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{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1862837\charrsid12472405 ALTERNATIVELY}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1862837\charrsid12472405 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1862837\charrsid12472405 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1862837\charrsid12472405 (iii)}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1862837\charrsid12472405 that the plaintiff be directed to file an application to substitute the named plaintiff within 7 days to be heard at least two weeks prior to the allocated hearing dates of 25 and 26 July 2006 and failing such the plaintiffs action be struck out. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1862837\charrsid12472405 \par [2]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1862837\charrsid12472405 The application is made under Order 18 rule 18 or Order 25 rule 9 of the High Court Rules}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 There appears to be a}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4655747\charrsid12472405 n}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9503401\charrsid12472405 error}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 in }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9503401\charrsid12472405 respect of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 the purported reliance on O. 25 r. 9 which doesn\rquote t exist.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1121215\charrsid12472405 rule}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 governing application}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9503401\charrsid12472405 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 for prayers (ii) and (iii) is Order 15 rule 10.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1862837\charrsid12472405 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 O}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5579662\charrsid12472405 rder}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 15 r}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5579662\charrsid12472405 ule}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 10}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 \par \par [3]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 O. 15 r. 10 (1) provides that where the plaintiff has died the court shall not make an order under this rule unless satisfied that due notice of the application has been given to the personal representatives (if any) of the deceased plaintiff and to any other interested persons who, in the opinion of the court, should be n otified. \par \par [4]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 Learned counsel for the defendants, Ms. Watkins submitted that service of the application on the deceased plaintiffs counsel on record, Mr. Ram}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15733192\charrsid12472405 ,}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 suffices the requisite notification.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 I disagree. \par \par [5]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 The submission is in direct contradiction }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15733192\charrsid12472405 t}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 o the stand taken by Ms. Watkins when the application was heard.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 She strongly objected to Mr. Ram being heard.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 In the interest}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4723419\charrsid12472405 s}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 of justice I gave leave to Mr. Ram to appear as friend of the court to assist the deceased plaintiff\rquote s widow and daughter who were in court.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 It was obvious to me that they were likely to be extremely prejudiced if they were not heard and submissions were not made on their behalf to safeguard their interests. \par \par [6]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 Mr. Ram had }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14704877\charrsid12472405 earlier }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 advised the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609242\charrsid12472405 defendants\rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 solicitors that he was having difficulty obtaining instructions after the plaintiff died.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609242\charrsid12472405 That should have alerted the defendants solicitors that he did not hold instructions on behalf of the deceased}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14704877\charrsid12472405 \rquote s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609242\charrsid12472405 Estate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 Notwithstanding}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609242\charrsid12472405 ,}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 the application was served }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609242\charrsid12472405 at}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 his office.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 There is no evidence before me showing that the defendants made any attempt to locate and serve }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7612381\charrsid12472405 persons}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 who ought to have been served.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9404264\charrsid12472405 The defendants }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 had knowledge of who the interested persons are.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 Their names are pleaded }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14704877\charrsid12472405 in}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 paragraph 8 of the statement of claim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 They reside in Nasolo village.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 The application should have been served on the plaintiff\rquote s widow and daughter.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 Mr. Ram had not been instructed to act for them when the application was served on his office and he had put the defendants solicitors on notice of his difficulties obtaining further instructions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 The defendants solicitors cannot on the one hand say \endash Mr. Ram shouldn \rquote t be heard because he is not on record as representing the Estate of the deceased plaintiff and on the other }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3622938\charrsid12472405 rely on service of the application on him contending that he was solicitor }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16727156\charrsid12472405 for the purposes of O. 15 r. 10 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3622938\charrsid12472405 and service on his office provided due notification.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1971979\charrsid12472405 I have declined to make any orders under O}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4925212\charrsid12472405 rder}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1971979\charrsid12472405 15 because I am not satisfied that due notice of the application was given as required by the rule.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15613686\charrsid12472405 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1971979\charrsid12472405 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1971979\charrsid12472405 Order 18 r. 18}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1971979\charrsid12472405 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12928223\charrsid12472405 [7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 ]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 A useful and succinct analysis of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 the principles I am required to consider are contained in the Extempore judgment of Connors J in }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 Krishna & Another \endash v- Automart Limited & Others}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 (Civil Action No. HBC0388 of 2000L) at page 2 where he said: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 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\insrsid12472405 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 It is perhaps con venient to look at the decision of Mr. Justice Byrne in Action No. 0018 of 1986, His Lordship 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\pararsid2631574 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 The law governing an application such as this is well settled.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 Lindley MR in}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 Hubbuck v Wilkinson [1889] 1 Q.B. 86 page 91 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 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\insrsid12472405 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 This was affirmed in}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 Kemsley v Foot & Ors [1952] A.C. 345.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 In }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 Attorney General of Duchy of Lancaster v L.N.W. Ry Co. [1892] 3 Ch 274 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 said that Rule 18 can only be invoked when the claim is on the face of it }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 "}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 obviously unsustainable.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 And again, the caution that should be exercised when consid ering applications of this type was highlighted by Mr. Justice Pathik in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 Hemant Kumar v Suresh Kumar & Ors [2003] Civil Action No. 33 of 2003 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 where His Lordship in applying }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 Attorney General v Shiu Prasad Halka [1972] 18 FLR 210 at 215 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 said and I quote:- \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 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\insrsid12472405 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 It should not be exercised where legal questions of importance and difficulty are raised.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 "}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12928223\charrsid12472405 [8}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 ] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 The Fiji Court of Appeal in }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 National NBF Finance (Fiji) Limited \endash v- Nemani Buli}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 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\pararsid2631574 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 The law with regard to striking out pleadings is not in dispute.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 Apart from truly excep tional cases the approach to such applications is to assume that the factual basis on which the allegations contained in the pleadings are raised will be provided.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 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\insrsid12472405 "}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12928223\charrsid12472405 [9}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 ]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 The notes of the }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 Supreme Court Practice 1995}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 at 18/19 /11, quotes a statement of principle reinforcing the doctrine that the discretion be sparingly exercised and only in exceptional cases: \par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 So long as the statement of claim or the particulars (}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 Davey \endash v- Bentinck}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 [1893] 1 Q. B. 185) disclose some cause of action, or raise some question fit to be decided by a Judge or a jury, }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 the}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 mere fact that the case is weak, and not likely to succeed, is no ground for striking it out}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 (Moore \endash v- Lawson (1915) 31 T.C.R 418, C.A; }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 Wenlock \endash v- Moloney }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 [1965] 1 W.L.R. 1238; [1965] 2 AllER 871, CA).}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 (emphasis added) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12928223\charrsid12472405 [10}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 ]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 It is with these principles in mind that I go on to consider the defendant\rquote s application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4005758\charrsid12472405 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 \par [11]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 Clearly in this case, the claim is not a clear and obvious case }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14695422\charrsid12472405 warranting}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 the exercise of discretion to strike }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14695422\charrsid12472405 it }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 out.} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 The statement of claim discloses a cause of action.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14695422\charrsid12472405 L}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 egal and factual issues are raised in the pleadings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 These are set out in the pre-trial conference minutes. \par \par [12]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 In respect the other grounds raised, I have concluded that the material befor e me does not establish that there has been intentional or contumelious default on the part of the plaintiff or his solicitor.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 Aside Mr. Narayan\rquote s statement of prejudice, there is no evidence of prejudice to the defendants if the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4020737\charrsid12472405 action}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 is allowed to proceed to trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12472405 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 Mr. Ram concedes that there has been delay but I am not satisfied that such delay gives rise to a substantial risk that it is not possible to have a f}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4020737\charrsid12472405 ai}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 r trial of the issues in the action or is such as is likely to cause or have caused serious prejudice to the defendants. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 [13] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 On the ground of abuse of process, all that need }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4020737\charrsid12472405 be said}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 is that there is no }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4020737\charrsid12472405 basis}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8813301\charrsid12472405 supporting the contention}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 that the plaintiff has improperly used the machinery of the court. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 Order \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 (i) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 Summons dated 6 July 2006 dismissed \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12472405 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 (ii) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 Costs in the cause \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12472405 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631574 (iii) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 Case adjourned to 13 October for mention to review whether Letters of Administration have been granted. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12472405 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2631574 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 Gwen Phillips \par JUDGE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12472405 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid12472405 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412177\charrsid2631574 At Lautoka \par 15 September 2006}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4617132\charrsid2631574 \par }}