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\par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6096786\charrsid11758887 Date of Hearing & Judgment}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7286751\charrsid11758887 : 17 March 2004}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6096786\charrsid11758887 
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\par The application is opposed by the defendant who has filed an affidavit in reply sworn on 18 November 2003.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6096786  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7286751\charrsid6096786 
Lest there be any doubt, the proceedings seek to strike out a statement of defence dated 21 February 2003 and it is that document alone with which I deal all be it, the defendant has purported, without leave, to file a subsequent amended document.}{
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\par In the circumstances, I make orders in accordance with the summons filed on 23 October 2003, that is Orders (i), (ii), (iii) and with respect to Order (iv) I assess the costs in the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00).}{
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