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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 MAHMOOD KHAN}{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14229094\charrsid10901704 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 s/o Habib Khan
\par Plaintiff
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 AND:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 RATU\rquote S AFFORDABLE CARS LIMITED
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 1st Defendant
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 AND:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 RICHARD CLARENCE IHAKA
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 2nd Defendant
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 AND:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 NARENDRA SINGH}{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14229094\charrsid10901704 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 s/o Uday Singh
\par 3rdt Defendant
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 AND:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 CARPENTERS FIJI LIMITED
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 4th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 Defendant
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 AND:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 FIJI ISLANDS REVENUE & CUSTOMS AUTHORITY
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 5th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 Defendant
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 Counsel for the Plaintiff: Mr. S. Nandan
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 No Appearance for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Defendants
\par Counsel for the 4th Defendant:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14229094\charrsid10901704  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 Mr. S. Maharaj
\par Counsel for the 5th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10901704 Defendant: Ms. A. Ali}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 
\par 
\par Date of Hearing & Judgment:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14229094\charrsid10901704  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 2 June 2004
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 EXTEMPORE JUDGMENT}{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid14229094 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 This matter comes before the court by way of a Summons filed on behalf of the 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant which Summons seeks that an injunction granted by the court on the 27}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  of November 2003 be dissolved, stayed or suspended until the hearing of the matter.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 Further that the plaintiff\rquote s claim against the 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant be dismissed and struck out on the grounds that it doesn\rquote t disclose any reasonable cause of action being an application under Order 18 of the High Court Rules.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 The Motion further seeks costs.
\par 
\par The Motion is supported by an affidavit of Sudesh Raju sworn on 4 December 2003.
\par 
\par The application is opposed by the plaintiff who relies upon the affidavit filed in support of the original Notice of Motion wherein the orders were made restraining the 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant.
\par 
\par The 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
 defendant is the shipping agent for the shippers who transported to Fiji, a motor vehicle, on behalf of the 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 st}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 The 2}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 nd}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant being the principal of the 1}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 st}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant.
\par 
\par The plaintiff apparently had entered into an agreement that the 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 st}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
 defendant to purchase initially a motor vehicle different from the one the subject of these interlocutory proceedings and subsequently entered into an agreement to purchase from the 1}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 st}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant the vehicle, th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10901704 
e subject of these proceedings.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par 
\par The motor vehicle is described in a Bill of Lading where the shipper is Royal International Co. Limited and the consignee is Ratu Kini\rquote s Affordable Cars Limited.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 The Bill of Lading is issued on the 7}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  of August 2003 at Nagoya, Japan.
\par 
\par There is apparently a subsequent correction advice issued to Carpenters Shipping by Kyowa Shipping Co. Ltd, Tokyo which describes the shipper as Royal International, the consignee as Ratu Kini\rquote s Affordable Cars Ltd and the corrected assignee}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10901704  is Ratu\rquote s Affordable Cars Ltd.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 It is apparent from the affidavits filed that the motor vehicle being a Toyota Surf, Chasis No. LN 130 7009613 arrived in Fiji and has since its 
arrival remained in Bond Store due to the failure of the relevant charges to be paid by the consignee.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
The plaintiff apparently paid some part of the purchase price to the 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 st}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
 defendant and then sought to pay the balance of the purchase price being charges owing to the 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  and 5}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendants, to the 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant to facilitate release of the vehicle to the plaintiff.
\par 
\par The 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
 defendant submits that it is unable to release the vehicle to anybody other than the consignee described in the Bill of Lading.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
In making this submission, the 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
 defendant, relies upon the Hague-Visby Rules and the Hague Rules which it says have been adopted or more correctly to which Fiji is a party.
\par 
\par The 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant also submits that British Shipping Laws - Carver\rquote s Carriage by Sea
 Volume 2 at page 1594 supports its contention that delivery is to be given only to the consignee named in the Bill of Lading.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
Again, the 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant further relies on }{
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 \'93Bill of Lading\'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  by Michael D. Bools at page 170 as further support for this proposition.
\par 
\par The 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
 defendant says that the Bill of Lading is a document of title and it is for that reason that the goods can only be produced to the person who produces that document of title.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 This proposition is supported by Yorston, Fortescue and Turner, Australian Mercantile Law 7}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  edition at page 618.
\par 
\par The plaintiff submits that Fiji is not a party to or bound by the Hague-Visby Rules and therefore, as I understand the submission, the Bill of Lading does not have the same significance as the 4}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant c
ontends or perhaps most relevantly, the plaintiff submits that it requires the injunction to remain in place to protect or preserve the motor vehicle pending a determination of the plaintiff\rquote s entitlement as against the 1}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 st}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 , 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 nd}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  and 3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 rd}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendants.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 The plaintiff says that applying the principles as expressed by Lord Diplock in }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
American Cyanamid Co. v Ethicon Ltd}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  [1975] A.C. 396}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 , the injunction should remain in force.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 It is necessary therefore the look at the principles that come from }{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 American Cyanamid.}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par These principles as expressed by Lord Diplock might be summarized as being: -
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls28\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10901704 {
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 Is there a serious issue to be tried;
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}Are damages an adequate remedy;
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}If so, where does the balance of convenience lie.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par In applying these principles to this matter, there can be no doubt that there is indeed a serious issue to be tried.
\par 
\par The question then arises are damages an adequate remedy.
\par 
\par It would appear from the pleadings, the plaintiff seeks to be recompensed for that which he has lost, that is, the monies he has paid to the first and or 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 nd}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant and in fact the prayers at page 5 of the statement of claim apart from seeking protective measures in prayers (a), (b),(c) and (d) then seeks damages and interest.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 In the circumstances I have difficulty in forming any view ot
her than that damages would indeed be an adequate remedy to the plaintiff in this matter.
\par 
\par As I indicated, the 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant\rquote 
s Summons also seeks orders pursuant to Order 18 of the High Court Rules, that is, that the statement of claim be struck out as against the 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant disclosing no reasonable cause of action.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 Counsel for the 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
 defendant drew to the court\rquote s attention, the particular pleadings that related to the 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
 defendant.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 They are paragraph 5, which says: -
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 \'93That the 4}{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant is a shipping agent with a bonded warehouse at Lautoka.\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par Paragraph 16, which says: -
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 \'93
That the plaintiff accepted the said offer and inspected the said vehicle which was at the 4}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
 defendant\rquote s bonded warehouse.\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 And paragraph 18, which says: -
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 \'93That the plaint
iff undertook to pay all duty freight and other charges direct to the 4}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  and 5}{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendants to facilitate the release of the Toyota Hilux Surf LN 130 \endash  700 9613 but the 1}{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 st}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  and 2}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 nd}{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendants demanded that the monies be paid directly to them.\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 The only other reference to the 4}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant in the statement of claim is in prayer (c) which seeks an order restraining the 3}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 rd}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
 defendant from selling or disposing of the vehicle to anybody other than the plaintiff upon payment of the outstanding due to fees as charged.
\par 
\par The provisions of Order 18 Rule 18 have been considered by the court on prior occasions and Mr. Justice Byrne in }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 Akariva Vula Rokotuitavuki v Methodist
\par Church in Fiji and Attorney General}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10901704  \endash  Action No. HBC}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 0018 of 1996}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  referred to the relevant authorities at page 4 of his judgment and said and I quote: -
\par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 \'93The law governing applications such as this is well settled.}{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 Lindley M.R. in }{\b\i\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
Hubbuck v Wilkinson [1889] 1 Q.B. 86 at page 91}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  said that is only in plain and obvious cases that recourse should be had 
to the summary process under Order 18 Rule 18(1) of the Rules of the Court.}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 This was affirmed in }{
\b\i\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 Kemsley v Foot & Ors [1952] A.C. 345.}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 In }{
\b\i\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 Attorney General of Duchy of Lancaster v L.N.W. Ry Co. [1892] 3 Ch 274}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
 said that Rule 18 can only be invoked when the claim is on the face of it \'93obviously unsustainable\'94.\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
The caution that should be exercised when considering application of this type was highlighted by Mr. Justice Pathik in }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 Hemant Kumar v Suresh Kumar & Ors}{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10901704  [2003] Civil Action HBC00}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 33 of 2003}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  where His 
Lordship in applying }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 Attorney General v Shiu Prasad Halka}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  [1972] 18 FLR 210 at 215}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  said and I quote: -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 \'93
I think it is definitely established that the jurisdiction to strike out proceedings under Order 18 Rule 19 should be very sparingly exercised, and only in exceptional cases.}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 It should not be exercised where legal questions of importance and difficulty are raised.\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par It is with these authorities in mind that I cautiously approach the application and I take into consideration the plaintiff\rquote s submission that the pleadings might be amended and that the 4}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  and similarly the 5}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendants are there as nominal defendants due to their role as possessors of the vehicle albeit in different capacities.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 But when one looks at the pleadings and the paragraphs that I
 have set out above and the relief sought, notwithstanding the cautious approach that the court is required to take, I am satisfied that the pleading against the 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant, in fact discloses no reasonable cause of action and accordingly I am of the opinion that the plaintiff\rquote s statement of claim should be struck out as against the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par The Orders of the Court therefore will be: -
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 1.\tab 
That the injunction granted by the court on 27 November 2003 be dissolved forthwith.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 2.\tab The plaintiff\rquote s claim against the 4}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant be dismissed.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 3.\tab The plaintiff to pay the 4}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115  defendant\rquote s costs which I assess in the sum of One Thousand, Seven Hundred Dollars ($1,700.00).}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13507115 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 JOHN CONNORS
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 JUDGE}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid10901704 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13507115\charrsid10901704 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid10901704 AT LAUTOKA
\par 2 JUNE 2004}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4611841\charrsid13507115 
\par }}