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\s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls11\pnrnot0\pndec\pni0\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls11\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \'93The Plaintiff takes issue with paragraph 4 of the Defence and objects to the usage of a \'93 standard form contract\'94 when the Plaintiff is supposed to have specific individual contracts which are in the Defendant\rquote s possession or custody.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 Furthermore, the Plaintiff ha s at no stage given any notice in writing that it wanted to terminate the hiring agreement with the intention of purchasing the goods. The Rule espoused by the Defendant only pertains to the situation covered under paragraph 10(i) and not the rewriting of the Plaintiff\rquote s contract.\'94 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 2.\tab The Plaintiff takes issue w}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 ith paragraph 5 of the Defence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 Paragraphs 9 and 10 read:}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid12665800 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart9\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \'93IN}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 response to paragraph 22 of the Defence, the Plaintiff has overpaid the Defendant so there is now no question of \'93rewriting\'94 arrears. \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid12665800 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 10.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart9\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 IN }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 response to paragraph 23 of the Defence the Plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 only admits that a Repossession Notice was issued.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 The}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 Plaintiff says that the Rep}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 ossession Notice was unlawful\'94.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 Consideration of the application}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 It is the defendant\rquote s submission that: \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \'93one of the important issues in this case, and perhaps the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 central issue in the whole case, concerns the terms on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 which the Plaintiff is entitled to payout asset hire contracts in respect of its buses and replace those contracts with extended asset hire contracts on more favourable terms\'94 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par Further, the defendant submits that: \par \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid12665800 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pni0\pnstart7\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \'93it is not clear from the Plaintiff\rquote s response, as quoted above,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 whether the Plaintiff is admitting or denying that the contracts between the Plaintiff and the Defendant were in a stand ard form, a contention which the Plaintiff, itself, pleaded in the Statement of Claim, to start with.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 Also whether it admits or denies that the Defendant used \'93Rule of 78\'94 in calculation of the payout figure in the course of refinancing.\'94 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par The plaintiff re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 pleaded paragraphs 1, 2, 9 & 10 by filing an }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 Amended Reply to Defence and Counterclaim}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 on 21 February 2002. \par \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 The Defendant says that neither paragraph 9, particulars of overpaying are stated nor in paragraph 10, particulars}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 of the respect in which the repossession notice is alleged to be unlawful are stated. \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 It is the defendant\rquote s contention that the plaintiff has not still provided particulars of the overpayment, as alleged by it, and particulars as to why they allege that repossession notice was unlawful.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 It says that a general denial is not sufficient traverse of the paragraphs. \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 The defendant further submits that the defects have not been cured by the filing of the Amended Reply to Defence and Counterclaim and the pleading remains \'93embarrassing\'94 for the following reasons: \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 (a)\tab \'93 The pleadings do not clearly specify the nature of the case on which the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 Plaintiff intends to rely. \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid12665800 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls6\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart2\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 The Defendant cannot prepare for trial until and unless the Plaintiff clearly states whether it admits or denies that the contracts between the Plaintiff and Defendant were common form contracts and usage of Rule of 78 is a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 standard clause in the common form contract. \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\charrsid12665800 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls6\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart2\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 That until (b) is clarified a fair trial of the action would be delayed or prevented and the time of the Court would be wasted.\'94 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 It further submits that:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par \par }\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 (a)\tab \'93 If, the Plaintiff contends that a clause different from the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 one the Defendant quoted was used by the parties in their common form contracts than the Plaintiff should say so and quote it. \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 \tab }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 The pleadings should also briefly state what the Plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 contends is the effect of the clause, and how it differs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 from the \'93Rule of 78\'94. \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 (c)\tab }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 If, on the other hand, the plaintiff agrees that the clause}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 the Defendant has quoted is in fact the one that appears in the common form contracts that fact should be admitted. The trial of the action and the preparation for that trial will concern the proper meanin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 g to be given to those words.\'94}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par In the light of the affidavit evidence before me and considering the submissions of counsel I consider that there is merit in the defendant\rquote s application. \par \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 The pleadings in any civil case ought to be such that the parties to an action are able to answer to the pleadings clearly and concisely. \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 The defendant has rai sed some pertinent issues and I am inclined to agree with Mr. Arjun in his above submissions to enable him to prepare for trial. \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 Counsel should be aware that after pleadings are closed there must be a Pre-trial Conference at which, inter alia, issues are stated for Court\rquote s determination as well as stating what facts are admitted.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 Therefore, unless the pleadings are properly framed and the Court is in a position to see clearly what the issues are there will be difficulties in setting the case down for trial. \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 For these reasons the Counsel for the plaintiff should reconsider the matters raised by the defendant\rquote s counsel and attend to the matters which are creating difficulties to the defendant in preparing for the trial. \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 I therefore grant the relief sought in items 1 and 2 of the defendant\rquote s said summons and it is so ordered within 14 days with costs in the cause. \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 D. Pathik \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 Judge \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 At Suva \par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12665800 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12665800\charrsid12665800 10 March 2004 \par }}