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}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Consent orders; interpretation of; meaning of \'93pending the outcome of\'94; order should state that it is a consent order; estoppel by judgment; of what matters is }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid809515\charrsid5055758 the consent judgment conclusive}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 ; res judicata; available evidence to ascertain what had been decided; primary duty of court to interpret order witho ut resort to extrinsic evidence; duty of counsel to draft consent orders with care and clarity; Order 42; English High Court Order 42 r.5A. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Mr V. Mishra and Mr R. Prakash}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 for the Plaintiffs \par }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Mr D. Sharma and Mr D. Prasad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 for the 1st Defendant \par No appearance for 2nd Defendant \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [1]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The question here is whether the Lautoka High Court in another action in which the 1st defendant was not a party, in making an award of monies to the plaintiffs could cause a consent order in a Suva action, this action, which order contained the words \'93pending the outcome of the Lautoka High Court Civil Action No. 0323 of 1997 and further order of this court\'94 to direct immediate payment out of monies held by the 1st defendant\rquote s solicitors to the present plaintiffs.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Was the Suva conse nt order sufficient to provide that the result of the Lautoka action was to be a complete trigger and remedy in the Suva action, without more? \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [2]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The two plaintiffs Michael Kelly and Rae McGill had earlier joined up with Rosedale Ltd. and a Michael Harvey to run an island resort known as Mokusigas near Rakiraki and made an agreement to purchase a stakeholding in it.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Eventually the plaintiffs became disenchanted of this arrangement and commenced litigation in the Lautoka High Court.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 This action was decided in favour of the plaintiffs who were awarded over $1 million against Harvey and Rosedale. \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [3]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 In 1990 the 1st defendant [the Fiji Development Bank] had been allowed a mortgage over the property on which the resort was situated.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The bank also held a debenture over the resort business.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 After default by the debtors, the bank exercised its rights in respect of the debenture. Separate proceedings were taken by the plaintiffs to protect their interest in furniture and equipment. \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4872234\charrsid5055758 [4]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4872234\charrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 On 26 November 2002 by ex p arte motion the plaintiff Michael Kelly had obtained an extension of his caveat over the same registered property CT 33162 till further order.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Subsequently, the present parties through their solicitors, were in correspondence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The plaintiff had indorsed the caveat, noting the prior interest of the bank with its mortgage.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Later the bank asked the court to remove the caveat.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 During the course of argument at the hearing of the 1st defendant\rquote s motion on 5 December 2002 counsel informed me that the parties had reached an agreement. \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4872234\charrsid5055758 [5]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4872234\charrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The court recorded that agreement in these words: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \'93 Parties now indicate that they have agreed to an order, the terms of which will be drafted and submitted to the court by 12.30 pm tomorrow.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The terms will reflect the priority of the 1st Defendant\rquote s interest but yet allow some funds to be maintained in Mr Sharma\rquote s trust account pending the decision of Byrne J in a related action.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4872234\charrsid5055758 [6]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4872234\charrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The next day counsel produced their consent order which read as follows: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \'93IT IS THIS DAY ORDERED}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 that: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Caveat No. 503088 lodged by Michael Kelly and registered against Certificate of Title No. 33162 be removed forthwith. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The First Defendant do lodge the sum of $79,000.00 into the Trust Account of R. Patel & Co. within 14 days from the date of sett lement to be held by the said Solicitors pending the outcome of the Lautoka High Court Civil Action No. 0323 of 1997 and further order of this Court. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 There be no order as to costs. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The First Defendant\rquote s Solicitors are to inform the Plaintiffs\rquote Solicitors within 7 days of the date of settlement and lodgement of funds. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Both parties are at liberty to apply upon giving of 3 days notice. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 DATED at Suva this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 18th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 day}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 December}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 ,2002 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 BY THE COURT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 DEPUTY REGISTRAR\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par [7] \tab As a matter of good practice, a consent order should state on its face that it is a consent order.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 In }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Michel v Mutch }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [1886] 54 L.T. 45 Chitty J is reported to have: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \'93 refused to make an order upon the summons, and added, where an order has been agreed to and arranged between the parties to an ac tion, and has not been sanctioned or directed by the court, it should appear on the face of the order that it is an order by consent.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par Indeed a rule 5A was inserted into Order 42 of the English Rules specifically providing for a particular procedure to be followed where a consent order is to be drawn up and sealed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The Fiji High Court Rules might usefully be amended along similar lines. \par \par [8] \tab I understand the sum of F$119,000 was paid into the Trust account of the bank\rquote s solicitors in obedience to the order. \par \par [9] \tab On 13 March 2003 the plaintiffs filed a summons seeking payment out of the monies held in the 1st defendant\rquote s solicitors trust account to themselves.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The application was opposed. \par \par [10] \tab The plaintiffs through their counsel argue that the consent order puts an end to this piece of litigation between the parties.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 In the case of }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 In re South American and Mexican Company. Ex parte Bank of England}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [1895] 1 Ch 37 it was suggested that as a result of the consent order the court had never exercised its mind on the question raised by the pleadings, and the company was not estopped from raising the question in other proceedings.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Vaughan Williams J said that there had been earlier authority, Newington v Levy LR 6 CP 180, which had clearly established that there may be estoppel by judgment without the mind of the court having been exercised (at p.42). \par \par [11] \tab The judge continued (at p.44): \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \'93 It is quite true, of course, that a judgment by consent is based on agreement between the parties, and, if the judgment has not been drawn up in accordance with the agreement between the parties, that is, at any time, a sufficient ground for altering the judgment and modifying it so as to make it accord with the agreement.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 It was said that the proper way of getting that done was by some motion or proceeding to reform or set aside the judgment.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par [12] \tab On estoppel, Mr Mishra referred me to a passage from Lord Herschell LC\rquote s judgment in the same case in the Court of Appeal (at p.50): \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \'93The truth is, a judgment by consent is intend ed to put a stop to litigation between the parties just as much as is a judgment which results from the decision of the Court after the matter has been fought out to the end.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 And I think it would be very mischievous if one were not to give a fair and reaso nable interpretation to such judgments, and were to allow questions that were really involved in the action to be fought over again in a subsequent action.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par [13] \tab Vaughan Williams J had concluded that the only other question he had to consider was \'93in respect of what matters is this judgment conclusive?\'94 (p.46).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 In the instant case Mr Mishra urges me to decide that the Suva action was merely to await the order of the Lautoka court, and if the plaintiffs succeeded in Lautoka, the monies set aside by the ban k, could be ordered across to the plaintiffs by the Suva order as it now stands.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The bank argued that the order never stated that that should happen, nor was it ever intended, as is borne out in the correspondence between the parties solicitors.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 I shall consider this aspect further on. \par \par [14] \tab In }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Chamberlain v Deputy Commissioner of Taxation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [1987-88] 164 CLR 502 a consent judgment had been entered for less than the amount of tax actually due and claimed in the pleadings from the taxpayer.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The Deputy Commissioner brought an action to recover the balance.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 It was held the action was not maintainable.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Brennan J said (at p.505): \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \'93 The Commissioner chooses not to impeach the first judgment for mistake; he chooses not to attack for mistake any agreement which led to the entry of the first judgment by consent.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The first judgment stands.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 As the joint judgment demonstrates, the Commissioner\rquote s second action is founded on the same cause of action.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The doctrine of res judicata applies and that action must be dismissed.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par On mistake see }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Mullins v Howell}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 (1879) 11 Ch.D 763; }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Ainsworth v Wilding}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [1896] 1 Ch.673; }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Huddersfield Banking Co Ltd v Henry Lister & Son Ltd}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [1895] 2 Ch.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 273; need for setting aside by fresh action, }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Mohammed Rasul v Hazara Singh}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [1962] 8 Fiji LR 140; }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 State Transport Ltd v Housing Authority}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [1989] 35 Fiji LR 13. \par \par [15] \tab Deane, Toohey, and Gaudron JJ in the leading judgment in }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Chamberlain}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 commented (at p.508): \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \'93 The fact that a judgment is entered by consent may on occasion make it hard to say what was necessarily decided by the judgment,\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par [16] \tab In }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Kinch v Walcott}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [1929] AC 482 Lord Blanesburgh in the Privy Council tendered the advice (at p.493) that: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \'93 an order by consent, not discharged by mutual agreement, and remaining unreduced, is as effective as an order of the Court made otherwise than by consent and not discharged on appeal.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par [17] \tab In this case neither party has so far suggested that they need not be bound by the order.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Each submits an interpretation of its meaning which is in conflict with the other.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 In \'93The Doctrine of Res Judicata\'94}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Ed: Spencer Bower, Turner and Handley (3rd edit by Mr Justice K.R. Handley)\rquote the authors wrote (at p.39): \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \'93 Judgments, orders and awards, by consent are as efficacious as those pronounced after a contest in creating cause of action estoppels and effecting a merger of the causes of action sued on.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par [18] \tab They continued: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \'93 Though consent judgment and orders are decisions and their operative parts binding, it may not be clear }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid926825\charrsid5055758 what questions were concluded. }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The court will examine the available evidence to asc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid926825\charrsid5055758 ertain the matters in dispute. }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Any issue which the parties recognized was the subject of the litigation and was fundamental to the judgment or order will be conclusively determined.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid926825\charrsid5055758 [19]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid926825\charrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 However the primary task of the court is to discover from the consent order itself what the order says and means.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Paragraph 2 of the order appears to preserve monies in the bank\rquote s solicitors trust account, namely $79,000, pending the outcome of the Lautoka High Court case.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Nothing is said about what is to happen in this action in the event that the plaintiffs in the Suva action are successf}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438595\charrsid5055758 ul in the Lautoka action also. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Paragraph 2 merely adds \'93and further order of this court\'94.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438595\charrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The inclusion of this requirement would seem to envisage a further step before a payment out could occur. \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438595\charrsid5055758 [20]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438595\charrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The plaintiffs\rquote pleadings sought as remedies the extension of the caveat, that the defendant be committed or wound up for contempt, that the defendant be directed to obey the injunction order of the Lautoka High Court and that the defendants pay damages and costs. \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438595\charrsid5055758 [21]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438595\charrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Unfortunately the purpose of retaining the sums was not clearly spelt out in the order itself.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 It is salutory to note what was said on the subject of drafting of consent orders by the editors of the Supreme Court Practice (1993 at p.719): \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9438595 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \'93 Since a consent judgment or order under the procedure of this rule will not be seen, still less examined or scrutinised by any judicial officers, solicitors have an increased burden in ensuring that it is expressed fully, clearly and with precision, and carries into effect the intention of the parties, without ambiguity or possibility of a conflict of construction.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Although the terms agreed are contractual in character, in form and effect they will have the force and consequences of an order of the Court, and this must be borne in mind in the draft of the agreed terms.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 [22]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 With this summons the plaintiff Rae McGill filed an affidavit sworn on 7 March 2003}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438595\charrsid5055758 . }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 She exhibited a letter from the bank\rquote s solicitors of 14 February 2003}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438595\charrsid5055758 . }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 It read: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid82501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \'93 We refer to the Order made by Mr Justice Gates on Monday, 16th December 2002 and advise you that settlement in the sale of the Mokusiga Island Resort was completed today. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par As per the Order and our subsequent correspondence re: the Caveat No. 517913 lodged by Rae McGill, we are holding the sum of $119,000.00 in our trust account.\'94 \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 [23]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 As far as the correspondence was concerned however that was not the wh}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 ole story.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Salote Tavainavesi, the Manager Legal for the bank, deposed in reply and stated that the bank\rquote s solicitors were presently holding the sum of $119,000 pursuant to the court\rquote s order \'93 and pursuant to further correspondence between the said solicitors and Mishra Prakash & Associates.\'94 \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 [24]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Subsequently I allowed the b ank to place before the court in evidence the othe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 r parts of the correspondence. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 A draft order had been sent on 6 December 2002 by the plaintiffs\rquote solicitors to the bank\rquote s solicitors}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 . }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The draft correctly stated on its fac}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 e that it was a consent order. }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 But paragraph 2 was vague as to what was to happen after the Lautoka High Court gave its}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 judgment in the other matter. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The bank\rquote s solicitors scribbled}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 on the draft at the margin of }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 paragraph 2 \'93then what?\'94. \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [25]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The plaintiffs\rquote solicitors acknowledged the difficulty and wrote back \'93 we agree that paragraph 2 of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 order should be more precise.\'94 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 A fresh draft righting the imprecision was either not sent back or perhaps not agreed to, for the bank\rquote s solicitors mad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 e its client\rquote s position plain. }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The same day they replied and said: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid82501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \'93 Please note that whilst we can advise our client to put aside an agreed sum this does not mean that we (are) holding the f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438595\charrsid5055758 unds on behalf of your client. }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Our client still claims priority to these funds but if your client were to establish a claim against our client then the Court will naturally make an order for payment at that stage.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Any order for payment against the Bank must surely be made in the action commenced against the Bank.\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [26]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The bank\rquote s solicitors wrote again, this time on 9 December 2002 and said: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid82501 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \'93 We cannot accede to your request. The Bank feels that it is entitled to all the funds realised from the sale under its securities. In fairness, the Bank would put aside a certain sum in order to give the caveator Michael Kelly an opportunity to pro}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid82501\charrsid5055758 ve his claim against the Bank. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The Bank cannot be fairer than this. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 We have put a proposal to this effect. It is only fair that if the caveator feels that he is entitled to any funds he should prove his priority to the proceeds as against the Bank\rquote s claim." \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [27]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 This correspondence was not disclosed in the supporting affidavit of the plaintiff Rae McGill when seeking the payment out. She merely exhibited the letter to the bank\rquote s solicitors of 14 February 2003. The decision not to do so may have been made because of the view which counsel formed on the stand alone quality of the order to be interpreted.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Counsel had also referred to Handley on Res Judicata (supra) in which it was suggested ambiguities in an order could be clarified by an examination of the surrounding circumstances. This would necessitate a consideration of the correspondence which led to the settlement of the consent order. \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [28]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 I do not con}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2259771\charrsid5055758 sider such a course necessary. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 But the correspondence explains the stance of each of th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2259771\charrsid5055758 e parties prior to settlement. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The order ma}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2259771\charrsid5055758 de was an interlocutory order. }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 It secured the separation and isolation of funds by the bank which would be available in the event the plaintiffs were to succeed in convincing the court of the lawfulness of t heir claims in this action, the Suva}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2259771\charrsid5055758 action. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Without agreement, payment out cannot proceed based}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2259771\charrsid5055758 on the wording of this order. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The plaintiffs\rquote case is opposed by the bank and therefore the claim must proceed to trial. \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 [29]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 The plaintiffs\rquote summons is therefore dismissed with costs in the cause. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5055758 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 A.H.C.T. GATES \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2259771\charrsid5055758 JUDG}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 E \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid809515 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5055758 Solicitors for the Plaintiffs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2259771\charrsid5055758 : }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Messrs Mishra Prakash & Associates, Suva}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par Solicitors for the 1st Defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2259771\charrsid5055758 : }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 Messrs R. Patel & Co., Suva}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 \par Solicitors for the 2nd Defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2259771\charrsid5055758 : }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15470483\charrsid5055758 No appearance \par }}