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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14304304\charrsid6841243 Brightspot Fashions Limited is the registered lessee of Native lease 16714.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
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\par Brightspot insured the building, stock, business furniture, plant and contents w}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 ith New India Assurance Company Limited}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14304304\charrsid6841243 
 the defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14304304\charrsid6841243 The double storey building was insured for $200,000.00.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14304304\charrsid6841243 The rest namely contents etc. for $220,000.00.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14304304\charrsid6841243 
The plaintiff had no bill of sale over stock etc.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14304304\charrsid6841243 
The insurance policy showed Brightspot Fashions Limited as owner and the Bank as mortgagee.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14304304\charrsid6841243 The policy also carried an endorsement }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14304304\charrsid6841243 Loss if any payable to Fiji Development Bank (Rakiraki) as mortgagee whose discharge shall be sufficient and binding to the company}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14304304\charrsid6841243 .
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 
\par On 20th May 2000 Brightspot building was destroyed by fire.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 On 8th May 2001, Brightspot was paid $133,000.00.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 It signed a discharge voucher }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243 "}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 in full satisfaction, compromise and discharge of all claims for loss}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 and expense sustained to property insured}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 Brightspot admits receiving the $133,000.00 and signing the discharge.
\par 
\par The Bank has sued the insurance company for loss }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 or}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243  damage caused by fire to the building.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 Brightspot alleges in its affidavit that there was no settlement by it for destruction of the building.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 It says it is an interested party to the proceedings as it owned the native lease and building and it had insured the property.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 It wants to be joined firstly as a co-plaintiff or alternatively as an interested party.
\par 
\par One of the defences raised by the defendant is that the discharge given by the plaintiff was the end of the matter.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 
There could be no further claims against it including the Bank.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 
If that is so, then sound commercial sense dictates that Brightspot has an interest in these proceedings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 
If the Bank is not entitled to anything from the defendant, then obviously it would exercise its powers of sale under the mortgage and may even sue for residual balance.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 In the final analysis, the Brightspot has to pay the Bank what is due under the mortgage.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 In the event, the Bank were to settle its claim for a low sum, then again Brightspot will suffer.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 Even if this case were to be settled, I believe the sanction of Brightspot is necessary for it to protect its interest.
\par 
\par Brightspot does not dispute that the Bank is entitled to make a claim.
\par 
\par The defendant }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078312\charrsid6841243 is objecting to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 joi}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078312\charrsid6841243 nder o
f Brightspot on three grounds}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13007759\charrsid6841243 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078312\charrsid6841243 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078312\charrsid6841243 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6841243 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078312\charrsid6841243 The plaintiff is represented by a firm of solicitors and the application should have come through the same firm of solicitors.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078312\charrsid6841243 To allow }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 join}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078312\charrsid6841243 
der would mean two different firms acting for the two plaintiffs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078312\charrsid6841243 It also says th
at there is possibility of conflict or at least the court cannot rule out the possibility on the basis of current pleadings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078312\charrsid6841243 
The defendant submits the plaintiff in its claim is alleging that the defendant should have paid the moneys to the plaintiff and not to Brightspot.
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6841243 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078312\charrsid6841243 
\par (b)\tab Secondly, the defendant says that this being a claim in contract, the limitation period has expired and allowing Brightspot to now bec}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 ome}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078312\charrsid6841243  a party is by passing the provisions of the Limitation Act.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14304304\charrsid6841243 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078312\charrsid6841243 (c)\tab Thirdly, the defendant submits that there would be prejudice to the defendant because it would be denied the limitation defence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078312\charrsid6841243 Further there would be delay caused in finalization of proceedings as there would be inevitable resultant amendments if Brightspot is joined as a party.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6841243 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15078312\charrsid6841243 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8131271\charrsid6841243 This application is made pursuant to Order 15 Rule 6 of the High Court Rules and the inherent jurisdiction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8131271\charrsid6841243 Order 15 Rule 6 provides for mis}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 joi}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8131271\charrsid6841243 nder and non }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 joi}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8131271\charrsid6841243 nd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15273473\charrsid6841243 er of }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515557\charrsid6841243 parties\rquote }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15273473\charrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 R}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15273473\charrsid6841243 ule 6(2) provide}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8131271\charrsid6841243 s \endash 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15273473\charrsid6841243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6841243 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9200063\charrsid6841243 (2)\tab 
Subject to the provisions of this rule, at any state of the proceedings in any cause or matter the Court may on such terms as it thinks just and either of its own motion or on application \endash }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15273473\charrsid6841243 
\par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9200063\charrsid6841243 
\par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515557\charrsid6841243 (a)\tab }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9200063\charrsid6841243 order any of the following persons to be added as a party, namely \endash 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6841243 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515557\charrsid6841243 (i)\tab }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9200063\charrsid6841243 any person who ought to have been joined 
as a party or whose presence before the Court is necessary to ensure that all matters in dispute in the cause or matter may be effectually and completely determined and adjudicated upon, or
\par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515557\charrsid6841243 (ii)\tab }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9200063\charrsid6841243 any person between whom and any party to the cause or matter 
there may exist a question or issue arising out of or}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9200063\charrsid6841243  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9200063\charrsid6841243 
relating to or connected with any relief or remedy which in which in the opinion of the Court it would be just and convenient to determine as between him and that party as well as between the parties to the cause or matter.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9200063\charrsid6841243 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6841243 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15273473\charrsid6841243 
\par The rule gives the court discretion to join or not to join.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 The Court }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15273473\charrsid6841243 
can impose such terms as it considers just.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15273473\charrsid6841243 
It must be noted that this is a facilitative or an enabling rule and the paramount consideration is to have before the court all necessary parties.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15273473\charrsid6841243 It also gives the Court enormous flexibility as to who can participate }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 and}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15273473\charrsid6841243  by appropriate terms def}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9386153\charrsid6841243 ine the level of participation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9386153\charrsid6841243 The issue really boils down to this \endash  Will Brightspot\rquote s rights against or liabilities to a
ny party to the action in respect of the subject matter of the action be directly affected by any judgment which may eventually be made in this case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7371055\charrsid6841243 I think so.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15273473\charrsid6841243 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7371055\charrsid6841243 
\par If I dismiss the plaintiff\rquote s claim, then Brightspot has to pay that much }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 more }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7371055\charrsid6841243 to the plaintiff.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7371055\charrsid6841243 If the judgment goes in favour of plaintiff, Brightspot gains.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7371055\charrsid6841243 Further this being a policy of indemnity insurance, the presence of the owner of the property would }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 assist }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7371055\charrsid6841243 the court should the value of the property become an issue as it is very likely.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7371055\charrsid6841243 The owner would be able to give relevant evidence.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7371055\charrsid6841243 Limitation Period:
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3103236\charrsid6841243 The limitation period for a claim based on contract, as this case is, the six years.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3103236\charrsid6841243 The fire occurred on 21st May 2000 so the limitation period expired on 20th May 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7371055\charrsid6841243 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3103236\charrsid6841243 
\par However Section 23 of the Limitation Act gives the court a discretion to a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 llow }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3103236\charrsid6841243 a }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 joi}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3103236\charrsid6841243 nder of a party even if the limitation period has expired.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 The defendant was aware of the action and therefore would have preserved all relevant evidence which is likely to be documentary seeing that the defendant is an insurance company.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3103236\charrsid6841243 
\par 
\par These proceedings were instituted well before the expiration of the limitation period.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3103236\charrsid6841243 The}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243  insured property that as the building was owned by Brightspot.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243 
The insurance policy shows the plaintiff as mortgagee and Brightspot as owner.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243 Without expressing any conclusive opinion, it }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10515557\charrsid6841243 is}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243  arguable that the relevant action is vested in both.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243 This is a matter to be decided at the trial.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243 Prejudice:
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243 I agree that any adjournment of case causes some prejudice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243 
It delays the trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243 Witnesses need to be summoned once more.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243 However, I propose to make orders in such a way that there is no postponement of trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243 The events which gave rise to this claim occurred over seven years ago concerns and any further postponement of this case is unwarranted.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 If I join the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243  as a co-plaintiff there is no guarantee that the}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243  two plaintiffs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243  will retain one firm of solicitors.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243 It may also necessitate amendments to pleadings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 The plaintiff\rquote 
s solicitors are not agreeable to Brightspot being joined as a co-plaintiff.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 
Hence some vague warning of fighting in the face of the enemy is there.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 So joining Brightspot as a co-plaintiff }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243 is not the prudent course}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243 I propose to join the Brightspot as an interested party w
ith liberty given to it that if the plaintiff fails to bring in satisfactory evidence about the value of the building, then it could do so.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243 
It is also given liberty to cross examine the defendant\rquote s witnesses relating to this aspect with leave of the court.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292472\charrsid6841243 t is also given liberty to bring in evidence relating to th}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14449334\charrsid6841243 e circumstances in which the fire occurred and to cross examine defendant\rquote s witnesses with leave of the court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14449334\charrsid6841243 I say with leave of the court because if the court is of the view that the plaintiff has adequately cross examined a witness then such leave may not be forthcoming.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 Any need for pleading \endash  No
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841243 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11027320\charrsid6841243 Given that Brightspot has sworn an affidavit disclosing the nature of its interest, I am of the view there is sufficient information containe
d in it so the prospect of the plaintiff or the defendant being caught by surprise is minimal.
\par 
\par Accordingly I order Brightspot to be joined as an interested party.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14449334\charrsid6841243 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6841243 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14449334\charrsid6841243 [Jiten Singh]}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3103236\charrsid6841243 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14449334\charrsid6841243 JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6841243 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14449334\charrsid6841243 
\par At Suva
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2633819\charrsid6841243 11th }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14449334\charrsid6841243 June 2007}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14304304\charrsid6841243 
\par }}