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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 Between}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2575085\charrsid10813472 :
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2575085\charrsid10813472 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2575085\charrsid10813472 SAMUEL FONG
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2575085\charrsid10813472 Plaintiff
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2575085\charrsid10813472 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2575085\charrsid10813472 - and -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2575085\charrsid10813472 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2575085\charrsid10813472 JOHN BEATER ENTERPRISE}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1312843\charrsid10813472 
S PTY. }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2575085\charrsid10813472 LTD.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2575085\charrsid10813472 Defendant
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5001711 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2575085\charrsid10813472 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12527249\charrsid10813472 Counsel:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472\charrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15338595\charrsid10813472 Ms. Y. Fatiaki for the Plaintiff}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2575085\charrsid10813472 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15338595\charrsid10813472 Mr. A. Seru for the Defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2575085\charrsid10813472 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12527249\charrsid10813472 
\par Date}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3096226\charrsid10813472  of Hearing}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12527249\charrsid10813472 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472\charrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11028869\charrsid10813472 18th }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11742748\charrsid10813472 August}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11028869\charrsid10813472 , 2005}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12527249\charrsid10813472 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3096226\charrsid10813472 Date of Judgment:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472\charrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15338595\charrsid10813472 2nd September, 2005}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3096226\charrsid10813472 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15338595\charrsid10813472 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15338595\charrsid10813472 JUDGMENT
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5001711 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15338595\charrsid10813472 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15338595\charrsid5001711 On the 7th February, 2003 the plaintiff, a mechanic, was working under a vehicle belonging to the defendant company}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13190664\charrsid5001711 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13190664\charrsid5001711 The company has seven vehicles and is involved in the business of wholesale liquor distribution.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15338595 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13190664\charrsid5001711 The truck ha}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5921418\charrsid5001711 d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13190664\charrsid5001711  been jacked up by the plaintiff}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5921418\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5921418\charrsid5001711 Its two rear left wheels had }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13190664\charrsid5001711 been removed and work was being carried out by the plaintiff underneath the vehicle.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13190664\charrsid5001711 Without warning the vehicle came down causing injury }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5124530\charrsid5001711 to the upper right leg of the plaintiff.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5124530\charrsid5001711 He was taken to hospital and found to have sustained a fracture of the right femur and of the right }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5921418\charrsid5001711 pubic}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1395770\charrsid5001711  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5124530\charrsid5001711 rami.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13190664\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5124530\charrsid5001711 
\par The plaintiff says the reason the vehicle came down was that an oil seal on the jack broke, the hydraulic fuel fluid came out quickly, the safety pro}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5921418\charrsid5001711 p}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5124530\charrsid5001711 ping to the vehicle was of no avail as the vehicle }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6508579\charrsid5001711 came down with force and slid where there was no tyre.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5124530\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6508579\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16148084\charrsid5001711 In his }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5921418\charrsid5001711 amended }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16148084\charrsid5001711 
pleadings he alleges that he was the employee of the defendant and that they}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568063\charrsid5001711  were}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16148084\charrsid5001711  negligen}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5921418\charrsid5001711 t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16148084\charrsid5001711  in th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5921418\charrsid5001711 eir}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 :
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16148084\charrsid5001711 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262309\charrsid5001711 \'931.\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16148084\charrsid5001711 
Failure to provide proper stable equipment for the plaintiff to use (instead of timber blocks) to hold the truck safety while the plaintiff was under the 7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4221786\charrsid5001711 -}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16148084\charrsid5001711 ton truck}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 ;}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5124530\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5001711 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307860\charrsid5001711 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12287960\charrsid5001711 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10813472 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12287960\charrsid5001711 Failure to provide a safe hydraulic jack }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5918160\charrsid5001711 at the work site, which resulted in 
the hydraulic jacks oil lid coming off, causing the hydraulic jack to collapse on the plaintiff }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307860\charrsid5001711 and causing him injury}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 ; }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3568063\charrsid5001711 and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12287960\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5001711 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307860\charrsid5001711 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307860\charrsid5001711 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5001711 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307860\charrsid5001711 Failure to foresee that any faulty hydraulic jack }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2228758\charrsid5001711 could lead to injuries of any of its employees}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 ; }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307860\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5001711 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262309\charrsid5001711 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262309\charrsid5001711 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5001711 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262309\charrsid5001711 Failure to ensure that before any equipment were used on the work site by the employees, the equipment was properly checked by supervisors prior to using it.\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5001711 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9307860\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262309\charrsid5001711  The plaintiff also alleges that he was an employee of the defendant company and that they were in }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5921418\charrsid5001711 breach of their implied}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9262309\charrsid5001711  terms }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15602715\charrsid5001711 to}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13190664\charrsid5001711 

\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15602715\charrsid5001711 \'93(a)\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5460289\charrsid5001711 
Take all reasonable precaution for the safety of the plaintiff while the plaintiff was at his work place}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 ;}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15602715\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5001711 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5460289\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 (b)\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5460289\charrsid5001711 
Not to expose the plaintiff to a risk }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11404743\charrsid5001711 of damage o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1459467\charrsid5001711 r}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11404743\charrsid5001711 
 injury o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1459467\charrsid5001711 f}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11404743\charrsid5001711  which the defendant knew or ought to have known}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 ;}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5460289\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5001711 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2653846\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 (c)\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2653846\charrsid5001711 To provide and mai
ntain adequate and suitable plant and machinery to enable the work to be carried out in safety}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 ;}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2653846\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2653846\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 (d)\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6835554\charrsid5001711 
Take all reasonable measures to ensure that the plaintiff\rquote s place of work was safe}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 ;}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2653846\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6835554\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 (e)\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6835554\charrsid5001711 
To provide and maintain a safe and proper }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9134580\charrsid5001711 system of work.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6835554\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5001711 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6910912\charrsid5001711 
\par The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9245113\charrsid5001711 plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6910912\charrsid5001711  says h}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10356500\charrsid5001711 e}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6910912\charrsid5001711  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10356500\charrsid5001711 suffered }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6910912\charrsid5001711 injuries }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2846849\charrsid5001711 and fractures to the right femur and right }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10356500\charrsid5001711 pubic}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2846849\charrsid5001711  r}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10356500\charrsid5001711 ami}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9503686\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9503686\charrsid5001711 
He was an in-patient for 20 days}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10356500\charrsid5001711 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9503686\charrsid5001711  had a steel rod inserted in his right femur, and }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10356500\charrsid5001711 now walks}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9503686\charrsid5001711  with a permanent limp and is unable to do }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742988\charrsid5001711 
heavy mechanical work or undertake hobbies or sports.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8323490\charrsid5001711 After w}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10356500\charrsid5001711 al}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8323490\charrsid5001711 king and in cold weather}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10356500\charrsid5001711 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8323490\charrsid5001711  he states }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12921125\charrsid5001711 the leg is painful and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701279\charrsid5001711 requires deep heat ointments and pain-killers}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9708867\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9708867\charrsid5001711 
He has been unable to work since that time and his injuries have affected his marriage and family life.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12594159\charrsid5001711 
\par He therefore makes claim for general damages for pain and suffering, loss of amenities, reduction of earning capacity,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14373840\charrsid5001711  loss of F.N.P.F. contribution, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4261816\charrsid5001711 loss of interest on F.N.P.F. contribution and loss of future earnings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1724914\charrsid5001711 
There are other general claims including special }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5261114\charrsid5001711 damages}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10356500\charrsid5001711 , a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5261114\charrsid5001711 
nd damages by way of further economic loss or loss of prospective earning capacity.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5261114\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2557151\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5261114\charrsid5001711 The defendants in their amended defence state }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3622157\charrsid5001711 
the plaintiff was not an employee of the defendants at the time of the accident.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12413037\charrsid5001711 They denied any negligence }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1191489\charrsid5001711 and said that the accident }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2557151\charrsid5001711 occurred }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1191489\charrsid5001711 wholly as a result of the 
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8354189\charrsid5001711 actions of the plaintiff or was contributed to by his negligence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5261114\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7943340\charrsid5001711 
\par For the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5571170\charrsid5001711 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7943340\charrsid5001711  I heard the evidence of Dr. Emosi Taloga, the pla}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5252700\charrsid5001711 intiff and the plaintiff\rquote s wife.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5252700\charrsid5001711 For the defendants I heard the 
evidence }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4534637\charrsid5001711 of Norman Low}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5571170\charrsid5001711 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4534637\charrsid5001711 
 the Production and Development Manager }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15937793\charrsid5001711 of the defendant company.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7943340\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15937793\charrsid5001711 
\par There is no }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5379821\charrsid5001711 dispute over the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15937793\charrsid5001711 evidence of Dr. Taloga}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5379821\charrsid5001711 
 and the two medical }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3030481\charrsid5001711 reports}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5571170\charrsid5001711 , }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3030481\charrsid5001711 th}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5571170\charrsid5001711 ose}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3030481\charrsid5001711  of Dr. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10968461\charrsid5001711 S. Kulkarni dated 3rd June 2003 and }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11827944\charrsid5001711 Dr. Taloga dated 16th June 2005.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15937793\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11827944\charrsid5001711 
\par Th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5571170\charrsid5001711 e}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11827944\charrsid5001711  reports show that}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5571170\charrsid5001711  the plaintiff}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11827944\charrsid5001711  suffered a serious leg injury which required surgery and the in}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5571170\charrsid5001711 sertion }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11827944\charrsid5001711 of a rod.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11827944\charrsid5001711 
Complications developed post-operatively and for a few days he suffered possibly life}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529285\charrsid5001711 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11827944\charrsid5001711 threatening complications.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11827944\charrsid5001711 Since }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14840592\charrsid5001711 that time he has slow
ly but gradually improved to the time in June 2005 when he was examined by Dr. Taloga.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15946937\charrsid5001711 
At that examination Dr. Taloga noted the plaintiff was }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid469493\charrsid5001711 still complaining of pain over his hip, especially after long walks and in some afternoon}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1992563\charrsid5001711 s.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1992563\charrsid5001711 In his opinion, the plaintiff had \'93recovered well }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529285\charrsid5001711 from }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1992563\charrsid5001711 a major }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529285\charrsid5001711 injury with life-threatening complications.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529285\charrsid5001711 The fractures have healed well with normal }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10953649\charrsid5001711 
joint motions to the hip and no neurogical }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12720213\charrsid5001711 compr}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11499654\charrsid5001711 om}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12720213\charrsid5001711 
ise to the limb.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7362741\charrsid5001711 There is no permanent incapacity }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3685844\charrsid5001711 to be noted\'94.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11827944\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5586884\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10488413\charrsid5001711 The plaintiff gave evidence next.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10488413\charrsid5001711 He outline}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11499654\charrsid5001711 d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10488413\charrsid5001711  his career history as a mechanic}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11499654\charrsid5001711 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10488413\charrsid5001711  panel beater and welder}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11499654\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11499654\charrsid5001711 He}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10292043\charrsid5001711  has many years of experience.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5586884\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10292043\charrsid5001711 
\par The plaintiff moved to Suva and in April 2002 became a casual labourer for the defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10292043\charrsid5001711 In approximately July 2002}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957370\charrsid5001711  he says he was }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6494790\charrsid5001711 told by the defendant\rquote s manager, Mr. Seth Maharaj}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3353445\charrsid5001711 , that he could work on }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid611598\charrsid5001711 a full time basis as a mechanic.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid611598\charrsid5001711 He worked 5 \'bd days a week, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8744108\charrsid5001711 was paid a weekly sum of $100.00 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2760711\charrsid5001711 
cash and until the date of the accident}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3041510\charrsid5001711 , apart from public holidays and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5454473\charrsid5001711 earned over-time leave, he worked full-time.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16608021\charrsid5001711 He says he asked for a contract of employment, but this was declined.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10292043\charrsid5001711 

\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16608021\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4794299\charrsid5001711 Samuel Fong says}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5454473\charrsid5001711  his job wa}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12063386\charrsid5001711 s to keep the defendant company
\rquote s small fleet of vehicles serviced, maintained and on the road.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12063386\charrsid5001711 If there were break downs he would go out }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6703952\charrsid5001711 and see to them.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5454473\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7566177\charrsid5001711 
\par Mr. Fong states that on 7th February 2003 he arrived at work as normal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7566177\charrsid5001711 He was instructed to repair the centre bolt on a 7-ton truck}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4221786\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4221786\charrsid5001711 To do this he placed a jack under the left hand side of the vehicle and j}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7214180\charrsid5001711 acked it up.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634634\charrsid5001711 The jack was an old one.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634634\charrsid5001711 There was no other.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7214180\charrsid5001711 
He states he then put timber in front of the three other sets of wheels }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5392712\charrsid5001711 both back and front, to prevent the vehicle moving.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5392712\charrsid5001711 He says he also put timber underneath the area where he was working }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12458765\charrsid5001711 as a safety}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020664\charrsid5001711  measure should the jack}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13569324\charrsid5001711  fail}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020664\charrsid5001711 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020664\charrsid5001711 These pieces of timber, he states, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12389835\charrsid5001711 and it is not challenged, were }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1124844\charrsid5001711 \'93}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12389835\charrsid5001711 pieces of 4 x 2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1124844\charrsid5001711 \'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12389835\charrsid5001711  and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4985448\charrsid5001711 were not specifically made or adapted for the purpose the plaintiff was using them.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4985448\charrsid5001711 He states that while he was working underneath the truck}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1838831\charrsid5001711  it}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4985448\charrsid5001711  suddenly came down very quickly}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8990440\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8990440\charrsid5001711 It trapped and injured his leg.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1849178\charrsid5001711 He could s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298499\charrsid5001711 ee the reason why this happened.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298499\charrsid5001711 
The seal on the hydraulic oil cover had broken and hydraulic oil came out very quickly.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298499\charrsid5001711 He said when the jack broke i}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7802784\charrsid5001711 t }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1838831\charrsid5001711 (the truck) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7802784\charrsid5001711 came down with force and 
slid where there was no tyre.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10120491\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1124844\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10120491\charrsid5001711 The plaintiff then described the pain and the time he spent in hospital }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4285916\charrsid5001711 followed by the period of recuperation.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16193583\charrsid5001711 He says he has been unable to work since and his wife has had to go out }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9703927\charrsid5001711 
and sell vegetables at the market where she earns about }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1855015\charrsid5001711 $70-80.00 a week.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1855015\charrsid5001711 
He said the relationship with his wife and children has been damaged as a result of the injury to his leg.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10120491\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1855015\charrsid5001711 
\par The plai}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5849339\charrsid5001711 ntiff\rquote s wife also gave evidence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5849339\charrsid5001711 
She corroborated what he said.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9400816\charrsid5001711 She also described the ointments and pain-killers which the defendant uses and how }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11893429\charrsid5001711 he finds it difficult to w}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13240206\charrsid5001711 alk}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11893429\charrsid5001711  for long periods}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13240206\charrsid5001711 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11893429\charrsid5001711  ho}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13240206\charrsid5001711 
w he has pain in cold weather and difficulty in sleeping.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1855015\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11893429\charrsid5001711 
\par She also corroborated what he said about her work at the market }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16131428\charrsid5001711 to sell vegetables.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16131428\charrsid5001711 She told the court }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16663185\charrsid5001711 that they}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5395591\charrsid5001711  have}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16663185\charrsid5001711  three children, the oldest of whom }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16450930\charrsid5001711 is a wheel-chair bound young woman.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11893429\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16450930\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13107513\charrsid5001711 There was only one witness for the defendant, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6755280\charrsid5001711 Norman Low.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4722382\charrsid5001711 He states he did not give the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15039144\charrsid5001711 Plaintif}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877177\charrsid5001711 f}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4722382\charrsid5001711  the instructions }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12527149\charrsid5001711 to repair the truck}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3821640\charrsid5001711 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3821640\charrsid5001711 However, he said he was present }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid877177\charrsid5001711 at the scene when the accident happened}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid486883\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid486883\charrsid5001711 The plaintiff has said no one was there.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16450930\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid486883\charrsid5001711 
\par Mr. Low stated he was cr}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5395591\charrsid5001711 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16142178\charrsid5001711 u}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5395591\charrsid5001711 ching}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid486883\charrsid5001711  down talking to the plaintiff }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4617599\charrsid5001711 and another employe}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12724935\charrsid5001711 e}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5395591\charrsid5001711 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12724935\charrsid5001711  Rajendra}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5395591\charrsid5001711 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12724935\charrsid5001711  was beside Mr. Low.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12724935\charrsid5001711 
The plaintiff asked for a piece of iron so that he could effect part of the repair}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2827786\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2827786\charrsid5001711 Rajendra}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16142178\charrsid5001711 , a casual labourer}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15755724\charrsid5001711 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2827786\charrsid5001711  went to get the piece of iron and returned and inserted }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3750846\charrsid5001711 it between studs on the outer part of the wheel}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3739822\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3739822\charrsid5001711 Mr. Low said that the defendant shouted push }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16214677\charrsid5001711 as he could not align the bolt from }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1977104\charrsid5001711 the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16214677\charrsid5001711 inside}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1977104\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1977104\charrsid5001711 Rajendra pushed}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid605299\charrsid5001711 , the vehicle came of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10842644\charrsid5001711 f}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid605299\charrsid5001711  the jack and landed on the plaintiff
\rquote s leg}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10842644\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16142178\charrsid5001711 Mr. Low said he had to jump clear and pulled a muscle.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid486883\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10842644\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4594893\charrsid5001711 Mr. Low said that there was no bu}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174216\charrsid5001711 r}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4594893\charrsid5001711 sting of the seal}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7821993\charrsid5001711  of the jack.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7821993\charrsid5001711 He said }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174216\charrsid5001711 w}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7821993\charrsid5001711 hat was being used was the ordinary }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11686755\charrsid5001711 jack }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7174216\charrsid5001711 from t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6888470\charrsid5001711 he vehicle.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6888470\charrsid5001711 It was apparently }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11686755\charrsid5001711 not a mechanic\rquote s garage jack.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9331042\charrsid5001711 He could not remember whether or not there were any planks of wood in place to hold the vehicle should there be any jack }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10231899\charrsid5001711 
failure.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10231899\charrsid5001711 He stated the reason the truck }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8477282\charrsid5001711 did come down was it went sideways
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3871818\charrsid5001711  off the jack when Rajendra pushed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10842644\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7895529\charrsid5001711 
\par Mr. Low could not give any direct evidence upon the employment status of the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5797828\charrsid5001711 plaintiff.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5797828\charrsid5001711 He did however say that a few months after }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045721\charrsid5001711 this accident he }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13441484\charrsid5001711 
had seen the defendant }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3888115\charrsid5001711 working at a garage in Flagstaff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3242113\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3242113\charrsid5001711 When he talked to the plaintiff, the latter stated }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1070599\charrsid5001711 he was doing light duties as a }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9987803\charrsid5001711 greaser.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9987803\charrsid5001711 He could not give any further evidence about the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10881215\charrsid5001711 plaintiff\rquote s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9987803\charrsid5001711 medical condition nor his life after the accident.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16191868\charrsid5001711 He said Seth Maharaj was the plaintiff\rquote s supervisor.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16191868\charrsid5001711 
Seth left the company three weeks before the hearing date.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7895529\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9987803\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1523033\charrsid5001711 There is clearly a conflict of evidence between the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3964824\charrsid5001711 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1523033\charrsid5001711  Samuel Fong, and the defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3964824\charrsid5001711 \rquote s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1523033\charrsid5001711  witness}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3964824\charrsid5001711 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1523033\charrsid5001711  Norman Low.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1523033\charrsid5001711 This must be resolved at the outset.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1523033\charrsid5001711 
It was not immediately apparent from the pleadings }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1246123\charrsid5001711 nor the documents that there was such a conflict.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1246123\charrsid5001711 I have, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12662438\charrsid5001711 however, observed carefully}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3167807\charrsid5001711 
 both the plaintiff and Norman Low in the way in which they gave the evidence and their descriptions of what happened.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3964824\charrsid5001711 I must consider}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3167807\charrsid5001711  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14629024\charrsid5001711 that if the plaintiff had properly placed the timbers }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15101456\charrsid5001711 as }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14629024\charrsid5001711 he said he had}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11427006\charrsid5001711 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14629024\charrsid5001711  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15101456\charrsid5001711 and as an experienced mechanic }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7092656\charrsid5001711 would}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11427006\charrsid5001711 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7092656\charrsid5001711  why was it }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14833881\charrsid5001711 that the truck was not held up when the jack failed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10309878\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4158928\charrsid5001711 
\par I do find that where the evidence of the plaintiff and that of Norman Low }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11414985\charrsid5001711 d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11427006\charrsid5001711 i}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11414985\charrsid5001711 f}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11427006\charrsid5001711 f}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11414985\charrsid5001711 er on material facts I prefer that of Norma}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11035368\charrsid5001711 n Low.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11035368\charrsid5001711 
I do not think he made up the conversation with the plaintiff just before the accident, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585410\charrsid5001711 n}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11035368\charrsid5001711 
or the presence of Rajendra nor the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585410\charrsid5001711 in}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11035368\charrsid5001711 se}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585410\charrsid5001711 rt}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11035368\charrsid5001711 ing of the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585410\charrsid5001711 rod and the shout of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1192296\charrsid5001711 \'93}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585410\charrsid5001711 push}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1192296\charrsid5001711 \'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6585410\charrsid5001711  from the plaintiff.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15474978\charrsid5001711 He said the jack being used was the normal one for changing a tyre}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11427006\charrsid5001711 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11427006\charrsid5001711 It was apparently }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15474978\charrsid5001711 not for holding up }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11427006\charrsid5001711 the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15474978\charrsid5001711  vehicle whilst someone was underneath}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13177932\charrsid5001711 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13177932\charrsid5001711 This would be consistent}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7162068\charrsid5001711  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1192296\charrsid5001711 with }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7162068\charrsid5001711 an accident occurring after }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13177932\charrsid5001711 the plaintiff wedg}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7162068\charrsid5001711 ed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13177932\charrsid5001711  the vehicle }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10362754\charrsid5001711 for a front to }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4554425\charrsid5001711 back}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044801\charrsid5001711  movement}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4554425\charrsid5001711  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3947621\charrsid5001711 and not one from side to side}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9256243\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9256243\charrsid5001711 The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4554425\charrsid5001711 e}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9256243\charrsid5001711 ffect of Rajendra\rquote s push }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5574485\charrsid5001711 with the rod would be a side to side movement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5574485\charrsid5001711 
The truck was then being held up by its normal jack which, it is likely, would not have been }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7997580\charrsid5001711 
designed to hold the vehicle up while somebody was actually underneath it and also would not be particularly stable against }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15615497\charrsid5001711 side to side movement.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4158928\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15615497\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4590950\charrsid5001711 I also found it impressive that Mr. Low did not seek to say there were no pieces of timber around the truck to hold it in case of failure by the jack.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4590950\charrsid5001711 He simply stated he could not remember.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4590950\charrsid5001711 It is also pertinent to note that when the defendant was asked about the few moments before the truck came down and just afterwards he said he lost consciousness }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5269319\charrsid5001711 and was not really able to help.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15615497\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5269319\charrsid5001711 
\par This in itself does not mean }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13913150\charrsid5001711 that I reject the entirety of the plaintiff\rquote s evidence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13913150\charrsid5001711 I do find that he realise}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9395213\charrsid5001711 d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13913150\charrsid5001711 
 that to a greater or lesser extent the responsibility for what happened lies with him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5269319\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8658622\charrsid5001711 
\par Mr. Low could not help }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid930381\charrsid5001711 as far as the employment stat}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9395213\charrsid5001711 us}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid930381\charrsid5001711 
 is concerned.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid930381\charrsid5001711 He did not seek to contradict the plaintiff }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1066485\charrsid5001711 
in any way in this regard.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1066485\charrsid5001711 He simply said it was not within his general purview.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1066485\charrsid5001711 There are no other witnesses from the defendants dealing with this question.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8658622\charrsid5001711 

\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15604241\charrsid5001711 
\par Accordingly I find that the plaintiff was employed by the defendant company and had been so on a full time basis since }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10294397\charrsid5001711 July 2002.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10294397\charrsid5001711 I have no evidence about what the F.N.P.F. and taxation circumstances are.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14432852\charrsid5001711 
There is no documentation from the company, even that which one would expect for a casual worker.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14432852\charrsid5001711 
I find that the plaintiff was in receipt of $100.00 per week.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15604241\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14432852\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9395213\charrsid5001711 The plaintiff\rquote s job was as permanent mechanic to look after the small fleet of vehicles.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14432852\charrsid5001711 I find that he was given instructions}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9395213\charrsid5001711  that morning}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14432852\charrsid5001711 
 by an employee of the defendant company}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9395213\charrsid5001711  to repair the bolt.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3745187\charrsid5001711 I find that he set about }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13054090\charrsid5001711 doing }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3745187\charrsid5001711 the job}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13054090\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13054090\charrsid5001711 There was no garage jack or other kind of jack}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14754120\charrsid5001711  supplied by the defendant company for use when }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249709\charrsid5001711 working under a vehicle.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249709\charrsid5001711 The plaintiff used the vehicle\rquote s own tyre changing jack.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9587692\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4011071\charrsid5001711 
\par I find the plaintiff did wedge the vehicles wheels with 4 x 2 pieces of timber.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868574\charrsid5001711 This would have preclud
ed movement front to back but not movement to the side.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868574\charrsid5001711 I also found that the}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4141278\charrsid5001711  plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868574\charrsid5001711  did, once the vehicle}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4141278\charrsid5001711  was}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868574\charrsid5001711  jacked up, place pieces of 4 x 2 underneath the chassis near where he was working.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868574\charrsid5001711 His description of the pieces of timber used and the way in which }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7225952\charrsid5001711 he}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868574\charrsid5001711  place}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7225952\charrsid5001711 d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868574\charrsid5001711  them }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7225952\charrsid5001711 meant that they would provide safety if there was movement front }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8144826\charrsid5001711 to back or back to front but not to the side.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868574\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8144826\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15423992\charrsid5001711 I do find that Mr. Low was cro}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615296\charrsid5001711 u}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15423992\charrsid5001711 
ching down talking to the plaintiff and Rajendra was by his side.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15423992\charrsid5001711 The plaintiff called for a piece of iron}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8129357\charrsid5001711 , Rajendra obtained it inserted }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12280030\charrsid5001711 it in the stud and pushed when required to do so by the plaintiff.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12280030\charrsid5001711 It was}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14295804\charrsid5001711  that}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12280030\charrsid5001711  sideways push}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14295804\charrsid5001711 , at right angles to the length of the vehicle which took it off the jack and rendered the sa}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid940837\charrsid5001711 fety timbers useless.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid940837\charrsid5001711 The net }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14295804\charrsid5001711 result was the truck came down on the plaintiff\rquote s leg and injured him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8144826\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14295804\charrsid5001711 
\par I do find that the defendant company was negligent and in breach of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid940837\charrsid5001711 the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14295804\charrsid5001711  implied term}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid940837\charrsid5001711 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14295804\charrsid5001711  of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid940837\charrsid5001711 its }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14295804\charrsid5001711 contract }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12064894\charrsid5001711 with the plaintiff.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12064894\charrsid5001711 The plaintiff is an experienced mechanic and could be expected to get on with a job like this on }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5256626\charrsid5001711 
his own and without supervision.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5256626\charrsid5001711 However, I find that the plaintiff was not supplied }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2757822\charrsid5001711 with }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1376612\charrsid5001711 proper equipment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2757822\charrsid5001711 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1376612\charrsid5001711  namely a proper jack for carrying out the kind of work he was required to do on that morning, namely }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1128563\charrsid5001711 workin
g underneath a jacked-up vehicle.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615296\charrsid5001711 A n}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12661496\charrsid5001711 ormal tyre }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16743700\charrsid5001711 changing jack}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2757822\charrsid5001711 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16743700\charrsid5001711  which comes as part of a vehicle}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615296\charrsid5001711 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16743700\charrsid5001711 s wheel changing kit}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2757822\charrsid5001711 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16743700\charrsid5001711  is not sufficient for those purposes.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14295804\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16743700\charrsid5001711 
\par I further find that the company was negligent and in breach of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16457276\charrsid5001711 its implied term}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1783287\charrsid5001711 s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16457276\charrsid5001711  in that it did not supply the defendant with sufficient or adequate equipment for securing a vehicle from dropping should there be }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10318648\charrsid5001711 catastrophic failure o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10887539\charrsid5001711 r movement of the jack.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10318648\charrsid5001711 
\par 
\par I do find the plaintiff was contributor}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10887539\charrsid5001711 il}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10318648\charrsid5001711 y negligen}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10887539\charrsid5001711 t}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10318648\charrsid5001711  in that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12155664\charrsid5001711 he failed to place the safety timbe
rs underneath the vehicle in such a way that a dropping of the vehicle would be stopped whether or not }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12977057\charrsid5001711 it was a front to back or a side to side }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9395878\charrsid5001711 movement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9395878\charrsid5001711 I do accept the defendant }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid333949\charrsid5001711 would be in some difficulties in that he did not have the requisite equipment, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3024011\charrsid5001711 
had been instructed to get on with the job and was willing to do so yet did not have sufficient safety gear.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5133769\charrsid5001711 
Nevertheless, having gone ahead and started the job he then gave a direction which brought about the sideways movement of the truck which resulted in it coming off the jack}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12389191\charrsid5001711 
 and also rendering the timber useless in preventing the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid419065\charrsid5001711 drop of the truck.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16743700\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid419065\charrsid5001711 
\par I a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4010716\charrsid5001711 ccept}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid419065\charrsid5001711  that the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4010716\charrsid5001711 plaintiff}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid419065\charrsid5001711  was on a low wage, that he had asked for a written contract of employment and had been refused}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4010716\charrsid5001711 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4010716\charrsid5001711 Further, I appreciate}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid419065\charrsid5001711  that it is very difficult }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7280908\charrsid5001711 for mechanics in his position to make protests about the lack of proper equipment when the r}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8142081\charrsid5001711 
eality is he might lose his job and another person take it over.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid419065\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8142081\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6758574\charrsid5001711 It must be acknowledged however, that had the defendant had }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14759575\charrsid5001711 a proper jack wh
ich did not allow lateral movement then this accident would not have happened}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11894456\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744898\charrsid5001711 Further, had there been proper }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12287514\charrsid5001711 supporting }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11894456\charrsid5001711 
gear for the truck then}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1704933\charrsid5001711 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11894456\charrsid5001711  even }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744898\charrsid5001711 had }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11894456\charrsid5001711 there been }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744898\charrsid5001711 a problem with the jack or a sudden sideways movement}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1704933\charrsid5001711 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9057041\charrsid5001711  th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10968520\charrsid5001711 e truck would have come down no}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9057041\charrsid5001711  more than a minimal distance.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8142081\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10968520\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1704933\charrsid5001711 I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10968520\charrsid5001711 t is not possible to a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10105889\charrsid5001711 ss}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10968520\charrsid5001711 ess with mathematical accuracy the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1704933\charrsid5001711 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10968520\charrsid5001711 
pportionment of responsibility for this accident.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10968520\charrsid5001711 I }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1704933\charrsid5001711 find}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10968520\charrsid5001711  that the defendants are liable}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7816386\charrsid5001711  in negligence and breach of the employment contract }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078566\charrsid5001711 for }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12086559\charrsid5001711 this accident but that the plaintiff himself was one third }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid401326\charrsid5001711 contributorily negligent.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16253208\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10968520\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16085800\charrsid5001711 I now turn to the question of damages.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16085800\charrsid5001711 
There is no dispute over the medical reports and I accept the evidence of Dr. Taloga.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16085800\charrsid5001711 I also accept the evidence of the plaintiff\rquote 
s wife.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16085800\charrsid5001711 I find that there was much pain at the time and since and that recovery }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6370861\charrsid5001711 has taken a long time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6370861\charrsid5001711 However, Dr. Taloga finds that there is \'93
no permanent incapacity to be noted\'94.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6370861\charrsid5001711 I accept the plaintiff\rquote s evidence }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6184560\charrsid5001711 and that of his wife when }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10620689\charrsid5001711 t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6184560\charrsid5001711 he}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10620689\charrsid5001711 y}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6184560\charrsid5001711  say he finds it difficult after h}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10620689\charrsid5001711 e has}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6184560\charrsid5001711  walked for a long time and in cold weather.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6184560\charrsid5001711 However, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9130190\charrsid5001711 the reality is that this injury does not preclude the plaintiff from resuming his work }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831372\charrsid5001711 as a mechanic, panel beater and welder.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7831372\charrsid5001711 I accept the evidence Mr. Low when he states that he did see the plaintiff }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14550981\charrsid5001711 working at a service station in the Flagstaff area.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16085800\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14550981\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039787\charrsid5001711 It should be noted that the defendant was left with a 26cm scar down the outer aspect of his upper right leg.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039787\charrsid5001711 This can be seen in the photographs at Tab 6 in the bundle of documents.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16657594\charrsid5001711 
The plaintiff has claimed for loss of wages and F.N.P.F. contribution from}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1966117\charrsid5001711  10th February 2003 to 24th October 2003}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16657594\charrsid5001711 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16657594\charrsid5001711 I find this reasonable.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10039787\charrsid5001711 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14550981\charrsid5001711 Counsel for the plaintiff has suggested a total general damages figure of $55,000.00 upon a basis of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid294414\charrsid5001711 a }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14550981\charrsid5001711 100%}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid294414\charrsid5001711  liability.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid294414\charrsid5001711 Counsel for the defendant very reasonably and properly accepted that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6716850\charrsid5001711 this figure would be approximately right.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14550981\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6716850\charrsid5001711 
\par Whilst it might be a little on the high side I am willing to accept }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6041788\charrsid5001711 the parties agreement that figure is the correct one for general damages}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10620689\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6716850\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6041788\charrsid5001711 
\par In these circumstances}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14318097\charrsid5001711 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6041788\charrsid5001711  I therefore award }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2306165\charrsid5001711 
as general damages the sum of $36,666.00 by way of general damages.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2306165\charrsid5001711 I award the sum of $}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4473357\charrsid5001711 3,600.00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2306165\charrsid5001711 in respect of lost wages between the date of the accident }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3945948\charrsid5001711 and the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4473357\charrsid5001711 24}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3945948\charrsid5001711 th of }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4473357\charrsid5001711 October }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3945948\charrsid5001711 200}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4473357\charrsid5001711 3.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4473357\charrsid5001711 I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3945948\charrsid5001711  have no particular dates when }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3754005\charrsid5001711 the plaintiff worked for the service station in }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13239798\charrsid5001711 Flagstaff nor wh}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15405735\charrsid5001711 at he was paid}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13239798\charrsid5001711 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13239798\charrsid5001711 In those circumstances, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10100167\charrsid5001711 I am not able to reduce the special damages in respect of th}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid988104\charrsid5001711 ose}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10100167\charrsid5001711  wages.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10620689\charrsid5001711 

\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10100167\charrsid5001711 In closing address the plaintiff\rquote s counsel }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid201355\charrsid5001711 did not appear to rely upon the provisions of}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid201355\charrsid5001711 the Health and Safety Act 1966}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477545\charrsid5001711  or the Factories Act 1978 Cap. 99.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477545\charrsid5001711 She considered that, apart from loss of earnings, there was no proof of any of the other special damages pleaded.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477545\charrsid5001711 However, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7563589\charrsid5001711 having }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3211265\charrsid5001711 found }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7563589\charrsid5001711 that there is a loss of wages}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13835674\charrsid5001711 , necessarily there 
will be a loss of employers F.N.P.F. contribution and that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1854771\charrsid5001711 must be taken into account.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2306165\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1854771\charrsid5001711 
\par I therefore award the plaintiff the following}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1854771\charrsid5001711  
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6829869\charrsid5001711 Special Damages}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1854771\charrsid5001711 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5001711 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6829869\charrsid5001711 36 weeks (7.2.05 to 24.10.03) at $100 per week \tab \tab =\tab $3,600.00}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1854771\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6829869\charrsid5001711 Loss of F.N.P.F. Contribution}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2126002\charrsid5001711 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6829869\charrsid5001711  36 weeks x $16 per week\tab =
\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2126002\charrsid5001711 576.00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6829869\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2126002\charrsid5001711 Interest on F.N.P.F. Contribution at 8%\tab \tab \tab =\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2126002\charrsid5001711 46.08
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2126002\charrsid5001711 \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 \tab }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2126002\charrsid5001711 \tab ------------}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12606933\charrsid5001711 Total\tab \tab =}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2126002\charrsid5001711 \tab }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2126002\charrsid5001711 $4,222.08}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 
\par }\pard \ql \li7200\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin7200\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2126002\charrsid5001711 =======}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9978115\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5001711 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1508604\charrsid10813472 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2126002\charrsid5001711 General Damages}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1508604\charrsid5001711 
\tab \tab \tab \tab }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11935997\charrsid5001711 \tab =}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472 \tab }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2126002\charrsid5001711 $36,666.00}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2126002\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5001711 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6829869\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1854771\charrsid5001711 I award interest}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2126002\charrsid5001711  at 8% }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1854771\charrsid5001711 on the special damages from}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2126002\charrsid5001711  24th October 2003}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1854771\charrsid5001711  and interest at the rate of 8% from the date of this judgment in respect of }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4223777\charrsid5001711 the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5716723\charrsid5001711 general damages}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9978115\charrsid5001711 , until payment.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1854771\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4223777\charrsid5001711 
\par Plaintiff\rquote s counsel in closing address}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15999376\charrsid5001711  suggested a fixed assessed cost of $2,000.00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7080513\charrsid5001711 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10813472  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7080513\charrsid5001711 I have considered all the circumstances of this case and find that is a realistic figure for assessed costs and I so award.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4223777\charrsid5001711 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7080513\charrsid5001711 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10813472 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7080513\charrsid5001711 (R.J. Coventry)
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11028869\charrsid5001711 JUDGE}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7080513\charrsid5001711 
\par }}