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\par AT SUVA
\par CIVIL JURISDICTION
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 Plaintiff
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\par 2. WEST PACIFIC SEAFOOD LIMITED
\par 3. THE MOTOR VESSEL \'93MARY M\'94
\par 4. THE MOTOR VESSEL \'93HOLLY G\'94
\par 5. THE MOTOR VESSEL \'93MARY Q\'94
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 Defendants
\par In Rem
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 Mr W. Clarke for the Plaintiff
\par Mr J. Apted for the 14th & 15th Interveners and for Defendants
\par Mr I. Tuberi for 1st & 2nd Interveners
\par Mr D. Sharma for 3rd & 5th Interveners and for 7th, 8th, 9th & 17th Interveners on instructions.
\par Mr T. Fa for 10th Intervener
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 Interveners:
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\par represented by Tuberi Chambers
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 Tevita Fa & Associates}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 
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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 \tab \tab \'93\tab \'93 Tikaram & Associates
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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 - represented by Howards
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1796333\charrsid1796333 14. }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 CLARKE E. MCLEOD (Mortgagee) - represented by Munro Leys & Co.
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\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 Chandra & Associates
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1796333\charrsid1796333 17. }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 CAPTAIN REA CHUN BAK represented by Sherani & Co.
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\par (Stay of Execution)
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 
By Summons dated 4 January 2005 the 14th and 15th Interveners Clarke E. Mcleod and Ms Mary Quass respectively herein have applied for orders for a stay of execution and stay of all further proceedings to enforce the judgment of t
his court delivered on 4 January 2005 in this action being Admiralty Action No. 11 of 2001.
\par 
\par The applicants have appealed to Court of Appeal against the said judgment and have further sought an order for stay of the said judgment pending the determination of the appeal.
\par 
\par In my absence on long leave an interim stay was granted by Justice Singh until further Order of this Court. The matter was pending awaiting my return after I resumed work on 28th February 2005.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1796333  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 I heard this application on 16 March. 
\par 
\par The Court has before it for its consideration affidavits in support of the application and affidavits in opposition to stay from some Interveners.
\par 
\par On the hearing of the Summons counsel for the said applicant Interveners and counsel for the plaintiff, in addition to their written submissions have put forward oral arguments.
\par 
\par The applicants\rquote  counsel also referred the Court to their Grounds of Appeal.
\par 
\par I have given due consideration to the arguments put forward by Counsel and principle}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1796333 s governing a stay application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 As far as principles governing a stay application are concerned I can do no better than refer to the following passage from the very recent judgment of Court of}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1796333  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 Appeal, Fiji Islands of 18 March 2005 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 Natural Waters of Viti
 Limited and Crystal Clear Mineral Water (Fiji) Limited, Civil Appeal No. ABU/0011 of 2004S.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1796333  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 
which the Court quoted from the New Zealand text, }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 McGechan on Procedure (2005).
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 On a stay application the Court\rquote s task is \'93carefully to weigh all of the factors in the balance between the right of a successful litigant to have the fruits of a judgment and the need to preserve the position in case the appeal is successful
\'94: Duncan v Osborne Building Ltd (1992) 6 PRNZ 85(CA), at p 87.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15886886 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1796333 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 The following non- comprehens
ive list of factors conventionally taken into account by a court in considering a stay emerge from Dymocks Franchise Systems (NSW) Pty v Bilgola Enterprises Ltd (1999) 13 PRNZ 48, at p 50 and Area One Consortium Ltd v Treaty of Waitangi Fisheries Commissi
on (1993) 7 PRNZ 200: 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15886886 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1796333 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 Whether, if no stay is granted, the applicant\rquote 
s right of appeal will be rendered nugatory (this is not determinative). See Philip Morris (NZ) Ltd v Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co (NZ) Ltd [1977] 2 NZLR 41 (CA)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15886886 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1796333 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 Whether the successful party will be injuriously affected by the stay.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15886886 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang 
{\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1796333 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 The bona fides of the applicants as to the prosecution of the appeal.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15886886 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1796333 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 The effect on third parties.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1796333 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (e)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1796333 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 The novelty and importance of questions involved. 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1796333 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (f)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1796333 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 The public interest in the proceedings.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1796333 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (g)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1796333 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 The overall balance of convenience and the status quo.\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15886886 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1796333 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 Application of principles to this case.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15886886 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 
\par This was a lengthy and hotly contested matter. As will appear from my said judgment herein a large number of issues were raised involving Admiralty Law particularly in relation to a mortgagee\rquote s position especially on the facts of this case.
\par 
\par A number of issues have been raised in the Grounds of Appeal and I consider that the applicants should not be denied their right of appeal in the interests of justice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1796333  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 It is not for me to consider the merits or }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1796333 demerits of the appeal grounds.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 

\par 
\par The proceeds of sale of the vessels herein were deposited in Court as ordered.
\par 
\par If these moneys are paid out pursuant to my said judgment, no doubt there will be difficulty in recovering them and this will create problems.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1796333  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 It will be better to let the status quo remain.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1796333 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 Also if paid out there is a grave risk that the appeal will be rendered nugatory.
\par 
\par Bearing in mind the abovementioned principles on stay application particularly in items (b), (c), (d) and (e) in the said passage from McGechan, the scale tips in favour of the applicants that a stray be granted.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1796333  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 
The Court has been assured that the appeal will be pursued with due diligence and that the appeal is likely to be heard in the next session of Court of Appeal.
\par 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15886886 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 
It is to be noted that although I have given judgment in this case, there are a number of issues which still require clarification so that finality could be reached and orders made for payment out. Before deciding on those remaining issues
 it is only proper that this Court await the appeal Court\rquote s decision.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15886886 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 
\par There is one matter in which all parties have consented to payment out and that is the payment out to Admiralty Marshal the sum of $4500.00 as stated on page 38 of my judgment, to be paid out}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1796333  immediately.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1796333 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 Conclusion
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15886886 {\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 For the above reasons, applying the principles applicable to a stay application I consider that on a balance of convenience the status quo remain.
\par 
\par The interest of justice leans in favour of a grant of stay as per the summons.
\par 
\par The application is therefore granted as prayed.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1796333 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 D. Pathik
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid15886886 Judge
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15886886 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029103\charrsid1796333 At Suva
\par 31 March 2005
\par }}