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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 That injunction expires at 4.00 pm this afternoon.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
Comprehensive oral submissions were heard yesterday.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15731780\charrsid14503097 T}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
he parties have also filed helpful written submissions.
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Three tenders received \endash  General Machinery Hire Ltd, Feroz Khan Transport Ltd (plaintiff herein); Arkay Enterprises Ltd.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
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\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 11 January 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097  \endash  Tenders opened}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418 
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\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 23 January 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097  \endash  Recommendation conveyed to the Board of Directors}{
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\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 25 January 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097  \endash  Provisional letter of acceptance issued to General Machinery Hire Ltd}{
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\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 4 March 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097  \endash  Tender Committee makes its recommendations}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418 
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\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 6 March 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097  \endash  Board of Directors accepts Tender Committee\rquote 
s recommendation and issues letter of final acceptance to 3rd defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418 
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\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 11 March 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097  \endash  Proceedings filed and ex-parte interim order granted in favour of plaintiff.
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531154\charrsid14503097 2}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 ]\tab An interim injunction provides relief that is both temporary and discretionary.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Before granting such relief, the Court is required to carefully balance or weigh the needs of a plaintiff against the needs of a defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 The starting point for the consideration as to whether the order sought should be maintained or granted are the principles expressed in }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 American Cyanamid \endash v- Ethicon Limited }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 [1975] A.C. 396.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 At pages 406 & 407 of the judgment Lord Diplock expresses the principles as follows:
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
The object of the interlocutory injunction is to protect the p
laintiff against the injury by violation of his right for which he could not be adequately compensated in damages recoverable in the action if the uncertainty will resolve in his favour at the trial; but the plaintiff\rquote 
s need for such protection must be wei
ghed against the corresponding need of the defendant to be protected against injury resulting from his having been prevented from exercising his own legal rights for which he could not be adequately compensated under the plaintiff\rquote 
s undertaking in damages if the uncertainty will resolve in the defendant\rquote s favour at the trial.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
The Court must weigh one need against the other and determine where }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 the balance of convenience lies.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531154\charrsid14503097 3}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 ]\tab On page 407 Lord Diplock said:-
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It is no part of the court\rquote s function at t
his stage of the litigation to try to resolve conflicts of evidence on affidavits as to facts on which the claims of either party may ultimately depend nor to decide difficult questions of law which call for detailed argument and mature considerations.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 These are matters to be dealt with at the trial.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 One of the reasons for the introduction of the practice of requiring an undertaking as to damages upon the grant of interlocutory injunction was that }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 it aided the court in doing that which was its great object
 viz. abstaining from expressing any opinion upon the merits of the case until the hearing}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 : }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Wakefield v. Duke of Buccleugh (1865) 12 L.T. 628, 629.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
So unless the material available to the court at the hearing of the application for an interlocutory injunc
tion fails to disclose that the plaintiff has any real prospect of succeeding in his claim for a permanent injunction at the trial, the court should go on to consider whether the balance of convenience lies in favour of granting or refusing the interlocut
ory relief that is sought.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 [}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531154\charrsid14503097 4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 ]\tab 
It is upon this basis that I consider the application before me.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531154\charrsid14503097 [5}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 ]\tab The fundamental requirements might be summarized as:-
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Is there a serious question to be tried? }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418 
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Are damages an adequate remedy?}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418 
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Where does the balance of convenience lie?
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12910697 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Serious issue to be tried
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531154\charrsid14503097 [6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 ]\tab 
For the reasons stated above, it is not for this Court in an application for an interim injunction or to dissolve an injunction, to carry out a trial of the merits of the dispute.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 It suffices for the Court to be satisfied that there is in fact a serious issue to be tried.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Lord Diplock also held that it was not part of the courts function at this stage to decide difficult questions of law which call for detailed argument and mature considerations.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 This is the case at hand.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Learned Counsel for the plaintiff has submitted that I adopt contract law principles yet to be applied by the courts in Fiji at this interlocutory stage.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 These principles are in part designed to protect the reasonabl
e expectations of parties and impose a degree of certainty and ultimately fairness in tender processes.}{\cs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1602418 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid281441 \chftn }{\insrsid281441 
 Hub Excavating Ltd. v. Orca Estates Ltd., 2007 BCSC 1512 (CanLII) paragraphs 77 & 78}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
The jurisprudence in other common law jurisdictions supports the approach that, depending upon the intentions of the parties, an invitation to tender can give rise to contractual obligations upon the submission of a bid: }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Blackpool and Fylde Aero Club Ltd. v. Blackpool Borough Council}{\cs18\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1602418 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid281441 \chftn }{\insrsid281441  [1990] 3 All E.R. 25 ({\*\xmlopen\xmlns1
{\factoidname place}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname country-region}}C.A.{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose})}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 , }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
Hughes Aircraft Systems International v. Airservices Australia}{\cs18\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1602418 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid281441 \chftn }{\insrsid281441  (1997), 146 A.L.R. 1 (F.C.)}}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 , }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Transit New Zealand v Pratt Contractors Ltd}{\cs18\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
\chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1602418 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid281441 \chftn }{\insrsid281441 
 [2002] 2 NZLR 313}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097  and }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Bluesky Communications Ltd v Attorney-General}{
\cs18\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1602418 
\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid281441 \chftn }{\insrsid281441  [2007] WSSC 58 (31 July 2007)}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 This is a departure from the traditional approach where an invitation for tenders was treated as an invitation to treat and not an offer.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Historically the process of procuring tenders was not treated by the courts as contractual in nature.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Invitations to submit tenders were treated as preliminary communications which took place before any contractual offer was made.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 It is only a matter of time before the developments in this area of the law, as has happened in other common law jurisdictions a
re applied in Fiji and this may well be the case where those principles are adopted.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
However in my view it would be premature at this stage, given the untested competing affidavit material and the difficult questions of law involved, to arrive at the deter
minations I have been asked to make without a full trial to determine the extent to which those principles may be applied, if relevant, to the facts of this case.
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14503097 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531154\charrsid14503097 [7}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 ]\tab 
The plaintiff\rquote s case is essentially that a process contract, was created between it and the 1st defendant when it submitted a conforming tender in response to the 1st defendant\rquote 
s call for tenders for the transportation of raw sugar and molasses from Rarawai Mill to Lautoka Mill and that in breach of that process contract the 1st defendant wrongly awarded the tender and/or contract to the 3rd defendant.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 The plaintiff contends that the 3rd defendant\rquote 
s tender was a non- conforming tender therefore no acceptance could attach to the contract, purportedly entered into between the 1st defendant and 3rd defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 It is also alleged that there was bias in the tender process and the awarding of the contract to the 3rd defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Suffice it to say at this stage that the allegations made by the plaintiff are strongly denied and contested in the affidavits filed by the defendants.
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14503097 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531154\charrsid14503097 [8}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 ]\tab In }
{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Transit New Zealand}{\cs18\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1602418 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid281441 \chftn }{\insrsid281441  Supra, paragraph 77}}}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Justice McGrath said:
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14503097 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
Whether a request for tenders gives rise to a process contract, once a conforming tender is submitted, is in all cases a question of whether all the elements of contractual formation are made out at that point.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Analysis of the terms of the invitation to tender is the starting point.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Where the request makes no express commitment concerning the manner in which tenders received will be addressed, that may indicate the invitation was no more than an offer to receive them.}
{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 On the other hand, as }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Blackpool and Fylde Aero Club}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
 indicates, the rigorous and comprehensive expression of requirements to be complied with by tenderers may give rise to an implied promise by the invitor to consider a conforming tender if others are considered.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 The law does not, however, have 
a policy which inclines towards enforcement of implied promises by invitors, even if they are public bodies, and whether there has been a binding promise as to process is to be ascertained by applying general principles of contract law concerning contract
 creation and implied terms.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14503097 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531154\charrsid14503097 [9}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 ]\tab 
In this case the 1st defendant\rquote s tender document makes no express commitment concerning the manner in which tenders received will be addressed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 At page A6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6313082\charrsid14503097 , }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 paragraph A17 of the document}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6313082\charrsid14503097 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097  titled }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{
\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Acceptance of Tender}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 , }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6313082\charrsid14503097 it }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 is stated that }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6039054\charrsid14503097 \lquote }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 the Corporation may accept the tender that, on a view of all the circumstances appear to the Corporation to be the most advantageous.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 The acceptance of the tender need not necessarily be based on the lowest tender price.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 The Corporation is not bound to accept any tenders}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097  \'85..}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 " }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Nevertheless having considered the competing arguments heard yesterday, I am satisfied that the plaintiff has established that there are serious issues to be tried.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 The}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6039054\charrsid14503097  legal }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 issues include:
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1383675 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 did the plaintiff\rquote s tender create a relationship in contract as distinct from a mere invitation to treat?}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1383675\charrsid14503097 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1383675 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 whether the 1st defendant\rquote 
s request for tenders (Expression of Interest) gave rise to a process contract, between it and the plaintiff, once a conforming tender was submitted by the plaintiff?}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1383675\charrsid14503097 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iii)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1383675 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 whether the principles applicable to process contracts have application in commerc
ial dealings between companies or is it confined, as submitted by the 1st defendant to public authorities exercising statutory powers?}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1383675\charrsid14503097 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iv)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1383675 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 if a process contract came into being on the submission of the plaintiff\rquote s tender, did the 1st defendant act in breach of contract by accepting the 3rd defendant\rquote s tender}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1383675\charrsid14503097 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (v)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1383675 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 whether there is an express or implied term in the 1st defendant\rquote s tender document that only tenders submitted in accordance with the tender document would be considered?}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1383675\charrsid14503097 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (vi)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1383675 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 whether the express terms of the 1st defendant\rquote s tender document entitled it to refuse to accept any tenders including that submitted by the plaintiff?
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14503097 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12910697 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Adequacy of damages for the plaintiff
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14503097 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531154\charrsid14503097 [10}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 ]\tab Lord Diplock said in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 American Cyanamid}{
\cs18\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1602418 
\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid281441 \chftn }{\insrsid281441  Supra, p 408 B-C}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 :
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
The governing principle is that the Court should first consider whether, if the plaintiff were to succeed at the trial in establishing his right to a permanent injunction, he would be adequately compensated by an award of damages
 for the loss he would have sustained as a result of the defendants continuing to do what was thought to be enjoined between the time of the application and the time of the trial.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14503097 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531154\charrsid14503097 [11}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 ]\tab 
The courts have held time and again that if damages are recoverable at common law, and would be an adequate remedy, and the defendant is in a financial position to pay them, no interlocutory injunction should be granted.}{
\cs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1602418 
\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid281441 \chftn }{\insrsid281441  See }{\i\insrsid281441\charrsid13962321 Vodafone NZ Ltd v Freedom Ltd}{\insrsid281441  [1998] 8 TCLR 546; }{\i\insrsid281441\charrsid13962321 
NZ Post v Leng}{\insrsid281441  [1999] 3 NZLR 219}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531154\charrsid14503097 [12}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 ]\tab The plaintiff contends that it will suffer irreparable harm and that damages would not be an adequate remedy.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 The apprehended financial losses have been traversed in Mr. Khan\rquote s affidavits.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Much reliance has been placed on the investments carried out by the plaintiff company when it tendered for and was awarded the 2003 cartage contract.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 It says that its investment stands at FJD$2, 400, 000.00.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 It has no alternative use for the two sets of Smith\rquote s 19m trailers which were specifically designed for usage at the 1st defendant\rquote 
s Rarawai and Lautoka Mills for cartage of sugar and molasses.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
The plaintiff company has outstanding loan commitments with its financier, the Fiji Development Bank and repayment of the loan has been financed from income generated from the 2003 contract with the 1st defendant.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 On this issue I have preferred the submissions from the defendants.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 The plaintiff\rquote s losses are capable of being quantified.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
If it succeeds after trial, in my view it would be adequately compensated by an award of damages for the losses it would have sustained.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
If successful, the plaintiff\rquote s damages will be limited to the costs of its tendering exercise unless it is able to prove that it would have been awarded the 2008 contract, the subject matter of this dispute.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 A finding of \lquote irreparable harm\rquote 
 would of necessity involve a determination that the plaintiff was entitled to assume when it invested its monies, that it would be awarded the 2008 contract.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 That was clearly not the case as the 2003 contract was for a specific term and this was within the plaintiff\rquote s knowledge.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 It had no right of renewal and accepted that it would have to compete with other providers of the service for the 2008 contract, which it did.
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14503097 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12910697 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Balance of convenience}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14503097 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531154\charrsid14503097 [13}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 ]\tab 
The balance of convenience is the requirement on a Court to carefully weigh the rights of the parties and reach a decision that accords with fairness and justice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 It involves a decision as to whether the granting of an injunc
tion or its refusal is the course which, after the action itself has been tried, and the issues between the parties determined, would best allow the adjustment of the rights of the parties in a way that accords with fairness and justice.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{\cs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1602418 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid281441 \chftn }{\insrsid281441  }{\i\insrsid281441\charrsid6758266 
Congoleum Corp Ltd v Polyflor Products (NZ) Ltd}{\insrsid281441  [1979] 2 NZLR 560 at 571}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
The importance of the adequacy of damages as a remedy available to the plaintiff assumes major importance.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
I have found that damages are and will be quantifiable and is an adequate remedy for the plaintiff.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
Far more importantly, it is clear from the documents before me, which were not disclosed by the plaintiff because it had no knowledge of these developments at the time of making the application for ex-parte interim relief, that the 1st and 3rd de
fendant had }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 before}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097  the institution of these proceedings, on 6 March 2008 entered into a contract.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 The 2008 cartage contract was awarded to the 3rd defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 A17 on page 6 of the tender document is relevant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 It provides:
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1383675 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
Unless and until a formal agreement is executed in accordance with the Conditions of Contract, the Tender together with the Corporation\rquote s written acceptance thereof shall constitute the contract between the Corporation and the successful tenderer.}
{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
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The prayers sought by the plaintiff have been overtaken by events which it says was not within its knowledge when the application was made.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 The injunctive orders sought are to prevent the 1st defendant from formally awarding/ accepting the 3rd defendant\rquote s tender and that the 1st defendant 
be ordered to only consider conforming tender bids as per the Specification for Contract 12/202/07.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
The 1st defendant, on 6 March 2008 wrote to the 3rd defendant confirming that its tender for transportation of raw sugar and molasses from Rarawai Mill to Lautoka Bulk Terminal was accepted.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Under the terms of the 1st defendant\rquote s tender document, the 1st defendant\rquote s written acceptance of the 3rd defendant\rquote s tender \lquote 
shall constitute the contract between the Corporation and the successful tenderer\rquote .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10043908\charrsid14503097 Given t}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 he existence of a contract with a third party, the 3rd defendant herein, the grant of an interim injunction would undoubtedly entail inconvenience to the 3rd defendant.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 In the circumstances injunctive relief would be inappropriate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Ms Khan\rquote s argument that 
there could not be a valid acceptance given the alleged non-conforming bid by the 3rd defendant, must be considered together with the express terms of the Tender Specification that the 1st defendant was not bound to accept any tenders, which would of nece
ssity include the plaintiff\rquote s bid.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
The lawfulness or otherwise of the tender process and the award of the contract to the 3rd defendant are issues which can only be determined after trial.
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12910697 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Conclusion
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The plaintiff\rquote s application for injunctive relief is declined.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
I have also not been convinced to make the declaratory orders sought at this interlocutory stage.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 
The relief for discovery orders is within the Master\rquote s jurisdiction and this file would be placed on his list to deal with those prayers in the application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 Prayers (v), (vi) and (vii) of the motion dated 10 March 2008 are declined and that portion of the motion is dismissed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 The plaintiff is to pay costs to the defendants assessed in the sum of $1000.00 to the 1st and 2nd defendants and $1000.00 to the 3rd defendant.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14503097  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097 The action is adjourned before the Master on }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid281441\charrsid14503097 25}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid14503097  April 2008.
\par 
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\par Judge
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1602418\charrsid1383675 At Lautoka
\par 20 March 2008
\par }}