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CIVIL JURISDICTION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542548 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542548 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 CIVIL ACTION NO.: HBC}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548\charrsid4542548 0}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 501 OF 2003 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542548 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542548 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 BETWEEN: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542548 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{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 TONY YIANNI \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 First Defendant \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542548 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542548 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 THE FIJI TIMES LIMITED \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 Second Defendant \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542548 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542548 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 SAINIMILI LEWA 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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542548 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 \par Counsel:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548\charrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 Ms Seruvatu \endash for Plaintiff \par Ms Gwen Phillips \endash for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Defendants \par Mr. Suruj Sharma \endash for 4th and 5th Defendants \par \par Da}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548\charrsid4542548 te of Judgment: }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 1st October, 2004 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542548 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 EX}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548\charrsid4542548 }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 TEMPORE JUDGMENT AND COSTS RULING \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542548 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 \par On the 29th of July, 2004 I delivered an extempore judgment (earlier in this matter) reserving the final award of costs.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 I now record that judgment and make the order for costs. \par \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 Background \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 These proceedings in defamation were filed by the plaintiff on the 3rd of December 2003.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 The pleadings were grossly defective.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 They did not provide the details required under the rules. \par \par The defendant newspaper and the 2nd and 3rd defendants filed summons to strike out the claim. \par \par That application has been before the Court on several occasions. \par \par At each previous appearance before me I have discussed with plaintiff\rquote s counsel the defects in the proceedings.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 I granted leave to amend to cure those defects.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 Despite that grant of leave nothing has happened to properly cure the pleadings. \par \par The curial history is detailed on the file.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 In summary all of the action has come from the defendants.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 The plaintiff has chosen to react rather than positively participate in the control of proceedings filed in the Court. \par \par I find the plaintiff has prevaricated and delayed the disposal of the defendants applications.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 It has on several occasions failed to comply with directions for filing and serving documents.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 Costs awarded against the plaintiff by way of wasted hearing fees have not been paid despite court order. \par \par At the last appearance I made \'93unless\'94 orders directing the filing and service of draft amended statements of claim and payment of costs. \par \par The plaintiff has failed to comply. \par \par When the matter was called this morning yet another counsel appeared on behalf of the plaintiff. Counsel was not properly prepared or briefed for the appearance. This has happened on earlier occasions. \par \par I adjourned. \par \par At the resumed hearing plaintiff\rquote s counsel had instructions to request a further 7 days to allow payment of costs and completion of amendments.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 \par \par This was directly opposed by the defendants.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 It is argued that the suggested amendments and draft pleadings do not cure the defects.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 It is emphasized that previously awarded costs have not been paid.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 It is submitted the matter should be struck out for failure to comply with the \lquote unless\rquote orders. \par \par I agree with that submission. \par \par As far as costs are concerned each defendant is entitled to an award of $300.00 in respect of this day\rquote s appearances. \par \par A summary of the costs and disbursements of the 4th and 5th defendants has been filed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 The 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants adopt that summary. \par \par For the sake of clarity I fix costs for each of the defendants.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 The plaintiff is to pay each defendant the sum of $1,042.50 costs covering appearances and including the 29th of July, 2004. \par \par I order that until all of these costs are paid the plaintiff is permanently stayed from filing similar proceedings.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4542548 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 The plaintiff \rquote s Civil Action 501 of 2003 is struck out and dismissed against the first, second, third, fourth and fifth defendants. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542548 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 Gerard Winter \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 JUDGE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4542548 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10894943\charrsid4542548 \par At Suva \par 1st October, 2004 \par }}