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\f169\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
\par AT SUVA
\par CIVIL JURISDICTION
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\par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1137866 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 ACTION NO. HBC0385D OF 2003S
\par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1137866 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
\par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1137866 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 BETWEEN:
\par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1137866 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
\par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1137866 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 HAROLD KOI
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 trading as }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 HAROLD GENERAL WORKS}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
 of Suva, Businessman.
\par PLAINTIFF
\par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1137866 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
\par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1137866 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 AND:
\par }\pard \s15\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1137866 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
\par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1137866 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 MOAVE DUCIA and ANNABEL DUCIA
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 of Ikadroka Place, Naveiwakau Road, Valelevu, Nasinu.
\par DEFENDANT
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1137866 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
\par Counsel for the Plaintiff: S. Valenitabua: Valenitabua S.R. Esq.
\par Counsel for the Defendant: G. O\rquote Driscoll: O\rquote Driscoll & Shivam
\par 
\par Date of Decision: 27 February, 2004
\par Time of Decision: 9.30 a.m.
\par 
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\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 In May 2003 the Plaintiff entered into contract for the construction of the Defendants\rquote  residence for a sum of $100,000.00.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 The contract was oral.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
The Plaintiff proceeded with the ground works with initial cash injection of $15,730.00 given by the Defendants.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
Thereafter, to keep the construction moving, the Plaintiff obtained further building materials on credit from Hardware Stores in the amount of $14,754.12.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Differences between the parties arose both on the details of the money expended and the types and relevance of the materials purchased by the Plaintiff.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 In August 2003, the Defendants informed the Plaintiff in writing, that they were terminating the contract.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 They furthermore told the Plaintiff that they were not paying for the work done nor for the materials purchased on account from the
 hardware stores.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 The Defendants have subsequently continued the construction of their residence, hiring another company.
\par 
\par On 17 September 2003, the Plaintiff filed a Writ alleging breach of contract and specific performance.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Meanwhile on 20 October 2003, 
by Ex-parte Motion, made inter partes by the Court, the Plaintiff sought an injunction preventing the Defendants from interferring with his construction works, while stopping any other person or third party from taking over.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 The Court is also asked to order the payment of $30,000.00 representing the first progress payment, to the Plaintiff.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
In this, the Plaintiff seeks a mandatory injunction from the Court. The Defendants have meanwhile filed their Defence together with a counter-claim.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 THE LAW ON INTERIM INJUNCTION}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
\par 
\par Since Lord Diplock\rquote s pronouncements in the }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 American Cyanamid v. Ethicon Ltd.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
 [1975] AC 396 on the principles to be applied in considering whether or not to grant interim injunction which the Fiji Court of Appeal followed in }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Cobwebb Co. Pty. Ltd
. v. Ratu Kavekini Nakelia & Or.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866  (CA.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
46 of 1990), the Court needs only to consider whether the Plaintiff has established that a serious issue has arisen, or that the claim is neither friv}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866 o}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 lous nor vexatious or that the application discloses a reasonable prospect of success.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Once a Plaintiff satisfied these, then the Court must move to consider the balance of convenience.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 How is this done?}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
The Court assesses whether there is adequate compensation in damages for the Plaintiff if the injunction is refused or on the alternative, the Defendant will be adequately compensated in damages if the injunction is granted.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 As Lord Diplock stated in }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 American Cyanamid}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866  (supra) at p. 400:
\par 
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If damages in the measure recoverable at common law would be adequate remedy and the Defendant would be in a financial position to pay them, no interlocutory injunction should normally be granted however strong the Plaintiff\rquote 
s claim appear to be at that stage.}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 If on the other hand, damages would not provide an adequate remedy for the Plain
tiff in the event of his succeeding at the trial, the Court should then consider whether, on the contrary hypothesis that the Defendants were to succeed at the trial in establishing his right to do that which was sought to be enjoyed, he would be adequate
ly compensated under the Plaintiff\rquote s undertaking for the loss he would have sustained by being prevented from doing so between the time of the application and the time of the trial.}{\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\b\i\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 If damages in the measure recoverable under such an understanding would be 
an adequate remedy and the Plaintiff would be in a financial position to pay them, there would be no reason on this ground to refuse an interlocutory injunction.\'94
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\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Is there a Serious Issue to be Tried?}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
\par 
\par The Plaintiff contends that there exists a valid and legal agreement between him and the Defendants, to build a home for the latter, at a price of $100,000.00.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 The agreement was orally made.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
The Defendants concede that there was an oral agreement for the Plaintiff to build their home at a cost of $100,000.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 T
here is therefore no dispute as to the existence of a contract to build.
\par 
\par On the other hand, there are different versions of how the construction and foundation works were to start and how they were to be funded.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 According to the Defendants, the Plaintiff 
assured them that he was able to begin the initial works from his own funds but that he would be reimbursed together with progress payments, after they, the Defendants, had obtained funds.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 The Plaintiff however stated in his affidavit that it was specifica
lly agreed between them, that the Defendants were to provide the initial costs, which was to be deducted later from progress payments.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
Whatever was the correct version of the oral agreement, some money (cash payment of $15,730.00) was paid over to the Plaintiff by the Defendants to help start the construction works.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 At the same time the Plaintiff obtained a total of $14,754.12 in building materials and goods on credit accounts with Hardware stores.
\par 
\par Disagreement arose as to the type and relevance of purchases made by the Plaintiff.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
Letters of complaints were written by the Defendants and finally, in August 2003, they terminated the contract.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
The Plaintiff disputes the validity of the Defendants\rquote  action to end the contract, contending that they cannot unilaterally terminate the contract.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 The Defendants think otherwise.
\par 
\par There is little doubt that a serious issue of law is raised.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
The question is whether the Defendants can legally terminate the contract of May 2003 or was the purported termination invalid on the ground that, as the Plaintiff claims, the contract could not be ended unilaterally.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 The issue is complicated by the fact that the contract was oral.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 There are no specific provisions that the parties can refer to, except in the end for the Court to hear evidence.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 The Court is satisfied therefore that a serious issue of law has been raised.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Equally, it is satisfied that the Plaintiff\rquote s action is neither frivolous nor vexatious.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Where is the balance of Convenience?}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
\par 
\par The balance of convenience is primarily measured in terms of whether the parties could be compensated in damages if the injunction were or were not granted}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 :}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866  see }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 American Cyanamid}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866  (supra).}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 In this present case, the Plaintiff is claiming that the contract still exists and he is entitled to continue
 with the construction of the Defendants\rquote  home.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
Part of the reliefs sought is to prevent the Defendants from hiring another company to complete the construction of the residence.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
The damages claimed represent the costs of work already done (quantum merit) together with materials purchased on accounts and specific and general damages arising from the alleged breach of the contract.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 According to the Plaintiff, damages would not be an adequate remedy and at any rate, the Defendants would not be in a financial 
position to pay for the damages he would suffer if the injunction is not granted.
\par 
\par The Defendants say that the contract had been validly terminated and that they are entitled to hire another company.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
Damages to which the Plaintiff will be entitled, is}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 adequate remedy.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 In any event, the damages to which the Plaintiff is entitled, according to the Defendants\rquote 
 Counsel, is easy to quantify from the records of the Quantity-Surveyor of the work already done and the material purchased.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
Counsel pointed out that the Plaintiff had not made any undertaking as to damages and referred to }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Krishna Prasad Vilash v. Broadway Muffler & Or.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866  HBC 230 of 2001 where the Court held the view that it had no jurisdiction to award damages to the party injuncted in the absence of an und
ertaking in damages by the party seeking the injunction. The law in this area is clear, and that is, the Plaintiff is required to make an undertaking on any application for interlocutory injunction}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866 :}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866  }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Fenner v. Wilson}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866  \{1893\} 2 Ch 656.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 However in this instance, the Plaintiff\rquote s Counsel had given the undertaking on behalf of his client.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 This Court accepts this as conforming with the requirement.
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\par In the Court\rquote s view, the balance of convenience}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 favours the Defendants.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 While it is true that the serious issue of wh
ether the contract had been validly terminated, is still to be argued, under the present circumstance the Court believes that the present situation should prevail.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 The construction of the home is well under way.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
A lot of building materials are on the site and are exposed to the vagaries of the weather.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 More delay will only make matters worse.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
It therefore requires of the Court to objectively weigh the practical advantages or otherwise of halting completely the construction works which it believes would be t
o the detriment of both parties, while time out is taken to argue over the contract or allow in the meantime work to progress.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
I believe that it is in the best interest of everyone that the present position be maintained.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 The Defendants have also made unde
rtaking as to damages.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 There is nevertheless a real concern by the Plaintiff that the Defendants\rquote 
 by the time their home is completed, would have exhausted all money obtained and entrusted for the purpose.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
Their undertaking, given that they would not be in a financial position to pay for damages, would therefore according to the Plaintiff, be meaningless.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 However, the home which the Plaintiff helped to build, will shortly become an asset in the hands of the Defendants.
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\par Finally there is the application by the Plaintiff for the payment of $30,000.00 representing the first progress payment pursuant to the contract, from the Defendants.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 The relief sought in effect, if the Court were to concede to it, amounts to a mandatory injunction.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Counsel for the Plaintiff had not put up any convincing argument in support of it.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Even if he did, he was bound to fail.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
The principles governing mandatory injunction are set down in }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Redland Bricks Ltd v. Morris}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866  \{1969\} 2 All ER 576.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 While the Court has jurisdiction to grant a mandatory injunction upon an interlocutory application, it is exercised very sparingly.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Certainly the}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
Court will not grant an interlocutory mandatory injunction on affidavit evidence alone especially where issues of fact are strongly contested.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 The mandatory injunction relief application sought by the Plaintiff therefore fails.
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\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Payment Into Court}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
\par 
\par Both parties agree that the Plaintiff had done some work on the site.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
These include the initial ground works, foundation to the dwelling house, and the building of retaining walls and the concrete columns.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 The exact costs of the work already done had been quantified by a Quantity Surveyor on behalf of the Defendants, but disputed by the Plaintiff.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Whatever the final amount, there is no dispute that Plaintiff is owed mo
ney by the Defendants for work done and costs reasonably expended.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Under the circumstances, the Court deems it appropriate that the}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 Defendants pay a sum of $15,000.00 into Court.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 The payment is to be made within 14 days.
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\par In the result, the Plaintiff\rquote s application for interim injunction against the Defendants is hereby dismissed.
\par 
\par The Defendants are given 14 days to file their defence to the Plaintiff\rquote s counterclaim.
\par 
\par Costs in the cause.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866 
\par 
\par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1137866 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 F. Jitoko
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 JUDGE}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1137866 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866 
\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 At Suva
\par 27}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866 th}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866\charrsid1137866  February, 2004}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1137866 
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