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\par CIVIL JURISDICTION
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11038518\charrsid5138803 26 July 2005
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11038518\charrsid5138803 I have before me a Case Stated by a Magistrate seeking my opinion on three questions of law.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11038518\charrsid5138803 In the Magistrate\rquote s Court the Native Land Trust Board has commenced an Action to recover from a tenant (a) Arrears of Rent, (b) Arrears of \'93Administration fees\'94
 and (c) Interest on all outstanding amounts at the rate 12% per annum.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11038518\charrsid5138803 
I am advised in the Case Stated that there are a number of proceedings of a similar nature currently pending in the Magistrate\rquote s Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11038518\charrsid5138803 The answers to the three questions will be applied in a number of other cases.
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\par From the record it is apparent that the Defendant appears in person and raises no issue.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1601609\charrsid5138803 He has been present at each adjournment and hearing.
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11038518\charrsid5138803 He seeks only to avoid eviction and to be given time to pay whatever is claimed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11038518\charrsid5138803 For its part the Plaintiff appears not much better advised th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1601609\charrsid5138803 a}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11038518\charrsid5138803 n the Defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11038518\charrsid5138803 The three questions are as follo}{
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6557456 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557456\charrsid5138803 
\par }\pard \ql \li1080\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1080\itap0\pararsid5138803 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 OR
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6557456 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557456 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid6557456 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 Interest on outstanding interest?.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138803 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1601609\charrsid5138803 Discussion}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 
\par }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid6557456 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 He who alleges must prove.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 The Learned Magistrate}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14622684\charrsid5138803 \rquote s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803  dilemma is not caused by any conflict or uncertainty in the law.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 Rather it is caused by the appalling failure of the Plaintiff\rquote s representative in Court to establish a basis for its claim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 myself have heard no argument to enable me to decide the questions.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 The questions were raised by the Magistrate}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14622684\charrsid5138803 
 at the hearing on 18 August 2004}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 As recorded the only assistance offe
red by the Plaintiff\rquote s representative was that the lease administration fee is an annual fee charged each year}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1601609\charrsid5138803 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 
 and that as for interest she thought the government gave them the right to charge it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14622684\charrsid5138803 
The hearing was adjourned till 29 September 2004, when different counsel appeared.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14622684\charrsid5138803 
He offered as authority for the administration fee S. 14 (1) of the Native Land Trust Act, Cap 134.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14622684\charrsid5138803 The Magistrate }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409327\charrsid5138803 rightly}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14622684\charrsid5138803  rejected that.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409327\charrsid5138803 On that basis the Learned Magistrate is entitled to find the NLTB does not have authority for the charges claimed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14622684\charrsid5138803 T}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 he Case Stated is a logical }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1601609\charrsid5138803 request for a }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 statement of the law which may }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8682010\charrsid5138803 be }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 applied to this situation.
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 Apparently it results from the Magistrate\rquote s own research.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1601609\charrsid5138803 But it}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803  is for the Plaintiff to advance argument to justify its claims.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 One assumes it has surely }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1601609\charrsid5138803 been}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 
 required to do so in the past.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12735780\charrsid5138803 
Its casual approach to the questions in the present case clearly leaves the Magistrate in doubt about the claims for administration fee and interest.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 Applying the balance of probabilities principle the Magistrate is entitled to dismiss those claims}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1601609\charrsid5138803 
, and should do so in all like cases until authority for them is shown}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557456 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14622684\charrsid5138803 I would be surprised if}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803  these issues have }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14622684\charrsid5138803 not }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 been decided before and the Plaintiff }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409327\charrsid5138803 should}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 
 put all its cards on the table.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 If
 there are decided authorities or if there are legal opinions it is for the Plaintiff who seeks these remedies to lay th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14622684\charrsid5138803 ose}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557456 
 before the Magistrate\rquote s Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 
\par 
\par The case has been stated under Section 37 of the Magistrates\rquote  Courts\rquote  Act Cap 14.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 It is as follows:-
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5138803 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 \'9337. \tab 
In addition to and without prejudice to the right of appeal conferred by this Act (Section 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14622684\charrsid5138803 6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 
), a Magistrate may reserve for consideration by the Supreme Court, on a case to be stated by him, any question of law which may arise }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 on the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 trial of any suit or matter, and }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 may give any judgment or decision subject to }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 the opinion of the High Court, and the High Court shall have power to determine, with or without hearing argument, every such question\'94.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri720\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid6557456 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138803 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 The emphasis is mine.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 There is currently a trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 
The defendant is not contesting the claims but the plaintiff scarcely raises a finger in support of its own case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 
The trial has been adjourned 6 times since 29}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803  September 2004 \'93for formal proof\'94
, but the plaintiff has offered nothing at any of these hearings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 The defendant has appeared each time and awaits the outcome.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8682010\charrsid5138803 The Magistrate is entitled to give a decision now, and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 
 would be justified in }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409327\charrsid5138803 terminating the hearing and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 dismissing the claims for administration fee and interest.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 This is clearly justified by the Plaintiff\rquote s answers to the Court\rquote s question}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8682010\charrsid5138803 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409327\charrsid5138803 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 The Answers to the Questions
\par }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid6557456 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 Informally and without benefit of argument I offer the following tentative opinions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 In respect of Question 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409327\charrsid5138803 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 on the information in the Case Stated the Learned Magistrate }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14622684\charrsid5138803 has good reason}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803  to doubt that the NLTB is supported by the law in charging its administration fee.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14622684\charrsid5138803 She has been offered no authority.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409327\charrsid5138803 She can dismiss the claim.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 In respect of Question 2 I again share the Magistrate\rquote s doubt.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 To provide that \'93outstanding rent shall }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1601609\charrsid5138803 bear}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 
 interest until payment at the current rate of interest chargeable by Banks in respect of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 the making of advances \'93is to provide something so impracticable as to be void for uncertainty.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 There are different banks and each bank makes different advances.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 It is common knowledge that they compete }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1601609\charrsid5138803 b}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 
y offering different products and different interest rates o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1601609\charrsid5138803 n}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803  those products.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 It is common knowledge that depending on amounts outstanding these interest rates can vary from day to day.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 As presently advised I think it would be impossible for the NLTB to fix a rate in accordance with that provision.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409327\charrsid5138803 That claim also could be dismissed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215071\charrsid5138803 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 
\par In respect of Question 3 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14622684\charrsid5138803 the Magistrate has}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803  not been shown any authority or any contractual provision which entitles the N
LTB to charge interest on unpaid fees, much less interest upon that interest.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 
The only possible justification might be one that is related to the practice of the banks.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 However on the information before me there is }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1601609\charrsid5138803 no }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 enforceable link between the practice of the NLTB and the practice of any bank or banks.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409327\charrsid5138803 That claim likewise could be dismissed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409327 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557456\charrsid5138803 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 Conclusion
\par }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid6557456 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14291237\charrsid5138803 Judgment may be entered for the rental in arrears.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14291237\charrsid5138803 The Defendant agree}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11283687\charrsid5138803 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14291237\charrsid5138803 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11283687\charrsid5138803 
An order for vacant possession is at the Magistrate\rquote s discretion.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11283687\charrsid5138803 P}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 laintiff has had ample time to justify its }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11283687\charrsid5138803 other }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 claim}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11283687\charrsid5138803 s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803  by offering the argument and authorities on which the claim}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11283687\charrsid5138803 s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11283687\charrsid5138803 are}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803  based.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 If she thinks it appropriate the Magistrate may give a final opportunity for further submissions if any.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11283687\charrsid5138803 whole }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 claim should then proceed to a decision which may be expressed }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409327\charrsid5138803 as }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 subject to this Court\rquote s ruling on }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11283687\charrsid5138803 the above (or any other) }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 questions of law}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11283687\charrsid5138803 , pursuant to S. 37 (above)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 If the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11283687\charrsid5138803 decision is made on the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 skeletal submission}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11283687\charrsid5138803 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803  already }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409327\charrsid5138803 made}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11283687\charrsid5138803 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 then clearly the Plaintiff has show
n no authority in law in charging its administration fee.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 Nor has it shown any valid authority for assessing interest on outstanding rent.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112122\charrsid5138803 Neither it shown any authority for charging interest on unpaid fees.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5138803 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6557456 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 D.D. Finnigan
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5138803 {\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid6557456 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 At Lautoka
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409327\charrsid5138803 29 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7172584\charrsid5138803 September 2005.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10158158\charrsid5138803 
\par }}