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\par AT SUVA
\par CIVIL JURISDICTION
\par }{\insrsid4993021\charrsid4993021 
\par }{\insrsid8992929\charrsid4993021 CIVIL ACTION NO.: HBC 180 OF 2007
\par 
\par 
\par BETWEEN:}{\insrsid4993021 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid8992929\charrsid14943263 NORTHERN PROJECTS (FIJI) LIMITED
\par }{\insrsid4993021 Plaintiff}{\insrsid8992929\charrsid4993021 
\par 
\par }{\insrsid4993021\charrsid4993021 AND}{\insrsid8992929\charrsid4993021 :}{\insrsid4993021 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid8992929\charrsid14943263 ASIA PACIFIC MANAGEMENT LIMITED
\par }{\insrsid4993021 Defendant}{\insrsid8992929\charrsid4993021 
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\par }{\insrsid4993021 Mr. S. Parshotam }{\insrsid8992929\charrsid4993021 for Plaintiff
\par Mr. W. Clarke with
\par Ms J.S. Raniga}{\insrsid4993021  f}{\insrsid8992929\charrsid4993021 or Defendant
\par 
\par Date of Hearing:}{\insrsid4993021  }{\insrsid8992929\charrsid4993021 7th May 2007
\par Date of Ruling:}{\insrsid4993021  }{\insrsid8992929\charrsid4993021 14th May 2007
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8992929\charrsid4993021 This is an application by the plaintiff to injunct threatened winding up proceedings by the defendant against it.
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\par The matter arises out of a contract to inst}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3962125\charrsid4993021 a}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8992929\charrsid4993021 l awnings at Sofitel Resorts Limited.}{
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8992929\charrsid4993021 The defendant was the subcontractor.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8992929\charrsid4993021 
The scope of the work is contained in annexure F to plaintiff\rquote s first affidavit.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8992929\charrsid4993021 It is dated 18th August 2005 and reads}{
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\par To provide weather protection to the open faces of the Central Facilities Building to enable all areas of the building to function normally and safely in all but the most extreme weather conditions.
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\par SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11931038\charrsid4993021 The defendant states that there was some problem reported to it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11931038\charrsid4993021 
However, it states that the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11931038\charrsid4993021 e were teething problems which could be rectified by servicing and maintenance.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11931038\charrsid4993021 It emphasizes that the payment under the contract was on the basis that fifty percent deposit was to be p
aid at the time of the order and fifty percent balance was to be paid thirty days after installation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11931038\charrsid4993021 
Therefore moneys had become due and payable under the contract.
\par 
\par The total contract price was $187,747.74.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11931038\charrsid4993021 The deposit was paid on time it appears.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11931038\charrsid4993021 The plaintiff is holding onto $32,582.87.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11931038\charrsid4993021 
It says it will only pay the defendant if defects are rectified while the defendant states that time for payment has passed and it would rectify the wor}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10104892\charrsid4993021 k}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11931038\charrsid4993021 s if the plaintiff paid first.
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021 LEGAL PRINCIPLES:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4993021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15928880 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4993021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11931038\charrsid4993021 Even though a winding up petition has not been issued, the law}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13372728\charrsid4993021  regarding such petitions is relevant to these proceedings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13372728\charrsid4993021 A court }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3020425\charrsid4993021 seized of a winding up petition can decline to hear the petition where the petition is contested on substantial grounds \endash  }{
\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3020425\charrsid4993021 Offshore Oil NL v. Investment Corporation of Fiji Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3020425\charrsid4993021 . \endash  30 FLR 90: Justice Pathik in wi}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13131452\charrsid4993021 nding up proceedings 40 of 1996}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11346579\charrsid4993021  }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11346579\charrsid4993021 
In the matter of Silimaibau Sunset Express (Fiji) Limited}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11346579\charrsid4993021  on page 4 at fourth paragraph stated}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021 :}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11931038\charrsid4993021 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11346579\charrsid4993021 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4993021 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11346579\charrsid4993021 
There is a general principle that a petition for winding up with a view to enforcing payment of a disputed debt is an abuse of the process of court and should be dismissed with costs.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021 "}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11346579\charrsid4993021 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11346579\charrsid4993021 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4993021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5049584\charrsid4993021 
He was of the view that winding up proceedings should not be used to exert improper pressure on a company to resolve a disputed debt.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5049584\charrsid4993021 
If a debt is disputed on substantial grounds, then the petitioner is not a creditor within the provisions of Section 221(a) and Section 222 of the Companies Act.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15928880 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5049584\charrsid4993021 Pa}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13131452\charrsid4993021 
lmers Company Law Volume 3 at paragraph 15.214 explains the meaning of the word }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13131452\charrsid4993021 substantial}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13131452\charrsid4993021  as follows}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5049584\charrsid4993021 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4993021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11346579\charrsid4993021 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4993021 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13131452\charrsid4993021 
Substantial means having substance and not frivolous, which disputes the Court should ignore.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13131452\charrsid4993021 
There must be so much doubt and question about the}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14050541\charrsid4993021  ability to pay the debt that the Court sees that there is a question to be decided.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14050541\charrsid4993021 
The onus is on the company to bring forward a prima facie case which satisfied the court that there is something which ought to be tried either before the Court itself or in an action, or by some other proceedings.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14050541\charrsid4993021 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14050541\charrsid4993021 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8928258 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14050541\charrsid4993021 I am mindful of the fact that a creditor\rquote 
s right to petition a court for a winding up order in appropriate circumstances is a right conferred by a statute.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14050541\charrsid4993021 
A would be petitioner should not be restrained from exercising it except on clear and persuasive grounds: }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14050541\charrsid4993021 Bryanston Finace v. De Vires (No. 2)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14050541\charrsid4993021  \endash  1976 1 WLR 41 at 53.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4993021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021 Is there a substantial dispute?}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14050541\charrsid4993021 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15928880 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15928880 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15928880 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14050541\charrsid4993021 I am of the view that }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12746591\charrsid4993021 there is a substantial dispute related to the installation of awnings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12746591\charrsid4993021 
The plaintiff is complaining of defective workmanship in that the awnings have no resistance to the wind}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021  as they}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12746591\charrsid4993021  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1728298\charrsid4993021 flap around unacceptably, and in fully extended position too much ra}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021 i}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1728298\charrsid4993021 n blows through gaps adjacent to the column.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1728298\charrsid4993021 
In other words the awnings were not fully fit for the purpose for which they were installed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13131452\charrsid4993021  
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4993021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13131452\charrsid4993021 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1728298\charrsid4993021 It is also obvious that the parties have had some verbal discussions regarding the defects and E-mails exchanged.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1728298\charrsid4993021 The defendant suggests that the completion certificate issued by the project manager dated 20th December 2005 entitled it to payment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1728298\charrsid4993021 However at this juncture the work had not been tested which could only be done once rain fell.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1728298\charrsid4993021 The plaintiff now states that it got someone else to attend to the defects.
\par 
\par The relative claims of the parties are inextricably linked to the awnings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1728298\charrsid4993021 The plaintiff\rquote s claim as alleged }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021 arises }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1728298\charrsid4993021 from the material breach of its rights under the contract.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021 The defendant\rquote s claim also arises from the same contract for non-payment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1728298\charrsid4993021 The principles of equitable set off operate and all adjustments which must be made for or against each party should be taken into account.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1728298\charrsid4993021 It is not an issue I can resolve on affidavits alone: - }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1728298\charrsid4993021 Treasure Island Limited v. Rups Industries Limited}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1728298\charrsid4993021  \endash  ABU 14 of 2001 where the accountant for Treasure Island signed a confirmation request from Rups which stated}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021 :}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1728298\charrsid4993021 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4993021 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 This i
s a request for confirmation of your account with us which had a balance owing of $333,660 as at 31 March 1998.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 
If the balance agrees with your records, please sign the letter in the space provided below \'85}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 
\par 
\par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021 Ordinary \endash  The }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 Accountant for Treasure, Mesake 
Talaboko, signed the Confirmation Request under a line which read}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021 :}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 
\par 
\par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 THE BALANCE SHOWN IS CORRECT.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021 "}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4993021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021 The}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13436877\charrsid4993021 ir }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021 matter }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13436877\charrsid4993021 too }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021 ha}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13436877\charrsid4993021 d}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021  arisen out of a resort renovation contract.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15928880 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021 Despite this confirmation, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 the Court of Appeal concluded that the claim of parties were }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021\charrsid15928880 "}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid15928880 so bound up that it would be unjust and unconscionable not to allow by way of set-off any adjustments which the court considers ought to be taken into account}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021\charrsid15928880 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5925335\charrsid4993021 
It granted Treasure Island an interim restraining order preventing Rups from proceeding with winding up proceedings until finalization of a civil case between the parties.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4993021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3372645\charrsid4993021 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 Accordingly I order that the defendant be restrained from presenting a petition to wind up the plaintiff company to the High Court of Fiji.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4993021  
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 I also order costs against the defendant in the sum of $700.00}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4748744\charrsid4993021  to be paid in fourteen (14) days.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15931424\charrsid4993021 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3372645\charrsid4993021 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1449183 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4748744\charrsid1449183 [ Jiten Singh ]
\par JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4993021 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3372645\charrsid4993021 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4748744\charrsid4993021 At Suva
\par 14th May 2007}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8992929\charrsid4993021 
\par }}