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\par AT SUVA
\par CIVIL JURISDICTION
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 CIVIL ACTION NO. HBC}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007\charrsid9009007 0}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 138 OF 2002
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\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 GENERAL OF FIJI
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\par Plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007\charrsid9009007  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 In Person
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\par This ruling is to record my judgment fixing costs against the plaintiff applicant in respect of a summons filed to strike out the defence dated the 18th of September 2003.
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The plaintiff alleging a breach of his constitutional rights, seeking damages and a now redundant declaration for removal of the first defendant then an acting Chief Magistrate.
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\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 A statement of defence was filed on the 1st of May 2002 denying the allegations contained in the claim.
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\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 The plaintiff then began to press for hearing.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 He filed a summons under Order 34 to dispense with pre}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
trial conferences on the 22nd of May 2002. He then followed that with a summons for directions on the 6th of June 2002.
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This matter was called before the Chief Justice on the 15th of August 2003 and that application was withdrawn by the defendants after some robust discussion with the learned Chief Justice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 The case was then adjourned sine die for both parties to consider settlement.
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 This was filed on the 18th of September 2003.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 A reply to this action was filed by the defendants on the 13th of January 2004.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{
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\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 I first became seized of this matter on Monday the 2nd of February 2004.
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
At that time I took particular care to ascertain whether the summons to strike out the defence was to be pursued by the plaintiff.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 I received his assurance that was his position.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
Further the plaintiff strongly requested that the earliest possible date be given to consider argument on that matter.
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 A fixture scheduled for that week cancelled and I accordingly obliged the plaintiff by providing
 him with time to hear the matter that week.
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\par }\pard\plain \s4\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 \b\f35\fs24\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Facts
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 This matter was prepared for hearing by me in the usual fashion.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
When the matter was called and after appearances had been entered the plaintiff applicant rose and advised the court that he did not wish to proceed with his application.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 10.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 This came as a complete surprise to counsel for the defendants.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 She had diligently prepared her helpful submissions in opposition to the proposed applications.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Defendants counsel sought an order for costs.
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 11.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 The plaintiff then confirmed for me:
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \tab 
that he was unrepresented
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \tab that he had no legal training or experience
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 -\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pnstart10\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb -}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 that he filed the application strike out the defence
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 -\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pnstart10\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb -}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 that 48 hours before the fixture he confirmed that he wished this particular matter to proceed
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\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 that immediately at the commencement of the hearing he withdrew the subject application 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 -\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pnstart10\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb -}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 that he did not tell opposing counsel of his decision 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 -\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pnstart10\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb -}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 that he did not do the court the courtesy of advising it of his decision
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 12.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 I then adjourned to allow the parties time to re
flect on their positions and enquired of them if they wanted a facilitated settlement conference.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
At resumption of the hearing that offer was rejected and the plaintiff confirmed he wanted a hearing to press his claim.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
I then addressed the issue of costs with him and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 made enquiries of his financial resources.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 He advised me he was a businessman that he had not faired particularly well following them coup of 2000.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 He did however confirm that his last return to the Revenue Department was for some $27,000.00.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339 
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\par }\pard\plain \s4\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 \b\f35\fs24\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Decision
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 13.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
It is a fixed principle of law that a party making a successful opposition to an application is entitled to costs.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
It is equally clear that the respondent in these circumstances is entitled to costs when an application is abandoned or withdrawn}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
see (}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Hinde v Power}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007  [1913] W.N.104).
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 14.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 I remind myself that the plaintiff applicant is unrepresented.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
However even making that allowance withdrawal of his application in these circumstances immediately after call of proceedings is unacceptable.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 15.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 In this case
 the plaintiff applicant compounded this inexcusable wrong by failing to observe the common courtesy of advising counsel and the court of his intention to withdraw the application.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 An application I might add he insisted on proceeding a mere 48 hours earlier.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 I accordingly order:
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Leave to withdraw the summons is granted
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
That leave is subject to the plaintiff paying the defendant within 14 days costs which I now fix at the sum of $250.00.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 [ Gerard Winter ]
\par }\pard\plain \s3\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel2\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 \b\f35\fs24\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
Judge
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par }\pard\plain \s5\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 \b\f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
At Suva
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
Wednesday 4th February, 2004}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007\charrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par Re:\tab HBC 138/2002 Timoci Naco \endash v}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007  Salesi Temo and Attorney}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}
{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 General
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 This matter was set for a pre}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 trial conference before me on the 19th of April.
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Mr. Naco appeared in person.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Ms Karan was supported by Ms Basawaiya for the State.
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Despite my earlier directions no pre}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 trial conference memoranda had been filed.
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Mr. Naco sought clarification from the Court concerning its powers to conduct a pre}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 trial conference.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 I explained the case management process of pre}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
trial conferencing and the benefits that it can have especially to an unrepresented person.
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Mr. Naco would not initially accept that explanation and addressed the Court again raising three issues:
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart2\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 an allegation of bias against the Court
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart2\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
an allegation of failure by the State to comply with invitations from the Chief Justice that they attempt to settle the matter
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart2\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 subsequently a comment on Mr. Naco\rquote s view there was no need for discovery.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par }\pard \ql \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 I addressed each issue with him.
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
I reminded him that bias was a serious allegation and that if he wanted me to recuse myself than rather than making general and non}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 specific statements he may care to reduce any allegations of bias in a memorandum for the Court\rquote s consideration.
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Concerning the Chief Justice\rquote 
s invitation for the parties to settle the matter I reminded Mr. Naco that the Chief Justice did not that time have the benefit of reading the more sharply focussed amended statement of claim and defence.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 I further reminded him about the pre}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 trial conference process and its benefits to an unrepresented person particularly in dealing with the issue of settlement.
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 As to discovery I gave Mr. Naco information concerning the discovery process and the benefits of it particular
ly the benefit of allowing parties to introduce documents in any subsequent civil proceedings.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
I indicated that in these proceedings I would be ordering discovery.
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 I then raised with Mr. Naco what particular interest if any he had in the civil file he sou
ght to obtain from the Suva Magistrates Court (File No. 2882/94) on the day in question.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
He confirmed he was not a party to those proceedings.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 He confirmed he was not a witness to those proceedings.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 He confirmed he had no personal interest in the proceedings.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 He sought to obtain that file he says because he wanted to use it to support other but unrelated civil proceedings he intended to pursue.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 He had concerns about a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 false}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007  affidavit contained on that file.
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 10.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Mr. Naco commented that he not had sufficient t
ime to review the statement of defence to his amended statement of claim.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
I gave him information that the amended statement of defence contained positive defences that he might wish to respond to.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
He agreed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
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\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 11.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 I indicated then to State\rquote s counsel that I proposed adjourning the pre}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 trial conference but that during the adjourned period I wanted the issue of discovery and inspection of documents completed.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 That I was going to grant leave to Mr. Naco to file any memorandum he might care to concerning the issues of bias.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Indicated that I would be cance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 l}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 ling the fixture presently allocated in June.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 State\rquote 
s counsel agrees with the process.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 We then discussed dates and the following orders were made:
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\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5958\clshdrawnil \cellx8748\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par }\pard\plain \s8\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel7\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid9009007 \f170\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Date
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Action
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\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \trowd \irow0\irowband0\ts11\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb
\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 
\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth2898\clshdrawnil \cellx2790\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5958\clshdrawnil \cellx8748\row }\pard 
\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par 3rd of May\cell 
\par Plaintiff to file and serve memorandum and supporting
\par Affidavit concerning bias.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Copy to be served on defendants.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 All parties to file and serve affidavit of documents.
\par \cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \trowd \irow1\irowband1\ts11\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 
\trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 
\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth2898\clshdrawnil \cellx2790\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5958\clshdrawnil \cellx8748\row }\pard 
\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par 17th of May\cell 
\par All parties to have completed inspection of documents.
\par \cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \trowd \irow2\irowband2\ts11\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 
\trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 
\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth2898\clshdrawnil \cellx2790\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5958\clshdrawnil \cellx8748\row }\pard 
\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par 24th of May\cell 
\par All parties to file and serve pre}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 trial conference memoranda (see standard directions).
\par \cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \trowd \irow3\irowband3\ts11\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 
\trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 
\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth2898\clshdrawnil \cellx2790\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5958\clshdrawnil \cellx8748\row }\pard 
\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par 3rd of June at 9.30am\cell 
\par Pre}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 trial conference.
\par \cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \trowd \irow4\irowband4\lastrow \ts11\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrl
\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10 \trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr
\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth2898\clshdrawnil \cellx2790\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth5958\clshdrawnil \cellx8748\row }\pard 
\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par }\pard\plain \s4\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 \b\f35\fs24\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
Orders
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls6\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Time tabling order in terms of schedule above.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls6\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 I order that there is to be discovery in these proceedings by all parties.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Discovery and inspection to be completed in terms of the time tabling order above.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par The fixture for the 2nd}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007  3rd and 4th of June is vacated.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par 
\par Pre}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 trail Conference set for the 3rd of June at 9.30am.
\par 
\par This minute and my standard directions for a pre}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9009007 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 trial conference to be issued to the parties and all the counsel.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 Gerard Winter
\par }\pard\plain \s4\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 \b\f35\fs24\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
Judge
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9009007 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748339\charrsid9009007 
\par 19th April, 2004
\par }}