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\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
\par AT SUVA
\par CIVIL JURISDICTION
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid600116 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 CIVIL ACTION NO.: HBC}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116\charrsid600116 00
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 65 OF 2004
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 PLAINTIFF
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\par Mr. M. Arjun for Plaintiff
\par Mr. G. O\rquote Driscoll for Defendant
\par 
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 BACKGROUND:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 This was an application for summary judgment for specific performance pursuant to Order 86 Rule 1 of the High Court Rules.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 This order permits the court to order specific performance of a sale and purchase agreement unless the defendant satisfies the court that there
 is an issue or question in dispute or there ought for some other reasons be a trial.
\par 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 FACTS:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116\charrsid4678294 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 By a written agreement dated 29th August 2003 the defendant agreed to sell to the plaintiff his vacant land comprised in Crown Lease 13420 being Lot 14 on SO 369
9 having an area of 1707 square meters for the sum of $90,000.00.
\par 
\par The date of settlement was on or before 6th day of October 2003 or }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 \'93such other date as may be mutually agreed in writing between the parties\'94}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 In short, by agreement in writing the parties 
could postpone the date of settlement.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 The agreement also went on in Clause 11.1 to provide that }{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 \'93Time shall be of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116  }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
essence of this agreement\'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
The land in question is Crown Land so the consent of the Director of Lands had to be obtained before the agreement could be implemented -\endash Section 13 of State Lands Act Cap 132.
\par 
\par The vendor signed the application for consent to transfer on 6th October 2003.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
The consent was granted on 16th October 2003 subject to payment of rental arrears.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 On 30th October 2003, the
 plaintiff paid $1,800.00 being stamp duty into the trust account of Sherani & Company who were solicitors engaged by both parties to finalize the transaction.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 On 18th November 2003, solicitors for plaintiff wrote to Sherani & Company requesting for settlement date.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 On 20th November 2003 Sherani & Company wrote back to say that the defendant }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 \'93
does not wish to proceed with the sale and has instructed us to refund the deposit with interest if necessary\'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 .
\par 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 SUBMISSIONS:
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 The defendant submits that the plaintiff was not ready for settlement by 20th October 2003 so he verbally cancelled the deal.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 He submits that 20th October 2003 was the last day for settlement.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 He only became aware that the plaintiff was ready for settlement when he received its letter of 8th November 2003.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 He submits by 17th October 2003, he had obtained the necessary consent and was ready for settlement.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 He is not at fault, he says.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
The plaintiff on the other hand has said that it was always able and willing to complete the sale.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 Any extension f
or settlement date was to be done in writing.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
It says it only became aware on receipt of letter of 20th November 2003 that the defendant was not proceeding with the sale.
\par 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 TIME OF ESSENCE CLAUSE:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 The agreement contains time is of the essence clause.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 In }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 Union Eagle Ltd.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 v. Golden Achievement Ltd}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 . - 1997 2 ALL ER 215 a deposit of Hong Kong $420,000.00 was forfeited because the purchaser was ten minutes late for settlement.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 The Privy Council concluded that requirements of certainty in commercial transactions dictated that in the absence of a waiver or estoppel courts would hold parties to their bargains.

\par 
\par Similar views were expressed by Sir R. Malins V.C. in }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 Webb v. Hughes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116  LR 10 Eq. 281 at 287 as follows}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
\par 
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But if time be made the essence of the contract, that
 may be waived by the conduct of the purchaser; and if the time is once allowed to pass, and the parties go on negotiating for completion of the purchase, then time is no longer of the essence of the contract.\'94
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\par Marlin J. went on to add that the parties need not wait indefinitely and if it becomes apparent that they have to wait indefinitely, a party can give a reasonable notice and fix a time for completion.
\par 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 WAS THERE ELECTION TO EXTEND TIME FOR COMPLETION:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 In the present case time for completion was fixed for on or before 6th October 2003.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 However, I note that the vendor signed the application for consent on 6th October 2003.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 The application was sent to the Ministry of Lands on 7th October.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
The Ministry responded on 16th October 2003 stating that consent will be endorsed on payment of rent arrears.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
The consent was endorsed on the transfer on 17th October 2004 \endash  annexure I to affidavit of Arveen Anand sworn on 25th March 2004.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 The defendant must have paid the rent arrears for the consent to be endorsed on the transfer.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 This is the first act by him which shows he was prepared to waive the completion date.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 Additionally there is a letter written by Sherani & Company on 10th November 2003 to the defendant seeking certain information for purposes of Land Sales Tax.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
The usual conveyancing practice is that the Inland Revenue Department impounds transfer documents and they are released only upon Land Sales Tax being exempted or arrangements made for payment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 Sherani & Company acted for both parties in the transaction.
\par 
\par The defendant alleges he verbally cancelled the contract on 20th October 2003.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
Documentary evidence and subsequent conduct of parties makes it highly unlikely that that verbal notice was given.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
First, in Clause 15.1 it is expressly stipulated that notice to be given under this agreement shall be in writing and delivered.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
Even the fax number for service are given.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 It takes no great effort to send a fax.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 Secondly if the agreement had been terminated verbally, his solicitors would have been informed and th
ey would not have accepted stamp duty from the plaintiff on 30th October 2003 nor would the solicitors have written to the defendant to obtain information for purposes of Land Sales Tax.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 Thirdly in a letter dated 20th November 2003 (annexure F affidavit of
 Arveen Anand sworn on 11th March 2004) and which letter informs the plaintiff that defendant does not want to proceed further with the agreement, there is no mention of the defendant having verbally informed the plaintiff on 20th October 2003 that agreem
ent was cancelled.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 Surely if there had been verbal termination earlier some reference to it would have been made.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 A significant factor of such importance would not be omitted or overlooked.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 The letter says the defendant }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 \'93has instructed us to refund the deposit }{
\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 with interest}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116  if necessary\'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 .}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 One would surmise why would the defendant offer to pay interest if he acted in accordance with the agreement.
\par 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 CONCLUSION:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 The acts outlined above indicate quite clearly that the defendant had waived the time for completion to beyond 6th October 2003.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
If he wanted to make time of essence again he could have done that by subsequent service of notice specifying reasonable period within which completion was to take place and only upon passage of that time he could lawfully have terminated the agreement.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 However that was not done which means the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  transaction is still in place.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
\par 
\par There was some suggestion that the plaintiff was not ready with finance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
The agreement itself is not subject to availability of finance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 Finance would be 
a matter entirely for the plaintiff and it could not have provided non-availability of finance as an excuse to terminate the agreement.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 The plaintiff says it was ready and willing to complete the contract.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 To that end it has annexed a copy of mortgage entered between it and Westpac Banking Corporation to support its contention that it was able and willing to complete the deal.
\par 
\par I am satisfied that the defendant has no defence and no fairly arguable point on any issue.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 This in my view is a proper case for en
try of summary judgment.
\par 
\par I accordingly order specific performance of agreement dated 29th August 2003.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
I order that upon the plaintiff at 11.00 a.m. on 29th July 2004 at the Registrar of Titles Office, Suva paying the defendant the sum of $90,000.00 by Ba
nk cheque, the defendant simultaneously shall hand-over the following documents to the plaintiff or his solicitors}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid600116 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid600116 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 (a)\tab Original Sale and Purchase Agreement.
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart2\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid600116 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 Stamped Transfer in duplicate.
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart2\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid600116 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 Land Sales Declaration.
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart2\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid600116 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 Crown Lease 13420 free of all encumbrances
 except for any caveat that may have been lodged by the plaintiff.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid600116 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
\par I further order that the defendant pay plaintiff\rquote s costs which I fix at $400.00.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid600116 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 [ Jiten Singh ]
\par JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid600116 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4932320\charrsid600116 
\par At Suva
\par 5th July 2004
\par }}