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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
\par AT SUVA
\par CIVIL JURISDICTION
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 CIVIL ACTION NO. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125\charrsid5394125 HBC0}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 201 OF 2001
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Between:
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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 BANKING GROUP LIMITED
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Plaintiff
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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 VISHNU PRASAD
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 f/n Balessar Mishra and
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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 RAJ LAKSHMI PRASAD
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 f/n Gowrie Pratap
\par Defendants
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\par Ms. B. Narayan for the Plaintiff
\par Mr. G.P. Shankar for the Defendants
\par 
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\par By }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Summons}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  dated 21st November 2001 the plaintiff is applying under }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Order 14 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 High Court Rules 1988}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
that summary judgment be entered against the defendants herein for the sum of $1,516,389.81 jointly and severally plus agreed interest at the rates of $237.98 per day and $256.29 per day from 4th April 2001 respectively until judgment is obtained and cost
s of this action }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
 that the Statement of Defence filed herein be struck out or dismissed upon the grounds contained in the Affidavit of Christopher Robin Griffiths filed herein.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par 
\par In support of its application the plaintiff relies on the Writ of Summons filed herein and affidavits of said Griffiths sworn 21 November 2001 and 19 March 2002.
\par 
\par From the defendants I have before me affidavits of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Ashish Narayan}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  sworn 3 December 2001 and a
 supplementary affidavit sworn 6 March 2002.
\par 
\par To assist the Court, both counsel have filed comprehensive written submissions.
\par 
\par The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 issue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  for the Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 s determination is whether any bona fide defences have been raised in the Statement of Defence which necessitate a trial of the action rather than entry of summary judgment.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Plaintiff}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 s submission
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par In support of the summons }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Christopher Robin Griffiths}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
, the Head of Asset Management of the plaintiff Bank, deposed that the claim is pursuant to a }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 cross}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125 -}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 guarantee}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
 executed by the defendants on 16 June 1995 in favour of the plaintiff in consideration of the plaintiff advancing monies and providing credit facilities to Burgess (Fiji) Limited and Vivrass Development Limited, both companies in which the defendants are
 the Directors and principal shareholders.
\par 
\par The plaintiff denies that the cross}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 guarantee has been varied and/or discharged as alleged in paragraph 4 of the defence.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 There was no such arrangement between the parties whereby the plaintiff had to release all the securities.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 However,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
there was a settlement in the sum of $3,300,000.00 received from FNPF pursuant to which plaintiff had agreed to discharge }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 only one}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  of the securities of Vivrass being}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 mortgage No. 378302 on CT No. 24128.

\par 
\par The plaintiff says that although the plaintiff holds securities on the said Burgess Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
s debts, it does not bar it from instituting legal action for recovery of the debts.
\par 
\par The plaintiff says that it is a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 sham}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  defence filed by the defendants and it ought to be struck out.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Defendants}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  submission}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par 
\par The deponent }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Asish Narayan}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  stated how the cross}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125 -}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 guarantee was to have been released and discharged upon payment of $3,300,000.00, but the plaintiff just discharged one of the two properties, The
 defendants say that they have clearly acted under genuine mistake and/or understanding.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
They further stated that any balance of the debt was transferred to Laucala Beach Holdings Ltd and the plaintiff held security of mortgage over the two properties of that Company.
\par 
\par The deponent says that the defendants were made to understand that guarantee would only be enforced after mortgaged properties are properly sold and recovery action against the principal debtors has been exhausted.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 This has not been done.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 The
 second defendant who is the wife of the first defendant did not get independent advice and hence the guarantee is unenforceable.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
The first defendant states that the loan to him has been paid and that as far as both the defendants are concerned the consideration stated in the guarantee is not correct.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Consideration of the summons
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par I have before me for my consideration very comprehensive written submissions from both counsel on facts and law.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Order 14 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 High Court Rules 1988}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  sets out the procedure to obtain a summary judgment when, inter alia, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
the defendant has no defence to a claim included in writ}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 In so far as it is relevant the said }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Order 14}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  provides:

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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  (
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 incl
uded 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 any damages claimed, apply to the Court for judgment against that defendant.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 
"}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
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\par The purpose of the procedure has been clearly stated in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Pemberton v. Chappel (1987) 1 NZLR 1 (C.A.) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 by }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Somers J }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 thus:
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It is to enable a Plaintiff to obtain judgment where there is really no defence to the claim made and so put an end to the spectacle of a worthless defence being raised and pursued for the purposes of delay.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par The following extract from the judgment in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Pemberton }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 (supra) elaborates further on the purpose of the procedure:
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While the desirability of eliminating the frustration and delays which can be caused by unmeritorious or}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
tendentious defence needs no emphasis, it is important to pay proper regard to the defendant}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
s interest and to be wary of allowing the rule to become an instrument of oppression or injustice in the laudable interest of expediting litigation.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 It is true that }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 justice delayed is justice denied}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 , but not at the expense of a fair hearing for both parties, unless the Court is sure there is no real defence.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
It is unlikely to reach this conclusion if the affidavits disclose disputed questions of fact, the resolution of which depends on an assessment of credibility or reliability of witnesses}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 .
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\par Further, on the purpose of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Order 14, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 the following passage from the judgment of }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Parker L.J.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
Home and Overseas Insurance Co. Ltd v Mentor Insurance Co (UK) Ltd }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 (in liq) (1989) 3 ALL E.R. 74 at 77 is pertinent:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
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\insrsid5394125  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
If the defendant}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 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\insrsid5394125  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
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\insrsid5394125  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
But Ord 14 proceedings should not in my view be allowed to become a means for obtaining, in effect, an immediate trial of an action, which will be the case if the court lends itself to determining on Ord 14 applications poi
nts 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\insrsid3561070 "}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par On the affidavit evidence before me, I find that the defendants have raised }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 triable issues }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
both in their Statement of Defence filed herein and in the affidavit in opposition to this application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
I have already outlined hereabove what their contention is.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 A perusal of the Statement of Defence does not appear to me to be a}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 sham}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  defence as alleged.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
A number of defences have been raised by the defendants which cannot be resolved without the trial of the action.
\par 
\par It is my view that this is not a proper case to invoke Order 14.
\par 
\par The court is not at this stage required to go into the merits of this case or }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 try}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  the case on affidavit evidence.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 It is an important principle of the summary judgment procedure that the onus remains on the plaintiff throughout to establish that the defendant has no defence.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 If the court is not satisfied finally on this point, the application must be dismissed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 The courts should not become embroiled in deciding the merits of the claim rather they should confine themselves to the pertinent issue whether there was an arguable defence.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 The defendants do not have to prove their case on a summary judgment application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 If credible evidence is tendered by the defendants, there will have to be a particularly strong case 
for the plaintiff in order for the Court to be able to be satisfied that there is no defence.
\par 
\par As stated in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Anglo}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125 -}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Italian Bank v. Wells }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 (1878) 38 LT 201, per }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Jessel MR
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 When the judge is satisfied not only there
 there is no defence but no fairly arguable point to be argued on behalf of the defendant it is his duty to give judgment for the Plaintiff}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par And as stated under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Ord 14 r3 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 the Court has to be satisfied }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 that there is an issue or question in dispute which ought to be tried ......}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 .
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par As said earlier, on the pleadings, I find that there are triable issues and therefore subject to what I say hereafter summary judgment cannot be entered against the defendants.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 The following passage from the judgment in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Powszechny Bank Zwiakowy W Polsce v Paros}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  (1932) 2 K.B. 353 are worth noting in this regard.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 There at 359 }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Greer L.J.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  said:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
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\insrsid7831404 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
s Bench Division, has to ascertain is whether there is a triable issue.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
If there is, no matter how strongly the Court may anticipate that it will be decided in the plaintiff}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 s favour, it must order a trial.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par He goes on to say that:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
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\insrsid5394125  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 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\insrsid3561070 '}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 There is a triable issue and I want to have it tried}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par Great care should be exercised in granting summary judgment and should not be exercised unless there is no such question to be tried (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Fancourt v. Mercantile Credits}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  (1983) 154 CLR 87 at 99.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Theseus Exploration N.Z. v. Foyster}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  (1972) 125 CLR 507).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
In this case the defendants are being sued as guarantors and they have raised the issue that certain payments were made by Fiji National Provident Fund to
wards the reduction of the debt in question and the balance remaining was taken over by another company.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
When I make these observations, I am not unmindful of the rights and obligations of a surety or guarantor.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 The Privy Council case of }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 China and South Sea Bank Ltd v Tan}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  [1989] 3 All E.R. 839 dealt with this aspect of the matter.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 The principles have been clearly stated there and I give below what was held in that case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 It is as follows:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Since the rights of a su
rety continued to depend on the principles of equity it followed that unless the security was surrendered, lost, rendered imperfect or altered in condition by reason of what had been done by the creditor the surety remained liable under his contract to pa
y the creditor if the debtor failed to do so, and the creditor was entitled to sue him instead of pursuing his claim against the debtor or selling the mortgaged securities.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Moreover, the creditor was not obliged to do anything and was not under a duty to ex
ercise his power of sale over the mortgaged securities at any particular time or at all and did not become a trustee of the mortgaged securities and the power of sale for the surety unless and until he was paid in full.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 It followed therefore that since the
 bank did not act injurious to the surety or inconsistent with his rights and did not omit any act which its duty enjoined it to do the surety was liable under the contract of guarantee to repay the bank the principal sum advanced with interest.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125\charrsid5394125 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
However, in the present case, the manner in which the securities herein have been alleged to have been dealt with by the creditor/plaintiff Bank in that, inter alia, it decided not to proceed to exercise its power of sale, the principles governing the gra
nt of summary judgment will apply.
\par 
\par Therefore, the determination of the issue in this application cannot be made without the trial of the action. 
\par 
\par On the affidavit evidence before me and after considering the very useful written submissions from both counsel I am left in the position that there }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 ought not }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 to be a summary judgment in this case and I adopt the following statements of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Somers J}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Australian Guarantee Corporation (NZ) Ltd v Wyness}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
 (1987) NZLR 326 at 330 in coming to the decision to which I have come:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
We do not consider this case lays down any general rule that where a defence is raised which invokes the discretion of the Court under some statutory provision the power to enter summary judgment should not be exercised.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 So to hold would we think add a gloss to the rules about summary judgment.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Where, as in the two cases mentioned, the evidence before the Court shows that an inquiry is necessary, or there is insufficient evidence to enable the Court to be 
satisfied the defence must fail or that discretionary relief will not be given, the proper course will be to refuse to enter summary judgment.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 If, however, it is apparent that there is no further evidence available, and that the defence cannot succeed, then judgment should be entered.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Conclusion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par 
\par In an application for summary judgment it is incumbent on the applicant to ensure that the case was a proper case for summary judgment (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Barclays Bank plc v Piper}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  TLR 1995 319): The following passage from the judgment of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Roch L.J.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 at 320 is apt in this case:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
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\insrsid5394125  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 An Order 14 judgment finally disposed of the action in a summary manner.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
The purpose of the rules relating to the contents of the affidavit in support was to ensure that the plaintiffs had demonstrated that the case was a proper case for summary judgment.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par To conclude, in deliberating on this aspect of the case I have noted the following passage from the judgment of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Denman J}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Manger and Another, Syndics under the Bankruptcy of N. Rodrigues Et CIE, v Cash}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  (5 TLR at 271}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125 -272):}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
The jurisdiction was one to be exercised with great care, so as not to preclude a party}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
from raising any defence he may really have.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 The Ju
dge 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\insrsid5394125  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
There had been many cases decided on this Order, and especially two which appeared to support this view.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 One was, }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Ray v. Barber,}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
 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\insrsid5394125  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 So in the case of, 
}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Wallingford v. Mutual Assurance Company,}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3561070 "}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125  in the House of Lords, in which a similar view was adopted.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
It was a hard thing to hamper a man who might probably have a defence by requiring him 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\insrsid5394125  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 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\insrsid3561070 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par For these reasons on the affidavit evidence before me, on the su
bmissions made by both counsel and bearing in mind the authorities and the principles governing the grant of summary judgment and in the exercise of my discretion on the facts and circumstances of this case, I have come to the conclusion that the plaintif
f}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831404 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 s application must fail.
\par 
\par I therefore}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394125  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 refuse the application for summary judgment under Order 14 with costs against the plaintiff in the sum of $300.00.
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 D. Pathik
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 Acting Chief Justice}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5394125 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1330211\charrsid5394125 
\par At Suva
\par 31 October 2002
\par }}