the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 s Land.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4880620 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The Plaintiff signed a piece of paper on the 2nd day of March, 1998.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 ISSUES}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4880620 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 HOW}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  many plants were uprooted by the Defendant.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4880620 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 WHEN}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  was the Plaintiff entitled for the vehicle.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4880620 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 IS}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  the purported agreement dated t
he 2nd day of March 1998 valid and binding on the parties.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4880620 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 IS}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  the Plaintiff entitled for the vehicle and/or any damages. 

\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4880620 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 HOW}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  many plants of Yaqona was the Defendant entitled for?
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4880620 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 IS}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  the Defendant entitled for any damages.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4880620 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 DID}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  the Plaintiff take vehicl
e registration number DB 259 and if so is the Defendant entitled for any damages.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 Plaintiff}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 s oral evidence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par 
\par The plaintiff further testified, inter alia, that the defendant pulled out more yagona plants than the agreed number, that is 76 extra plants valued at }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 $5066.66}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 At the time of the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 third pulling}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  the plaintiff was not present.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 He went to the defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 s house and complained to him about the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 extra pulling}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
The defendant did not say anything except that some more should be pulled }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 than he will give the vehicle}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 ; he refused to give the plaintiff the vehicle registration No. CJ 884 as required under the agreement.
\par 
\par The plaintiff said that the vehicle was in running order at the time the yagona plants were pulled and the defendant was using it; but after he obtained the Court Order to get the vehicle it was on }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 ramp}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  and }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 out of order}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  and }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 gear box was missing}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The vehicle had to be towed which cost him $55.00 (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 exhibit 2)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par 
\par The plaintiff tendered to Court the Agreement dated 9 February 1998 made between the parties (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 exhibit 1)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 .
\par 
\par In cross}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 examination the defendant denied that 76 extra plants were pulled.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The plaintiff said that he counted the holes and that is how he knew that extra }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 pulling}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  was done.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
The plaintiff said that he signed another agreement dated 2 March 1998 (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 exhibit D1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
) which was written in English but he says that he does not read }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 much}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  English.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
This agreement is not witnessed but signature of both parties appear thereon.
\par 
\par The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 PW2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  testified that he towed the truck for PW1; he says that the vehicle was on ramp with some parts missing.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 In cross}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
examination he said that before he towed it, Police inspected the vehicle; there was no battery in it.
\par 
\par The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 PW3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  testified that he assisted in the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 first}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  pulling when the plaintiff was present.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 He counted the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 holes}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 .
\par 
\par The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 PW4 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 said that he was there for the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 first}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 pulling}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  of 53 plants.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The defendant was also there.
\par 
\par The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 PW5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  testified that he was present at the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 third pulling}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  when 91 plants were pulled.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 He said that the plaintiff counted the number of plants pulled and told him that it was 91 at his home after a week.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The witness was not there for the first two }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 pullings}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The plants were pulled by the defendant and his labourers.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The plaintiff was not present for the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 third pulling}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 .
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 Defendants}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 s evidence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par 
\par The defendant testified that he pulled yagona plants in the quantity stated in the said agreement and no more.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par 
\par In cross}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 examination he denied that he }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 stripped}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  the vehicle.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 He said that the gear box }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 must be there}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  and that he had no ramp.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 DW2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  testified as to the number of plants pulled on each of the three days.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620 
 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 His testimony differs materially from the evidence of the defendant (DW1) and DW3.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 He}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 said in cross}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620 -}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 examination that the Plaintiff was there }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 all day}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  on the third day}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 whereas in fact he was not there at all.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 He talked about how a document was signed when he says the plaintiff agreed to give 50 plants more.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 He said that the plaintiff read the agreement in the Fijian language whereas the document was written in the English language by the d
efendant himself.
\par 
\par The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 DW3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  testified that altogether 70 plants were pulled.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 He also said plaintiff was present the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 whole day}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  on the third day.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 He said that the plaintiff helped to pull grog plants.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 In cross}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
examination he said that the plaintiff went to defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 s home after the third pulling.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
He was very angry and alleged that more than 120 plants were pulled.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The DW3 said that there was }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 settlement}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  after that.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 He said that the plaintiff was talking in English and he did not understand anything; he does not know why the plaintiff was angry.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The witness I find has not told the truth on material issues.
\par 
\par In his evidence and in his Statement of Defence and Counterclaim the defendant said that on 21 March 1998 the plaintiff unlawfully and forcefully took aw
ay another van of the defendant that is, van registered No. DB 259 and held it until about 25 March 1998.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
He claimed, inter alia, sum of $745.00 being }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 the loss of income, unnecessary expenses incurred in travelling, towing expenses and money missing from the van}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 .
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 Determination of the issues}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par 
\par The decision in this case rests entirely on my findings of fact.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The plaintiff and his witnesses testified; the defendant did the same.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The decision rests entirely on the credibility of witnesses, that is, which witnesses I believe and which I do not.
\par 
\par The Court had the opportunity of hearing the witnesses and to watch the manner in which they gave their evidence.
\par 
\par After having carefully analyzed the whole of the evidence, I find as fact that the defendant had on the third day pulled 76 extra grog plants.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 He was supposed to pull 120 plants altogether.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
The plaintiff was not present on the farm on the third day when these extra plants were pulled.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
The plaintiff came to know later and he confronted the defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 In regar
d to the pulling of the extra plants I prefer to accept the evidence of the plaintiff and his witnesses to that of the defendant and his witnesses.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 s witnesses testified merely to assist him; they did not seem to know much about what had happened on the material issues.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 One of them testified that the plaintiff was present on the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 third pulling}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  when in fact he was not on the farm at all for he did not come on the third day.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 This witness has not told the truth.
\par 
\par It is not in dispute that there was an agreement (the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 agreement}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 ) dated 9 February 1998.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The defendant was required under the agreement under 
}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 clause 4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  to deliver the van in question being Daihatsu Rocky 4 x 4 Van Registered No. CJ 884 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 contemporaneously}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  with the delivery of yagona.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 I find that this was not done.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The defendant should have delivered it the same time after the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 third pulling}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 The defendant is therefore in breach of that clause of the agreement.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 Consequently, under clause 8 of the Agreement he is liable to pay $1000.00 as liquidated damages.
\par 
\par As for the signed agreement of 2 March 1998 (exhibit D1), it was prepared by the defendant himself and he got the plaintiff to sign it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
The plaintiff said that he does not understand }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 much}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  English and whether he can read any English or not is not clear.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
In any case the document would have carried more weight if it was explained to the parties by a third person and the signature of parties witnessed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 In the light of my findings of fact this document does not enhance the defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 s case and cannot be relied upon for the determination of the issues before me.
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\par On the issue whether the said vehicle DB 259 was taken by the plaintiff, I am not satisfied on a balance of probabilities on the evidence before me that that was so to entitle the defendant to any damages.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4880620  
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 His counterclaim therefore fails.
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\par In the outcome, for these reasons there will be judgment for the plaintiff as follows and it is }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 ordered}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  accordingly:
\par 
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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 the sum of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 $5066.66}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620  is payable by the defendant to the plaintiff being for the extra yagona plants uprooted from the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 s yagona plantation;
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\ilvl1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4880620 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
specific performance of the agreement dated 9 February 1998 directing the defendant to forthwith deliver to the plaintiff the motor vehicle Regd. No. CJ.884 if he has not already done so;
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\ilvl1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4880620 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 the sum of $1000.00 is payable by the defendant to the plaintiff as liquidated damages under the said agreement; and
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\ilvl1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4880620 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 Costs of the action in the sum of $400.00.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 D. Pathik
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 Judge}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4880620 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par At Labasa
\par 27 August 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1856438\charrsid4880620 
\par }}