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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 The second is the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12213861\charrsid11149710 t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 hird }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12213861\charrsid11149710 p}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 arty\rquote s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12213861\charrsid11149710 m}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 otion }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12213861\charrsid11149710 dated June 2006 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 for orders that the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12213861\charrsid11149710 third p}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 arty }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12213861\charrsid11149710 n}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 otice }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12213861\charrsid11149710 and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710  statement of claim against it be struck out}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13448255\charrsid11149710  (third party\rquote s application)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 .
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 Background}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 [2] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3233217\charrsid11149710 By w}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 rit of }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3233217\charrsid11149710 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 ummons issued on 13 January 2005 the plaintiff claimed the sum of $57, 545.45 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3233217\charrsid11149710 and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 interest }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8615340\charrsid11149710 thereon }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 of 13.5% per annum }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3233217\charrsid11149710 accruing from }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8615340\charrsid11149710 1st December 2004 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3233217\charrsid11149710 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 the debt}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3233217\charrsid11149710 )}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710  against the defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 
It alleged that the defendant had signed a Deed of Guarantee on 5 September 200}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3233217\charrsid11149710 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8615340\charrsid11149710  (the guarantee)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1781739\charrsid11149710 , guaranteeing }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710 repayment of a loan advanced to Ratu\rquote s Bus Tours Limited (the debtor).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710 The plaintiff }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1781739\charrsid11149710 alleged }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710 that the debtor defaulted in its repayment obligations and it had demanded payment of the debt from the defendant pursuant to the guarantee but the defendant ha}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1781739\charrsid11149710 d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710  failed to pay on demand.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710821\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710 The first statement of defence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9642279\charrsid11149710 [3]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710 In April 2005 the defendant filed a statement of defence (1st
 statement of defence).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710 He admitted signing the guarantee, pledging repayment of the loan advanced to the debtor.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710 By way of defence, he alleged that he was not given enough time by the plaintiff }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8615340\charrsid11149710 to repay}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710  the debt as he was out of the country.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710 His }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13052924\charrsid11149710 states}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710  that the claim }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13052924\charrsid11149710 b}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710 e dismissed and that an arrangement be made between him and the plaintiff for the repayment of the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3166745\charrsid11149710 outstanding debts.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12190050\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3166745\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9642279\charrsid11149710 [4]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3166745\charrsid11149710 
On 1 July 2005 he was granted leave to file an amended statement of defence by 3.30pm on 21 July 2005.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3166745\charrsid11149710 The plaintiff\rquote s }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8615340\charrsid11149710 application}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3166745\charrsid11149710  had by then been issued.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3166745\charrsid11149710 The amended statement of defence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3166745\charrsid11149710 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 [5] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3166745\charrsid11149710 On 28 July 2005 the defendant filed an amended statement of defence (amended }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid614278\charrsid11149710 d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3166745\charrsid11149710 efence).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3166745\charrsid11149710 
He maintained his admissions to paragraphs 1 to 3 of the statement}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9792404\charrsid11149710  of claim \endash  that is}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid614278\charrsid11149710 , that}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9792404\charrsid11149710  he had guaranteed the repayment of the debtor\rquote s loan.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9792404\charrsid11149710 
The essence of his defence is stated at paragraph 2 as follows:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3166745\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9792404\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9792404\charrsid11149710 THAT}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9792404\charrsid11149710  the Defendant denies paragraph 4.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9792404\charrsid11149710 The facts are as follows.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9792404\charrsid11149710 The plaintiff paid a cheque of $35, 000.00 to Carpenters Shipping Limited, this cheque was to pay for transport}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10429875\charrsid11149710  cost of Bus from Japan and duty.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10429875\charrsid11149710 
This money was used by Carpenters Shipping Limited without the Defendants authority, this Bus is still in Japan.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10429875\charrsid11149710 The Defendant
 did receive $15,000.00 from the plaintiff and is prepared to repay this money.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10429875\charrsid11149710 
The Defendant would ask that Carpenters Shipping Limited be joined into this action}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10429875\charrsid11149710 .}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9792404\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2497730\charrsid11149710 Second}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2497730\charrsid11149710 a}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 mended statement of defence
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9642279\charrsid11149710 [6]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 On 29 September 2005 another amended statement
 of defence was filed by the defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2497730\charrsid11149710  (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2497730\charrsid11149710 2nd amended defence}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2497730\charrsid11149710 )}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 Several new allegations were made against the plaintiff by way of defence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 These can be summarized as follows:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 (i)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 that he was misled into signing the guarantee by the plaintiff
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 (ii)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 that the plaintiff informed him that }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 he would only receive the loan}
{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710  if he signed all his shares over to his indigenous Fijian partner
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 (iii)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 he only signed the guarantee on the undertaking that his partner would also be signing a personal guarantee and he wo
uld not have signed a personal guarantee had he been properly informed and had known that he was the only guarantor
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 (iv)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 that he has no shares in the company and has not benefited personally in any way from the loan.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 Application to join third party
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9642279\charrsid11149710 [7]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 On 5 December 2005 the defendant }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16000737\charrsid11149710 was granted leave }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 to join Carpenters Shipping Limited (third party) to the proceedings.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 In the Third Party Notice subsequently filed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16000737\charrsid11149710 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710  he claimed to be indemnified against the plaintiff\rquote s claim to the extent of $20,000.00 on the grounds that }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 the plaintiff gave the third party $20,000.00}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16000737\charrsid11149710 , which was}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710  guaranteed by him}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16000737\charrsid11149710 ,}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 
 to bring a bus from Japan which it did not do but instead used the moneys elsewhere}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 .
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 [8] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 A statement of claim against the third party was filed on 26 January 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 In it he allege}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976430\charrsid11149710 d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710  that }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 he }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 paid the third party $20,000.00.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 He alleged that }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 it was an implied}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13311139\charrsid11149710  term and condition that the third party thereby guaranteed}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976430\charrsid11149710 :}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16607655\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13311139\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13311139\charrsid11149710 (a)}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13311139\charrsid11149710 that the third party would ship the bus from Japan to Fiji
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13311139\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13311139\charrsid11149710 (b)}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13311139\charrsid11149710 that the defendant would have and enjoy quiet possession of the bus
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13311139\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 (c) }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13311139\charrsid11149710 
that the third party used the $20,000.00 without the defendant\rquote s authority}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13311139\charrsid11149710 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13311139\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6323967\charrsid11149710 Preliminary issue}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6323967\charrsid11149710 
\par 
\par [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 9}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 ] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6323967\charrsid11149710 
At the hearing learned counsel for the plaintiffs applied to have the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 second}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6323967\charrsid11149710  amended statement of defence
 struck out on the ground that the document was filed without leave of the Court being sought or granted.
\par 
\par [1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13907092\charrsid11149710 0}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6323967\charrsid11149710 ]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6323967\charrsid11149710 
Having }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13907092\charrsid11149710 carefully }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6323967\charrsid11149710 
considered all three statements of defence now before the Court, I am satisfied that the defendant would have been refused leave to further amend had he applied for leave before filing the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13907092\charrsid11149710 second}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6323967\charrsid11149710  amended statement of defence on 29 September 2005.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15406724\charrsid11149710 T}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6323967\charrsid11149710 he defendant filed }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15406724\charrsid11149710 two affidavits }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13853640\charrsid11149710 opposing the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371107\charrsid11149710 third part}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15406724\charrsid11149710 y\rquote s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371107\charrsid11149710  application}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11998031\charrsid11149710 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371107\charrsid11149710 
 He did not file an affidavit in reply to those filed by the plaintiff as ordered by the Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371107\charrsid11149710 
However it is clear from his affidavit evidence }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9074978\charrsid11149710 that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371107\charrsid11149710 no dispute}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15406724\charrsid11149710  is raised}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371107\charrsid11149710  about the circumstances surrounding the signing of the guarantee.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371107\charrsid11149710 There is no e}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10645973\charrsid11149710 vidence from him in support of his}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371107\charrsid11149710  allegations of misrepresentation by the plaintiff.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7680721\charrsid11149710 
Had he made a proper application for leave to further amend, he would have had to provide evidence to justify the proposed amendments.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7680721\charrsid11149710 
As learned counsel submitted he }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9074978\charrsid11149710 had }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7680721\charrsid11149710 endorsed his acceptance of the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5334409\charrsid11149710 t}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11876153\charrsid11149710 erms and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5334409\charrsid11149710 c}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11876153\charrsid11149710 onditions contained in the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7680721\charrsid11149710 plaintiff\rquote s loan offer letter by signing it as a director of the debtor.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7680721\charrsid11149710 One of those conditions, contained in clause 37 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087137\charrsid11149710 of }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7680721\charrsid11149710 the offer letter dated 26 August 2003 was that the plaintiff\rquote s security for the loan would include a Personal guarantee given by Richard Ihaka for total liability.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7680721\charrsid11149710 He knew or ought to have known well in advance of signing the guarantee that he was to be the only guarantor \endash 
 he acknowledged and agreed to it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371107\charrsid11149710 Whereas in the two }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1391406\charrsid11149710 earlier }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371107\charrsid11149710 defences filed, he admitted his obligations under the guarantee, in the defence filed in September 2005}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1391406\charrsid11149710 
, a little over a month after his amended defence, he does not respond to the allegation at all}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371107\charrsid11149710 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1391406\charrsid11149710 His later statement is in complete contrast to those he made earlier.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371107\charrsid11149710 The }
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1391406\charrsid11149710 plaintiff\rquote s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371107\charrsid11149710 affidavit b
y Salote Tarainavesi dated 10 June 2005 exhibits a copy of the guarantee signed by the defendant on 5 September 2003.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371107\charrsid11149710 
There are also two letters from the defendant exhibited in her affidavit, which are undisputed, clearly showing that the defendant had acknowledged}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13642352\charrsid11149710  his indebtedness to the plaintiff }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1391406\charrsid11149710 and had sought}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13642352\charrsid11149710  further time to repay his debt.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12873369\charrsid11149710 The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087137\charrsid11149710 letter}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12873369\charrsid11149710 s are}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13642352\charrsid11149710  consistent with the initial defence }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12873369\charrsid11149710 he }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13642352\charrsid11149710 
filed where he admitted the guarantee and his obligations thereunder }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12873369\charrsid11149710 but asked }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13642352\charrsid11149710 that the action be struck out
 to facilitate repayment arrangements between him and the plaintiff for repayment of the outstanding debts.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6323967\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13642352\charrsid11149710 
\par [1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2300240\charrsid11149710 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 ] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid995797\charrsid11149710 
Given the paucity of his evidence in relation to the allegations of misrepresentation }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380720\charrsid11149710 in contrast to the uncontested evidence in the affidavits filed on behalf of the plaintiff}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid995797\charrsid11149710 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380720\charrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid995797\charrsid11149710 I have }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12136887\charrsid11149710 acceded to the plaintiff\rquote s application and have struck out the defence filed on 29 September 2005 pursuant to 20 r 4 (2) HCR.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12136887\charrsid11149710 I am also satisfied that the defence }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380720\charrsid11149710 raised is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12136887\charrsid11149710 
without merit}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380720\charrsid11149710  and is not a bona fide defence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12136887\charrsid11149710 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12136887\charrsid11149710 He allege}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380720\charrsid11149710 d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12136887\charrsid11149710  that the plaintiff had informed him that }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12136887\charrsid11149710 he would only}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13388433\charrsid11149710  receive the loan}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13388433\charrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13388433\charrsid11149710 if he signed his shares over to his indigenous partner}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380720\charrsid11149710 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380720\charrsid11149710 However }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13388433\charrsid11149710 the evidence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7498262\charrsid11149710  before the Court and confirmed by his own submission establishes conclusively that th
e loan was advanced to the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7498262\charrsid11149710 debtor}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380720\charrsid11149710  company of which he was a Director}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7498262\charrsid11149710  and not to him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7498262\charrsid11149710 Whereas he says he did not benefit personally }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2588439\charrsid11149710 in any way }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7498262\charrsid11149710 from the loan, in the amended defence of 28 July 2005, he admits to receiving $15,000.00 from the plaintiff which
 he was prepared to repay.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7498262\charrsid11149710 The statements contained in the various defences he filed contain such fundamental inconsistencies}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3873974\charrsid11149710  casting an extremely unfavourable impression of the bona fides of his assertions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3873974\charrsid11149710 As a consequence, I am compelled to say that his credibility has been adversely affected to a significant extent.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3873974\charrsid11149710 The guarantee is enforceable against him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3873974\charrsid11149710 
He is bound by his signature on the document whether he read it or understood it or not. }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3873974\charrsid11149710 (Hewitt & Anr \endash  v- Habib }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6167162\charrsid11149710 FCA Civil }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3873974\charrsid11149710 Appeal ABU 0007 OF 2004S).}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13642352\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 The plaintiff\rquote s application 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 
\par [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15939919\charrsid11149710 12}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 ]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 
The plaintiff seeks an order pursuant to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8734447\charrsid11149710 O. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14380720\charrsid11149710 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 
8r 18 (1) HCR that the statement of defence dated 28 April 2005 (amended on 28 July 2005) be struck out on the grounds that:
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 (a)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 it discloses no reasonable defence
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 (b)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 it is scandalous, frivolous or vexatious
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 c)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 it is otherwise an abuse of the process of the Court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 
\par [1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15939919\charrsid11149710 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 ]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3887998\charrsid11149710 
The plaintiff relies on two affidavits filed in support of the application.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15939919\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15939919\charrsid11149710 Principles of law in striking out
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 [14] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 A useful and succinct analysis of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 the principles I am required to consider are contained in the Extempore judgment of Connors J in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 Krishna & Another 
\endash v- Automart Limited & Others}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710  (Civil Action No. HBC0388 of 2000L) at page 2 where he said:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15939919\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 The provisions of Order 18 Rule 18 have been
 considered by the court on numerous occasions and the authorities which those considerations consistently rely on have not changed in recent times.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 It is perhaps convenient to look at the decision of Mr. Justice Byrne in Action No. 0018 of 1986, His Lord
ship there referred to the relevant authorities on page 4 of his judgment where he said and I quote:-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 
The law governing an application such as this is well settled.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 Lindley MR in}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710  Hubbuck v Wilkinson [1889] 1 Q.B. 86 page 91 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 said that it is only in plain
 and obvious cases that recourse should be had to the summary process under Order 18 Rule 18(1) of the Rules of the High Court.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 
This was affirmed in}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710  Kemsley v Foot & Ors [1952] A.C. 345.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 
In }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 Attorney General of Duchy of Lancaster v L.N.W. Ry Co. [1892] 3 Ch 274 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 
said that Rule 18 can only be invoked when the claim is on the face of it }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 obviously unsustainable.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377020\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 And again, the caution that should be exerci
sed when considering applications of this type was highlighted by Mr. Justice Pathik in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 Hemant Kumar v Suresh Kumar & Ors [2003] Civil Action No. 33 of 2003 }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 where His Lordship in applying }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 Attorney General v Shiu Prasad Halka [1972] 18 FLR 210 at 215 }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 said and I quote:-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 
I think it is definitely established that the jurisdiction to strike out proceedings under Order 18 Rule 18 should be very sparingly exercised, and only in exceptional cases.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 It should not be exercised where legal questions of importance and difficulty are raised.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 [15] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 The Fiji Court of Appeal in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 
National NBF Finance (Fiji) Limited \endash v- Nemani Buli}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 
Civil Appeal No. ABU0057 OF 1998 expressed the principles as follows:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 The law }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1769948\charrsid11149710 with regard to striking out pleadings is not in dispute.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1769948\charrsid11149710 
Apart from truly exceptional cases the approach to such applications is to assume that the factual basis on which the allegations contained in the pleadings are }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6167162\charrsid11149710 raised will}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1769948\charrsid11149710  be provided.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1769948\charrsid11149710 
If a legal issue can be raised on the facts as pleaded then the Court will not strike out a pleading and will certainly not do so on a contention that the facts cannot be proved 
unless the situation is so strong that judicial notice can be taken of the falsity of a factual contention \'85.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15934632\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6167162\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1769948\charrsid11149710 [16]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1769948\charrsid11149710 It is with these principles in mind that I go on to consider the plaintiff\rquote s application.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4744852\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 No reasonable defence disclosed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 
\par 
\par [17]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 In esse
nce learned counsel for the plaintiff submitted that given the admissions in the statements of defence filed by the defendant this is a clear and obvious case of no reasonable defence being raised.
\par 
\par [18]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 In his amended statement of defence the defendants repeats his}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8734447\charrsid11149710 
 earlier admissions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8734447\charrsid11149710 These were:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8734447\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 (i) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 
that pursuant to a loan letter dated 26 August the plaintiff lent $50,000.00 to the debtor
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 (ii)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 he had guaranteed the repayment of the said loan to the plaintiff by executing a Deed of Guarantee dated 5 September 2003
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 (iii)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 he does not dispute that the plaintiff has served a demand notice on him demanding payment of the debt which he failed to pay
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 (iv) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 
although he denies the defaults and amount owed by the debtor, it is only a bare assertion, completely unsupported by facts.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 
He says that the third party is at fault and he is entitled to be indemnified by it against the plaintiff\rquote s claim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 
I have upheld Mr. Kumar\rquote s submission that the only conte}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8734447\charrsid11149710 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 
t raised by way of defence to the claim is between the defendant and third party.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 
Further that the amended statement of defence fails to disclose }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6634165\charrsid11149710 an}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 y defence to the claim.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 I agree.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 
There are no legal questions of importance and difficulty raised on the facts as pleaded.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 The facts pleaded by the defendant constitute a
n admission of the plaintiff\rquote s claim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9775876\charrsid11149710 There is simply no defence disclosed, that being so, I find that the defendant\rquote 
s amended statement of defence must be struck out.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12541593\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 Abuse of process
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 [19]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 Having made the finding above, I need not traverse the plaintiff
\rquote s other grounds.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 Suffice it to say that the defendant does not have a sustainable defence to the plaintiff\rquote s claim \endash 
 the amended statement of defence is frivolous. 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 
\par [20] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 In addition I have also upheld learned counsel that the defendant has used the Court\rquote s processes and machinery improperly to stall payment of his debts \endash 
 a delaying tactic to avoid the inevitable, as he put it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 I agree.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 Third party\rquote s application}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 
\par 
\par [21]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 By it\rquote s motion the third party seeks to strike out the defendant\rquote s third party not
ice and claim against it on the grounds similar to those raised by the plaintiff \endash  no reasonable cause of action}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12541593\charrsid11149710 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 
 frivolous, vexatious, an abuse of process and embarrassing.
\par 
\par [22]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 The third party conten}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12541593\charrsid11149710 d}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 s that there was no contract in respect of shipping a bus from Japan between it and the defendant as alleged}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14423747\charrsid11149710 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14423747\charrsid11149710 It submits that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 the defendant\rquote s claim against it }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14423747\charrsid11149710 is}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710  completely without basis and is frivolous and vexatious.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 The defendant pleads an alleged contract, undated, between himself and the third party wherein the third party agreed, for a consideration of $20,000.00, to ship a bus to Fiji from Japan.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 The defendant claims he paid}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 $20,000.00 to the third party on or about 9 September 2003, which $20,000.00 is the subject matter of the plaintiff\rquote s claim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 He alleged that in breach of the contract, the third party used the $20,000.00 without his authority and did not ship the bus from Japan }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 thereby causing him losses (particularized on page two of his claim) and as a result of which he is entitled }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14423747\charrsid11149710 to be}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710  indemnified by the third party against the plaintiff\rquote s claim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362908\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 
\par [23]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 However }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5337270\charrsid11149710 in }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 paragraph }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5337270\charrsid11149710 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 
 in his affidavit in reply dated 13 June 2006 he admitted that 2003 he approached the third party to attend to clearing a consignment of vehicles, particularized in paragraph 5 (ii) of Sudesh Raju\rquote s affidavit of 12 April 2006.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 The Bills of Lading pertaining to the consignments which the defendant himself provided do not contain any reference to a bus.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 At paragraph }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5337270\charrsid11149710 3}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710  he admits that he paid $20,000.00 to the third party on 15 September 2003.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 He does not dispute that the money was paid by way of a Bank cheque issued by the plaintiff to clear the consignment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5337270\charrsid11149710 He denies seeing }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 Mr. Raju when he paid the $20,000.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6167162\charrsid11149710 That is immaterial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 He also says for the first time that }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 he }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 paid the third party in excess of $60,000.00 in different payments for vehicles shipped from Japan.
\par 
\par [24]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 What is apparent is an unconvincing attempt by the defendant to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5337270\charrsid11149710 
provide explanations in regard to}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710  the uncontested evidence produced by the third party in the affidavits filed in support of its application.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6167162\charrsid11149710 I am not convinced at all.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 The defendant had claimed that he made a payment of $20,000.00 to the third party in September 2003 for a bus.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 When the third party disclosed evidence of the source of the funds and the date of payment to it, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5337270\charrsid11149710 and its purpose }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6167162\charrsid11149710 which was }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5337270\charrsid11149710 to clear}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 
 a consignment completely unrelated to the alleged bus, the defendant raises new matters \endash  that he had paid $60,000}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121315\charrsid11149710 .00 over time.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181486\charrsid11149710 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121315\charrsid11149710 
\par [25]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121315\charrsid11149710 The inconsistencies are }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5915623\charrsid11149710 a }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121315\charrsid11149710 constant theme in his pleadings in these proceedings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121315\charrsid11149710 
His entire claim against the third party is premised on a payment to the third party of $20,000.00 in September 2003}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6167162\charrsid11149710 
 and an alleged contract between them concerning a bus for which the $20,000.00 was allegedly paid.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121315\charrsid11149710 The third party disclose}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5915623\charrsid11149710 d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121315\charrsid11149710  evidence of that payment and the purpose and use of the funds.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121315\charrsid11149710 The defendant does not dispute the third party\rquote s evidence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121315\charrsid11149710 
The only explanation he offers in reply is that Mr. Raju is }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121315\charrsid11149710 an unreliable witness and is not telling the truth}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121315\charrsid11149710 .}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121315\charrsid11149710 
His submission on alleged non-disclosure was not convincing and the legal proposition he relied on was misconceived.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121315\charrsid11149710 
His contention that the third party\rquote s quotations was proof of the bus contract is also misconceived.
\par 
\par [26]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 The plaintiff\rquote s claim is so clearly unsustainable.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 I have upheld Mr. Maharaj\rquote s submission that it is frivolous and vexatious.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 The facts he has alleged cannot be proved \endash  in fact the third party has }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12745666\charrsid11149710 clearly }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 established falsities in his factual contentions}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6167162\charrsid11149710  which I have taken judicial notice of}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 His claim is one which has become inevitably doomed to failure.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 I have also upheld learned counsels submission that the claim }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5863332\charrsid11149710 
against the third party }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 should also be dis}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5863332\charrsid11149710 mis}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 
sed as an abuse of the process of court.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 Conclusion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 [27] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 These are my orders:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 1. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 The defendant
\rquote s amended statement of defence is struck out.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 2. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 
Judgment for the plaintiff against the defendant in the sum of $57,545.45 together with interest at the rate of 13.5% per annum from 1 December 2004 until full payment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121315\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 3. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 The defendant
\rquote s third party notice and statement of claim filed on 26 January 2006 is struck out.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11149710 4. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16188634\charrsid11149710 
The defendant is to pay the plaintiff\rquote s and third party\rquote s costs of the applications assessed in the sum of $1500.00 each.
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11149710 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15298581\charrsid11149710 Gwen Phillips
\par JUDGE
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15298581\charrsid11149710 At Lautoka
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8861963\charrsid11149710 4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15298581\charrsid11149710  August 2006
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