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\par AT LABASA
\par CIVIL JURISDICTION
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 36 OF 2002
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 s/o Hussain Buksh
\par Plaintiff
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 s/o Halka
\par Defendant
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\par Mr. A. Sen for the Plaintiff
\par Mr. V.P. Ram for the Defendant
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\par By }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 summons}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  dated 26 October 2001 the defendant is applying to Court for the following Orders:
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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Claim for Possession.
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An Order for Immediate Possession of the land comprised in Certificate of Title No. 27862 occupied by the plaintiff as set out in the Defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
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\par Affidavits in support of the summons have been filed by Chandrika Prasad and Usman Ali.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
Chandrika Prasad has also filed an Affidavit in Reply to plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 s affidavits in reply.
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\par This application for summary judgment on counterclaim is made under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Or.14 r.5(1)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  of the }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 High Court Rules}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  which provides as follows:
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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
 (1) Where a defendant to an action begun by writ has served a counterclaim on the plaintiff, then, subject to paragraph (3), the defendant may, on the ground that the plaintiff has no defence to a claim made in the counte
rclaim, or to a particular part of such a claim, apply to the Court for judgment against the plaintiff on that claim or part.
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The issues
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The questions for the Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 s determination are whether: (a) this procedure for applying for summary judgment is appropriate and (b) is the defendant entitled to the relief sought, namely, judgment for possession.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 High Court Rules
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Order }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 14 Rule (1)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  of the }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 High Court Rules}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  is pertinent to this application as it is applicable as much to a counterclaim as to where there i
s no counterclaim.\tab  
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The said }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Order 14 Rule 1(1)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
 under which an application for summary judgment can be made provides:
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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  (1) Where in an action to which this rule applies a statement of claim has been served on a defendant and that defendant has given
 notice of intention to defend the action, the plaintiff may, on the ground that that defendant has no defence to a claim included in the writ, or to a particular part of such a claim, or has no defence to such a claim or part except as to the amount of a
ny damages claimed, apply to the Court for judgment against that defendant.
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Background facts}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par 
\par Very briefly, the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
 by a writ of summons issued 30 July 2001 claims to be entitled to possession of certain lands comprised in an instrument of tenancy dated 5 October 1989.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 This tenancy he says is covered by sugar cane registration number 312/04159 issued by the Sugar Industry Tribunal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The defendant has however served the plaintiff with a notice to quit and has applied for a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f 
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The plaintiff says that he is entitled for a continued tenancy, occupation and cultivation of the said land and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 specifically entitled to cultivate and deliver}{
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\par The plaintiff therefore claims to be entitled to possession of the said land.
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\par The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  who has filed a Statement of Defence, on the other hand submits, inter alia, that the extension of the leas
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 and the plaintiff was given written warning that no new tenancy would be given and that he was to vacate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
He was given a grace period to 31 December 2000 on which date he was required to vacate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 He has refused to do so and has
 no right to occupy the said land.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
The defendant says that the plaintiff unlawfully retains possession and has no right to do so and to bring this action which is an abuse of the process of the Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 He says that the plaintiff has no cause of action.
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\par The defendant has counterclaimed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
He says that he is the registered proprietor of the said land and after the lease expired on 31 December 1999, the plaintiff has no rights over it (the land)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  and is illegally occupying it.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Determination of the issue
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 It is in the light of the above background that this summons herein has to be considered.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The plaintiff has opposed the application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
As ordered, both counsel have filed written submissions to which I have given due consideration.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 At the time of the application th
e pleadings herein were complete.
\par 
\par Under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Order 14}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  is provided the procedure for obtaining a summary judgment without proceeding to trial.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 With due deference to the very comprehensive and lengthy submissions made by counsel for the parties, I consider that 
I ought to consider at some length the principles governing the grant of summary judgment.
\par 
\par On the affidavit evidence before me I find that there are disputed questions of fact and law.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The question for Court}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
s determination is whether the plaintiff is rightfully on the land or not under the instrument of Tenancy originally granted to him in compliance with section 6(b) of the Agricultural Landlord and Tenants Act (}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 ALTA}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
) i.e. whether the Tenancy No. 3624 expired on 1 January 2000.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The plaintiff maintains 
that he is entitled to possession of the said land whereas by his counterclaim the defendant says that he is not and that he should get immediate vacant possession.
\par 
\par On the facts of this case I find that there are }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 triable issues}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Hence in these circumstances judgment cannot be entered on the defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 s counterclaim for possession.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
If I were to grant the relief sought, it will automatically wipe out the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 s claim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The issue is that each party wants possession.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Who is entitled to it is the question.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 On }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 triable issues}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  the following passages from the judgment in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Powszechny Bank Zwiakowy W. Polsce v. Paros}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  (1932) 2 K.B. 353 are worth noting:
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par Greer L.J.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 at .359 said:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 It has long been the rule that in proceedings under Order XIV, what the Court, whether this Court or the King}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 s Bench division, has to ascertain is whether there is a triable issue.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 If there is, no matter how strongly the Court may anticipate that it will be decided in the plaintiff}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 s favour, it must order a trial.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par He goes on to say that:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 All the defendant need say is that he requires the plaintiff to prove his case, and the law puts upon the plaintiff the onus of proving it.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  
}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 When the defendant says he does not admit the claim he need not carry the case any further than to say: }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 There is a triable issue and I want to have it tried}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 .}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par Great care should be exercised in granting summary judgment and should not be exercised unless there is no real question to be tried (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Fancourt v Mercantile Credits}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  (1983) 154 CLR 87 at 99; }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Theseus Exploration NZ v Foyster}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
 (1972) 125 CLR 507).
\par 
\par Also on the affidavit evidence before me I am satisfied that judgment should not be entered against the defendant after bearing in mind the principles as to the burden of proof as stated by }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Thomas J}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Hibiscus Shoppingtown Pty Ltd v Woolsworths (Q}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Land) Ltd}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  (1993) 113 FLR 106 at 109.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 He said:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The legal burden of proof is borne by the plaintiff throughout the application, however when he has established a prima facie right to an order, a }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 persuasive}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  or }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 evidential}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  
burden shifts to the defendant to satisfy the court that judgment should not be given against him:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 see Australian & New Zealand Banking Group v David (1991) 105 FLR 403; 1 NTLR 93.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par In the context of this case, on the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 purpose of Ord.14}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 , the following extract from the judgment of }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Parker L.J}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  . in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
Home and Overseas Insurance Co. Ltd v Mentor Insurance Co (UK) Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  (in liq) (1989) 3 All E.R. 74 at 77 is pertinent:
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The purpose of Ord.14 is to enable a plaintiff to obtain a quick judgment where there is plainly no defence to the claim.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 If the defendant}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 s only suggested defence is a point of law and the court can see at once that the point is misconceived the plaintiff is entitled to judgment.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 If at first sight the point appears to be arguable but with relatively
 short argument can be shown to be plainly unsustainable the plaintiff is also entitled to judgment.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
But Ord.14 proceedings should not in my view be allowed to become a means for obtaining, in effect, an immediate trial for an action, which will be the cas
e if the court lends itself to determining on Ord.14 applications points of law which may take hours or even days and the citation of many authorities before the court is in a position to arrive at a final decision.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Conclusion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par 
\par To conclude, applying the principles stated hereabove, on the affidavit evidence before me, the defendant is not entitled to summary judgment on his counterclaim.
\par 
\par In this case it was incumbent on the applicant (the defendant) to ensure that the case was a proper case for summary judgment (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Barclays Bank plc v Piper}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  (The Times 31 May 1995): The following passage from the judgment of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Roch L.J.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  is apt in this case:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Order 14 proceedings were unlike applications for interlocutory injunctions in which liberty to the defendant to apply to set aside the order would be a standard term.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 An Order 14 judgment finally disposed of the action in a summary manner.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482\charrsid5643482 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The purpose of the rules relating to the contents of the affidavit in support was to}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 ensure that the plaintiffs had demonstrated that the case was a proper case for summary judgment.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 \tab }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par In deliberating on this aspect of the case I have noted the following statements from the judgment of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Denman J }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 in }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Manger and Another, Syndics Under the Bankruptcy of N. Rodrigues Et Cie., Cash}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  (5TLR at p271}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 272)
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The jurisdiction was one to be exercised with great care, so as not to preclude a party from raising any defence he may really have.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 The Judge was not to make the order if either he was satisfied that there was a defence, or that the defendant should be allowed to defend.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  
}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 There had been many cases decided on this Order, and especially two which appeared to support this view.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 One was, }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Ray v. Barber}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 , in the Court of Appeal in 1879, in which it was laid down that the Judge had a discretion if facts
 were shown on which he thought the defendant should be allowed to defend the action, conditionally or unconditionally, even though a defence was not clearly established.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 So in the case of, }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Wallingford v. Mutual Assurance Company,}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}
{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  in the House of Lords, in which a similar view was adopted.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
It was a hard thing to hamper a man who might probably have a defence by requiring him}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
either to pay money into Court or find sureties for a large sum, which he might not be able to find.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 It was sufficient if facts were
 shown which made it very probable that there might be a defence, even though a defence was not clearly shown.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par Here on the Counterclaim the plaintiff has put up a defence and whether it is}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 sham or not it is difficult to say on affidavit evidence alone.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 In this regard I have borne in mind the following statements of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Manisty J}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  at 272 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Manger & Another}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482  (supra):
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 if there was a real and bona fide defence, the plaintiff ought not to be allowed to take a summary judgment, nor the defendant required to find money or security.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
In some cases it had been found that this ought not to have been required, and this showed how cautious the Courts should be in making such orders.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Now, he}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
could not say in this case that the defence set up was a sham; on the contrary, he thought it was bona fide, and, that being so, he felt compelled to concur in allowing the appeal.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par For these reasons, in the exercise of my discretion, I refuse the application for summary judgment under Order 14.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
Now that the pleadings are complete, it would be in the interest of both parties that they should without further delay proceed with due diligence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 with Summons for Directions and apply to have the matter entered for trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643482  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
The defendant is to pay plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
s costs in the sum of $250.00.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 D. Pathik
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 Judge}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5643482 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par At Labasa
\par 27 August 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid336035\charrsid5643482 
\par }}