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{\title IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI}{\author Gurmeet}{\operator blake_r}{\creatim\yr2006\mo2\dy14\hr9\min39}{\revtim\yr2006\mo2\dy14\hr9\min39}{\printim\yr2004\mo7\dy7\hr12\min53}{\version2}{\edmins1}{\nofpages4}{\nofwords1035}{\nofchars5900}
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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
\par AT SUVA
\par CIVIL JURISDICTION
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 223 OF 1992
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1821 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 Defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821 
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 Mr. J. Sloan for the Plaintiff
\par Mr. C. Ngamoki-Cameron for the Defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821\charrsid1821 
\par 
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 By }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 summons}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821  dated 19 March 2004 the plaintiff seeks }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 orders}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821  that (a) leave be granted to amend the Statement of Claim as proposed and (b) that the defendant\rquote 
s application for further and better particulars be stayed pending the plaintiff\rquote s application for leave.
\par 
\par The summons is supported by affidavit of Mr. Feizal Haniff, a solicitor employed by Munro Leys.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 
The application is opposed and an affidavit in response has been filed by Virendra Singh, an executive}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 of the defendant Bank.
\par 
\par I have before me for my consideration the written and oral submissions of both the counsel.
\par 
\par This case has for some reasons moved at a snails pace and it is time that it gains speed and moves faster.
\par 
\par The background to this case is partly as follows as stated by Mr. Haniff:
\par 
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The case has had a long history and the Amended Statement of Claim is drafted in order to assist the quick resolution of this matter.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 
Munro Leys took conduct of this file on 13 October 2003.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 The file had been in the conduct of Mehboob Raza and Associates for over ten years.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 On 13 October 2003, the Defendant had 3 applications before the Honourable Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 Two of these applications have been responded to by Affidavit.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 
The third application for further and better particulars relates to the Statement of Claim for which leave is hereby sought to amend\rquote .
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\par It is the plaintiff\rquote s submission that the proposed amendment will not prejudice the defendant and that the latter\rquote s application for further and better particulars should be satisfied by the amendment.
\par 
\par In opposing the application the learned counsel for the defendant states that if leave is granted then \lquote }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 the defendant\rquote 
s applications for further and better particulars will become obsolete and costs of that application will have been thrown away}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 \rquote ; and that \lquote }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 if allowed in its present form a fresh request for their further and better particulars will need to be prepared and served at additional expense to the defendant}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 \rquote .
\par 
\par Counsel for the plaintiff opposes the application for further }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 security for costs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821  of $60,000.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 He says that a \lquote }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 figure of this size would act as a bar to justice in Fiji.}
{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 It may deny a Plaintiff his day in Court or even discourage a Plaintiff from seeking redress from this Honourable Court}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 \rquote .
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 I have considered the submissions of c
ounsel for the defendant in its application for further security for costs and his arguments in opposition for leave to file further amended Statement of Claim.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 Determination of the issues
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 
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\par On the issue whether }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 further security for costs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821  should be granted in favour of the defendant the answer is \lquote }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 yes}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 \rquote  bearing in mind the facts and circumstances of this case.
\par 
\par The order for security for costs in the sum of $5000.00 was made ten years ago.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 The plaintiff has been dilly-dallying an
d sleeping on the file and not taking adequate steps to move the case on in accordance with the High Court Rules.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 
Costs have gone up in the last decade since the order was made.
\par 
\par Counsel for the defendant is to be commended for his very helpful submission on the subject of \lquote security for costs\rquote  citing authorities I have carefully considered counsels\rquote 
 arguments on this aspect in the light of the facts and circumstances of this case.
\par 
\par I hold that there is nothing in law preventing the defendant from making this application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 
After due consideration I find that it is only right and fair that a further sum of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 $20,000.00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 
 be ordered in favour of the defendant as security for costs.
\par 
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\tab Whether to grant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 application to Amend Statement of Claim
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\par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1821 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 Given the background h
istory of this case, which is a source of great concern, I am seriously considering whether to grant the application to amend the Statement of Claim at this l}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821 ate stage and after so long.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 
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\par The learned counsel for the plaintiff does \lquote }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 accept that an amended statement of claim at this stage in the proceedings does appear to be a backward step}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 \rquote .
\par 
\par The defendant has applied for Further and Better Particulars and on this counsel for the plaintiff says that \lquote }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 it is intended to respond in the best way possible\rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 by applying for amendment to the Statement of Claim and it hopes that the}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821  \lquote 
differences between the plaintiff and the defendant relating to the amended statement of claim can now be resolved and the plaintiff understands that it may be ordered to pay reasonable costs to the defendant if its amendment is granted}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 \rquote .
\par 
\par On this aspect I have given due consideration to the arguments put forward by both counsel and to their written submission which were very helpful.
\par 
\par In the circumstances I consider that the application to amend should be granted in the interests of justice and so that all the issues for Court\rquote s determination are placed properly and in a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821 
 coherent form.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 Conclusion}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821\charrsid1821 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821\charrsid1821 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 In conclusion, having considered the affidavit evidence and the written and oral submissions of both counsel, I grant the plaintiff its application to amend the Statement of Claim.
\par 
\par By granting this application it is hoped that it will solve the problem of \lquote further and better particulars\rquote , if it does not then the defendant\rquote s application is still before this Court, but in the meantime it is }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 stayed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 Before I conclude I would like to repeat what I told counsel in one case in 1996 that they should \lquote }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 
get on with the case instead of bickering over technicalities.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 The Rules are there to be obeyed, they a
re servants and not masters, but parties have not been following the Rules, nothing is done on time}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 \rquote .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 It is my experience in the last eleven years as a Judge that there are a number of cases which have been pending for over a decade.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 It is the responsibili
ty of counsel involved in these cases to pull them out from their shelves and take whatever the next step is to dispose of them otherwise I would suggest to the Chief Registrar to dig them out from the Registry and place them before the Court to strike th
em out for want of prosecution.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 
It is very annoying when counsel tell me that it is a very old case when the fault is entirely their own for dragging them on for 10 years and then expecting a quick decision from the Court.
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 It is ordered}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821  that the plaintiff file and serve its }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 
Amended Statement of Claim}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821  within 7 days from the date of this decision.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 
It is further ordered}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821  that plaintiff give }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 further security for costs}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821  in the sum of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 $20,000.00 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 within 21 days }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 AND it is further ordered}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821  that the plaintiff pay }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 costs}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821  to the defendant\rquote s solicitors in the sum of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 $500.00}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 (}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 five hundred dollars}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 ) within 14 days }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 AND it is directed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821  that counsel for the parties appear before me on 20th July 2004 at 9.45 am}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 for }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 directions}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 
 as to the future course of action.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1821 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1821 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 D. Pathik
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 Judge
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1821 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540003\charrsid1821 At Suva
\par 12 July 2004
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