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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157112 [1] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12332710\charrsid3549471 The summons which is before me asks for an order on behalf of the plaintiff that it be granted leave to amend its statement of claim.}{
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the proposed amendments are merely cosmetic
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157112 [5] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12332710\charrsid3549471 The relevant principles for consideration in applications to amend are well known and settled.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549471  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12332710\charrsid3549471 An amendment to pleadings may be permitted by}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3289651\charrsid3549471  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16668229\charrsid3549471 the court at any stage of the proceedings for the purpose of determining the real 
question in controversy and, if it can be made without injustice to the other side should be allowed however late, and however negligent or careless may have been the first omission.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549471  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16668229\charrsid3549471 Fiji Electricity Authority \endash v- Balram & Others }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16668229\charrsid3549471 (Supreme Court, 1972 (Goudie J) 28 February, 3 March).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12332710\charrsid3549471 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16668229\charrsid3549471 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157112 [6] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16668229\charrsid3549471 
The cause of action pleaded against the defendants is premised on an alleged breach of contract in relation to the tender and in relation to the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10770577\charrsid3549471 D}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16668229\charrsid3549471 eed by virtue of the plaintiffs tender.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549471  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16668229\charrsid3549471 For the plaintiff to be able to su
cceed, it must prove that there is in fact a contract between it and the 1st defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549471  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16668229\charrsid3549471 As Connors J has already stated the pr}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4485432\charrsid3549471 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16668229\charrsid3549471 position that as a named party (reference to it as a qualifying contractor) }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10770577\charrsid3549471 the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16668229\charrsid3549471  is entitled to enforce the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10770577\charrsid3549471 D}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16668229\charrsid3549471 eed is a tenuous argument.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549471  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16668229\charrsid3549471 Similarly, the plaintiff}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16668229\charrsid3549471 s argument}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 
 that the submission of a tender, in the circumstances of the tender document, creates a contract is an even more tenuous argument.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549471  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 
The proposed amendments do not cure the deficiencies in the pr}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4485432\charrsid3549471 o}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 positions relied on by the plaintiff.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549471  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 Nevertheless, it seeks to include a claim that although not named a party in the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10770577\charrsid3549471 D}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 eed, it is conferred a benefit, as a qualifying contractor by the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10770577\charrsid3549471 D}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 eed, thus creating a right to sue the defendants for breach of the provisions of the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10770577\charrsid3549471 D}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 eed and the Tender document.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549471  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 This is an even more tenuous argument than }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1258482\charrsid3549471 those mentioned}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 
 by Connors J previously.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3549471  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 
However this appears to be the main question in controversy between the parties and in the exercise of my discretion I have allowed the application to amend.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16668229\charrsid3549471 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157112 [7] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 Any injustice to the 1st defendant occasioned by the plaintiffs delay can be compensated by an appropriate order for costs.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 Order
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3157112 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157112 (i) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 
Order in terms of prayer (1) of the plaintiffs summons
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3157112 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3157112 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157112 (ii) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 
The plaintiff is to pay the 1st defendant cost}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2581538\charrsid3549471 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471  assessed in the sum of $400.00 within 14 days
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3157112 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3157112 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3157112 (iii) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7164218\charrsid3549471 
Case adjourned to 3 November 2006 to fix a hearing date of the substantive action.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3157112 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7556614\charrsid3549471 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3157112 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7556614\charrsid3549471 Gwen Phillips
\par JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3549471 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7556614\charrsid3549471 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7556614\charrsid3157112 At Lautoka
\par 13 October 2006}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6781031\charrsid3157112 
\par }}