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\par AT SUVA
\par CIVIL JURISDICTION
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid15945109 490 OF 1996
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\par Mustakei aka Mustakei f/n Husseini
\par late of Naselai}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid15945109 Plaintiff
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\par Mr. R.P. Singh for the Plaintiff
\par No appearance for the Defendants
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\par (On assessment of Damages)
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 By Writ of Summons herein dated 10 October 1996 the plaintiff as Administrator in the Estate of Mustakei (the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
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\par On 9 May 1997 default judgment was entered against the defendants as no Statement of Defence was filed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 The judgment stated that:
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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 It is this day adjudged that the defendants do pay the plaintiff the sum of $1000 being special damages and general damages to be assessed and costs of this action.}{
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\par The then Deputy Registrar of the High Court took evidence on assessment of damages.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
She was told on 4 August 1998 that the parties were discussing settlement hence no judgment was delivered before she left Fiji.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
On 13 January 2000 Notice of Intention to Proceed was filed by Mr. Singh for the plaintiff.
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\par Notice of Assessment of Damages was finally served on the defendants in June 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 The hearing took place on 21 September 2001.}{
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Facts
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 The plaintiff is the administrator in the estate of Mustakei also known as Mustakei f/n Husseini late of Naselai, Bau Road, Nausori, retired labourer aged 80 years (he
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) by virtue of Letters of Administration No. 31932.
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\par In or about 1 April 1995, while walking along Bau Road, the deceased was struck by a motor vehicle Registered No. AN.307 owned by the defendants.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 On being struck he was dragged for about 9 metres.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
The accident was due to negligent driving on the part of the driver of the said vehicle.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
As a result of injuries received by the deceased he died.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 The driver was convicted in the Magistrate}{
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\par At the time of the accident the deceased was a farmer/labourer.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 He was the head of the family.}{
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  and five issues of his marriage, namely Mariam Nisha (58 years), Mehrual Nisha (48 years), Fahiman 
\par Kherual Nisha (47 years), Mohammed Tahir Male (44 years) and Mohammed Jammal (41 years).
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On the evidence before me, although the deceased was 80 years of age, he was in god health until he died in the said accident.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  provides that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 damages may be awarded in respect of the funeral expenses of the deceased person if such expenses have been incurred by the parties for whose benefit the action is brought}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13840850 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 The test of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 reasonableness}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  would apply here and I consider the amount claimed as reasonable.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
I therefore allow the said sum.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid13840850 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6636891 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid13840850 Damages under the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions)(Death and Interest) Act (Cap 27).
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13840850 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13840850\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13840850 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
For a claim under Cap 27 different considerations apply as for Cap 29.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 In considering this aspect the following passage fr
om the judgment of Lord Morris of Borth}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13840850 y}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
Gest in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Yorkshire Electricity Board v Naylor}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  (1967) 2 All E R at p6 should be borne in mind:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Though it is said that his death was instantaneous, the appellants have not sought to dispute that a valid cause of action vested in him.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }
{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 By reason of the provisions of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1934, that cause of action survived for the benefit of his estate.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 The judge had to decide what sum of damages should reasonably be awarded in respect of the deceased}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 s cause of action.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 He lost what is usually called his expectation of life.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 The loss was something personal to himself.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
No one knows what life would in fact have held for him had he lived.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 No one will ever know.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 No one could ever know the chances.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 The chances and vicissitudes of life are in the future.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
He will not know them.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
No surmise can with any measure of confidence be made whether by his untimely death he was denied happiness or was spared unhappiness.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
The task of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 equating incommensurables
}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  is 
one that can never be satisfactorily achieved.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid13840850 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13840850 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 The award under this head is solely in regard to loss of expectation of life.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13840850 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
As the learned counsel for the plaintiff submits the amount under this head for loss of expectation of life is limited to a moderate sum in Fiji.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Subamma v Chandar}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  (CA 373/79), }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Fero Tabakisuva v Sant Kumar & Eroni Tokailagi}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  (CA 465/80) and }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Daya Ram v Peni Cara & Others}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  (Civ App 59/82 FCA) the sum of }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 $1250.00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  was awarded.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13840850 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 In Jai Narayan v. The Attorney}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891 -}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 General C.A. 611/}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13840850 19}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 93 and }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Paras Ram v. Ivamere Hotchin & Ors}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  (C.A. 6/}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13840850 19}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 91, Labasa) and }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Hari Pratap v. The Attorney}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891 -}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 General of Fiji and Anor}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  (Civ. App. 14/}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13840850 19}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 92 FCA) there was an award of $2500; in Pratap (Supra) the Fiji Court of Appeal discussed this aspect at length and said that the conventional should be }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 $2500}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13840850 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 I award the sum of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 $2500.00}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  under this head of claim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 This sum will merge in the claim under }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Compensation to Relatives Act (Cap 29) (Davies v Powell Duffryn Associated Collieries Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  (1942) AC 601).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6636891 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Claim under Compensation to Relatives Act (Cap 29)
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13840850 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
As for claim under this head, the right of action under it confers on the near relative a right which is an independent right and not a continuation of the cause of action vested in the deceased.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5326288 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Section 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  of the Act reads as follows:}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
Where the death of a person is caused by wrongful act, neglect or default, and the act, neglect or default is such as would (if death had not ensued) have entitled the party injured to maintain an action and recover damages in respect thereof
, the person or persons or body of persons, incorporated or unincorporated, who would have been liable if death had not ensued shall be liable to an action for damages notwithstanding the death of the person injured, and although the death was caused unde
r such circumstances as to amount in law to a crime.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid5326288 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5326288 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 I find that under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 s.4}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Compensation to Relatives Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Cap 29}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  the plaintiff is entitled to the claim as a dependant.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5326288 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 The action is based upon financial loss or loss of support and nothing else (}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Blake v Midland Rly Co}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  (1852) 18 QB 93).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 In the case before me the deceased}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 s death was instantaneous after the vehicle collided.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
Hence there can be no claim for pain and suffering.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5326288 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Under this head I have to decide the amount of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
dependency}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  of the wife and the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 multiplier}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 In dealing with this aspect the following observations of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Lord Diplock}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Mallet v Mc Monagle}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
 [1969] 2 All. E.R 178 at 189 are apt:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid5326288 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5326288 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 My Lords, the purpose of an award of damages under the Fatal Accidents Acts is to provide the widow and other de
pendants of the deceased with a capital sum which with prudent management will be sufficient to supply them with material}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
benefits of the same standard and duration as would have been provided for them out of the earnings of the deceased had he not been ki
lled by the tortious act of the respondents, credit being given for the value of any material benefits which will accrue to them (otherwise than as the fruits of insurance) as a result of his death.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5326288 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 I have already outlined hereabove details about the deceased.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 The only dependant in this case is the deceased}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 s wife.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 According to evidence he earned about $}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 70}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  per week from the sale of vegetable produce.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 He contributed substantially towards the household expenditure.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
He would have given two}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 thirds of his earnings, which is }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 $46}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  per week, to the wife and this would come to }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 $2392.00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
 per year.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5326288 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Now, I have to adopt the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 multiplicand}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  to a multiplier.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
The deceased was well advanced in age and did not have the prospect of a long working life.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 There is no prospect of h
is widow remarrying because of her advanced age.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
Certain factors have to be considered in arriving at a multiplier and these have been stated by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Lord Morris}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  of Borth}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5326288 y}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Gest in }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Mallet v McMonagle}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  (supra at 188) thus:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5326288 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 In cases such as that now being considered it is inevitable that in assessing damages there must be elements of estimate and to some extent of conjecture.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 All the chances and the changes of the future must be assessed.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 They must be weighed not only with sympathy but with fairness for the interests of all concerned and at all times with a sense of proportion.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5326288 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Now, what is the correct multiplier in this case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 The deceased was well advanced in age but was still an active man and in good health.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 In my view the appropriate }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 multiplier}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891  is }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5326288 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Therefore, the annual dependency of $2392.00 multiplied by 6 makes a total of }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 $14352.00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
This is my award under Cap.29.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 The said sum of $2500 awarded (infra) under Cap 27 merges into the award under Cap.29.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid5326288 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6636891 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid5326288 Interest
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5326288 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 The Plaintiff claims interest on the damages awarded.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 s3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
 of Cap 27 it is in the discretion of the Court to award interest at such rate as it thinks fit for the whole or any 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\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5326288 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Here the cause of action arose on 1 April 1995.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 I award interest at the rate of $6 per centum per annum from that date to date of judgment on assessment of damages.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Thereafter judgment carries interest at the rate of $4 per centum per annum until satisfied and no order of the Court is necessary.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Order:
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid5326288 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5326288 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 In the result, I make the following Orders and awards:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-5040\li5760\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\ilvl1\rin0\lin5760\itap0\pararsid6636891 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Special damages (funeral expenses)\tab \tab $ 1000.00
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-5040\li5760\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\ilvl1\rin0\lin5760\itap0\pararsid6636891 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Damages under Cap. 27 \tab \tab \tab $ 2500.00
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6636891 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 (thus merges in the award under
\par Cap. 29)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-5040\li5760\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\ilvl1\rin0\lin5760\itap0\pararsid6636891 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Compensation under Cap.29\tab \tab \tab $14352.00
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\ilvl1\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6636891 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Interest on $14352.00 at 6% p.a.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6636891 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 from date of death, namely,
\par 1 April 1995 to date of judgment
\par }\pard \ql \fi-4320\li5760\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin5760\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 (31 October 2002)\tab \tab \tab \tab $ 6427.00
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (e)\tab}}\pard\plain \s17\ql \fi-5040\li5760\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\ls1\ilvl1\rin0\lin5760\itap0\pararsid6636891 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 Costs to plaintiff\tab \tab \tab \tab $}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6636891  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 500.00
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5326288 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 There will therefore be judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $21,779.00 with costs in the sum of $500.00.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12059645 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid6636891 D. Pathik
\par Acting Chief Justice}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6636891 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12059645\charrsid12059645 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid12059645 At Suva
\par 31 October 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6502131\charrsid12059645 
\par }}