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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid11093463 207\rquote B\rquote  OF 2004
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid11093463 Plaintiff
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid11093463 Defendant
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Mr. C. Cameron}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid11093463  \endash  for the Plaintiff
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\endash  for the Defendant
\par 
\par Date of Hearing:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220\charrsid11093463  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid11093463 24th August, 2004
\par Date of Judgment:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220\charrsid11093463  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid11093463 8th September, 2004
\par 
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\par This was an application for summary judgment for specific performance and/or damages pursuant to Order 86 or one of the High Court rules.
\par 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
By a written agreement dated the 25th of March 2004 the defendant contracted to sell to the plaintiff the freehold property known as 205 Rewa Street, Suva being land comprised and described in Certificate of Title 8795 (Lot 2 Deposite
d Plan No. 2085 situated in the City of Suva in the Island of Viti Levu containing an area of 34 perches and 800th of a perch (34.8) more or less together with all improvements thereon).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 The agreed purchase price was $160,000.00 payable by a deposit of $5,000.00 and the balance sum to be paid on the day of settlement.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220 
 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 It was agreed between the parties that settlement would proceed on the 16th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  of April 2004.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
\par 
\par The deposit was paid on the signing of the agreement.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 On the 5th of April 2004 the defendant execute
d an appropriate transfer document in the presence of a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court who certified not only the vendor\rquote s identity but the fact that she understood the transaction.
\par 
\par The defendant did not complete the transaction.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 She refused to settle on the agreed date.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 The plaintiff stood ready willing and able to settle and the conveyancing solicitors were advised of this.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 The defendant wrote on the 20th of May admitting her binding duty and obligation to complete the contract but requesting 
for family reasons that the deal be cancelled.
\par 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 The plaintiffs filed a writ on the 20th of June 2004 claiming specific performance and or damages.
\par 
\par This was followed with an application for summary judgment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 The plainti
ff claims that they are a bona fide purchaser for value of a legal estate in land.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
As such they claim an order for specific performance of the contract. In addition they claim special damages.
\par 
\par It is conceded that damages are normally not awarded in conjunction with an order of specific performance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
However, they claim that this is an exceptional case.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
The plaintiffs submit that they have had to rent accommodation in the interim are being put to the expense of this litigation and so should be entitled to be restored to their pre-settlement position.
\par 
\par The defendant has filed a \'93sympathy\'94 response.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 It is claimed by her that following a marriage settlement in the mid 1980
\rquote s this property was transferred into her name on condition that it be held in trust for her two children.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
It is said the children are unhappy with their mother\rquote s decision to sell the property and that accordingly the Court should not make an order for specific performance because the defendant forgot about this trust and made a fundamental erro
r by mistakenly contracting to sell the property.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 The discretionary beneficiaries did not want the property sold.
\par 
\par At hearing this legal proposition was tested and ultimately defendant\rquote s counsel conceded that there could be little force or strength in that argument.
\par 
\par Firstly, even if there were a trust it is clear the only trustee would be the defendant.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
It is equally clear that the children would be the discretionary beneficiaries of that trust.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
The children are not party to these proceedings nor did they interplead
\par 
\par Even if they had it was conceded that the defendant as the sole trustee was able to contractually bind the trust in any agreements for sale and purchase.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 Accordingly, while on a moral level the defendant mother may have made a fundamental error,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 legally the argument could not be pitched quite as high.
\par 
\par Defendant\rquote s counsel also properly conceded that the first \'93notice\'94 of this trust was given to the plaintiffs in the Statement of Defence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 Accordingly, his argument that specific performance should be denied on the classic }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14834010 Taylor \endash v-}{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid14834010  Johnson}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
 principles (1983, 151 CLR 422) could not be sustained as even if there was a mistake the purchaser plaintiffs remained pre-contractually ignorant of that.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 In the absence of notice they remain bona fide purchasers for good value.
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 The plaintiffs were bona fide purchasers for good value.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
They had no notice of any contractual mistake or equitable interest in a trust.
\par 
\par It was encumbent on the defendant at this hearing to satisfy me that there was some question or dispute which ought to be tried or that they were for some other reason entitled to a trial on the action as a whole.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 Apart from a strong sympathy submission there was nothing at law that could even begin to motivate me to find an issue or question 
or dispute in this matter that required a full hearing and judgment (cf }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid14834010 Upjohn v Simmon}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
, [1963] 1 ALL ER 615).
\par 
\par At all times the plaintiffs were ready willing and able to settle.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
They were never put on notice before settlement about any equitable issues arising.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
In any event the attempt at raising an equitable interest has flounde}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11093463 re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 d for the reasons earlier outlined in this judgment.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 The alleged equitable claim was first raised in the Statement of Defence served on the plaintiff}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11093463 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 s solicitors on the 22nd of 
June 2004 nearly 4 months after the agreement was entered into and 2 months after the agreed settlement date.
\par 
\par As for the issue of damages.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 I do not find that this is an exceptional case in which damages should be awarded.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11093463 Although there was a wil}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 ful refus
al to settle I find that this case is distinguishable from that line of authorities referred to by the plaintiff in the authoritative text of Atkins Encyclopaedia of Court Forms in Civil Proceedings second edition p.8.
\par 
\par Had settlement been completed then the plaintiff would have had the expense of interest payments on its mortgage and loss of interest on the equity invested in the property.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 In my mind this would counterbalance any payments of rent they have had to make in the meantime whilst awaiting possession.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 They seek to claim payment of the insurance premium at $2.46 per day.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 Again, however, they have had the benefit of double insurance cover during the intervening period.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 A cover no doubt they would have turned to if there had been any damage to the property in the intervening period.
\par 
\par At best they have a fair claim to a bank interest on the $5,000.00 deposit they made in terms of the contract for sale and purchase.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 However, that interest should run from the date of settlement (16 April 2004) down to the date of actual settlement of the transaction.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 I find a reasonable interest rate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 to be 8% or $1.10 per day calculated from the 16th of April 2004 to the date of actual settlement.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11093463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid11093463 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid11096130 Conclusion
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6911220 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11093463 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 I am satisfied that the defendant has no defence or arguable point on any issue.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 This is a proper case for entry of summary judgment.
\par 
\par I accordingly order specific performance of the agreement for sale and purchase dated the 25th of March 2004.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
I order a simultaneous settlement at the Registrar of Titles Office, Suva at 11.00am on Thursday the 30th of September 2004.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
I order that upon the plaintiffs paying the defendant the sum of $155,000.00 by a bank cheque the defendant will simultaneously handover all documents to the plaintiff or his solicitors necessary to complete settlement.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 All documents to be in good, valid and registrable form including:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11096130 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11096130 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
the original sale and purchase agreement duly signed
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11093463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11096130 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11096130 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
stamped transfers and duplicate
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11093463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11096130 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11096130 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
any land sales declarations
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11093463 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11096130 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11096130 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
title or duplicate title 8795 together with any necessary discharges of encumbrances all in good and registrable form.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6911220 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
\par At the same time and place I order the defendant to pay the plaintiffs a sum of interest of $1.10 per day from the 16th of April 2004 to the actual date of settlement.
\par 
\par I further order that the defendant pay the plaintiffs costs within 7 days of this judgment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6911220  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
Those costs to be fixed by agreement or taxed and fixed by the Registrar.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6911220 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 Gerard Winter
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid1532426 JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6911220 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid6911220 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917316\charrsid1532426 At Suva
\par 8th September, 2004
\par }}