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The plaintiff is a barrister and solicitor who was in private practice in 1991 and ran his own firm under the business name of Tevita Fa & Associates.
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 )}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
The Council is a statutory entity created under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 section 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  of the }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Banaban Settlement Act, Cap 123.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Section 3(1)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  of the Act states that the Council is a body corporate, with permanent succession and a common seal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Section 3(6)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  of the Act states that subject to the provisions of the Act the Council could determine its own procedure.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Second Defendant is the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Banaban Trust Fund Board}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  (hereafter referred to as the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Board}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 ).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
At the material time in 1991 the Board was a statutory entity created under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 section 6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  of the }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Banaban Settlement Act, Cap 123}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 .
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\par In the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Pre}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 trial Conference}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  the facts }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 agreed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  by the parties were:
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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 That the Plaintiff submitted his invoice to the Defendants which refused to pay.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 That the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s services were terminated by the Defendants through a duly appointed Interim Administrator.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par The facts }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 not agreed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  or admitted by the parties were:
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 That the Plaintiff was ever appointed legal Counsel for the Defendants
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 That the Defendants are indebted to the Plaintiff in the sum of $76,076.00 for professional services rendered.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 That the payment of the aforesaid sum is the responsibility of the Defendants.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 That the professional work carried out [by the Plaintiff] were personal to the members of the Defendants at that time.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \fi-1440\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The issues}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par The issues for determination by the Court as agreed in the pre}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 trial conference minutes are:
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 whether the professional work carried out by the plaintiff were at the direction of the defendants.;
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 If so, could the defendants be allowed to deny liability;
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 If there were such reasons, what reasons were they.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 I have before me useful written submissions from both counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
The plaintiff gave evidence himself and called a witness }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Reverend Rogorogo Terubea}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  (hereafter referred to as the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Reverend}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 ).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The defendants did not call any witnesses.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Plaintiff}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s case}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par 
\par The plaintiff testified that the defendants engaged him to undertake legal work for them and undertook to pay his fees.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 When 
they refused to pay he prepared his }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Bill of Costs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  for all the work he had undertaken from }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 6 September 1991 to March 1992}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
 (for 6 months) but this was rejected by Mr. Cruickshank on the basis of the objections raised in his letter of 20 September 1993.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 There
after the plaintiff filed this action in Court.
\par 
\par The plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 charges}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
 at the rate of $150.00 per hour was not challenged.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 In fact the Reverend confirmed that that was the prevalent rate.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 There never was a request to have the Bill of Costs (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 BC}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 ) taxed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
The plaintiff says that the dispute does not lie with the quantum of the BC but the objections contained in Mr. Cruickshank}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s said letter.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The plaintiff}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
s appointment as Legal Adviser was terminated by the Interim Administration in March 1992 and this fact is not disputed in the Statement of Defence.
\par 
\par The work done by the Plaintiff included criminal defence and advice to Rabi Island Councillors with costs amounting to }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 $34.000.00}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  and general legal advice and work in the sum of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 $42,000.00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
 making a total sum of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 $76,000.00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 .
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\par The plaintiff says that at no time he was told or instructed by the Council or the Board that he collect his legal fees directly from the individual councillors.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 At all times the fee was going to be paid by the defendants and this fact is confirmed by the Reverend.
\par 
\par It is the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
s contention that the Resolution of 6 September 1991 was never raised before; it is not contained in the pleadings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
It was not raised in Mr. Cruickshank}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
s letter of 20 September 1993.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Even the Reverend said that he was not written to at any time stating that the said Resolution was invalid.

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\par The plaintiff says that at the proper meeting of the Council it was unanimously passed to appoint him to act as solicitor on 6 September 1991.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Evidence of Rev. Rogorogo Terubea}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 PW2}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 )
\par 
\par The Reverend was the Chairman of both the Council and the Board.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The plaintiff called him to testify on his behalf.
\par 
\par The Reverend}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 evidence, inter alia, in so far as it is relevant to the issue, is as set out in the plaintiff}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s written submission thus and this is in line with the evidence he (PW2) gave before me:
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 PW2 spent some length of time explaining the structures of the two bodies and how they operated in 1991/1992.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 PW2 said that the Council contained 8 members.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Two members from four villages were nominated and they became the Council Members.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The term of the members was for 3 years but this could be renewed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
PW2 said that before 1997 the Council and the Board comprised of the same members.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 In 1991 the 8 Council members were also the Board Members.
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 PW2 was appointed as Chairman of the Council}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  and the Board in January 1991.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 PW2 said that the Council and Board would hold meetings and pass resolutions, which were then implemented.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The resolutions were firstly tabled as Motions and moved and seconded like one would do in any corporate Board meeting.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Resolution would then be put to the vote.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
The Council and the Board were given powers to enter into contracts as they deemed necessary and incidental to the powers under the Act or any other Act, which they believed, was for the benefit of the Banaban community.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
PW2 said that the Board members were protected from any personal liability if they acted in good faith in discharging their duties.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
He pointed to }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Section 6F}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  of the Act which section protected the individual members of the Board from personal liability.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 PW2 said that the Board could incur and pay legal fees.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 He said that under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 section 6H}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
 the Board was entitled to incur and pay from income derived from the Trust Fund, }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 legal fees. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Section 7(4)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
 of the Act states that the Council has control over the income from the Trust Fund.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Council was empowered under }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 section 10}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  of the Act to incur such expenditure as it deemed necessary.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 PW2 confirmed that the Council was the sole beneficiary of the Trust Fund income.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
The council had to make some tough policy decisions; they decided to use income monies to educate their young people in tertiary institutions like University of the South Pacific (USP) and Fiji Institute of Technology (FIT).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 PW2 had a vision of educating the young people of Rabi Island.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 These decisions did not go down well with certain Elders on the Island who were used to handouts.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Attempts were made to overthrow the Council and allegations were being levelled against the Council and Board members.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The allegations became of a political nature and even the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Fiji Government got involved.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par The plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
s appointment is evidenced in two documents (Exhibits P1 and P2) containing resolutions appointing him to act for the defendants.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
The plaintiff was informed of his appointment and he commenced his work from 6 September 1991}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid339394  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 as confirmed by the Reverend.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The terms of appointment stated that the plaintiff was to act to protect the integrity of the Council of Leaders.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 It also allowed for the plaintiff to act to protect the Council of Leaders against the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 overthrow}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
 and to advise the Council on matters of benefit to the Banaban community.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 In his evidence the Reverend confirmed that all the work the plai
ntiff undertook was authorised by the defendants and as far as the Bill of Costs is concerned he confirmed that the plaintiff had undertaken the work set out in the BC. 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Reverend said that on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 20 September 1991}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Board}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  met and passed a unanimous reso
lution whereby the plaintiff was given authority to act for the Board in consultation with him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
The plaintiff was present at this meeting and the Minutes of this meeting were confirmed the same day in the afternoon.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Defendants}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  submission}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 At the close of
 the case for the plaintiff the defendants did not call any witnesses as according to learned counsel for the defendants,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 since no non}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 member of the defendant bodies at the material times had sufficient personal knowledge of the transactions which the Pla
intiff and the then members of the defendant bodies were engaged in to be able to help}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
Mr. Bale says that they are therefore compelled to rely on the evidence of the plaintiff, his witness and the legislative provisions which govern the Banaban community
 at Rabi Island in order to show that the plaintiff failed to establish his claims which the defendants insist should be dismissed with costs.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  arguments are contained in Mr. Bale}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s written submissions particularly on law in the absence of any oral evidence adduced by the defendants.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Mr. Bale summarises the defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  case as follows:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
That the Defendants were appointed under the Banaban Settlement Act, Cap. 123, and the performance of their functions and powers has to be in accordance with relevant provisions of that Act and the Regulations made under it.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
That the then members of the Defendant bodies, RICOL and BTFB, had not exercised their functions and powers properly and/or validly under the Act and Regulations in purporting to appoint the Plaintiff to provide services to them.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
Alternatively, if the then members of the Defendant bodies had exercised their statutory powers and functions properly, the authorizations they purported to give in their meetings on 6.9.91 and 20.9.91 were inva
lid on the grounds that they were ambiguous and/or not perfected administratively or in law and/or impossible to perform.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls3\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Alternatively, if the then members of the Defendant bodies had exercised their statutory powers and functions properly, and the autho
rizations they purported to give in their meetings on 6.9.91 and 20.9.91 were valid, then the Defendants assert that the genuineness of the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s Invoice has not been established and the amount claimed in it do not therefore create a legitimate debt against the Defendants.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Mr. Bale sets out in some detail in so far as it is relevant, the relevant provisions of the }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Banaban Settlement Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  (the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 ) and the Banaban Council Regulations (the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Regulations}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 ) particularly referring to }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 section 3}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  of the Act under which the Council is established and the establishment of the Board under section 6A and its powers under sections 6B(3), 6C, 6F, 6G and Regulations}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid339394  9, 10, 19(c), 11(2) and 19(2).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 In answer to the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s appointment under clause 2 of exhibit }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 P1}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  and the English translation (from Banaban language) of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 exhibit P2}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 , Mr. Bale submits that it is for the plaintiff to establish that the decisions of the then members of the defendant bodies (which purported to approve not his engagement but also the incurr
ing of expenditure from the accounts of the Council and the Board) were made in the proper exercise of their powers and functions under the Act and the Regulations made thereunder and referred to hereabove.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 
 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 He said that this the plaintiff failed to do so l
et alone prove that the decisions to award the contracts which the then members of the defendant bodies purported to award to the plaintiff were in the proper exercise of their powers and functions under the Act and the Regulations.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Counsel further submit
ted that there was no evidence whatsoever that the expenditure from the accounts of the defendants arising from the decision had been approved in the budget or especially approved by the Minister as required under Regulations 11(2) and 19(2).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 He said becau
se of the activities of the then members of the defendant bodies that many of them including PW2 were charged with criminal offences involving dishonesty.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The PW2 was discharged but not acquitted of these charges.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
He said that the activities of these members under the chairmanship of PW2 also resulted in the dissolution and replacement of the defendant bodies by the Interim Administration (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 IA}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 ) with effect from February 1992.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Mr. Bale further submits that the activities for which the then members of the def
endant bodies had purported to recruit the services of the plaintiff were not for the benefit of the Banaban community as envisaged under section 4 of the Act, thereafter the purported exercise of this power by the then members of the defendant bodies was
 not in accordance with the Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Counsel finally submits that the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
s Bill of Costs needs careful perusal and taxing in order to save the Banaban community Fund under the statutory control provided under the Act and the Regulations and asks the Court to exercise its inherent discretion to }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 other orders the Court may deem just}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  as prayed by the plaintiff.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Counsel further submits that if the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s claim succeeds he is not entitled to }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 interest}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  for periods of delay caused by his own inaction.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Determination of the issues}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The First issue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  is }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
whether the professional work carried out by the plaintiff was at the direction of the defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 I have hereabove set out in considerable detail the case for both the plaintiff and the defendants.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The plaintiff called the Reverend to testify on his behalf but no evidence was proffered for the defendants.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The result was that the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s evidence and that of the witness have to a large extent went unchallenged and not rebutted by other evidence apart from 
legal submissions by the learned counsel for the defendants.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid339394 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 In his submission in writing Mr. Bale relied heavily on the Act and the provisions relating to the setting up of the Council and the Board.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 He submits, inter alia, that whatever the Reverend did was not for the benefit of the Banabans as required under the Act and hence his actions were ultra vires.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Therefore in allegedly appointing the plaintiff for professional work it was not for the benefit and in the interest of the Banaban Community.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 On th
e evidence before me, I find as a fact that the Reverend was properly appointed under the Act and had the complete authority to engage counsel for professional work.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Armed with authority under the Act and the Regulations he engaged the plaintiff who is a l
egal practitioner to render professional services of the nature outlined in the evidence and as set out in the Bill of Costs produced in this Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 There is no other evidence to dispute or contradict the Reverend}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s evidence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 There is no evidence of any ki
nd or anything in writing to prove that the plaintiff was not at any time required to do the work which he said he did.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
No one had at any time disputed his Bill of Costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 They watched Mr. Fa do all the work and now when he makes a claim for professional se
rvices rendered by him they through their counsel completely deny being responsible for payment of costs to Mr. Fa.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
I accept and find that it was after the plaintiff became aware that the defendants will not pay his Bill of Costs that he prepared a consolidated }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Bill of costs}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 BC}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 ) for all the work he had undertaken from }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 6 September 1991 to March 1992}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  when the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s appointment as legal adviser was terminated by the Interim Administration.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
(Mr. Cruickshank), he rejected the BC on the basis of the objections in his letter of 20 September 1993.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 That led to this action.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 It is important to note the part played by the Interim Administrator of the Rabi Council of Leaders.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 It was by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Government of Fiji Decree No. 16 of 1992}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  which was passed on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 26 February 1992}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
 that the existing Council was dissolved and in its place an Interim Administration Council was appointed when Mr. Cruickshank became the Interim Administrator.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 By his letter of 20 September 1993 Mr. Cruickshank rejected the plaintiff}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s bill of costs wh
ich was forwarded to him on 12 August 1993.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The grounds on which he rejected the BC were because there were no minutes confirming the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 plaintiff}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s appointment as power of attorney}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 ; }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 there was doubt about the plaintiff}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s power of attorney in that the Minut
es written in the Gilbertese language had not been signed; the work undertaken was of a personal nature to the Council Members and the work related to unconfirmed minutes}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 On the evidence before me including the exhibits tendered to Court, Mr. Cruickshank}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s grounds do not have merit.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 There is no evidence from the defendants to prove that whatever work Mr. Fa did was to be paid for by individual Councillors personally.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Reverend agreed with the fees charged, namely, at the rate of $150 per hour at that time in 1991.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 This rate had not been challenged.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 No one had asked for the taxation of the BC.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
He also agreed that Mr. Fa was properly appointed and that he rendered professional services as set out in his Bill of Costs.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 I find as a fact that at no time t
he plaintiff was told by the Council or the Board that he had to collect his legal fees directly from individual Councillors.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
In this regard I accept the Reverend}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
s evidence that there was n}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid339394 o such arrangement at any time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 I find as a fact that it was the defendants who instructed the plaintiff to act}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid339394 for them.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 In the outcome, therefore Mr. Fa}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 is entitled to be paid his fees.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
In view of this finding the answer to the first issue is in the affirmative.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 It therefore follows that the second issue }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 could the defendants be allowed to deny liability}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  should be answered by saying }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 No}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Conclusion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Summing up}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
On the whole of the evidence before me, there being no evidence adduced by the defendants, and applying the standard of proof required in civil proceedings, namely, on a balance of probabilities, the answer to the main issue is in the affirmative.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
The plaintiff I find as fact was properly engaged as the professional adviser to the defendants in accordance with the Act in question governing the interests of the Banaban community.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Reverend who was the duly appointed Chairman of both the Council and the Board testified in no uncertain terms that the plaintiff was validly}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 appointed in accordance with the powers vested in him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 He further confirmed in his evi
dence that the plaintiff rendered professional service in accordance with the instructions given him for which he rendered his said Bill of Costs with which he agrees.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Reverend}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s evidence has not been challenged by other evidence apart from certain ma
tters put to him to the effect that if the Resolution of 6 September 1991 was invalid then he had no valid authority to appoint the plaintiff to act.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 This is not borne out by evidence before me.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
The Council and the Board were duly constituted bodies and they can sue and be sued.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
They had their own procedures and were required to make decisions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
When threats and attempts were made to destabilize the Council it had to seek legal advice to ensure that the Council and Board performed their function properly.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 This advice the Reverend sought from the plaintiff and appointed him to act for them.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
I accept the evidence of the Reverend in regard to the matters referred to hereabove and accept them as facts to prove what actually happened.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 However, if there are any deviation from any procedure by the Reverend then that is a matter between the Council and Board of which he was the Chairman.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s appointment should not be affected thereby.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
It is a matter of comment that it could only be because the plaintiff was appointed legal adviser that his appointment was terminated in March 1992 when Mr. Cruickshank, the newly appointed Administrator took over the reins.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 I find as fact that both Council and Board as corporate bodies in exercise of the powers vested in th
em appointed the plaintiff to act for them as their legal adviser.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
In the light of my findings of facts as outlined hereabove, the plaintiff is entitled to fee for work done by him on the defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  instructions.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Mr. Sharma, the learned counsel for the plaintiff has argued that the defendant}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
s contention, which is refuted, that the Resolutions that appointed the plaintiff to act was not properly implemented, cannot be a defence and he referred the Court to the Australian case of }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 David Sasson & Partners Pty. Limited v Fahervu Pty Limited}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 & Anor}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  (1999) NSW CA 400 where a similar argument was raised and rejected by the Court.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The New South Wales Court of Appeal struck down that defence and said at page 10:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The law is clear that a party to a contract responsible for performance of a particular condition of a contract, cannot rely on its own non}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 
-}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 performance to resist either rescission as the suit of the other party or a claim in damages for breach of a condition to which the non}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -
}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 fulfilled condition was subject.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 In this case I find as a fact that there was no non}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 compliance with the provisions of the Act and the procedure of the Council and the Board.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Resolutions were passed at duly constituted Board meetings and the Councillors were fully aware that the plaintiff was being appointed to provide legal services.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Taxation of Bill of Costs
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid339394 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
For these reasons the plaintiff succeeds in establishing that he has a claim against the defendants for professional services rendered by him.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The amount claimed as per his Bill of Costs (exhibit P4) is $76,076.00.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 On this aspect in his submission Mr. Bale urges the court to exercise its discretion in considering the plaintiffs prayer in his Statement of Claim seeking }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
any other relief this Honourable Court may deem just}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  by Ordering taxation of the Bill of Costs.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
Bearing in mind all the facts and circumstances of this case and carefully considering the useful and helpful submissions made by both counsel, I consider that the only proper way of arriving at the final figure 
for costs to be paid to Mr. Fa, is to order that costs be taxed by the Taxing Officer (the Acting Deputy Registrar of the High Court).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
It is directed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  that the taxation take into consideration my findings of fact and, inter alia, the agreed rate for fees.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The plaintiff is to commence the proceeding by filing the necessary documents and obtaining an appointment to tax from the Registry of the High Court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Taxing Officer}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s attention is also drawn to Mr. Bale}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s following submission in writing in respects of Bill of costs which should be given due consideration.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
The Defendants submit that the testimonies of both witnesses for the Plaintiff should be treated with caution as they are interested parties.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Plaintiff himself made it clear that he did not expec
t to provide his legal services for free, but he claims that he did not charge or receive any payment for his services for about 7 months on end.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 This is difficult to believe.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
Moreover, the Plaintiff did not actually compile his charges until 12.8.93, almo
st 2 years from the point of his alleged appointment and almost 18 months after he believed, erroneously, that he had been unfairly terminated by the Interim Administration under Mr. Cruickshank.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Defendants submit that PW2 was a witness of convenience for the Plaintiff.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 He was almost in the position of a co}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 conspirator not only with the other members but also with the Plaintiff in these matters, including the appointment of the Plaintiff and the services they were all undertaking.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 PW2 was very quick to answer to a question in cross}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 examination that he had carefully considered the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
s Invoice and he honestly believed that it was a proper reflection of his instructions and a proper charge on the Banban community funds for which he was the principal custodian at the time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 How can an honest and truthful witness make this kind of statement on oath given the charges in the first two items for 20.9.91?}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The first item charges for 2 hours at the Police Station, including the time he is recorded in P1 to be at a BTFB meeting from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
Then the second item charges for 3 hours at a Board meeting from 2 pm to 5 pm at a BTFB meeting when even the third meeting only lasted 30 minutes.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par In fact, the Defendants submit that the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s Invoice needs careful perusal and taxing in order to save the Banaban community funds under the statutory controls provided under the Act and the Regulations.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Mr. Sharma}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s remarks in his submission are that the items in the Bill of Costs were done by the plaintiff
 as a result of the time he spent on the clients}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  files.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
He submits that if he was asked to be on stand by he has every right to charge his fees for time.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 As I have found as a fact that the agreed rate was $150 per hour, the Taxing Officer will have to lo
ok at the items in that light and satisfy himself}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 what period or periods of time was spent by the plaintiff as the legal adviser.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The plaintiff is ordered to file in the Registry of the High Court his Bill of Costs for taxation within }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 28 days}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  and obtain the date and time for taxing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Notice of Taxation should be served on the defendants. 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Interest}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The plaintiff claims }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 interest}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  on costs of $76,076.00 made up as follows (as per his claim on page 19 of his submission):
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Interest at 12.5% per annum from 23rd September 1993
\par 12.5% on $76,076.00 = $9,509.50 per annum
\par Daily Interest = $9,509.50/365 days = $26.05 per day
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 23rd September 1993 to 23rd September 2000 = 7 years
\par 7 x $9,509.50 = $66,566.50.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Interest from 24th September 2000 to 8th June 2001 = 258 days
\par 258 days x $26.05 = $6,720.90.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Total Interest payable until 7th June 2001
\par }\pard \ql \fi-5760\li6480\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin6480\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 $66,566.50 + $6,720.90 = $73,287.40\tab \tab \tab $73,287.40}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid339394 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Mr. Fa seeks an }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 award of interest}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  from }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 23 September 1993 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 to date of judgment at the rate of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 12.5%
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  per annum and }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 post judgment }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 interest at }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 4%}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  from the date of judgment until payment of the debt together with }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 costs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  to be taxed if not agreed.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 On interest, Mr. Sharma submits that this item has been }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 pleaded}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
He further submits as follows:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 His claim has had to come to litigation not b
ecause he wanted it to, but because the Defendants refused to pay his Bill of Costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
He even tried to settle the matter out of Court but the Defendants refused to change their position.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 There is no question of unjust enrichment in this case since the Plai
ntiff has been out of pocket for such a long time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 It is a risk that debtors take when they don}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 t pay bills on time.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 If the Court finds against a debtor then he will be ordered to pay interest for all the time the creditor has been kept out of funds.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 As f
or the Defence contention that the Plaintiff is guilty of delay one must ask, what has the Defendants done to move the case along.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
At no stage did the Defendants ever take steps to move the case along.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 A Defendant is equally obliged to move cases to finality.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 On }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 rate of interest }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 on }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 post judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
 he said that the current award for post judgment interest is no longer 4% per annum but is 8% and this is set out in the Imperial Judgments Act 1838; and since 1993 the rate has been 8% per annum for post judgment rate as set out in }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Order 6 r.2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  of the White Book.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 In regard to interest Mr. Bale submits as follows:
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
The Defendants also submit that the Plaintiff, if his claim succeeds, is not entitled to interest for periods of delay caused by his own inaction as detailed in Paragraph 1.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Moreover, the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s plea to the Court surrounding the hardship he claims he suffered is not supported by the lethargic attitude displayed through his inaction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 He cannot be allowed to enrich himself from the savings of the funds of a community like the Banaban through the gross negligence or wrong}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid339394 
ful conduct of people like PW2.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Having found in favour of the plaintiff in regard to his Bill of Costs, the questions arise as to:}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid339394  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 (a) the date from which interest is to commence; (b) the rate of interest and (c) on what amount of costs.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Mr. Bale submitted that the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
Plaintiff, if his claim succeeds is not entitled to interest for periods of delay caused by his own inaction as detailed in Paragraphs I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  of his submission.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
With this I agree.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
I have no doubt that there was delay on the part of the plaintiff in proceeding with due diligence in the prosecution of this action as can be seen from the following account of the chronology of events as so clearly set out in Mr. Bale}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s written sub
missions and I can do no better than set it out in his own words which are as follows:
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
In his Writ issued on 24.9.93 the Plaintiff, a solicitor, is claiming against the Defendants, the Rabi Council of Leaders and the Banaban Trust Fund Board, the sum of $76,076 for professional services rendered for the period 6.9.91 to March 1992.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Plaintiff is also claiming interest on the judgment sum plus costs.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Defendants filed their joint Statement of Defence on 15.10.93.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Plaintiff did not file any Reply to Defence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
No further action having been taken by the Plaintiff, the Defendants filed a Motion on 10.5.94 to strike out the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s Action for want of prosecution.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
The Plaintiff did not reply to the affidavit in support of the Defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  Motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Instead, on 20.5.94, the Plaintiff filed its Summons for directions.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 On 1.6.94, the Court made an }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Order In Terms}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  on the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s Summons for Directions.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Plaintiff did not file his List of Documents within the 14 days directed by the Court on his own request.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Instead the Plaintiff did not file his List of Documents until 7.3.95, almost a year later.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Defendants were still awaiting a hearing on their Motion to Strike Out.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
On 12.5.95, the Plaintiff filed a Notice for Pre}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 trial Conference, and continued to pursue avenues for settlement.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 No order for pre}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
trial conference was ordered and none was done by the parties.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 On 16.1.97, the Plaintiff (confirmed in Mr. Fa}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s testimony) wrote to Defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  solicitors inviting settlement for a lesser amount.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  solicitors replied on 23.1.97 confirming that the Defendants continued to deny the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s claims.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 On 20.3.97 the Defendants made another application to dismiss the Plaintiff}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s Action for want of prosecution.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 On 17.6.97 the Plaintiff filed his reply to the Defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 On 29.8.97 the Plaintiff filed another Notice requesting pre}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 trial conference.
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 On 3.9.97 both parties held a pre}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 trial conference, at which the parties agreed that the Defendants would abandon their Motions to strike out and should instead file their List of Documents within 14 days.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 This the Defendants did on 18.9.97.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 No Minutes of pre}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 trial conference was filed until 16.12.99.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Nothing happened again until 4.5.99 when the Plaintiff filed his Notice of Intention to Proceed.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The minutes of pre}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
trial conference was filed on 16.12.99.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
On 17.11.00 the Plaintiff filed a Summons to Enter Action for Trial, and on 20.12.00 the Plaintiff filed another Notice to Proceed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
The hearing dates of 29}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 30.5.01 were then set by the Court on 8.2.01.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
It is quite evident that the delay is considerable from the date of the issue of Writ of Summons on 24 September 1993 to 20 December 2000.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
It is my considered view that the plaintiff is not entitled to interest for that period, that is, a period of 7 years.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
This is particularly because of the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s own inaction in pursuing his claim with due diligence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
If he had filed the pleadings according to time table laid down in the High Court Rules 1988 this situation would not have arisen.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The
 Court has the power to award interest from the date when, as in this case, the writ was filed on 23 September 1993 and that is the date from which the plaintiff is claiming interest.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 But what is of great concern to me is that after }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 instituting the proceedings the plaintiff slept on it and then moved at a snail}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s pace and in a stop and start fashion for almost seven years.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 In these circumstances on the facts the plaintiff will be entitled to interest}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 on the Bill of Costs from }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 20 December 2000}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  i.e. when the Plaintiff filed the second Notice to Proceed (when on 8 February 2001 the hearing dates of 29 to 30 May 2001 were set) until this judgment on16 July 2002.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 He has been kept out of this sum for}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 sometime.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The awarding of interest will put the plaintiff in t
he same financial position he would have been if he had been paid at the appropriate time.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The question now arises as to what rate of interest the Court ought to fix.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 This is a case in which }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 section 3}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Death and Interest) Act Cap.27}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  applies to fix the rate of interest to be awarded.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
This provision gives the Court the discretion in awarding interest at such rate as it thinks fit, on the whole or any part of a judgment for any debt or damages, for the whole or an
y part of the period between the date when the cause of action arose and the date of judgment.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
Harry Todd and Lilly Gene Todd v Bayside (South Pacific) Limited and John Wright}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  (Civil Action No. 405 of 1994S) interest at the rate of $12 was awarded}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 In this case I award interest at the rate of 12.5% per annum.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 In Fiji the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 post judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  interest is governed by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 section 17}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Imperial Judgments Act 1838}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 This section of the Act is in force in Fiji by virtue of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 section 22(1)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 High Court Act, Cap. 13}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 It provides:
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 every judgment debt shall carry interest at the rate of }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 four pounds per centum per annum}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  from the time of entering up the judgment until the same shall be satisfied.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 (emphasis added)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 In this regard in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 John Edward Byrne, June Kim Byrne v}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 J.S. Hill & Associates Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
 (FCA Civ. Appeal No. 33/93, judgment 18.8.94) the Court of Appeal at p.26 said:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid339394 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
Section 22(1) of the High Court Act (Cap. 13) provides for the statutes of general application which were in force in England on 2 January 1875 to be in force in Fiji.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 The Judgments Act 1838 was such an Act.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
Its application to Fiji has not been repealed or varied by legislation.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
Section 3 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions)(Death and Interest) Act (Cap.27) gives the Courts a discretion as 
to the rate of interest to be awarded in respect of the period between when the cause of action arose and the date of judgment; but it contains no provision in respect of interest after judgment.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Section 17 of the English Act is still the only one that does so.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
Its provisions are mandatory; interest is payable at the rate of 4%.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
That is unrealistic in the current economic climate: no doubt the enactment of legislation to remedy the situation would be desirable.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
However, unless and until there is such legislation, the Courts have no power to award interest after judgment at any rate other than 4%.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Accordingly, on this point the respondent succeeds.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Further on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Imperial Judgments Act 1838}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s.17}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
) it has been stated that subsequent revisions of that rate (4% p.a) have no application to Fiji [}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Suresh Sushil Chandra Charan & Anuradha Charan v Suva City Council}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  (Civil Appeal No. 12 of 1989 p.4 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  judgment 27.10.89)].
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Since I am awarding }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 costs}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  against the defendants, interest on }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 costs also runs from date of judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  (Suresh Charan (supra p.4) and }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Hunt v R.M. Douglas (Roofing) Ltd}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 1988 3 All E.R. 823).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Lord Ackner}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  at p.833 in Hunt (supra) on this aspect said:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 .......... a judgment for costs to be taxed is to be treated in the same say as a judgment for damages to be
 assessed, where the amount ultimately ascertained is treated as if it was mentioned in the judgment, no further order being required.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
A judgment debt can therefore in my judgment be construed for the purpose of s.17 as covering an order for costs to be taxed.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
This interest of 4% p.a. accrues automatically and there is no need for an order to be made to this effect by the Court and it runs from the date of pronouncement by the Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 An order for costs will also bear interest.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Therefore the post judgment interest to which the plaintiff will be entitled is 4% p.a. until satisfaction.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Order
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid339394 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid339394 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 It is ordered:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls4\ilvl1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 That }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 judgment}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  be entered for the plaintiff against the defendants in the sum of money to be arrived at by the Taxing Officer of the High Court upon Taxation of the plaintiff}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 s of Bill of Costs.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls4\ilvl1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 That the said judgment shall carry }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 interest}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  at the rate of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 12.5% per annum}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
 from 20 December 2000 to 16 July 2002.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls4\ilvl1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 That the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 post judgment interest}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154  shall be 4% p.m. until satisfied.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls4\ilvl1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 That the costs of this action be taxed unless agreed upon.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls4\ilvl1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2364154 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Liberty is reserved to both parties to apply generally.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 D. Pathik
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 Judge}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2364154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364154\charrsid2364154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 At Suva
\par 16 July 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3504225\charrsid2364154 
\par }}