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\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
\par AT SUVA
\par CIVIL JURISDICTION
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10753467 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 CIVIL ACTION NO.: HBC0237 OF 2002
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10753467 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 RATU SOLOMONE NAQA & OTHERS
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 Plaintiff
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10753467 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 AND:
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10753467 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 THE FIJI ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 Defendant
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\par Counsel:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 Mr. I. Fa \endash  for Plaintiff
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 Mr. Barnes \endash  for Defendant
\par 
\par Date of Hearing & Ruling:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 2nd December, 2005
\par 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The background to these proceedings was summarized in my judgment of the 31}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 st}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893  of October, 2005.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The defendant has exercised its right and filed an appeal this we}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467 ek, just inside the time limit.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
\par 
\par They have made this application for stay.
\par 
\par The principles for stay are well established.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 In}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
 Atul Kumar Ambalal Patel vs Krishna Murti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893  (reported) Civil Acti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467 on HBC}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 0225.99L, 8}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
 March 2000 a ruling on stay, my brother Justice Gates said:
\par 
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Once successful, the litigant should not lightly be deprived to the fruits for successful litigation \'85.the power of the court to grant a stay is discretionary\'85..and it is an unfettered discretion\'85
.the applicant must show that special circumstances exist as to why a stay should now be imposed and the successful litigant in effect held back from his remedy.\'94
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\par In essence the principles are:
\par 
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\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 A successful litigant should not rightly be deprived of the fruits of his litigation.
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\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The power to grant a stay is discretionary.
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\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The power is unfettered.
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\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The applicant needs to show special circumstances.
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10753467 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 In respect of these special circumstances Justice Dawson observed in }{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Federal Commissioner of Taxation vs Myer Emporium Ltd (No.}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467  }{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893  [1986] 160 CLR 220, at page 222-3:
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\par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid6701893 \i\f169\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 \'93
It is well established by authority that the discretion which it confers to order a stay of proceedings is only to be exercised where special circumstances ex
ist which justify departure from the ordinary rule that a successful litigant is entitled to the fruits of his litigation pending the determination of any appeal: see e.g. The Annot Lyle [1886] 11 P.D.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467  
}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 114, at p.116; Scarborough v. Lew\rquote s Junction Stores Pty Ltd. [1963] V.R. 129, at p.130.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Special circumstances justifying a stay will exist where it is necessary to prevent the appeal, if successful, from being nugatory: see Wilson v Church (No.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 2) [1879] 12 Ch.D.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 454, at p.458; Klinker Knitting Mills Pty Ltd. v L\rquote Union Fire Accident and General Insurance Co. Ltd. [1937] V.L.R. 142.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Generally that will occur when, because of the respondent\rquote s financial state, there is no reasonable prospect of recovering moneys paid pursuant to the judgment at first instance.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Howev
er, special circumstances are not limited to that situation and will, I think, exist where for whatever reason, there is a real risk that it will not be possible for a successful appellant to be restored substantially to his former position if the judgmen
t against him is executed: see McBride v Sandland (No.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 2) [1918] 25 C.L.R. 369, at p.375.\'94 }{
\i0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 (emphasis mine)}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
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\par The applicant has paid the full sum of $9,428,170.00 into court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
In that respect the money awarded to the plaintiff in my judgment has been protected.
\par 
\par The applicant claims that the complicated nature of the ruling, the public importance of the case and the fact that there is no prospect of the recovery of any monies p
aid in combination justify a stay particularly where the judgment sum has been secured for the benefit of the plaintiff.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
I accept that submission.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10753467 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The applicant is concerned that if any of the judgment money is dispersed to the 
plaintiffs trusts then it will be difficult if not impossible to recover it in the event that their case on appeal is successful.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
The affidavit in support starkly stated that belief with little factual information to support it.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
However, in my view, I am entitled to consider the evidence taken in the trial that the plaintiffs were in very poor circumstances and of very modest means.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 I accordingly accept from that evidence there is a fair inference that a
ny money paid to these impoverished folk is likely to be used up in pressing family needs and will not be easily recoverable if the defendant is successful on appeal.
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\par This would render the appeal rights nugatory.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 In those circumstances it is the duty of 
the court to make a stay order. This special circumstance is a powerful one but requires me to consider whether the appeal is bona fide and whether there are other balancing features that might outweigh this consideration (}{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 Wilson v Church, No.}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467\charrsid10753467  }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 2}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893  [1879] 12 Ch.D.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 454).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
\par }\pard\plain \s7\ql \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel6\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6701893 \b\f169\fs24\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The Appeal
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6701893 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 In }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Peter Elsworth and Parkanson Pty.Ltd. vs Yanuca Island}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467 , HBC}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 0157.97L, my brother Justice Gates observed and I agree that a detailed enquiry into the grounds is not required.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The assessment called for is whether or not there is som
e prospect of success as opposed to whether the entire appeal itself is obviously destined to fail or made merely for purposes of delay (}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Elsworth}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893  page 5).
\par 
\par The grounds of the appeal are detailed in the second annexure to the affidavit in support by the Chief Executive Officer of the defendant Fiji Electricity Authority dated 30}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893  of November, 2005.
\par 
\par I find that Ground 1 going as it does to the heart of the decision is at least arguable.
\par 
\par I do not apprehend the force of the argument detailed in Grounds 2,3,4 and 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467  judgment runs the principles de}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 scribed in the }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
Fletcher Challenge Energy Ltd}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 . a decision alongside the case facts.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 As such }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Fletcher}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
 was followed rather than distinguished.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 In the judgment I expressed, however, a caution over the bold acceptan
ce of the Fletcher case into Fiji jurisprudence, and relational contracts in particular.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
\par 
\par Grounds 3 and 4 concerning my determination on principles of good faith while of jurisprudential interest merely add weight to the primary decision and were independent findings.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Accordingly a successful appeal on those grounds may not provide the appellants with the result they seek in the Court of Appeal.
\par 
\par Concerning Ground 5 I do not accept that it is wrong to use the Constitution to assist in the determination of contract formation.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
However, I note that Ground 5 is really divided into two parts and should perhaps be separated out between 5(A) relating to a criticism of my use of the constitutional provisions to assist in determination of contractual obligations a
nd quite separately a ground that in any event I applied the wrong test in determining whether in fact a contract had been formed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
Again this sub-ground going to the heart of the decision might at least be arguable.
\par 
\par As for Grounds 6 and 7 they are criticisms on appeal of matters of judgment and as such are arguable on appeal.
\par 
\par Ground 8 is not, in my view, sustainable as the documentary trail was clear about Board and Cabinet ratification.
\par 
\par Accordingly, I find that Grounds 1,5(B), 6 and 7 do satisfy the requisite test that the appellant at the very least has an arguable appeal.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The grounds and counsels submissions emphasized the important policy concerns behind the appeal.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Accordingly, I find the appeal appears genuine as opposed to tactical and filed only for delay purposes.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10753467 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 Balance of Convenience
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Sir Moti Tikaram considered the balance of convenience aspect of a stay application in }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Reddy\rquote 
s Enterprises Ltd v The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 , FCA [1991] where at page 87 his Lordship said:
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid6701893 \i\f169\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 \'93
The test here is a determination of which of the two parties will suffer greater harm from granting or refusal of an interim stay pending a determination of their appeal on the merits.\'94
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6701893 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
\par As such his Lordship was echoing the comments of the English House of Lords in }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Roger v Comptoir D\rquote Escompte De Paris}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893  [1871] LR 3 PC at 475 where it was observed that one of the first and highest duties of all courts is to take care that any act of the court does no injury to any of the suitors.
\par 
\par In response learned counsel for the plaintiffs emphasized the classic principle that the successful plaintiffs were entitled to the fruits of their litigation.
\par 
\par Counsel adopted the decision of my learned brother Justice Gates in }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Elsworth}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
 (supra) and submitted that the grounds of appeal were not strong criticizing their lack of particularization.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
However, as I have earlier observed the grounds that go to the heart of the decision do provide sufficient to cross the threshold test of mere arguability.
\par 
\par In relation to the argument that any money paid out will be impossible to recover and thereby render the appeal nugatory counsel offers the timber on the land is a valuable asset against which the appellant if successful could reclaim any monies paid out.
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 He points to the evidence of Mr. Donlon concerning the considerable value of the timber on the land.
\par 
\par While that may be so it would, in my view, require a most complicated process to recover money by cutting and selling timber from these Monasavu Highlands.
\par 
\par I remind myself that the burden is on the applicant to satisfy me that a stay should be granted.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
I am of the view that he has done so at least to the point of stay.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The matter does not, however, end there.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10753467 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 Conditions on Stay
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 In the alternate counsel for the defendant argued that a
s this was clearly being portrayed as a public policy appeal the plaintiff should pay the cost of the appeal irrespective of the outcome.
\par 
\par In his submissions to me counsel for the applicant emphasized the public importance of the case and its wider impact on the community and in particular Fijian Native Land Holdings.
\par 
\par In my decision I declared for the benefit of the defendant that it was not obliged to lease any catchment area that was the agreement reached at Deuba but I was also not satisfied that there was any legal obligation for it to do so.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
However, it now appears that the defendant wishes to re-visit that issue and the related aspects of any interests the Native Land Trust Board may have.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 I am satisfied that a major portion of the appeal is accordingly driven by the FEA\rquote 
s direct interest in ascertaining legal principle at issue in order to provide itself with guidance in respect of its future dealings whether on actual legal proceeding are not with numerous other persons.
\par 
\par In such cases it is not unusual on granting leave to appeal or indeed on stay to require as a condition of the stay that the applicant pay the respondent\rquote s cost of the appeal irrespective of the outcome.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 In my view, this is particularly important where the respondent needs protect
ion from the costs of future litigation because they are poor and the additional appeal costs will be burdensome to them. (cf }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Oshlack v Richmond River Council}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467  [1998] HCA00}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 11}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467 .1998}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893  (25 February 1998) and }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 American Home Assurance Co. v King}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893  [2001] NSWCA 201 }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 and Deloitte Tushe Tohmatsu Trustee Co. Ltd. v Christchurch Pavillion Partnership No.}{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467  }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 1,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893  New Zealand Court of Appeal [2002] 3 NZLR 215.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Accordingly, while granting the application for stay it will be a condition of that grant of stay that the applicant pay the resp
ondent\rquote s reasonable costs and disbursements of the appeal irrespective of the outcome.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
These costs are to include the retention and briefing of senior counsel used in the case before me.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
These costs are to include payment of interim bills of account and disbursements presented for payment pending appeal, payment on invoices to be made within 14 days of presentation of the invoice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 I emphasize that these costs should be reasonable.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
Any dispute about the quantum can be resolved by certification and taxation in the usual manner.
\par 
\par The defendant also submitted for my consideration a proposal that a modest sum be paid from the fund in Court as a part-payment of the plaintiff\rquote s obligations.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 I do not accept that as appropriate.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
The defendant has secured the full judgment sum for the benefit of the plaintiffs pending the outcome of the appeal.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
Any money paid out now would largely be consumed by the expenses of trial and any small balance then remaining would quickly disappear into the lives and infrastructure of these needy people.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 I find that in those circumstances it would be impossible for the plaintiff to recover any part-payment if it was successful on appeal.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Accordingly I reject the application by learned counsel for the respondents for a part-payment from the retained fund.
\par 
\par In the course of this hearing I was advised that some folk learning of the filing of this appeal became agitated at the clerk attending to this duty.
\par 
\par That is unacceptable.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The Court will set its face against any challenge to the rule of its law.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The disappointment that will be felt is completely understandable.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 However, inappropriate expressions of that disappointment can only harm the plaintiffs significant claim and so I a
sk them to trust the rule of law and act with the calm dignity that is the hallmark of their vanua.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10753467 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 Conclusion
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 I therefore grant a stay of my judgment and associated orders pending the outcome o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10753467 f the appeal on condition that:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
\par 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The sum of $9,428,170.
00 paid into Court is maintained in an interest bearing account in terms of my Order on the 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 st}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
 of December pending the decision of the Court of Appeal and 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10753467 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The applicant providing a written undertaking given to the respondents solicitor and filed in 
Court within 7 days guaranteeing payment of the reasonable costs of the appeal for the respondent irrespective of the outcome of that appeal.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10753467 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 
Such costs to include payment of fees for senior counsel, all disbursements and any associated fees or charges reasonably incurred in processing the appeal.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 The undertaking is to provide that the appellant will pay these costs within 14 days of presentation of invoice. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10753467 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10753467 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid6701893 Gerard Winter
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10753467 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 At Suva
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6701893 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6701893\charrsid10753467 2nd December, 2005
\par }}