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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 0133 OF 2005
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 Between}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154\charrsid2371458 :}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 VIJAY NAND & ANJULA NAND
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 Plaintiffs
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 - and -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 CHANDRIKA PRASAD
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 Defendant
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8268154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 
\par Counsel:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371458\charrsid2371458  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11360456\charrsid2371458 Mr. V. Kapadia for the Plaintiffs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11360456\charrsid2371458 Mr. N. Shivam for the Defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11360456\charrsid2371458 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 Date of Hearing:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371458\charrsid2371458  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11360456\charrsid2371458 14th September, 2005}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 
\par Date of Ruling:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371458\charrsid2371458  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11360456\charrsid2371458 14th September, 2005}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154\charrsid2371458 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid2371458 RULING}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154\charrsid2371458 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8268154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154\charrsid2371458 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid8268154 This case illustrates the difficulties and dangers that may arise when one firm of solicitors acts for the vendors and the purchasers in the sale of land.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid8268154 
\par 
\par On 1st of April 2005 Justice Pathik made an order that \'93Caveat No. 556183 lodged by the plaintiffs on }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4348890\charrsid8268154 L}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid8268154 
ot 15 on Section 7 Samabula contained in Crown Lease }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7163417\charrsid8268154 No. 848 be extended until further order of this Honourable Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4348890\charrsid8268154 \'94.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4348890\charrsid8268154 That order was made ex-parte upon the application of the plaintiffs and the matter was adjourned to the 29th of April }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid477602\charrsid8268154 for mention in Chambers.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid477602\charrsid8268154 Today the defendants ma}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11216303\charrsid8268154 k}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid477602\charrsid8268154 e application }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3150020\charrsid8268154 to rescind the order extending}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid477602\charrsid8268154  the caveat.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508065\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid477602\charrsid8268154 
\par The sale and purchase agreement is dated 28th September 2004.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13922305\charrsid8268154 By paragraph 3.1 date of settlement }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13661626\charrsid8268154 was to be within 30 days of the execution of the agreement and time was made of the essence by paragraph 12.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13661626\charrsid8268154 Paragraph 13 set out the conditions concerning \'93}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11216303\charrsid8268154 P}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13661626\charrsid8268154 
urchasers}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11216303\charrsid8268154 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13661626\charrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11216303\charrsid8268154 D}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13661626\charrsid8268154 efault\'93.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid477602\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7568552\charrsid8268154 
\par The purchasers required a loan to buy this land.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7568552\charrsid8268154 Lands Department }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7024767\charrsid8268154 consent wa
s endorsed on 7th October 2004 for the transfer of the property.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7568552\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7024767\charrsid8268154 
\par The plaintiffs say that the defendants knew that an engineer}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11216303\charrsid8268154 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7024767\charrsid8268154 s report on the property }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15739268\charrsid8268154 was required for the pu}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945078\charrsid8268154 rposes of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11216303\charrsid8268154 
application to the Colonial Bank for a loan}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945078\charrsid8268154 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945078\charrsid8268154 They contend that as a res
ult of the defendant\rquote s action the engineer}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14156899\charrsid8268154 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945078\charrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11216303\charrsid8268154 
despite many visits}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14156899\charrsid8268154 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11216303\charrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945078\charrsid8268154 
was unable to gain access to the property until the 8th of November}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741241\charrsid8268154 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7024767\charrsid8268154 

\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741241\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1474064\charrsid8268154 After receiving the engineer\rquote s report}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11216303\charrsid8268154  and a valuation report}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1474064\charrsid8268154  the Colonial Bank}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11468870\charrsid8268154  approved the loan and on 7th December instructions were given }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12668392\charrsid8268154 for the mortgage and other security documents for the bank to be prepared.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12741241\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12668392\charrsid8268154 
\par On the very same day, 7th December, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11347948\charrsid8268154 the joint solicitors wrote to the plaintiffs saying }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5901776\charrsid8268154 that the agreement had expired}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8414764\charrsid8268154 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5901776\charrsid8268154  settlement could not take }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8414764\charrsid8268154 place and the agreement }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15339710\charrsid8268154 was cancelled.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15339710\charrsid8268154 No }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4419042\charrsid8268154 fourteen}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15339710\charrsid8268154  day notice of default }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14497880\charrsid8268154 
as required by Clause 13 of the Agreement }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6111700\charrsid8268154 was given.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12668392\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6111700\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13204690\charrsid8268154 The plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14876764\charrsid8268154 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13204690\charrsid8268154  say that on the 9th of December they }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9584423\charrsid8268154 executed a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13204690\charrsid8268154 caveat}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9584423\charrsid8268154  in respect of the property }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16348179\charrsid8268154 and that was lodged for registration on the 16}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13583382\charrsid8268154 th of December.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3881827\charrsid8268154 A}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16152634\charrsid8268154 nother }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4419042\charrsid8268154 three}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16152634\charrsid8268154  months}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7356456\charrsid8268154  passed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16152634\charrsid8268154 , namely }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7358960\charrsid8268154 to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16152634\charrsid8268154 the 7th of March, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7358960\charrsid8268154 before }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16152634\charrsid8268154 the defendant served notice for the removal of the caveat.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6111700\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14876764\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8391661\charrsid8268154 The plaintiffs therefore say that the caveat should remain until the conclusion of the proceedings}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14876764\charrsid8268154 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14876764\charrsid8268154 It}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8391661\charrsid8268154  was the defendant}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3881827\charrsid8268154 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8391661\charrsid8268154 s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13785774\charrsid8268154 fault that the agreement}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7939171\charrsid8268154  could not be completed in time, no notice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14876764\charrsid8268154  of intention to cancel}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7939171\charrsid8268154  was given to them and the firm of solicitors should not have suddenly and unilaterally }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1923944\charrsid8268154 
started acting for one party in these matters}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14876764\charrsid8268154 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14876764\charrsid8268154 F}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1923944\charrsid8268154 urther}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14876764\charrsid8268154 , they}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1923944\charrsid8268154  should have }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15682625\charrsid8268154 given notice to the plaintiffs }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14829358\charrsid8268154 advising them }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15682625\charrsid8268154 
to find other solicitors and given a reasonable time }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490765\charrsid8268154 for that and any consultation and further action.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8391661\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490765\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14829358\charrsid8268154 The plaintiffs }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13726976\charrsid8268154 say that the reality of the situation is that }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9463429\charrsid8268154 the defendants had received a better offer }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12139294\charrsid8268154 for}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9463429\charrsid8268154  the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12139294\charrsid8268154 premises and were seeking to avoid }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8654305\charrsid8268154 their binding agreement}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13582067\charrsid8268154 with}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8654305\charrsid8268154  the plaintiffs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11490765\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8654305\charrsid8268154 
\par The defendant seek}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16389806\charrsid8268154 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8654305\charrsid8268154  removal of the caveat.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3881827\charrsid8268154 He}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8654305\charrsid8268154  say}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3881827\charrsid8268154 s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8654305\charrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9765225\charrsid8268154 it was entirely upto the plaintiffs }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6110561\charrsid8268154 
to make their arrangements for a loan within the time scales provided by the agreement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6110561\charrsid8268154 The plaintiffs were aware of the fact }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11294875\charrsid8268154 the defendant would be leaving the country and did not arrange for the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16266881\charrsid8268154 ir}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11294875\charrsid8268154  engineer\rquote s survey}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16266881\charrsid8268154  to be completed within that time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3881827\charrsid8268154 He}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1596475\charrsid8268154  say}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3881827\charrsid8268154 s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1596475\charrsid8268154  there is no specific notice requirement in paragraph 13 of the agreement}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4012416\charrsid8268154 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3881827\charrsid8268154 He}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4012416\charrsid8268154  further rel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3881827\charrsid8268154 ies}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4012416\charrsid8268154  on the fact }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10715035\charrsid8268154 that notice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13582067\charrsid8268154  cancelling}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10715035\charrsid8268154  the agreement came more than a month after the deadline set }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14310946\charrsid8268154 in the agreement.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14310946\charrsid8268154 The defendant further point}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7149189\charrsid8268154 s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14310946\charrsid8268154  to paragraph 9 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005247\charrsid8268154 of the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14829358\charrsid8268154 s\rquote  affidavit}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16005247\charrsid8268154  filed on the 30th of March 2005 in which it is stated the defendant told the plaintiff }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15821721\charrsid8268154 
in late November that he was not interested in selling }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8337063\charrsid8268154 the property and had found someone who was interested in purchasing it at a higher price.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8337063\charrsid8268154 This }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5727645\charrsid8268154 assertion}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13582067\charrsid8268154 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5727645\charrsid8268154  however}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13582067\charrsid8268154 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5727645\charrsid8268154  was denied in paragraph 7 of their }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2378595\charrsid8268154 defence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8654305\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2378595\charrsid8268154 
\par This was an interim }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11796798\charrsid8268154 injunction made ex-parte and it is for the plaintiffs to show }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957543\charrsid8268154 that it should be continued.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10957543\charrsid8268154 I must also look to the principles laid down }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12996037\charrsid8268154 in }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12996037\charrsid2371458 American Cyanamid v. Ethicon Limited}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12996037\charrsid8268154  [1975] 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371458  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12996037\charrsid8268154 ALL E.R. 504.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2378595\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12996037\charrsid8268154 
\par I will order that the caveat remains in place until further order of this }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid467277\charrsid8268154 C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12996037\charrsid8268154 ourt.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12996037\charrsid8268154 There is a dispute as to whether }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5905658\charrsid8268154 the delay in obtaining the engineer\rquote 
s report was as a result of the defendant\rquote s actions or the plaintiffs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid467277\charrsid8268154 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5905658\charrsid8268154  actions.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5905658\charrsid8268154 The plaintiffs have a good arguable case in this regard.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5905658\charrsid8268154 If they do then }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1779432\charrsid8268154 they certainly have an interest which can be protected by caveat, namely the specific performance of
 this contract.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3949473\charrsid8268154 Further, they have a good arguable case as far as }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16471072\charrsid8268154 
the circumstances in which the sale and purchase agreement was purportedly cancelled}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid467277\charrsid8268154 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid467277\charrsid8268154 I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16471072\charrsid8268154 n particular}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid467277\charrsid8268154 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16471072\charrsid8268154  in relation to Clause 13 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2057224\charrsid8268154 of the agreement}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid467277\charrsid8268154 
, there is the argument}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2057224\charrsid8268154  as to whether a notice }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8800332\charrsid8268154 should have been served first and whether the law firm }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043840\charrsid8268154 acting purportedly on behalf of both parties could then act on behalf of the defendant to the detriment of the plaintiffs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043840\charrsid8268154 It is also pertinent to note that the defendant waited over a month before taking action to attempt to annul the agreement and w}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4197395\charrsid8268154 as}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7043840\charrsid8268154  slow in seeking to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9508305\charrsid8268154 have the caveat removed.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12996037\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9508305\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8090726\charrsid8268154 When the sale and purchase of land goes without problem then it is easier and less expensive for one firm of solicitors to act for vendor and purchaser.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16730645\charrsid8268154 However, if}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8090726\charrsid8268154  problems arise then each }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4400360\charrsid8268154 party will be looking to the same lawyer to look after their interests.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4400360\charrsid8268154 
This is an impossible circumstance.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4400360\charrsid8268154 The solicitor cannot act for both and may well not be able to act for either.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4400360\charrsid8268154 The least that is required is that notice of ceasing to act be }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16730645\charrsid8268154 served}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4400360\charrsid8268154 , strong advice to obtain another solicitor }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16730645\charrsid8268154 is given }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4400360\charrsid8268154 
and time }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16730645\charrsid8268154 is allowed for this to be done.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid417432\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13196594\charrsid8268154 
\par In this case it would appear the joint solicitor without any warning suddenly started acting for the defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13196594\charrsid8268154 This raises issues between }
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15819017\charrsid8268154 the plaintiffs and the solicitors.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15819017\charrsid8268154 
It does not, in itself, affect the Ruling I make on this application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13196594\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid417432\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9508305\charrsid8268154 I must also look to the balance of convenience.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9508305\charrsid8268154 
For the defendant the difference between success and loss }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid220080\charrsid8268154 in this action would appear to be the greater purchase price which they might well have obtained }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8337921\charrsid8268154 from another purchaser.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1277398 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371458\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16080023\charrsid8268154 As far as the plaintiffs are concerned }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7693339\charrsid8268154 
they will have lost the house they sought to purchase and the reality is that to get another similar one then a higher price will have to be paid.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7693339\charrsid8268154 I am told also that they are particularly interested in this house.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1277398\charrsid8268154 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7693339\charrsid8268154 
\par I find the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16403641\charrsid8268154  balance of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7693339\charrsid8268154  convenience lies in favour of the plaintiffs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16403641\charrsid8268154 The plaintiffs seek this particular property, the defendants concern is measurable in cash.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776593\charrsid8268154 
\par 
\par Accordingly I make the following orders}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776593\charrsid8268154 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670049\charrsid8268154 1. \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776593\charrsid8268154 The }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16403641\charrsid8268154 O}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776593\charrsid8268154 rder of Mr. Justice Pathik of the 1st of April 2005 is to continue until further }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16403641\charrsid8268154 O}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670049\charrsid8268154 rder }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1776593\charrsid8268154 of this court}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670049\charrsid8268154 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670049\charrsid8268154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670049\charrsid8268154 2.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670049\charrsid8268154 \tab Discovery is to be completed by 3.00 p.m. on the 28th of September.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670049\charrsid8268154 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15286025\charrsid8268154 3. \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3670049\charrsid8268154 
Minutes of the pre-trial conference and an agreed trial bundle of documents are to be filed by 3.00 p.m. on the 30th of October.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15286025\charrsid8268154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15286025\charrsid8268154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9000000\charrsid8268154 4.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9000000\charrsid8268154 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15286025\charrsid8268154 The hearing will take place on the 24th November at 10.00 a.m.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7693339\charrsid8268154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9000000\charrsid8268154 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9000000\charrsid8268154 5.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9000000\charrsid8268154 \tab Costs are reserved.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9000000\charrsid8268154 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293221\charrsid8268154 6.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293221\charrsid8268154 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9000000\charrsid8268154 Parties are at liberty to raise any unresolved matter by letter to the court, copy to the other party, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3099628\charrsid8268154 for early mention date.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8268154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8268154 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16658464\charrsid8268154 Dated}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16658464\charrsid8268154 14th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9594850\charrsid8268154 day}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9594850\charrsid8268154 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16658464\charrsid8268154 f}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16658464\charrsid8268154 
September,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16658464\charrsid8268154 2005.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2371458 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293221\charrsid8268154 (R.J. Coventry)
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293221\charrsid8268154 JUDGE}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8268154 
\par }}