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\par Plaintiff
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557\charrsid2301557 And}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557 :}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 RAMESH CHAND}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557\charrsid2301557  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 f/n Hem Raj
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 DATELINE TRUCKERS LIMITED
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Defendants
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par Mr. A. Kohli for the Plaintiff
\par No appearance for the Defendants
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 JUDGMENT
\par (Assessment of Damages)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 On 26 August 1996 the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 plaintiff Bibi Nanson}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
 issued a writ of summons against }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Ramesh Chand}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
first defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 ) and }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Dateline Truckers Limited}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  (the }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 second defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 ) to recover damages for the death of her son }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Sanjay Narayan}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  (the \lquote }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 deceased}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \rquote ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 New India Assurance Company Limited }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 is }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Third Party}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 insurers}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
) and it has been served with notice of hearing of assessment of damages.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 On 9 December 1997 Judgment by Default was obtained by the plaintiff against the defendants as no Acknowledgment of Service was filed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 It was \lquote }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 adjudged that the said Defendants do pay the Plaintiff damages to be assessed}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \rquote 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Notice of hearing of Assessment of Damages was served on the defendants and the said insurer.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 They failed to appear and the hearing concluded after evidence was adduced by the plaintiff.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14232482 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Background facts}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The plaintiff is the mother of the deceased and the Administratrix in the Estate of Sanjay Narayan by virtue of Letters of Administration Number 28885 granted her on 7 May 1993.
\par 
\par The first defendant was the servant or agent of the second defendant and the driver of motor vehicle Regd. No. BY550; the second defendant was the owner of the said vehicle.
\par 
\par On 17 November 1990 the first defendant whilst driving the said vehicle on Nabouwalu/Labasa Road struck the deceased Sanjay Narayan thus knocking him down as a result whereof he died.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 This accident occurred because of negligent driving on the part of the driver.
\par 
\par The first defendant was in the first class Magistrates Court at Labasa convicted of the offence of causing death by dangerous driving on 14 December 1992 and fined $150.00 in default 4 months and sentenced to one year\rquote 
s imprisonment suspended for 2 years and disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for a period of 12 months.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The person for whose benefit this action is brought is }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Bibi Nanson}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 , the plaintiff.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 At the time of his death the deceased was about 33 years of age.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The injuries received by the deceased were, inter alia, \lquote }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
multiple organs rupture including all the thoracic and abdominal organs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \rquote  and \lquote }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
severe extensive multiple injuries}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \rquote . }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par 
\par The claim
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The plaintiff claims against the defendants }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 special}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  and }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 general}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  damages under the various heads as follows: (a) }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
funeral expenses}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  in the sum of $1000.00; (b) under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Death and Interest) Act Cap.27}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  damages for the benefit of the Estate, (c) compensation under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Compensation to Relatives Act, Cap 29}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 , (d) General Damages, (e) Interest on damages and (f) costs.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Heads of damages}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par 
\par I shall now consider these heads of damages.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 a)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\wrapdefault\faauto\ls4\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Spe}{
\insrsid2301557\charrsid2301557 cial damages (funeral expenses)}{\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par The special damage claim relates to funeral expenses.
\par 
\par In this connection, for ease of reference, I repeat below how I dealt with this aspect in 1994 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Rupeni Navunisarvi v Pradeep Kumar and Raja Ram}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  (40 FLR 58 at 65-66).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 This is what I said:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \'93}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
Although there is no definition of \lquote funeral expenses\rquote , in Cap.29 it provides in s.11 that \'93damages may be awarded in respect of the funeral expenses of the deceased person if such expense
s have been incurred by the parties for whose benefit the action is brought}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \'94; it would appear therefore that the test of reasonableness would apply.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par Some indication of what the word \'93funeral\'94 is usually taken to comprehend has been stated by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Mayo J}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 . in }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Public Trustee v Bednarezyk}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
 (1959) SASR 178 at 180 (quoting from book by Luntz on Assessment of Damages 3rd Ed. p.439) as follows:-
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \'93}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The word \lquote funeral\rquote 
 is usually taken to comprehend the disposal of human remains including accompanying rites and ceremonies,
 that is to say, the procedure of, and appertaining to, burial or cremation, in the course of which the body is prepared for burial and conveyed by cortege to the necropolis.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Such initial stages as acquisition of burial plot, public notice, obtaining a cer
tificate of death, permission to cremate or bury, will form part of the procedure and the cost will be funeral expenses}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \'94.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par According to custom there are certain expenses, such as in this case, for the \'93reguregu\'94 that one cannot avoid and it certainly is part of the expenses relating to the funeral of the deceased.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 In the Fiji context, bearing in mind the traditional Fijian ceremony associated with the funeral I will allow a reasonable sum under this head.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557 
 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Kesi Ganikeli Liva v Mahendra Pal Chaudhary}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  (Supr
eme Court C.A. 391/79) the then Chief Registrar (now Scott J) awarded the sum of $1500 for funeral expenses; and in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Shiu Shankar s/o Madhwan & Anor }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 (Sup Ct. Ltk. C.A. 31/74) }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Dyke J}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  stated that \'93}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 religious rites following the death of a Hindu person are reasonable and the claim under this head is allowed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \'94.
\par 
\par On the evidence before me I award the sum of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 $1500}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  for }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
funeral expenses}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  as special damages which is the same amount which I awarded in Rupeni (supra).
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\insrsid2301557 (a)\tab }{\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Damages under Laws Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions)(Death and Interest) Act, Cap. 27
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par For a claim under Cap 27 different considerations apply as for Cap 29.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 In considering damages under this head, the following extract from the judgment of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Lord Morris}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Yorkshire Electricity Board v Naylor}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  (1967) 2}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 All E.R. at 6 is apt:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \'93
Though it is said that his death was instantaneous, the appellants have not sought to dispute that a valid cause of action vested in him.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 By reason of the provisions of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1934, that cause of action survived for the benefit of his estate.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The judge had to decide what sum of damages should reasonably be awarded in respect of the deceased\rquote s cause of action.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 He lost what is usually called his expectation of life.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The loss was something personal to himself.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
No one knows what life would in fact have held for him had he lived.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 No one will ever know.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 No one could ever know the changes.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The chances and vicissitudes of life are in the future.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
He will not know them.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
No surmise can with any measure of confidence be made whether by his untimely death he was denied happiness or was spared unhappiness.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The task of \'93equating incommensurables\'94 is one that can never be satisfactorily achieved.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
The award under this head is solely in regard to loss of expectation of life and is limited to a moderate sum in Fiji.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The Act provides that every such action shall be for the benefit of the wife, husband, parent and child of
 the person whose death has been so caused (section 4).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The word \'93}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
parent}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \'94 has been defined under the Act to include father and mother.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
Here the action has been commenced by the Plaintiff as Administrator of the Estate on behalf of herself, the deceased\rquote s mother.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 In line with awards made in the past by the Courts, I award the sum of }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 $1250.00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  under this head.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Following the decision in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
Davies & Anor v Powell Duffryn Associated Collieries Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  [1942] AC 601 this award will merge into the award under the Compensation to Relatives Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid11226659 (a)\tab }{\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 Claim under Compensation to Relatives Act (Cap.29)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The right of action under the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
Compensation to Relatives Act (Cap.29)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
confers on the near relative a right which is an independent right and not a continuation of the cause of action vested in the deceased.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 An action is maintainable as provided for under }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 section 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Act}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  which reads as follows:-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \'93
Where the death of a person is caused by wrongful act, neglect or default, and the act, neglect or default is such as would (if
 death had not ensued) have entitled the party injured to maintain an action and recover damages in respect thereof, the person or persons or body of persons, incorporated or unincorporated, who would have been liable if death had not ensued shall be liab
le to an action for damages notwithstanding the death of the person injured, and although the death was caused under such circumstances as to amount in law to a crime.\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 s4}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  (}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Cap.29}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 ) the Plaintiff is entitled to the claim as a dependant for herself (as mother)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
The action is based upon financial loss or loss of support and nothing else; it gives no solatium for mental distress (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Blake v Midland Rly Co }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 (1852) 18 Q.B. 93).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
In this case the deceased died the same day, hence no claim for pain and suffering arises as no damages is given for pain and suffering when unconsciousness and death followed the injury within a very short time (}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Hicks v Chief Constable South Yorkshire Police}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  [1992] 2 All ER 65).
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11226659 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 As an aid to assessing damages in a case such as this I refer to the following passage from the judgment of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Singleton L.J}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Waldon v War Office}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  (1956) 1 WLR 51 at 55:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \'93A judge in assessing damages draws upon his own experience.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Where does he get that experience?}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 From knowledge of other judges\rquote  decisions as to amount; from knowledge of what is said in this court and in the House of Lords; and from his ordinary experience in life.. ..}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
The judge realizes that his task is to assess damages in the particular case before him, and upon the evidence before him and upon nothing else.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 If he can get help from decisions of other judges, or from this court, I am inclined to think that in his discretion he might well accept it.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 It is for him to judge\'94.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11226659 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Fletcher v Autocar and Transporters Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
 [1968] 2 Q.B. 32 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Salmon L.J}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 . stated at 363 - 364:-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \'93
On the other hand, the full amount of perfect compensation manifestly cannot be given for pain and suffering or loss of amenities for the simple reason that, in the nature of things, there can be no perfect compensation in relation to such matters ....}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 To my mind the damages awarded should be such that the ordinary sensible man would not instinctively regar
d them as either mean or extravagant, but would consider them to be sensible and fair in all the circumstances.\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11226659 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Nothing can be given by way of solatium for the injured feelings of the relatives and all that can be dealt with or assessed is precurniary loss.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 It has been held by the Supreme Court in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Mc Carthy v Palmer}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  (1957) NZLR 442 (as}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11226659  stated in the headnote) that: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \'93
A claim under the Deaths by Accidents Compensation Act 1952, on behalf of the widow and children as the result of the death of the husband 
and father, for damages in respect of the loss of the society, care, guidance and affection of the husband and father respectively discloses no cause of action under the statute, since damages are recoverable thereunder by members of the family only to th
e extent of the loss of presumed advantage by the persons for whose benefit the action is brought.\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Loss of support is an essential element of the cause of action.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 A total dependence is not necessary, and partial dependence, even if it is of a slight and u
ncertain kind, will be sufficient to sustain an action.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
It is not necessary for the Plaintiff to prove that she had a right to support by the deceased: what she must establish is, \lquote }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
a reasonable expectation of pecuniary benefit, as of right or otherwise, from the continuance of the life}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \rquote  (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
Franklin v South Eastern Rly Co}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  (1858) 3 H & N 211).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
Under the Act (Cap.29) I have to decide the amount of dependency of the parent in the case of the deceased and then a suitable multiple has to be determined.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 In this case the deceased was at the time of his death 33 years of age and enjoyed good health.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The plaintiff is the mother and was dependent on him to look after herself and her other children who were younger than the deceased.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The deceased was employed as a clerk and his nett income was $129.23 per week or nett monthly salary of $516.00.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 He perhaps would have been gainfully employed until the age of 55 years.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 He was the sole breadwinner of the family. 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 On the evidence before me the plaintiff/mother was totally d
ependent on the deceased who gave half his income to her to enable her to support herself and the other children.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 multiplicand}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  will be the nett wage which in this case is $516 per month or $6192.00 per year.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 It appears that the deceased\rquote s personal wants were minimal and he gave half his income to his mother for the maintenance of the family.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11226659 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 In these circumstances I assess the multiplicand as 50% of $6192.00
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 which comes to }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 $3096.00}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11226659 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 As for the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 multiplier}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 , in }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Josefa Sigavolavola & Anor. v Gyan Mati}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  (F
CA No. 85 of 1985) where the deceased was a 30 year old carpenter, the Court at p.7 said:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \'93
In assessing damages the Court is required to evaluate future possibilities and chances, and assess what will happen in the future, or would have happened but for something which happened in the past.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }
{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The result can only be an estimate which, ... should fall within a permissible range.\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11226659 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The plaintiff at the time of the deceased\rquote s death in 1990 was 61 years old and the deceased was about 34 years old.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 According to the letter from the deceased\rquote s employer it is stated that \'93}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
had he not met his untimely death he would have continued employed till the age of 55 or him leaving work on his own choice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 \'94.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 After taking all factors into account I think a }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 multiplier of 10}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  is appropriate.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 The amount of compensation would come to }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 $30960.00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  made up as follows:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2301557  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 10 (multiplier) x $3096 (per year) = $30960.00.
\par 
\par I do not consider that any apportionment is necessary in view of the ages of the plaintiff\rquote s children.
\par 
\par I therefore award the sum of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 $30960.00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557  under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Cap.29}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 .
\par 
\par There will be no award for pain and suffering as the death occurred within a very short time viz. one hour after the accident (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Hicks v Chief Constable South Yorkshire Police }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 [1992] 2 All E.R. 65).}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx90\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11226659 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Order}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 In the outcome, I make the following orders and awards:
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 a)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\ls5\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 Speci}{
\insrsid11226659\charrsid11226659 al damages (funeral expenses) - $1500.00}{\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 b)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\ls5\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 
Under the Law Reform (Misc. Provisions)(Death and Interest) 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 Act (Cap 27}{\insrsid11226659\charrsid11226659 ) - 1250.0}{\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid11226659\charrsid11226659 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 This sum merges into award under Cap 29.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 c)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\ls5\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 
Damages under Compensation to Relatives
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid11226659\charrsid11226659 Act Cap 29 - }{\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 30960.00
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 d)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\ls5\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 
I award interest at 6% in the said sum of $30960.00
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 as from date of accident, namely, 17 November 1990
\par to dat}{\insrsid11226659\charrsid11226659 e of this judgment (31.10.02) - }{\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 22284.00
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\insrsid11226659\charrsid11226659 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 e)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\ls5\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\insrsid11226659\charrsid11226659 Costs to plaintiff - }{
\insrsid1186460\charrsid11226659 500.00
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 
\par The total award therefore is the sum of $54,744.00 with costs $500.00. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11226659\charrsid2301557 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11226659 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 D. Pathik
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid2301557 Acting Chief Justice}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2301557 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11226659\charrsid2301557 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186460\charrsid14232482 At Suva
\par 31 October 2002
\par }}