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\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 FISHINVEST (FIJI) LIMITED
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 Plaintiff
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 - and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 \endash }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 TAURUS SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 1st Defendant
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 - and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 \endash }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 THE REGISTRAR OF VESSELS}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14359469\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 FIJI ISLANDS}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14359469\charrsid2841502  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 MARITIME AND SAFETY A
DMINISTRATION (FIMSA)
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 2nd Defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14359469\charrsid2841502 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9575994\charrsid2841502 CIVIL ACTION NO. 569 OF 2005
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9575994\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9575994\charrsid2841502 Between}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 :}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9575994\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9575994\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9575994\charrsid2841502 TAURUS SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9575994\charrsid2841502 Plaintiff
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14168388\charrsid2841502 - }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9575994\charrsid2841502 and }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 \endash }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9575994\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9575994\charrsid2841502 VISTA FISHERIES LIMITED
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14168388\charrsid2841502 1st Defendant
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14168388\charrsid2841502 - and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 \endash }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14168388\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14168388\charrsid2841502 FISHINVEST (FIJI) LIMITED}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9575994\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14168388\charrsid2841502 2nd Defendant
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15277475\charrsid2841502 - and -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14168388\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14168388\charrsid2841502 FIJI ISLANDS MARITIME AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (FIMSA)
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14168388\charrsid2841502 3rd Defendant
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 Counsel:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 Mr. J. Savou for Fishinvest
\par Mr. V. Kapadia for Taurus
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid345406\charrsid2841502 Mr. S.F. Koya for Vista }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid345406\charrsid2841502 No appeara}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7631895\charrsid2841502 nc}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid345406\charrsid2841502 e for FIMSA
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 
\par Date of Hearing:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid345406\charrsid2841502 19th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3219477\charrsid2841502  January, 200}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid873444\charrsid2841502 6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 
\par Date of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9395879\charrsid2841502 Ruling}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4205101\charrsid2841502 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid873444\charrsid2841502 27th January, 2006}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9845410\charrsid2841502 RULING UPON }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2040052\charrsid2841502 
APPLICATION OF FISHINVEST (FIJI) LIMITED
\par FOR RECUSAL}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2040052\charrsid2841502 [1]\tab On 11th of January 2006 Vista Fisheries Limited }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7631895\charrsid2841502 (Vista) }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5650654\charrsid2841502 and Fishinvest (Fiji) Limited }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7631895\charrsid2841502 (Fishinvest) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7549811\charrsid2841502 
filed an application in the following terms}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2040052\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7549811\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7549811\charrsid2841502 \'93}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643050\charrsid2841502 That}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7549811\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7631895\charrsid2841502 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643050\charrsid2841502 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2841502 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643050\charrsid2841502 Justice Coventry recuse himself from}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643050\charrsid2841502 hearing this action (569/}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12200589\charrsid2841502 2005) and its consolidated }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2436074\charrsid2841502 A}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12200589\charrsid2841502 ction No. 501/2005.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5643050 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12200589\charrsid2841502 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2841502 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12200589\charrsid2841502 That this action and its consolidated }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2436074\charrsid2841502 A}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12200589\charrsid2841502 ction No. }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7095069\charrsid2841502 501 of 2005}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2436074\charrsid2841502  be referred to the Deputy Registrar for reallocation before another Judge}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2377599\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12200589 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2377599\charrsid2841502 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2841502 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2377599\charrsid2841502 That the costs of this application be in the cause.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7631895\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14298356\charrsid2841502 The applicants intend to rely on the affidavit }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10896042\charrsid2841502 of Mesake C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14751198\charrsid2841502 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10896042\charrsid2841502 kanauto filed in support of this application.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2377599\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7631895\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1256162\charrsid2841502 This application is made pursuant to}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4991995\charrsid2841502  the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid484879\charrsid2841502  inherent jurisdiction of the court.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10896042\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3806922\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3806922\charrsid2841502 [2]\tab The application was heard on the 19th of January.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3806922\charrsid2841502 By that time Vista Fisheries Limited were separately }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6498631\charrsid2841502 represented.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6498631\charrsid2841502 Their counsel withdrew the application on behalf }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1318792\charrsid2841502 
of Vista reserving the option to make it again at a stage when he }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7631895\charrsid2841502 \'93}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1318792\charrsid2841502 had }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7421534\charrsid2841502 had more opportunity to consider the papers in this case}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7631895\charrsid2841502 \'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8927243\charrsid2841502 .}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8927243\charrsid2841502 He explained he had only been instructed within a day or so }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10108695\charrsid2841502 
of the application hearing date.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3806922\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364168\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9833222\charrsid2841502 [3]\tab There was}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364168\charrsid2841502 , in support, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9833222\charrsid2841502 an affidavit }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11025394\charrsid2841502 of Mesake C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14751198\charrsid2841502 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11025394\charrsid2841502 kan}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid790176\charrsid2841502 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11025394\charrsid2841502 uto, a Director of Fishinvest and Vista which was dated the 10th of January and filed on 11th.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9833222\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid79821\charrsid2841502 
\par [4]\tab In essence this is a dispute between two companies as }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14568119\charrsid2841502 to the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid79821\charrsid2841502 ownership }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14568119\charrsid2841502 of a fishing vessel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5506889\charrsid2841502 , \'93M.V. Rosalina\'94.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5506889\charrsid2841502 Cross}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364168\charrsid2841502  injunction}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5506889\charrsid2841502 
 applications were made by Fishinvest and Taurus Shipping Company Limited}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364168\charrsid2841502  (Taurus)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5506889\charrsid2841502 
 as far as the boat was concerned pending the outcome of these proceedings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5506889\charrsid2841502 Argument was heard on the 24th and 29th of November}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1189787\charrsid2841502  2005}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5506889\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5506889\charrsid2841502 
On the 30th of November }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1189787\charrsid2841502 the decision concerning these arguments was}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364168\charrsid2841502  orally}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1189787\charrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8528044\charrsid2841502 announced to the parties and brief reasons given.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8528044\charrsid2841502 Full reasons were given in writing }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid985672\charrsid2841502 and sent }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8528044\charrsid2841502 to the parties }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid985672\charrsid2841502 on }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14312086\charrsid2841502 or about the 12th of December}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11825192\charrsid2841502 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid79821\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11825192\charrsid2841502 
\par [5]\tab The matter was summed up }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192040\charrsid2841502 i}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11825192\charrsid2841502 n }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192040\charrsid2841502 the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11825192\charrsid2841502 last paragraph }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9192040\charrsid2841502 on page 8 of that ruling.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10100691\charrsid2841502 I stated \'93the simple equation is this}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15366355\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15366355\charrsid2841502 There are two strong competing claims }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8652148\charrsid2841502 to the ownership of this vessel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8652148\charrsid2841502 Each side is accusing the other }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1457784\charrsid2841502 of dishonest and fraudulent dealing.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1457784\charrsid2841502 I must decide }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4662083\charrsid2841502 whether to grant an injunction restraining the M.V. Rosalina from leaving Suva }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364168\charrsid2841502 i}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4662083\charrsid2841502 n the face of substantial expenditure by Fishinvest, with a consequential loss of fishing time and the potential }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1705873\charrsid2841502 that those losses might not be recovered in damages at the end of the day}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9727850\charrsid2841502 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1705873\charrsid2841502  should }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9727850\charrsid2841502 the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1705873\charrsid2841502  plaintiffs be successful}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9727850\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11825192\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9727850\charrsid2841502 
\par [6]\tab \'93On the other side }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11881345\charrsid2841502 of the equation is the claim by Taurus that Fishinvest position is wholly fraudulent and that if the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3036607\charrsid2841502 vessel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11881345\charrsid2841502  is allowed to leave Fiji waters}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3036607\charrsid2841502 
 it will never be seen again.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9727850\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3036607\charrsid2841502 
\par [7]\tab \'93In making my decision }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215256\charrsid2841502 upon this }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364168\charrsid2841502 R}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15215256\charrsid2841502 
uling on this question I do not formulate any final view of the evidence nor give any }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16086333\charrsid2841502 indication of which I believe }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid661693\charrsid2841502 
nor any indication of what the court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2364168\charrsid2841502 \rquote s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid661693\charrsid2841502  finding will be }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2830430\charrsid2841502 as to the ownership of this vessel }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921834\charrsid2841502 at the end of the day.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921834\charrsid2841502 I must }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13439941\charrsid2841502 purely look at the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11692914\charrsid2841502 
circumstances as they stand before me now upon this application.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3036607\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11692914\charrsid2841502 
\par [8]\tab Upto that point }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid744703\charrsid2841502 I had set out }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8027881\charrsid2841502 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid744703\charrsid2841502  brief chronology}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12276863\charrsid2841502  of events}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8027881\charrsid2841502 , the arguments }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15925886\charrsid2841502 
of the parties and listed the affidavits that were then before}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12276863\charrsid2841502  me}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15925886\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15925886\charrsid2841502 I concluded }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9638340\charrsid2841502 the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12276863\charrsid2841502 R}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9638340\charrsid2841502 uling by stating the following}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9638340\charrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11692914\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9638340\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9638340\charrsid2841502 \'93
In these circumstances, I find that injunctions should continue in the broad terms of paragraphs 1 and 2 of the order of the 22nd of November}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11210580\charrsid2841502 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11210580\charrsid2841502 They will be until further order of the court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9638340\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5009531\charrsid2841502 \'93I further}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12276863\charrsid2841502 
 order}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5009531\charrsid2841502  that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2563992\charrsid2841502 O}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5009531\charrsid2841502 rder 3 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5440042\charrsid2841502 of my }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2563992\charrsid2841502 O}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5440042\charrsid2841502 rder of the 22nd of November is continued }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4287785\charrsid2841502 until the provisions }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3492482\charrsid2841502 of the following paragraphs are put in place.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5009531\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3492482\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3492482\charrsid2841502 \'93I consider it is in the interest of all parties }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8077828\charrsid2841502 that the vessel is physically in the hands of either the plaintiffs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2563992\charrsid2841502  (Taurus)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8077828\charrsid2841502  or a neutral third party}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid663546\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8077828\charrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid663546\charrsid2841502 with orders to protect the interest}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10300533\charrsid2841502 s of both the plaintiffs }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4529883\charrsid2841502 
and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10300533\charrsid2841502  the first defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4529883\charrsid2841502 .\'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4529883\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4529883\charrsid2841502 [9]\tab The orders of the 22nd of November reads as follows}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4529883\charrsid2841502  
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13447718\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13447718\charrsid2841502 \'93(1)\tab Immediate effect \endash  M.V. Rosalina to remain }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15028125\charrsid2841502 tied up at Suva }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5402194\charrsid2841502 P}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15028125\charrsid2841502 ort and is not to be moved.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13447718\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3476296\charrsid2841502 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3476296\charrsid2841502 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (2)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin284\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2841502 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3476296\charrsid2841502 That the plaintiffs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2563992\charrsid2841502  (Fishinvest)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3476296\charrsid2841502 
 do not sell, mortgage or encumber the vessel in any way.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12019823\charrsid2841502 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12019823\charrsid2841502 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (3)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin284\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2841502 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12019823\charrsid2841502 The plaintiffs maintain the vessel in it}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10700677\charrsid2841502 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12019823\charrsid2841502  current }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10700677\charrsid2841502 state.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12019823\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10700677\charrsid2841502 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10700677\charrsid2841502 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (4)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li2160\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin284\lin2160\itap0\pararsid2841502 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10700677\charrsid2841502 \'85\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10700677 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10700677\charrsid2841502 [10]\tab On the 30th of November}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2563992\charrsid2841502 , }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10700677\charrsid2841502 the parties were invited to make submissions as to the precise wording of the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10184003\charrsid2841502 O}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10700677\charrsid2841502 rder }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13318213\charrsid2841502 as a result of that }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10184003\charrsid2841502 R}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13318213\charrsid2841502 uling}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10184003\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10184003\charrsid2841502 After hearing}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13318213\charrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2711243\charrsid2841502 the parties}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10184003\charrsid2841502 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2711243\charrsid2841502  submissions the detailed }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10184003\charrsid2841502 Order}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2711243\charrsid2841502  dated the 30th of November was made.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2711243\charrsid2841502 That included }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3099528\charrsid2841502 restrain}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2360715\charrsid2841502 t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3099528\charrsid2841502 s }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2711243\charrsid2841502 upon }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3099528\charrsid2841502 disposing of or encumbering the vessel in anyway, that it remain at the jetty in Suva Port, that }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid883246\charrsid2841502 nothing was removed from it, that it was maintained in its current condition, that an inventory of all plant, equipment and furniture was made}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4986588\charrsid2841502  by an independent third party, that there be a security guard at the gangway }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9634272\charrsid2841502 and}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4986588\charrsid2841502  other ancilliary }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9634272\charrsid2841502 orders.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10700677\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9634272\charrsid2841502 
\par [11]\tab On 1st of December 2005}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10376229\charrsid2841502  Savou\rquote s Barristers and Solicitors for Fishinvest placed the following notice in The Fiji Times.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10376229\charrsid2841502 The Fiji Times is a newspaper with wide circulation }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5203000\charrsid2841502 within the country.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9634272\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5203000\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4982009\charrsid2841502 [12]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 \tab }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4470641\charrsid2841502 \'93Public Notice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4470641 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5203000\charrsid2841502 To the crew }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5449926\charrsid2841502 
and suppliers and contract}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4982009\charrsid2841502 ors}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5449926\charrsid2841502  of the fishing vessel }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5203000\charrsid2841502 \line }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4982009\charrsid2841502 \'94Rosalin}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16323810\charrsid2841502 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4982009\charrsid2841502 \'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5203000 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16323810\charrsid2841502 Due to an injunction order of Mr. Justice Roger Covent}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10493875\charrsid2841502 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16323810\charrsid2841502 ry }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10493875\charrsid2841502 in the Suva High Court }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9325357\charrsid2841502 on 30th of November 2005 preventing the fishing vessel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2174375\charrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9325357\charrsid2841502 \'93}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2174375\charrsid2841502 Rosalina\'94 from proceeding to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11286334\charrsid2841502 its fishing}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16724036\charrsid2841502  grounds }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11286334\charrsid2841502 we regret to advise that all eleven Fijian }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16724036\charrsid2841502 fishing crew of the Rosalina are hereby laid off until further notice.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16323810\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16724036\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16724036\charrsid2841502 Due to the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7168439\charrsid2841502 
injunction court order of Mr. Justice Roger Coventary}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2053221\charrsid2841502  the Rosalina cannot go fishing and therefore cannot provide employment at this time.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16724036\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2053221\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2053221\charrsid2841502 Suppliers 
and contractors whose invoices are owing for the Rosalina are to direct payment queries to Messrs. Sherani & Co., Barristers and Solicitors}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5466182\charrsid2841502  of}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2053221\charrsid2841502  Suva or the Registrar }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5466182\charrsid2841502 of the High Court }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816\charrsid2841502 at Suva.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2053221 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816\charrsid2841502 In the meantime we advise all our valued suppliers and contract
ors and crew of our other vessels that we will remain responsible for payments in respect of our other sea-going vessels.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 Savous}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816\charrsid2841502 
\par Barristers & Solicitors
\par }\pard \ql \fi-435\li1875\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin1875\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816\charrsid2841502 For
\par Fishinvest (Fiji) Limited 
\par 30th November 2005}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7486641\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816\charrsid2841502 \'94
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri284\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin284\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816\charrsid2841502 [13]\tab This notice was brought to the attention of the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2513591\charrsid2841502 C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816\charrsid2841502 ourt by Mr. Kapadia the solicitor for Taurus Shipping Company Limited}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7690035\charrsid2841502  on 2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid7690035\charrsid2841502 nd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7690035\charrsid2841502  December at a case progress hearing}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816\charrsid2841502 He stated, from the bar table}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7690035\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816\charrsid2841502  that he was concerned }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7690035\charrsid2841502 generally }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816\charrsid2841502 by the publication of such a notice and that some of the crew had already visited his office}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2718752\charrsid2841502 s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816\charrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868743\charrsid2841502 and the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2718752\charrsid2841502 o}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868743\charrsid2841502 ffice of the Registrar of the High Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2718752\charrsid2841502 .
\par 
\par [14]\tab Mr. Savou responded that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid664387\charrsid2841502 he had placed the advertisement and that it was only done with the intention of informing the crew and suppliers to the vessel of what was happening}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7690035\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid664387\charrsid2841502 Mr. Kapadia expressed his concern about the effect of such notice.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid664387\charrsid2841502 The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7690035\charrsid2841502 C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid664387\charrsid2841502 
ourt pointed out to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7690035\charrsid2841502 Mr. Savou}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid664387\charrsid2841502  that people would get angry with the Judge and Sherani & Co. and the effect }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4674907\charrsid2841502 is they would call on them about the case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4674907\charrsid2841502 
Mr. Savou responded that he only wanted to tell the crew and suppliers what was happening.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4674907\charrsid2841502 The }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7690035\charrsid2841502 C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4674907\charrsid2841502 ourt asked Mr. Savou what would be the effect of the public notice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2513591\charrsid2841502 Mr.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4674907\charrsid2841502  Savou responded that there were crew outside }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9322025\charrsid2841502 (}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4674907\charrsid2841502 the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7690035\charrsid2841502 C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4674907\charrsid2841502 ourt}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9322025\charrsid2841502 ) they were seeking payment of $21.00 per day and had been hired for two weeks.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9322025\charrsid2841502 They had not been paid what they should have been paid.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9322025\charrsid2841502 
He continued that he had no }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3095770\charrsid2841502 intention of making any further public announcements about }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1138347\charrsid2841502 the case.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1138347\charrsid2841502 It was only intended to notify people.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1138347\charrsid2841502 The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7690035\charrsid2841502 C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1138347\charrsid2841502 ourt }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13001498\charrsid2841502 responded that it found that very difficult to accept.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13001498\charrsid2841502 
Mr. Savou was told that the placing of such an advertisement was unprofessional, that it }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3292804\charrsid2841502 borde}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7690035\charrsid2841502 re}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3292804\charrsid2841502 d upon }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12069298\charrsid2841502 contempt of court and in other jurisdictions might be the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11107481\charrsid2841502 subject matter of referral to the professional body concerned. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11107481\charrsid2841502 
\par [15]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10508212\charrsid2841502 B}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616697\charrsid2841502 y letter dated 12th of December 2005}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3420155\charrsid2841502 
 Mr. Savou wrote to the Registrar of the High Court }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4549840\charrsid2841502 for the attention of Mr. Emosi Koroi, the Deputy Registrar.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4549840\charrsid2841502 That letter raised a number of issues many of which had been argued in the injunction he}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11994486\charrsid2841502 a}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4549840\charrsid2841502 ring.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4549840\charrsid2841502 Complain}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10508212\charrsid2841502 t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4549840\charrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11994486\charrsid2841502 was }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4549840\charrsid2841502 made }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10508212\charrsid2841502 about a lack of fair hearing and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4549840\charrsid2841502 that no w}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12727612\charrsid2841502 ritten ruling had been received setting out reasons for the injunction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10508212\charrsid2841502 
The possibility of an appeal was being considered.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11107481\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12727612\charrsid2841502 
\par [16]\tab By letter dated 13}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11938648\charrsid2841502 th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12727612\charrsid2841502  of December Mr. Savou informed the Chief Registrar }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3751094\charrsid2841502 that the written copy of the legal ruling }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11732468\charrsid2841502 had been placed in his folder \'93yesterday afternoon (12}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11938648\charrsid2841502 th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11732468\charrsid2841502  December 2005)\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12848096\charrsid2841502 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12727612\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12848096\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11938648\charrsid2841502 [17]\tab By letter dated 13}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid11938648\charrsid2841502 th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12848096\charrsid2841502 of December the Chief Registrar replied}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8659818\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11938648\charrsid2841502 \'93I refer to your fax of 12th i}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149529\charrsid2841502 nstant to the Chief Registrar and the same is placed before the Hon. Mr. Justice Coventry}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid876422\charrsid2841502 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12848096\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601939\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16135170\charrsid2841502 \'93}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601939\charrsid2841502 
I have been directed by the Judge to advise you }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7892351\charrsid2841502 that the letter should not have been marked }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14513991\charrsid2841502 attention }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7892351\charrsid2841502 to the Deputy Registrar}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14513991\charrsid2841502 .
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14513991\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16135170\charrsid2841502 \'93}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14513991\charrsid2841502 
Further more, if any matter to raise}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid790176\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14513991\charrsid2841502  make further application to Judge and }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid876422\charrsid2841502 that will be heard.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5601939\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8659818\charrsid2841502 
\par [18]\tab On 15}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid8659818\charrsid2841502 th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8659818\charrsid2841502  December the Chief Registrar informed Mr. Savou that \'93
The Judgment was written before your fax could reach the Hon. Mr. Justice Coventry\'94.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid876422\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14238433\charrsid2841502 [19]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid876422\charrsid2841502 On 15}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid876422\charrsid2841502 th}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid876422\charrsid2841502  of December Mr. Savou again wrote to the Chief Registrar stating that he had perused the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14238433\charrsid2841502 R}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid876422\charrsid2841502 uling}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14238433\charrsid2841502 , }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7078510\charrsid2841502 making comp}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14238433\charrsid2841502 laint about }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7078510\charrsid2841502 various matters therein}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14238433\charrsid2841502  and concluding \'93
I am instructed to request that if a fair and impartial and unprejudiced hearing over this matter cannot eventuate, that it be reallocated.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid790176\charrsid2841502 
\par 
\par [2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14701481\charrsid2841502 0}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid790176\charrsid2841502 ]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14701481\charrsid2841502 By letter dated }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid790176\charrsid2841502 15}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid790176\charrsid2841502 th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid790176\charrsid2841502  of December Mesake C}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid526607\charrsid2841502 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid790176\charrsid2841502 kanauto wrote to the Chief Justice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid790176\charrsid2841502 raising these matters with a copy of his letter to the Chief Registrar.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid790176\charrsid2841502 
The various complaints were set out again}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid526607\charrsid2841502  in the same terms}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid790176\charrsid2841502 
 and a request was made that the case be reallocated to another judge.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid526607\charrsid2841502 
\par 
\par [21]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid790176\charrsid2841502 By letter dated the 21}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid790176\charrsid2841502 st}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid790176\charrsid2841502 
 of December the Deputy Registrar informed Mr. C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid526607\charrsid2841502 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 kanauto that}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9706952 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5325510\charrsid2841502 \'93I have been directed to advise that it is no}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14751198\charrsid2841502 t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5325510\charrsid2841502  appropriate to reassign }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8519814\charrsid2841502 cases administratively}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8603998\charrsid2841502  after a judge has }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14751198\charrsid2841502 been seized }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid540769\charrsid2841502 
of a matter and had delivered a ruling on it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588878\charrsid2841502 The request must }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7347658\charrsid2841502 therefore }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588878\charrsid2841502 be made to the Judge to disqualify himself in the proper manner}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7347658\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8137816 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7347658\charrsid2841502 As for the \'93factual distortion\'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4274500\charrsid2841502  claim, it can only be corrected or properly addressed through an appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7347658 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4274500\charrsid2841502 By a copy of this letter your legal counsel }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12736682\charrsid2841502 is informed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4274500 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6881639\charrsid2841502 I hope the above should be able to direct th}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9509935\charrsid2841502 e proper action for you to take.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6881639\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9509935\charrsid2841502 
\par [2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6059328\charrsid2841502 2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9509935\charrsid2841502 ]\tab On the 21st of December the consolidated cases came before me fo}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid96658\charrsid2841502 r further progress directions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid96658\charrsid2841502 Mr. Savou}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6059328\charrsid2841502 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid96658\charrsid2841502 s letters of 12th and 15th of December were before the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6059328\charrsid2841502 C
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid96658\charrsid2841502 ourt.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9509935\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid96658\charrsid2841502 
\par [2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6059328\charrsid2841502 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid96658\charrsid2841502 ]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6059328\charrsid2841502 At that hearing }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9706952\charrsid2841502 I }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid96658\charrsid2841502 told}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9706952\charrsid2841502  Mr. Savou}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid96658\charrsid2841502  as follows}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid96658\charrsid2841502  \'93If he wishes Coventry J. to recuse self or }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14887704\charrsid2841502 disagrees with any ruling or order this application/appeal}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11147533\charrsid2841502 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14887704\charrsid2841502 
/leave to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11147533\charrsid2841502 appeal s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2063315\charrsid2841502 hould be made in the proper way.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2063315\charrsid2841502 He is not to write to the Registr}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1458481\charrsid2841502 y}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2063315\charrsid2841502  as per his letters of 12th
 and 15th/12/05}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9469164\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9469164\charrsid2841502 Informed }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6059328\charrsid2841502 he }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8476420\charrsid2841502 is}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6046999\charrsid2841502  bordering on contempt of court.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6046999\charrsid2841502 No action being taken at this stage.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid96658\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10190694\charrsid2841502 
\par [2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6641211\charrsid2841502 4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10190694\charrsid2841502 ]\tab This is the background against which the motion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6641211\charrsid2841502 
, filed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6641211\charrsid2841502 on 11th January, was }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10190694\charrsid2841502 heard }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12604518\charrsid2841502 on the 19th of January}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6641211\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6641211\charrsid2841502 It was supported by }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12604518\charrsid2841502 the affidavit of Mesake C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6641211\charrsid2841502 o}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12604518\charrsid2841502 kanauto.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12604518\charrsid2841502 I will }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288109\charrsid2841502 deal in }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12604518\charrsid2841502 detail with the specific points raised in th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978069\charrsid2841502 
at affidavit.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10190694\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978069\charrsid2841502 
\par [2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288109\charrsid2841502 5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978069\charrsid2841502 ]\tab In argument Mr. Savou referred in detail to the affidavit of Mr. C}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288109\charrsid2841502 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978069\charrsid2841502 kanauto, stated that a fair and impartial hearing in this matter could not be held before me and that application was made }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493395\charrsid2841502 for me to recuse myself from these two consolidated matters.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6978069\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493395\charrsid2841502 
\par [2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11288109\charrsid2841502 6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493395\charrsid2841502 ]\tab Mr. Kapadia for Taurus opposed the application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493395\charrsid2841502 He stated }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid879376\charrsid2841502 in his view there was no basis }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7210653\charrsid2841502 whatever }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid879376\charrsid2841502 for it}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7369746\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid879376\charrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7369746\charrsid2841502 t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid879376\charrsid2841502 hat }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7210653\charrsid2841502 care had to be taken that judges were not intimidated }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15147402\charrsid2841502 into recusing }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12020700\charrsid2841502 themselves }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7369746\charrsid2841502 for no valid reason }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12020700\charrsid2841502 and that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7369746\charrsid2841502 \lquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12020700\charrsid2841502 judge shopping}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7369746\charrsid2841502 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12020700\charrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7369746\charrsid2841502 
would eventuate if this kind of application was allowed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2493395\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12020700\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8856979\charrsid2841502 [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7369746\charrsid2841502 27}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8856979\charrsid2841502 ]\tab 
Applications such as this must be approached by any judge with the greatest of care and sensitivity.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15487614\charrsid2841502 In effect the judge}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7369746\charrsid2841502 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15487614\charrsid2841502 s conduct is being called into }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9790510\charrsid2841502 question}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7369746\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9790510\charrsid2841502  yet he or she is being required to rule thereon}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5003678\charrsid2841502 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5003678\charrsid2841502 W}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9790510\charrsid2841502 hilst the utmost }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14240274\charrsid2841502 attention and objectivity is required}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7369746\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14240274\charrsid2841502 
 it is also important that a judge }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8853152\charrsid2841502 does not recuse himself for reasons which fall short of the stipulated test}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14493134\charrsid2841502 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14493134\charrsid2841502 To do so would mean that any party who felt his case was not going as he wished could mount such an application}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7369746\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14493134\charrsid2841502  delay the proceedings and obtain a hearing before another judge.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12020700\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14493134\charrsid2841502 
\par [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7369746\charrsid2841502 28}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14493134\charrsid2841502 ]\tab It is important also to note that this application is being made }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9132133\charrsid2841502 at the interlocutory stage, before the commencement of the trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14493134\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9132133\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7369746\charrsid2841502 [29]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid72948\charrsid2841502 Mr. Savou has informed the court that FIMSA were served and notified of this application but have not appeared.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid72948\charrsid2841502 Their presence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12276456\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid72948\charrsid2841502 
 of course}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12276456\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid72948\charrsid2841502  will be required at further directions hearing.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9132133\charrsid2841502 [3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid72948\charrsid2841502 0}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9132133\charrsid2841502 ]\tab 
The Supreme Court of Fiji in Criminal Appeal No. 2 of 1997, Amina Koya}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid72948\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9132133\charrsid2841502  Appellant}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid72948\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9132133\charrsid2841502  against The State Respondent }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16527298\charrsid2841502 considered the question of bias.
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16527298\charrsid2841502 That was an appeal }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3287532\charrsid2841502 against conviction and sentence in a criminal case.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3287532\charrsid2841502 I do not consider }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid263789\charrsid2841502 the test is any different for a civil case}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7617439\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9132133\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7617439\charrsid2841502 
\par [3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid72948\charrsid2841502 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7617439\charrsid2841502 ]\tab At page 12 the court state}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13514171\charrsid2841502 d \'93T}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7617439\charrsid2841502 here is some controversy }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid742790\charrsid2841502 about the formulation of the principl}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid72948\charrsid2841502 e}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid742790\charrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8795474\charrsid2841502 to be }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid742790\charrsid2841502 applied }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8795474\charrsid2841502 in cases in which }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15622875\charrsid2841502 it is alleged that a judge is or might be }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8528021\charrsid2841502 
actuated by bias.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8528021\charrsid2841502 In Australia}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3555882\charrsid2841502 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8528021\charrsid2841502  the test is whether }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9126805\charrsid2841502 a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8528021\charrsid2841502 fair-minded }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3555882\charrsid2841502 but informed observer}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9992475\charrsid2841502  might }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3555882\charrsid2841502 reasonably apprehend or suspect }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9992475\charrsid2841502 that the judge has prejudged }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7669900\charrsid2841502 or might prejudge the case (authorities cited).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7669900\charrsid2841502 In England, however, the House of Lords }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4486035\charrsid2841502 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4486035\charrsid2841502 R. v. }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6957021\charrsid2841502 Gough}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6957021\charrsid2841502  (1993) A.C. 646 decided that the test }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4878995\charrsid2841502 to be applie
d in all cases of apparent bias }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15350602\charrsid2841502 involving justices, tribunal members}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6042795\charrsid2841502 , arbitrators or jurors is whether }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1650694\charrsid2841502 in all the circumstances of the case there is a real danger or real likelihood}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3630768\charrsid2841502 , in the sense of possibility}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13638303\charrsid2841502 , of bias.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13638303\charrsid2841502 In a later case, }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7742392\charrsid2841502 Webb v. The Queen }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7216332\charrsid2841502 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7742392\charrsid2841502 1994) }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241083\charrsid2841502 8}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7742392\charrsid2841502 1 C.L.R. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11359762\charrsid2841502 41, which concerned a juror, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2833454\charrsid2841502 the High Court of Australia, despite Gough}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714523\charrsid2841502 , decided that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241083\charrsid2841502 it}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714523\charrsid2841502  would continue to apply the reasonable apprehension or suspicion of bias test, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13895044\charrsid2841502 
and held that in the circumstances of the case a fair-minded }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4266236\charrsid2841502 but informed observer would not have apprehended }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7216852\charrsid2841502 that }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4266236\charrsid2841502 the juror or the jury would not have discharged }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7216852\charrsid2841502 their task impartially.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7617439\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7216852\charrsid2841502 
\par [3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10821085\charrsid2841502 2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7216852\charrsid2841502 ]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241083\charrsid2841502 \'93}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7216852\charrsid2841502 Subsequently, the New Zealand Court of Appeal, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1064548\charrsid2841502 in }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1064548\charrsid2841502 
Auckland Casinos Limited v. Casino Control Authority}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1064548\charrsid2841502  (1995) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6045634\charrsid2841502 1 N.Z.L.R. 142}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11748945\charrsid2841502 , held that it would apply the Gough }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12012275\charrsid2841502 test.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12012275\charrsid2841502 In reaching that conclusion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid794158\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12012275\charrsid2841502  the Court of Appeal }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid794158\charrsid2841502 considered that there was little if any practical difference between the two test}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15664845\charrsid2841502 s, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1389277\charrsid2841502 a view }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid794158\charrsid2841502 with which we agree, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15664845\charrsid2841502 at}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241083\charrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15664845\charrsid2841502 least in their application to the vast majority of cases }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2950268\charrsid2841502 
of apparent bias.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2950268\charrsid2841502 That is because }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14641942\charrsid2841502 there is little }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841829\charrsid2841502 if any }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14641942\charrsid2841502 difference }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841829\charrsid2841502 between }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7604432\charrsid2841502 asking whether a reasonable and informed person would consider there was a real danger of bias and asking whether reasonable or informed observer would reasonably apprehend or suspect bias.
\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7216852\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7604432\charrsid2841502 
\par [3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241083\charrsid2841502 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7604432\charrsid2841502 ]\tab The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9789073\charrsid2841502 C}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7604432\charrsid2841502 ourt then went on to consider the facts and arguments in that case and then }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13575126\charrsid2841502 at page 18 concluded \'93
in all the circumstances, it cannot be said that there was a danger }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8017912\charrsid2841502 that the trial was affected by bias or that a fair-minded observer}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15683192\charrsid2841502 , knowing the fact}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3241083\charrsid2841502 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15683192\charrsid2841502 
, would apprehend or suspect that the trial was affected by bias.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15683192\charrsid2841502 
And, at the end of the day, we have a trial which appears in all respects to have been conducted fairly and impartially\'94.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7604432\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15683192\charrsid2841502 
\par \tab The appeal against conviction on that and th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10689970\charrsid2841502 e other grounds was dismissed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15683192\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10689970\charrsid2841502 
\par [3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7810849\charrsid2841502 4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10689970\charrsid2841502 ]\tab I respectfully apply the test as to whether or not \'93it can be said that there is a danger that the}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9789073\charrsid2841502 se proceedings and the trial}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10689970\charrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11024260\charrsid2841502 might}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10689970\charrsid2841502  be affected by bias }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11159452\charrsid2841502 or that a fair-minded }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572603\charrsid2841502 
observer, knowing the facts, would apprehend or suspect that the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9789073\charrsid2841502  proceedings or trial}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572603\charrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7810849\charrsid2841502 might}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5572603\charrsid2841502  be affected by bias}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8616494\charrsid2841502 \'94.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10689970\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8616494\charrsid2841502 
\par [3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7810849\charrsid2841502 5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8616494\charrsid2841502 ]\tab I now turn to the points raised in argument by Mr. Savou.
\par 
\par [3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409016\charrsid2841502 6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8616494\charrsid2841502 ]\tab He relies upon the affidavit }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11955014\charrsid2841502 of Mesake Cakanauto.
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11955014\charrsid2841502 It should be noted that this is the first time in these proceedings that he ha}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1978539\charrsid2841502 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11955014\charrsid2841502  given an affidavit.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1978539\charrsid2841502 The vast majority of the affidavits and information }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11207360\charrsid2841502 given in the affidavits}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409016\charrsid2841502  on behalf of Fishinvest}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11207360\charrsid2841502  ha}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9000227\charrsid2841502 ve}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11207360\charrsid2841502  come to the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9000227\charrsid2841502 C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11207360\charrsid2841502 ourt from Mr. Pavel Mourg}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6044652\charrsid2841502 u}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11207360\charrsid2841502 n}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6044652\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8616494\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409016\charrsid2841502 
\par [37]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232145\charrsid2841502 \tab It is important to make the general comment at this stage that most of what Mr. C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11609087\charrsid2841502 o}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232145\charrsid2841502 kanauto sets out in his affidavit in support of the application relates to matters which have been relaid to him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232145\charrsid2841502 He has not attended the proceedings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232145\charrsid2841502 
It must be presumed that the matters have been relaid to him by his counsel, Mr. Savou.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232145\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4596244\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232145\charrsid2841502 [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15951226\charrsid2841502 38}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232145\charrsid2841502 ]\tab It is also important to note that}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15951226\charrsid2841502 , throughout the whole currency of these cases, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232145\charrsid2841502 at no stage has leave been requested to appeal from any order made}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12546460\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232145\charrsid2841502  
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15951226\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232145\charrsid2841502 [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12546460\charrsid2841502 39}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232145\charrsid2841502 ]\tab }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7944386\charrsid2841502 Further}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2977729\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7944386\charrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232145\charrsid2841502 I informed Mr. Savou on the 21st of December that if he considered I should recuse myself f
rom the case or he disagreed with any ruling or order then applications, appeals and leave to appeal should be made in the proper way.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232145\charrsid2841502 
The motion being considered was filed on 11th of January.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15409016\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6044652\charrsid2841502 [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12517599\charrsid2841502 40}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6044652\charrsid2841502 ]\tab Paragraph 1 of Mesake Cakanauto\rquote 
s affidavit states that he }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13894626\charrsid2841502 is a Director of Fishinvest and Vista.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6044652\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13894626\charrsid2841502 
\par [4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12517599\charrsid2841502 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13894626\charrsid2841502 ]\tab Paragraph No. 2 states \'93
On the 22nd of November 2005 when the matter was first heard before Mr. Justice Coventry I am advised by my counsel and verily believe that Mr. Viren Kapadia }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5770491\charrsid2841502 of }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13894626\charrsid2841502 counsel for Taurus Shipping Limited told my counsel outside Chambers, after the conclusion of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5770491\charrsid2841502 the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13894626\charrsid2841502 initial hearing on that da}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7886237\charrsid2841502 te}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7292183\charrsid2841502 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7886237\charrsid2841502  that \'93the Judge\rquote s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7292183\charrsid2841502 mind has now been poisoned against your client}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid263897\charrsid2841502 \'94. \'93}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13894626\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid263897\charrsid2841502 
\par [4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12517599\charrsid2841502 2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid263897\charrsid2841502 ]\tab This cannot in anyway assist the application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid263897\charrsid2841502 It is a remark allegedly made by counsel representing Taurus Shipping to counsel representing the company of which Mr. C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12517599\charrsid2841502 o}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid263897\charrsid2841502 kanauto is a Director.
\par 
\par [4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12517599\charrsid2841502 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid263897\charrsid2841502 ]\tab In paragraph 3 complaint is made that the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8541559\charrsid2841502  Judge}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid263897\charrsid2841502  declared the advertisement in the Fiji Times of the 30}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9113000\charrsid2841502 th of November \'93unprofessional }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid263897\charrsid2841502 and questioned }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10313295\charrsid2841502 our integrity and integrity of counsel in procuring the advertisement\'94.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid263897\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9113000\charrsid2841502 
\par [4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12517599\charrsid2841502 4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9113000\charrsid2841502 ]\tab The response of the court when this matter was raised }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1717058\charrsid2841502 on 2nd of December is set out above}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12517599\charrsid2841502 , Mr. Kapadia argued that it}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14828051\charrsid2841502  goes no further th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2977729\charrsid2841502 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14828051\charrsid2841502 n a Judge making comment in relation to 
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980287\charrsid2841502 the action }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13978603\charrsid2841502 of the lawyer of one party after a ruling did not go as that lawyer had argued for.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980287\charrsid2841502 He further argued t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13978603\charrsid2841502 here was no questioning of the integrity }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11943313\charrsid2841502 of the company or its directors.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980287\charrsid2841502 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10042224\charrsid2841502 [4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980287\charrsid2841502 5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10042224\charrsid2841502 ]\tab 
In the course of cases from time to time Judges will make clear to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980287\charrsid2841502 a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10042224\charrsid2841502 counsel that the}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980287\charrsid2841502 i}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10042224\charrsid2841502 r conduct in a particular matter is not correct or is questionable.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10042224\charrsid2841502 This does not indicate any }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16083152\charrsid2841502 bias or prejudice, nor}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980287\charrsid2841502 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16083152\charrsid2841502  in the absence of specific findings}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980287\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16083152\charrsid2841502 
 does it query the integrity of counsel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12792107\charrsid2841502  or client}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16083152\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5980287\charrsid2841502 No finding was made as to whether it was a deliberate attempt at a nefarious course or a misguided one.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14974718\charrsid2841502 [46]\tab The Public Notice of the 30th of November stated \'93the suppliers and contractors whose invoices are owing for the Rosalina are to direct payment queries to Messr
s. Sherani & Co., Barristers and Solicitors of Suva or The Registrar of the High Court in Suva.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14974718\charrsid2841502 
In my judgment any fair-minded and reasonable observer would come to the conclusion that to place such an advertisement in a national daily newspaper following upon the Ruling and injunctions of the 30th of November might well fall into the category of 
\'93unprofessional\'94 and would also conclude that such conduct would be the subject matter of referral of any individual to his or her professional body.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12600298\charrsid2841502 One inference from the wording of the Notice is that Fishinvest\rquote 
s Suppliers and the crew of the boat in question are being told they will not or might not be paid, here are the name}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7554869\charrsid2841502 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12600298\charrsid2841502 
 of those responsible, you must look to them.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14974718\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14974718\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16083152\charrsid2841502 [4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7554869\charrsid2841502 7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16083152\charrsid2841502 ]\tab In my judgment}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7554869\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16083152\charrsid2841502  a fair-minded observer,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7554869\charrsid2841502  knowing the facts would do no }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16083152\charrsid2841502 more than come to the conclusion that the Judge had }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9851777\charrsid2841502 informed counsel that a particular act he did in the course }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5140372\charrsid2841502 of the case should not have been done}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7554869\charrsid2841502  and the consequences that could flow from that act}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5140372\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5140372\charrsid2841502 It cannot be inferred from this }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11282555\charrsid2841502 that any kind of prejudice or bias existed }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6251145\charrsid2841502 against that counsel or his client.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6251145\charrsid2841502 In the circumstances I reject this ground.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16083152\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6251145\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3369608\charrsid2841502 [4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4160337\charrsid2841502 8}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3369608\charrsid2841502 ]\tab Paragraph 4 states that }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10053547\charrsid2841502 \'93}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8598455\charrsid2841502 when we wrote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113585\charrsid2841502 to the Deputy Registrar on 12}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid13113585\charrsid2841502 th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13113585\charrsid2841502  December 2005 asking for a written ruling on the order of the Judge}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5929852\charrsid2841502  of the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1711913\charrsid2841502 30}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5929852\charrsid2841502 th}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1711913\charrsid2841502  of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5929852\charrsid2841502 November 2005, the actions of our solicitor were described by the Judge as bordering on contempt }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10559976\charrsid2841502 and unprofessional and unethical and we were condemned for writing to the Deputy }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5327070\charrsid2841502 Registrar\'94.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12198950\charrsid2841502 The response to Mr. Savou\rquote s letter of 12}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10839405\charrsid2841502 th}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12198950\charrsid2841502  December was The Chief Registrar\rquote s letter of the 13}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid12198950\charrsid2841502 th}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12198950\charrsid2841502  of December}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6047449\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12198950\charrsid2841502  written at my direction.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12198950\charrsid2841502 Th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6047449\charrsid2841502 at letter did no more than point out }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12198950\charrsid2841502 the correct procedure.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3369608\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613685\charrsid2841502 
\par [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4160337\charrsid2841502 49}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613685\charrsid2841502 ]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4160337\charrsid2841502 O}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3613685\charrsid2841502 n the 21st}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1200082\charrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2835507\charrsid2841502 
of December Mr. Savou was instructed to follow the proper procedures, he was instructed not to write to the Registry in the term}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid356404\charrsid2841502 s of his letters of the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid803523\charrsid2841502 12th and 15th of December }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10253334\charrsid2841502 
and he was informed that his conduct was bordering upon contempt of court but that no action would be taken at that stage.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2097495\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10253334\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2128516\charrsid2841502 Mr. Savou is a qualified lawyer and not a litigant in person.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2128516\charrsid2841502 He knows the procedures of the Court and in particular those for appeal and recusal of judges.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2128516\charrsid2841502 He had been reminded of these by}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2645249\charrsid2841502  earlier }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2128516\charrsid2841502 letters from the Court.
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2128516\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10253334\charrsid2841502 [5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2128516\charrsid2841502 0}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10253334\charrsid2841502 ]\tab In my judgment given the failure of Mr. Savou to
 follow the proper procedures}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid68920\charrsid2841502  and the way in which he }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2645249\charrsid2841502 failed to do so, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2381670\charrsid2841502 a reasonable and fair-minded observer would not }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8023944\charrsid2841502 apprehend any bias or possible bias when Mr. Savou was }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7162457\charrsid2841502 being }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8023944\charrsid2841502 told to follow the correct procedure}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7162457\charrsid2841502 
s and that his conduct was bordering upon }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 contempt of court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10253334\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864368\charrsid2841502 
\par [5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid68920\charrsid2841502 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864368\charrsid2841502 ]\tab Paragraph 5 of Mr. C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid68920\charrsid2841502 o}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864368\charrsid2841502 kanauto\rquote s affidavit }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5718658\charrsid2841502 states that \'93The Judge also declared that ou}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10176030\charrsid2841502 r}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5718658\charrsid2841502  company}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6504255\charrsid2841502 , Fishinvest (Fiji) Limited }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13261478\charrsid2841502 was in liquidation and owed monies}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6504255\charrsid2841502  to the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13261478\charrsid2841502 Official Receiver}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14161467\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13261478\charrsid2841502  but this is not true }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14161467\charrsid2841502 \'85\'94}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864368 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14161467\charrsid2841502 [5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid68920\charrsid2841502 2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14161467\charrsid2841502 ]\tab This paragraph apparently refers to}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid68920\charrsid2841502  what was said }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15550951\charrsid2841502 in the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid68920\charrsid2841502 R}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15550951\charrsid2841502 uling of the 30th of November.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15550951\charrsid2841502 First, on the face of the affidavits }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15605492\charrsid2841502 then }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15550951\charrsid2841502 before the court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid68920\charrsid2841502 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15605492\charrsid2841502  there was evidence that Fishinvest was in liquidation and owed money to the Official Receiver.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12025786\charrsid2841502 Apparently, a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid68920\charrsid2841502  stay of winding up had been granted on terms which had not been complied with.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid68920\charrsid2841502 The Court was informed from the Bar Table }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15605492\charrsid2841502 
that monies had been paid to the Official Receiver the very morning of one of the hearings thereby placing a stay upon }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11472500\charrsid2841502 the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15605492\charrsid2841502 
 winding up}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11472500\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12025786\charrsid2841502 Mr. Cokanauto 
has exhibited a copy of a letter of the Official Receiver dated 10th January 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2897815\charrsid2841502 
It is now an open question as to when the stay in the winding up was effective.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14161467\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2897815\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid945145\charrsid2841502 [5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2897815\charrsid2841502 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid945145\charrsid2841502 ]\tab }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2897815\charrsid2841502 In any event}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid945145\charrsid2841502 , it is clear from a plain and ordinary reading of my }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8347508\charrsid2841502 R}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid945145\charrsid2841502 uling of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117098\charrsid2841502  the}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid945145\charrsid2841502  30th November }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13117098\charrsid2841502 that no finding was made as to whether or not }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7633381\charrsid2841502 
Fishinvest was in liquidation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7633381\charrsid2841502 The}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8989710\charrsid2841502  Ruling set out the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7633381\charrsid2841502 arguments }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8347508\charrsid2841502 of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7633381\charrsid2841502  the parties}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7170867\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7170867\charrsid2841502 A}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8347508\charrsid2841502 t}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7170867\charrsid2841502  page 9}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid792435\charrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7170867\charrsid2841502  paragraph 2 I stated}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid792435\charrsid2841502  \'93in making my decision }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2893679\charrsid2841502 upon this ruling on this question I do not formulate }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12352202\charrsid2841502 any final view of the evidence }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5204269\charrsid2841502 nor give any}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5204269\charrsid2841502 indication }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15872797\charrsid2841502 of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5204269\charrsid2841502 which I believe }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15872797\charrsid2841502 nor any indication of what the court\rquote s finding will be }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1469148\charrsid2841502 as to the ownership of this vessel at the end of the day\'94.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid945145\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8463438\charrsid2841502 
\par [5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12792045\charrsid2841502 4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8463438\charrsid2841502 ]\tab Accordingly in my judgment a reasonable and fair-minded observer }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15302124\charrsid2841502 could not begin to perceive bias on this issue.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15302124\charrsid2841502 
Further, had there been any substantial or important errors then these could have been pointed out and reconsideration requested or alternatively an app}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8347508\charrsid2841502 
eal lodged or leave to appeal requested.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8989710\charrsid2841502 This was not done.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8463438\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8347508\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13328384\charrsid2841502 [5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12792045\charrsid2841502 5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13328384\charrsid2841502 ]\tab Paragraph 6 states \'93}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340219\charrsid2841502 On the basis of the wrong and prejudicial ruling that we are }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7486693\charrsid2841502 in liquidation, th}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6762924\charrsid2841502 e Judge then ruled that he was}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12792045\charrsid2841502  minded to order}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6762924\charrsid2841502 costs against Fishinvest (Fiji) Limited of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7150469\charrsid2841502 $20,000.00.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7150469\charrsid2841502 This issue of costs was not referred }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15673970\charrsid2841502 to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7150469\charrsid2841502 by Mr. Savou }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15673970\charrsid2841502 in argument before the court and I presume this point is not pursued.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15673970\charrsid2841502 
In any event, it is difficult to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12792045\charrsid2841502 see}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15673970\charrsid2841502  where on the face of the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12792045\charrsid2841502 papers }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15673970\charrsid2841502 this allegation has come from.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12792045\charrsid2841502 Reference was made in argument to the Ruling page 10, last paragraph.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12792045\charrsid2841502 
This does not begin to substantiate the complaint.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13328384\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15673970\charrsid2841502 
\par [5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11360557\charrsid2841502 6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15673970\charrsid2841502 ]\tab Paragraph 7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12610749\charrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14486366\charrsid2841502 of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12610749\charrsid2841502 the affidavit states \'93}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394991\charrsid2841502 When the plaintiff }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14486366\charrsid2841502 filed its }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5394991\charrsid2841502 
Statement of Claim against us in this matter we were only given seven days by the Judge to file our defence, and not the 28 days}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6117038\charrsid2841502  permitted by the High Court Rules and as a result }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11497269\charrsid2841502 the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6117038\charrsid2841502  Vista Fisheries Limited }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11497269\charrsid2841502 
has been unable to consult an independent solicitor to appear on its behalf}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid394097\charrsid2841502  and defences for Vista Fisheries Limited }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16206313\charrsid2841502 
Fishinvest (Fiji) Limited }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4342008\charrsid2841502 have had to be prepared }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10355818\charrsid2841502 by one solicitor within seven days}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7427110\charrsid2841502 \'94.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15673970\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7427110\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11360557\charrsid2841502 [57]\tab Vista Fisheries, which has directors in common with Fishinvest, became separately represented a day or two before this application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 
 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11360557\charrsid2841502 Uptil then Mr. Savou had represented Fishinvest and Vista.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11360557\charrsid2841502 
He has had conduct since commencement on 5th October 2005.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11360557\charrsid2841502 
The issues raised and requiring defences in 0569/05 are almost entirely identical to the ones addressed in the affidavits filed since 5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14509261\charrsid2841502 th}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11360557\charrsid2841502  October in }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14509261\charrsid2841502 0501/05.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11360557\charrsid2841502 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7427110\charrsid2841502 [5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11032628\charrsid2841502 8}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7427110\charrsid2841502 ]\tab F}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11032628\charrsid2841502 urther, from t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7427110\charrsid2841502 he affidavits and arguments put before the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11032628\charrsid2841502 C}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7427110\charrsid2841502 ourt it has }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15741114\charrsid2841502 been clear that Fishinvest were deeply concerned }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6105180\charrsid2841502 
about the loss of fishing time as a result of the vessel being ordered to remain in Suva Port.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6105180\charrsid2841502 
This has been a dominating feature in all their affidavits and arguments until this particular of Mr. C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10246833\charrsid2841502 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6105180\charrsid2841502 kanauto}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15795404\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15795404\charrsid2841502 It was substantially but not wholly as a result of the representation}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10246833\charrsid2841502 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15795404\charrsid2841502  of Fishinvest that an ex}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15214756\charrsid2841502 
pedited timetable was ordered and that hearing dates of the 1st}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15214756\charrsid2841502  2nd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892666\charrsid2841502 
 and 3rd of February were fixed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892666\charrsid2841502 Two other cases were moved from my list to accommodate this case.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892666\charrsid2841502 One of the principal reasons for doing this was as a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15820608\charrsid2841502 result of Fishinvest}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10246833\charrsid2841502 \rquote s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15820608\charrsid2841502  representations about how much would be lost with the passage of time.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7427110\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15820608\charrsid2841502 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10246833\charrsid2841502 
There has been no application to vacate the trial dates of 1-3 February and seek later dates.
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15820608\charrsid2841502 [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10246833\charrsid2841502 59}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15820608\charrsid2841502 ]\tab In my judgment a f
air-minded observer would come to the conclusion that this particular ground contradicts the very way }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7152498\charrsid2841502 in which Fishinvest have co}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11675990\charrsid2841502 nducted their case up}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11675990\charrsid2841502 to this time}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9725522\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3155222\charrsid2841502 Vista has not pursued this application.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15820608\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9725522\charrsid2841502 
\par [6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid284011\charrsid2841502 0}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9725522\charrsid2841502 ]\tab Paragraph 8 and 9 deal with a letter of compl
aint sent to the Chief Justice and the response from the Deputy Registrar instructing Mr. C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid284011\charrsid2841502 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9725522\charrsid2841502 kanauto to make application \'93
to the Judge to disqualify himself in the prop}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid658447\charrsid2841502 er manner\'94.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid658447\charrsid2841502 
Reference was made to the suggestion }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10375940\charrsid2841502 of \'93factual distortion\'94 and Mr. C}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid284011\charrsid2841502 o}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10375940\charrsid2841502 kanauto was told that this could only be }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5400003\charrsid2841502 corrected or properly addressed }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2845227\charrsid2841502 through an appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6770753\charrsid2841502 His legal counsel was informed by copy letter.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9725522\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6770753\charrsid2841502 
\par [6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid284011\charrsid2841502 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6770753\charrsid2841502 ]\tab Paragraph 10 is a reiteration and summation of some of the earlier points.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6770753\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334972\charrsid2841502 
\par [6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid284011\charrsid2841502 2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334972\charrsid2841502 ]\tab Paragraph 11 is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11888573\charrsid2841502 the broad request f
or myself to recuse myself from hearing this matter and to put it fo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5195430\charrsid2841502 r reallocation to another Judge.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13334972\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5195430\charrsid2841502 
\par [6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid284011\charrsid2841502 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5195430\charrsid2841502 ]\tab During the course of argument }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11739108\charrsid2841502 of}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13582308\charrsid2841502  various other points in support of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11739108\charrsid2841502 those raised in the affidavit of Mr. C}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid284011\charrsid2841502 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11739108\charrsid2841502 kanauto were }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3035719\charrsid2841502 advanced by Mr. Savou.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3035719\charrsid2841502 These can be addressed by first pointing out that when a Judge s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid284011\charrsid2841502 e}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3035719\charrsid2841502 ts out the various arguments from parties}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid284011\charrsid2841502  in a Ruling }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3035719\charrsid2841502 then }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid284011\charrsid2841502 it}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3035719\charrsid2841502  is no more than that.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14880752\charrsid2841502 No findings are being made}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8521767\charrsid2841502 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8521767\charrsid2841502 Second, that the expedition in this case has been primar}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16722355\charrsid2841502 il}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8521767\charrsid2841502 
y at the instigation of Fishinvest Limited.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5195430\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16140624\charrsid2841502 
\par [6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16722355\charrsid2841502 4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16140624\charrsid2841502 ]\tab Finally, it is right that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6033370\charrsid2841502 
I should apply the test to all the complaints put together.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6033370\charrsid2841502 It might be that one or two complaints }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7744125\charrsid2841502 on their own wil}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid616059\charrsid2841502 l not substantiate an application, when a collection of points together might raise }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2584443\charrsid2841502 an apprehension of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2641924\charrsid2841502 bias.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2641924\charrsid2841502 Again, d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16722355\charrsid2841502 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2641924\charrsid2841502 ing this }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4800844\charrsid2841502 as objectively as I can}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4800844\charrsid2841502 when all points }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8203006\charrsid2841502 raised by the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16722355\charrsid2841502  a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5523108\charrsid2841502 re}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8203006\charrsid2841502  taken at their highest}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16722355\charrsid2841502  I am unable to accept}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8284543\charrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16722355\charrsid2841502 they}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8203006\charrsid2841502 meet the test set out in Koya v. The State.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16140624\charrsid2841502 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8203006\charrsid2841502 [6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8284543\charrsid2841502 5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8203006\charrsid2841502 ]\tab Accordingly this application is dismissed.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8203006\charrsid2841502 I will hear the parties on costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8203006\charrsid2841502 I will also hear the parties concerning any remaining directions which are required for the purposes of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10165533\charrsid2841502 
an effective trial date starting on the 1st of February.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \fi-720\li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2841502 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1248296\charrsid2841502 (R.J. Coventry)
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1248296\charrsid2841502 JUDGE}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2841502 
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