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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641\charrsid16127641 Appearances: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8848503\charrsid16127641 Messrs Suresh Verma & Associates for plaintiff}{
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8848503\charrsid16127641 Vasantika Patel for defendants}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682277\charrsid16127641 
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\par [1]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8747272\charrsid16127641 This is an application by the original defendant, Narayan Swamy Mudali}{
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8747272\charrsid16127641 to dismiss the action for want of prosecution or as an abuse of the process of the court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8747272\charrsid16127641 The application is brought pursuant to Order 25 rule 9.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682277\charrsid16127641 
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\par [2]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8747272\charrsid16127641 The writ was issued on 3 March 2003.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8747272\charrsid16127641 The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15469800\charrsid16127641 principal relief the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8747272\charrsid16127641 plaintiff seeks }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15469800\charrsid16127641 is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8747272\charrsid16127641 an order for specific performance of an agreement }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1733646\charrsid16127641 
to purchase land }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8747272\charrsid16127641 made in 1990}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15469800\charrsid16127641  (the agreement)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8747272\charrsid16127641 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8747272\charrsid16127641 A comprehensive statement of defence was filed on 4 May 2004.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8747272\charrsid16127641 The defendant\rquote s case is that the plaintiff breached the agreement by failing to pay the balance purchase price }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5582834\charrsid16127641 
within the time specified in the agreement }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8747272\charrsid16127641 entitling the defendant to rescind the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15469800\charrsid16127641 agreement }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8747272\charrsid16127641 for sale which he did.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8747272\charrsid16127641 A reply to the statement of }{
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3757997\charrsid16127641 After filing the writ in March 2003, the plaintiff did not take any further step in the action}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503275\charrsid16127641 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503275\charrsid16127641 F}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3757997\charrsid16127641 
ollowing the filing of the statement of defence, the next step was the filing of the present summons in April 2006.
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\par [4]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3757997\charrsid16127641 In support of the application Ms. Patel relied on the length of the delay \endash  2 years and the difficult
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t the plaintiffs allegations particularly when the principal witness, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6566432\charrsid16127641 Mr.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3757997\charrsid16127641  Mudaliar is now dead.
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\par [5]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1259789\charrsid16127641 The plaintiff took no step in the matter apart from filing these proceedings in 2003.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641 
 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1259789\charrsid16127641 As submitted by Ms. Patel, he did not bother to take any action even after the defence was served and pleadings closed in May 2004.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1259789\charrsid16127641 Mr. Mudaliar died in July 2006}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6566432\charrsid16127641  three months after this application was filed}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1259789\charrsid16127641 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1259789\charrsid16127641 The plaintiff failed to take any steps to
 substitute the defendant until this issue was raised in Ms Patels submission of 8 February 2007.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1259789\charrsid16127641 Even at th}{
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1259789\charrsid16127641  facing the present application, the plaintiff was dilatory in taking steps in the action.
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\par [6]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1259789\charrsid16127641 In answer Mr. Verma suggested that the delay was not inordinate or inexcusable.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
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The plaintiff says he relied on his previous solicitors and was unaware }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254133\charrsid16127641 of the delays in moving his case along.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254133\charrsid16127641 Mr. Verma also submitted that the defendant had not sufficiently particularized which aspects of the case had been prejudiced by the delay.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254133\charrsid16127641 He suggested that a fair trial could still be held.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1259789\charrsid16127641 
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641 [7] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254133\charrsid16127641 The basic principles governing dismissal for want of prosecution were explained by the Fiji Court of Appeal in }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254133\charrsid16127641 Merit Timber Products Ltd \endash v- Native Land Trust Board}{\cs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254133\charrsid16127641 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid5400586 \chftn }{\insrsid5400586  [1994] 40 FLR 279}}}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254133\charrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254133\charrsid16127641 where the Court adopted the principles from }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254133\charrsid16127641 Allen 
\endash v- Sir Alfred MacAlpine & Sons}{\cs18\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254133\charrsid16127641 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 
\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid5400586 \chftn }{\insrsid5400586  [1968] 2 QB 229}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254133\charrsid16127641 and }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254133\charrsid16127641 Birkett \endash v- James}{\cs18\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254133\charrsid16127641 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid5400586 \chftn }{\insrsid5400586  [1978] AC 297}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9832512\charrsid16127641 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9832512\charrsid16127641 
In order that an application of this kind succeed the defendant must show:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254133\charrsid16127641 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16127641 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7559157\charrsid16127641 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16127641 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7559157\charrsid16127641 (i)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7559157\charrsid16127641 that there has been inordinate and inexcusable delay by the plaintiff; and
\par (ii)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7559157\charrsid16127641 
that the defendant is likely to be prejudiced by the delay, one aspect of the prejudice being that it is unlikely that a fair trial can be held.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16127641 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16127641 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 Delay}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 

\par 
\par [8]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 In the context of this case, a delay }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2228449\charrsid16127641 of 2 years (after defence filed)
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641  and 3 years (inactivity after writ filed) is inordinate and inexcusable.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 The agreement upon which the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2228449\charrsid16127641 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 
s claim is premised was made on 31 October 1990, between him and Mr. Mudaliar}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2228449\charrsid16127641  as Administrator of the Estate of Nadesan Mudaliar}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 The agreement is exhibited N }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 D}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 
 in the plaintiffs affidavit sworn on 23 February 2003.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 The agreement required the plaintiff to settle by 31 October 1993.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 He did not pay the balance sum under the agreement but allegedly arranged to pay the balance in 1997, four years after the settlement date.}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 Under the terms of the agreement time was of the essence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 There is no suggestion}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11160087\charrsid16127641 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 
 even by the plaintiff that Mr. Mudali}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11160087\charrsid16127641 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 r had agreed to extend the date for settlement or that the parties had va
ried the agreement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2637958\charrsid16127641 The plaintiffs action was filed 13 years after the date of the agreement and 10 years after the date for settlement}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11160087\charrsid16127641 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11536864\charrsid16127641 
In the course of writing this decision, it occurred to me that the plaintiffs claim was time barred.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11536864\charrsid16127641 But that is not
 an issue I have been asked to determine.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11536864\charrsid16127641 Suffice it to say that the delay}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11160087\charrsid16127641 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11536864\charrsid16127641  in firstly }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11160087\charrsid16127641 fil}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11536864\charrsid16127641 ing the action and then not taking any steps to move it along}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11160087\charrsid16127641  for at least 2 years constitutes}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11536864\charrsid16127641  inordinate and inexcusable delay by the plaintiff.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 Prejudice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641 [9] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 Mr. Mudaliar is now dead.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 Ms}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4337520\charrsid16127641 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 
 Patel submitted that he would have given oral evidence of the dealings between the plaintiff and him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 
The plaintiff pleads a letter of 1 November 1998 which is critical to his claim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 Mr. Mudaliar denied sending the letter in 
paragraph 17 of his defence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 The alleged letter was exhibited in the plaintiffs affidavit opposing the present application.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 That affidavit was not filed until 8 September 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 Mr. Mudaliar could not respond to the affidavit.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 He died in July.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 His oral evidence }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4337520\charrsid16127641 would have been critical in}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641  rebutting the plaintiff\rquote s assertions about the validity of that letter}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4337520\charrsid16127641 
 and whether the letter was written and sent by him}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 Moreover}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4337520\charrsid16127641 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641  the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4337520\charrsid16127641 \rquote s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641  submissions contained in paragraph 8 of his submissions dated 5 April 2007}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4337520\charrsid16127641 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641  re-enforces the prejudicial consequences for the defendant as a result of the delay.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 I accept Ms}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4337520\charrsid16127641 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641  Patel}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4337520\charrsid16127641 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 s submissions in this regard.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid415541\charrsid16127641 T}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 he claim is against the Estate of Nade}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid415541\charrsid16127641 s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 an Mudaliar.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 Mr. Mudaliar}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid415541\charrsid16127641 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 s oral testimony of his dealings with the pla
intiff in regard to transactions he undertook in his capacity as administrator of the estate }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid415541\charrsid16127641 would have been}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 
 critical to the defence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 Th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid415541\charrsid16127641 o}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 se dealings and conversations would have occurred more that 17 years ago.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11536864\charrsid16127641  
\par }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7559157\charrsid16127641 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641 [10] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 In this situation the words of Lord Diplock in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 Allen}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8923158\charrsid16127641 \rquote }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 s }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 case are applicable:}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682277\charrsid16127641 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16127641 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 
where the case is one in which at the trial disputed facts will have to be ascertained from oral testimony of witnesses recounting what they can recall of events which happened in the past}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8923158\charrsid16127641 ,}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641  memories grow dim, witnesses}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5440174\charrsid16127641  may die or disappear.}
{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5440174\charrsid16127641 The chances of the court being able to find out what really happened are progressively reduced as time goes on.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5440174\charrsid16127641 This puts justice to a hazard.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641 "}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4815872\charrsid16127641 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16127641 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5440174\charrsid16127641 
\par [11]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5440174\charrsid16127641 On the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8923158\charrsid16127641 pleadings and }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5440174\charrsid16127641 evidence before me I am satisfied that owing to the time that has elapsed since the occurrence of events complained of}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8923158\charrsid16127641 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5440174\charrsid16127641  a fair trial of the action is no longer possible.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8923158\charrsid16127641 W}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5440174\charrsid16127641 hatever reason the plaintiffs previous solicitors failed to prosecute the claim with the diligence required, the defendant should not be prejudiced.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5440174\charrsid16127641 A litigant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9135810\charrsid16127641  cannot merely give instructions for the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3040533\charrsid16127641 institu}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9135810\charrsid16127641 tion of proceedings and then abdicate all responsibility for their conduct.}{
\cs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9135810\charrsid16127641 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\cs18\super\insrsid5400586 \chftn }{\insrsid5400586  Per Scott J in Kung Wah Trading {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname place}}Co.{\*\xmlclose} Ltd \endash v- Burns Phillip Shipping Co.  HBC 2/975 at p. 2}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9135810\charrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5440174\charrsid16127641 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16127641 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9135810\charrsid16127641 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9135810\charrsid16127641 Abuse of process}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9135810\charrsid16127641 
\par 
\par [12]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9135810\charrsid16127641 If I am wrong in my conclusions above, I adopt the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15156426\charrsid16127641 
principle expressed by}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9135810\charrsid16127641  Justice Coventry in }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9135810\charrsid16127641 NBF Asset Management Bank \endash v- Adi Sainimili Tuivanuavou}{
\cs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9135810\charrsid16127641 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\cs18\super\insrsid5400586 \chftn }{\insrsid5400586  CA 0174/2000 page 11}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9135810\charrsid16127641  that it is an abuse of the court process}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1733646\charrsid16127641 
 if actions are commenced or maintained without the intention to pursue them with reasonable diligence and expedition.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1733646\charrsid16127641 
The record of these proceedings shows this to be the case }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2390142\charrsid16127641 here}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1733646\charrsid16127641 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1733646\charrsid16127641 In these circumstances therefore I strike out the claim in this case for want of prosecution and as an abuse of process of the court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid479829\charrsid16127641 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16127641 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid479829\charrsid16127641 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211762\charrsid16127641 The application to amend}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211762\charrsid16127641 
\par 
\par [13]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211762\charrsid16127641 Given my findings on the defendants application it is not necessary to consider the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6904401\charrsid16127641 p}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211762\charrsid16127641 laintiffs motion of 8 February 2007.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211762\charrsid16127641 However having had a look at the proposed amendments, it is clear that the plaintiff is abandoning completely his original claim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211762\charrsid16127641 The proposed }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6904401\charrsid16127641 amendments would introduce an entirely new claim}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211762\charrsid16127641 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211762\charrsid16127641 Moreover the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6904401\charrsid16127641 proposed new }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211762\charrsid16127641 prayers include a declaration that the agreement of 31 October 1990}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6904401\charrsid16127641 , the basis of his present claim,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211762\charrsid16127641 
 be set aside and declared null and void and that the plaintiff have declaratory judgment on an agreement dated }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211762\charrsid16127641 9 June 1982}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211762\charrsid16127641 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9317461\charrsid16127641 
The new cause of action would be based on events which occurred 25 years ago!}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7211762\charrsid16127641 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13698063\charrsid16127641 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13698063\charrsid16127641 Plaintiffs preliminary objection}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13698063\charrsid16127641 
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\par [14]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13698063\charrsid16127641 The plaintiffs objection to the present defendants standing to pursue the application has been rectified}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7801996\charrsid16127641 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7801996\charrsid16127641 O}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13698063\charrsid16127641 
n 30 April}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7801996\charrsid16127641 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13698063\charrsid16127641  I granted the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7801996\charrsid16127641 defendant\rquote s}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13698063\charrsid16127641  leave on an ex-parte summons to amend the name of the defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7801996\charrsid16127641 \rquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13698063\charrsid16127641 s as Adiministrator De-Bonis-Non of the Estate of Nadesan Mudaliar.
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641 [15] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13698063\charrsid16127641 The plaintiffs claim is struck out and dismissed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13698063\charrsid16127641 The defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7801996\charrsid16127641 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13698063\charrsid16127641  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7801996\charrsid16127641 are}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13698063\charrsid16127641  awarded costs assessed at $500.00.
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16127641 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7819316\charrsid16127641 Gwen Phillips
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7819316\charrsid16127641 At Lautoka
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10302160\charrsid16127641 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7819316\charrsid16127641  May 2007
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