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Messrs Lowing Nandan & Associates for the Plaintiff
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pursuant to Orders 18, 32 and 59 of the High Court Rules and under the inherent jurisdiction of this Court for an Order that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 Atkinson\rquote s c}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 Atkinson }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10058391\charrsid6580093 pay costs of this application on an indemnity basis }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10058391\charrsid6580093 OR}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10058391\charrsid6580093  alternatively that:
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 t}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10058391\charrsid6580093 his action be transferred to the Suva High Court for further adjudication.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (e)\tab}}\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 Atkinson }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10058391\charrsid6580093 pay costs of this application.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2696131\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2696131\charrsid6580093 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [2]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 Namale }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10058391\charrsid6580093 
relies on the Affidavits of Brian G Wolf, Daryl Tarte and Fauoro Raki Veu in support of its application.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [3]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093 Wol}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 f}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093  is a partner at Lavely & Singer}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 , a}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093  US law firm based at suite 2400, 2049 Century Park East, Los Angles, California 90067-2906. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 Lavely & Singer }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093 has represe}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 
nted one Anthony Robbins and Robbins\rquote }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093  companies for over a decade. Namale}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093  is one of Robbins\rquote 
 companies. Wolf has been involved in the Namale case.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [4]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093 Tarte is a well known local personality based in Suva. He }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 is Namale\rquote s }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 resident o}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093 fficer}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 with authority}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093  to accept service on behalf of Namale. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 Tarte\rquote s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093  Affidavit exhibits copies of Namale\rquote 
s documents extracted from the Registrar of Companies Office in Suva. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2036149\charrsid6580093 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [5]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093 Veu is a law clerk employed in the law firm of Mitchell Keil, Namale}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7688255\charrsid6580093 \rquote s Fiji Solicitors}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1467899\charrsid6580093  His Affidavit }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10188091\charrsid6580093 exhibits copies}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093  of Atkinson\rquote s reconciliation of salary during the period of his employment at }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1467899\charrsid6580093 Namale }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093 which also accounts for the severance payment to Atkinson}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1467899\charrsid6580093  by Namale (see further discussion below).}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8404271\charrsid6580093 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3432065\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 A.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls11\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3432065\charrsid6580093 UNDISPUTED}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3432065\charrsid6580093 FACTS
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3432065\charrsid6580093 Namale operates a hotel resort known as Namale Resort & Spa located in Savusavu, Fiji. It is a for
eign company incorporated in San Diego in California and registered in Fiji as a foreign company. All of Namale\rquote s Principal Officers are based in San Diego, California.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10188091\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [2]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10188091\charrsid6580093 On or about 1st October 2007, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 Namale }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10188091\charrsid6580093 wrote }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 to Atkinson }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10188091\charrsid6580093 
offering him the position}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4741827\charrsid6580093 of General Manager }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 at the Resort. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093 Namale\rquote s }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093 
letter of offer}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093  states as follows:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2696131\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093 \'93
Namale has implemented a policy requiring binding arbitration between it and its employees.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093 
This requires that any dispute arising from or related to your employment at Namale shall be submitted to arbitration, and not by a lawsuit or resort to court process.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093 Upon commencement of your employment, you will be required to execute Namale\rquote s Arbitration Agreement which sets forth the complete nature of the binding arbitration process
, and which terms are incorporated herein as though fully set forth.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093 
It is mutually agreed that both you and Namale are giving up the constitutional right to have any disputes decided in court of law before a jury, and instead are accepting the use of arbi
tration. If you have any questions about this issue, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.\'94}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093  \'85\'85\'85}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093 This offer if contingent upon your execution of Namale\rquote s Arbitration Agreement;}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 and your execution of Namale\rquote s }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093 
Unfair Competition, Non solicitation And Confidential Information Agreement}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 , and the Addendum thereto (if }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093 
applicable), copies of which be provided to you by Namale.\'94 }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093 \'85\'85\'85}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093 If you accept this offer, this letter and the written agreements referenced in this letter sha
ll constitute the complete agreement between you and Namale with respect to the terms and conditions of your employment.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093 
Any representatives, oral or }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 written, not contained herein, }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093 
that may have been made to you are expressly cancelled and superseded by this offer.\'94}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093 \'85\'85\'85 \'93
To accept this offer and its contingencies, please sign this letter in the space provided and return it to me.\'94}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3694290\charrsid6580093  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2696131\charrsid6580093 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9452629\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [3]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9452629\charrsid6580093 S}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13336304\charrsid6580093 ometime in September 2007, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9452629\charrsid6580093 
before Namale wrote the offer, and whilst Atkinson was living in Sydney, a}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9664720\charrsid6580093  friend }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13336304\charrsid6580093 advised }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9452629\charrsid6580093 Atkinson }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13336304\charrsid6580093 to contact a }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9452629\charrsid6580093 
Recruitment Specialist by the name of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9664720\charrsid6580093 Veronica }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9452629\charrsid6580093 McCoy}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13336304\charrsid6580093 .}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13336304\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9452629\charrsid6580093 Atkinson did so. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5264823\charrsid6580093 A}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9664720\charrsid6580093 nd after a first}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13336304\charrsid6580093 
 meeting, McCoy advised }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9664720\charrsid6580093 Atkinson}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13336304\charrsid6580093  that she would arrange a telephone conference with a Mr. Sam Georges}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2056381\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13336304\charrsid6580093 and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9664720\charrsid6580093 a Ms. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13336304\charrsid6580093 Lynette Gholizadeth}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7089040\charrsid6580093 , Namale\rquote s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2056381\charrsid6580093  
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7089040\charrsid6580093 CEO and}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2056381\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13336304\charrsid6580093 Chief Financial Officer}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2056381\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7089040\charrsid6580093 respectively}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13336304\charrsid6580093 .
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7089040\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [4]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7089040\charrsid6580093 That telephone conference happened on }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7151391\charrsid6580093 23rd }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11932471\charrsid6580093 September 2007}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7089040\charrsid6580093  between}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7089040\charrsid6580093 Atkinson, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7151391\charrsid6580093 Georges and Gholizadeth.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{
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wo days later, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8680486\charrsid6580093 o}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4023384\charrsid6580093 n 25th September 2007}{
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Tony Robbins }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1600462\charrsid6580093 who interviewed him further}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9705218\charrsid6580093  at his residence}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15143093\charrsid6580093 Namale, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2826416\charrsid6580093 as stated above, wrote the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7567963\charrsid6580093 
 offer to Atkinson }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15143093\charrsid6580093 on 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7567963\charrsid6580093 st}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15143093\charrsid6580093 
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 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3301397\charrsid6580093 which is worded}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2826416\charrsid6580093  as follows}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3868566\charrsid6580093 :
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11473676\charrsid6580093 outlined in this letter.\'94}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3868566\charrsid6580093 
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4854527\charrsid6580093 was left with no choice but to sign it in order to be able to be employed at Namale West Inc\'94.
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\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 THE AGREEMENT
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 The employment agreement provides as follows:
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 Suit or equitable relief may be brought in connection with this Agreement in the federal and state courts, as applicable, located in the County of Los Angeles.}{
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\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652805\charrsid6580093 Employee and Company agree}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652805\charrsid6580093  that any claims, }{
\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652805\charrsid6580093 dispute}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652805\charrsid6580093  or controversy arising out of, relating to, or in connection \tab with Employee\rquote 
s employment or this Agreement including the interpretation, validity, construction, performance, breach, or termination thereof shall be settled by binding 
arbitration, and to the extent permitted by law, shall be held in San Diego County, California... The decision of the arbitrator shall be final, conclusive and binding on the parties to the arbitration.}{
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\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 Clause 13}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093  of the Agreement provides:
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\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 \'93
This Agreement is intended by the parties to be complete, exclusive and final expression of the Company\rquote s and the Employee\rquote 
s agreement with respect to the subject matters hereof and supersedes, and may not be contradicted by, or modified or supplemented by, evidence of any prior or contemporaneous agreement as to the subject matte
r hereof, and no extrinsic evidence whatsoever may be introduced to vary }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6320904\charrsid6580093 the terms of this Agreement.\'94.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [13]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 The }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 Agreement to Arbitrate Disputes}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093  provides:
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\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 \'93The arbitrator shall have the authority to award any
 remedy or relief that a court of California could order or grant...\'94
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [14]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 The }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 Agreement}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 
 records that parties enter into it voluntarily and without}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 pressure:
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\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 \'93
Employee and Namale hereby acknowledge and agree that he/she/it is voluntarily and knowingly waiving any rights to have any arbitrate claims or disputes heard or adjudicated in any other types of forum, including without limitation, each party\rquote 
s right to a trial in a court of competent jurisdiction.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 Examp}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 les of such disputes or claims }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 which must be 
resolved through arbitration, rather than a court proceeding, include without limitation wage, hour, and benefit claims, contract claims, personal injury claims, tort claims for wrongful termination, defamation, discrimination, harassment and retaliation,
 or any other employment \endash  related claim of any kind.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15345839\charrsid6580093 \'85
.. Employee and Namale have read the foregoing arbitration agreement and understand its terms include the parties\rquote  waiver of their right to trial in a Court of Law.\'94
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4854527\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [15]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4854527\charrsid6580093 I}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5583864\charrsid6580093 mmediately a}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2369630\charrsid6580093 fter the execution of the
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5583864\charrsid6580093  documents, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4854527\charrsid6580093 Atkinson }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5583864\charrsid6580093 return}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4854527\charrsid6580093 ed}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5583864\charrsid6580093  to the resort to be introduced to the staff. He says that:
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\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5583864\charrsid6580093 \'93}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15956645\charrsid6580093 \'85.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5583864\charrsid6580093 because the Contract was a thr
ee year employment Contract, I had sold all my chattels and belongings in Sydney, Australia to start afresh in Namale West Inc. as its General Manager\'94.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5583864\charrsid6580093 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16653277\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [16]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16653277\charrsid6580093 Atkinson }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15143093\charrsid6580093 actually commenced employment at Namale on 15th October 2007}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16450452\charrsid6580093  and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15956645\charrsid6580093 left the Resort on }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10176731\charrsid6580093 15th
 March 2008.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15143093\charrsid6580093 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5185978 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5185978 C. \tab }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11930131\charrsid6580093 THE MEETING }{
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4939174\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [17]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4939174\charrsid6580093 On }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11930131\charrsid6580093 14th March 2008}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4939174\charrsid6580093 
, the day before he left the Resort}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11930131\charrsid6580093 , Atkinson was called to a meeting with }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7352661\charrsid6580093 Tony Robbins. Also attending }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4939174\charrsid6580093 were }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7352661\charrsid6580093 Sage Robbins and Liz }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4939174\charrsid6580093 Turner. }{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2494675\charrsid6580093 There is a slight difference in their accounts of what transpired at the meeting.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10503344\charrsid6580093  
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10503344\charrsid6580093 According to Wolf\rquote s Affidavit, Atkinson did verbally agree at the meeti
ng to resign from his employment with Namale in consideration of two months severance to be paid into his account.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7565915\charrsid6580093  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14563904\charrsid6580093 One wonders why Wolf, who was not even present at the meeting, had to swear about what transpired at the meeting!}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14563904\charrsid6580093 His depositions as to what happened at the meeting}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4612156\charrsid6580093  border on hearsay}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1662863\charrsid6580093  as he does not care to explain how he happened upon all that information. Perhaps that is an issue for the substantive matter in this case.}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1390702\charrsid6580093 Atkinson}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13199118\charrsid6580093  deposes that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1390702\charrsid6580093 
at the meeting, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13199118\charrsid6580093 he was told that both }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093 Tony}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13199118\charrsid6580093  and Sage}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093  Robbins }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13199118\charrsid6580093 
wanted Atkinson to resign. The reason was because the Robbins preferred a different management style. Atkinson deposes that}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13199118\charrsid6580093 the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093 Robbins }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13199118\charrsid6580093 had said that }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093 Atkinson had done nothing wrong.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093 
No further explanation was given to him.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1390702\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093 Atkinson}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093 said he}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093 was stunned by the news }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5057529\charrsid6580093 but }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093 
did not hand over his resignation as requested.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093 He said that Tony Robbins also }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13199118\charrsid6580093 said }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093 the following at the that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2113132\charrsid6580093 
meeting:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4545818\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6320904\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4409141\charrsid6580093 \'93
it was better that you resign because its then easier to be re-employed somewhere else in Fi}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5057529\charrsid6580093 ji}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4409141\charrsid6580093 .\'94
 or words to like effect furthermore, they were happy to be direct personal referees for me for future employment elsewhere\'94.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15942013\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [21]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15942013\charrsid6580093 Clearly, the differing accounts carry different legal implications. U}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2104020\charrsid6580093 ndoubtedly}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15942013\charrsid6580093 , this will have to be a credibility issue at the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2104020\charrsid6580093  substantive hearing of this case.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10967890\charrsid6580093  It has little relevance on the interlocutory applications before me now.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2104020\charrsid6580093 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10967890\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [22]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10967890\charrsid6580093 In any event, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 Namale }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2104020\charrsid6580093 did }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5853856\charrsid6580093 pay Atkinson }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2104020\charrsid6580093 two month\rquote s salary }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 sometime after}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5853856\charrsid6580093  that meeting}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid339091\charrsid6580093 As to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2104020\charrsid6580093 
why that payment was made (was it a severance pay? if so, was it made upon Atkinson\rquote s verbal agreement to resign? }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2104020\charrsid6580093 OR}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2104020\charrsid6580093  was the payment made to }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2104020\charrsid6580093 \'93cultivate\'94}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2104020\charrsid6580093  a cause for termination and to forestall a potential retaliatory claim?)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid339091\charrsid6580093  is undoubtedly an issue for th
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11542015\charrsid6580093 O}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 n 26th March 2008, Atkinson wrote }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13907775\charrsid6580093 
a letter }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11542015\charrsid6580093 to Robbins requesting that he }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 be reinstated.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1186118\charrsid6580093 That }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13907775\charrsid6580093 letter}{
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between }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1910511\charrsid6580093 Atkinson\rquote s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16535932\charrsid6580093  and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13907775\charrsid6580093 
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SEQUENCE}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid13907775\charrsid6580093  OF}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid5057529\charrsid6580093  EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE LAWYERS}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid6320904\charrsid6580093 
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\f35\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid871974\charrsid6580093 O}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 n 8th April 2008, Wolf}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5063736\charrsid6580093  replied to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 Atkinson}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5063736\charrsid6580093 \rquote s letter}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3681890\charrsid6580093 . His reply }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5063736\charrsid6580093 is reproduced }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 
in part below:
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\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4409141\charrsid6580093 \'93(a)}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4409141\charrsid6580093 \tab }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4409141\charrsid6580093 Mr. Atkinson\rquote 
s employment was terminated pursuant to his verbal resignation and pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4409141\charrsid6580093 
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Mr. Atkinson was given to resign (which he elected to do) as opposed to having his employment terminated for cause.
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\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4409141\charrsid6580093 (c)\tab 
Mr. Atkinson was paid 60 days severance pay based on his resignation as opposed to 30 days in lieu of notice of termination required under the agreement.
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\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4409141\charrsid6580093 (d)\tab Mr. Atkinson accepted his resignation with the payment of 60 days pay
\'94
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advised of the Arbitration provision in the Agreement.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076249\charrsid6580093 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13909954\charrsid6580093 Atkinson\rquote s s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4931800\charrsid6580093 olicitor responded to Wolf\rquote s letter }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13909954\charrsid6580093 a}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1145782\charrsid6580093 nd o}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 n 14}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7945160\charrsid6580093 th }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 April 2008}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1145782\charrsid6580093 , Wolf replied}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1145782\charrsid6580093 as follows}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 : 
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\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid5185978 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4409141\charrsid6580093 \'93Namale\rquote s termination of Atkinson\rquote 
s employment and the fact that the written Employment Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and further that Atkinson consented to jurisdiction and venue in the State of California\'94.}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4659158\charrsid6580093 Immediately }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16391803\charrsid6580093 thereafter, Wolf }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4659158\charrsid6580093 
instituted arbitration proceedings }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16391803\charrsid6580093 before the American Arbitration Association}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7102716\charrsid6580093  (}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7102716\charrsid6580093 \'93AAA}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7102716\charrsid6580093 ) in}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16391803\charrsid6580093  California. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4659158\charrsid6580093 A copy of the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6189398\charrsid6580093  Demand}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4659158\charrsid6580093  for Arbitration (
}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4659158\charrsid6580093 \'93Demand\'94}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4659158\charrsid6580093 ) which Wolf filed, which I gather was the originating process,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6189398\charrsid6580093  was sent to}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16391803\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4659158\charrsid6580093 Atkinson\rquote 
s solicitor together with a cover}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093  letter dated 16th April 2008. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4659158\charrsid6580093 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7102716\charrsid6580093 The Demand}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093  was filed pursuant to the terms of the parties\rquote  Employment Agreement. On 17th April 2008, }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11564947\charrsid6580093 Atkinson\rquote s Solicitors }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 emailed Wolf acknowledging Wolf\rquote s 16th April letter.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7102716\charrsid6580093 O}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 n }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7102716\charrsid6580093 8th May 2008, the AAA served a }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7102716\charrsid6580093 \'93Notice of Administration\'94}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7102716\charrsid6580093  (}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7102716\charrsid6580093 
\'93AAA\rquote s Notice\'94}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7102716\charrsid6580093 ) dated 8th May 2008 on both counsels}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7549063\charrsid6580093 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7549063\charrsid6580093 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 On 12th}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7549063\charrsid6580093  May 2008, Atkinson\rquote s solicitor}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093  responded to AAAs Notice stating that: }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7549063\charrsid6580093 
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\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 \'93So there is no misunderstanding}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2252821\charrsid6580093 ,}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093  my client will not be engaging in this charade.\'94}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 On the same day, Wolf emailed }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7549063\charrsid6580093 Atkinson\rquote s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13519212\charrsid6580093  solicitor }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 to confirm if }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13519212\charrsid6580093 the latter 
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 was}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13519212\charrsid6580093  indeed}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 
 refusing to participate in the administrative telephone conference with the AAA. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13519212\charrsid6580093 Atkinson\rquote s solicitor }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 responded}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13519212\charrsid6580093 : }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 \lquote 
Your assumption is correct\'94}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 .
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9318754\charrsid6580093 Then, by}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093  letter dated 19th May 2008 to the AAA, Wolf }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9318754\charrsid6580093 summarised }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 the dispute}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9318754\charrsid6580093 
 with Atkinson and confirmed}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093  that the matter would be decided by }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10631072\charrsid6580093 a }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 neutral arbitrator.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9318754\charrsid6580093 
A copy of that letter was sent to Atkinson\rquote s lawyer. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12615595\charrsid6580093 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093  that it had app}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11103972\charrsid6580093 ointed Judith Finch Campbell to be the Arbitrator}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1474063\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6380114\charrsid6580093 The}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6380114\charrsid6580093  advised both counsels and also Atkinson personally by}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093  email dated 3rd September 2008}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6380114\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 that the }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 \'93telephonic hearing\'94
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093  of the arbitration action would be held on 9th September 2008.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1474063\charrsid6580093 On 9th September 2008, the telephonic hearing proceeded without any participation from A}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 tkinson}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1474063\charrsid6580093  or his solicitors.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1474063\charrsid6580093 I}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 n due course}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1474063\charrsid6580093 , the AAA }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 made an Award.

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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5185978 E.\tab }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7360720\charrsid6580093 THE AAA AWARD}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9076249\charrsid6580093 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7360720\charrsid6580093 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1474063\charrsid6580093 filed by }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4809056\charrsid6580093 Wolf}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11474121\charrsid6580093 The dispute that Namale referred to the AAA was worded as follows:
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\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid5185978 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11474121\charrsid6580093 \'93Claimant (Namale West, Inc.) terminated Respondent\rquote 
s (Barry John Atkinson) employment agreement according to its terms and paid Respondent sixty days\rquote  severance pay.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11474121\charrsid6580093 Respondent claims Claimant breached employment agreement by improper termination.\'94
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11474121\charrsid6580093 The }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1474063\charrsid6580093 Award reads}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11474121\charrsid6580093  as follows:-
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\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid5185978 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11474121\charrsid6580093 \'93The Section of the employment agreement entitled \'93
Duration and Termination of Employment includes the provision that \'93... should either party wish to terminate this employment for whatever reason, it is agreed that one month\rquote s notice will be given.\'94}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11474121\charrsid6580093 In March, Respondent Mr. Atkinson was reprimanded for mismanagement and mistreatment of other employees.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11474121\charrsid6580093 
He was told he would be dismissed for cause and subjected to the summary dismissal procedures under the Employment Act of Fiji}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11474121\charrsid6580093 .}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11474121\charrsid6580093 He was given the alternative of resigning and accepting a sixty day severance.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11474121\charrsid6580093 He resigned and accepted the severance in lieu of discipline.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  
}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11474121\charrsid6580093 There is no monetary amount due to him under California law following this settlement.\'94}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9767184\charrsid6580093 
 (my emphasis).}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11474121\charrsid6580093 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12538904\charrsid6580093 The relevant findings of the A}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 rbitrator}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3935880\charrsid6580093 :-
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 The employment agreem}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1076854\charrsid6580093 ent and agreement to arbitrate }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 between Namale and Atkinson are valid under California law and enforceable;
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1076854\charrsid6580093  and choice of law provisions, }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 as well as the agreement to arbitrate under AAAs \tab 
Employment Arbitration Rules;
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Atkinson agreed arbitration would be the sole forum for any dispute arising from his employment, including wrongful termination.
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 the employment agreement provides for notice to terminate;
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 there is no monetary amount due to Atkinson from Namale following his termination of employment; and
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 the award was in full settlement of all claims submitted to this Arbitration.
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in his Supplementary Affidavit an interpretation of the }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531311\charrsid6580093 California Code of Civil Procedure}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3282821\charrsid6580093  }{
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531311\charrsid6580093 generally, a valid Arbitration Award is conclusive on matters of fact and law and all matters in the award are thereafter }{
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531311\charrsid6580093 the Award, once it is issued, has the same force and effect as a written agreement between the parties to the arbitration. This is so even before the Award is confirmed by a Court.}
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531311\charrsid6580093 the Courts must confirm the Award if a petition requesting the same is filed (unless a petition or motion to correct, modify or vacate the award is also filed).}{
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the effect of a Court confirmation is to confer upon the Award such sanctity , force and effect of a judgement in a civil action i.e. it will enter a judgment having the same force and effect as a judgment in a civil action after it confirms the award.}{
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531311\charrsid6580093 a petition to confirm an Arbitration Award must be filed within four (4) years of the date of the service of a signed copy of the Award on the petitioner.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531311\charrsid6580093 However, a petition to vacate an award or to correct an award shall be served and filed not later 
than 100 days after the date of the service of a signed copy of the Award on the petitioner.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531311\charrsid6580093 
If the losing party does not file such a petition within the 100-day period, the Award must be treated as final, and the }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9652805\charrsid6580093 losing party}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531311\charrsid6580093  is precluded from attacking the Award, even if the prevailing party petitions to confirm the Award after expiration of the 100-day period.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531311\charrsid6580093 Here, plaintiff did not seek to vacate or correct the Award \tab 
and, accordingly, under California law the Award is final and may not be challenged by Plaintiff.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531311\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15600605\charrsid6580093 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5185978 F.\tab }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 ISSUES
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 Namale\rquote s lawyers }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12536649\charrsid6580093 application is based on arguments on }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12536649\charrsid6580093 want of j}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 urisdiction}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12536649\charrsid6580093  and }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12536649\charrsid6580093 r}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 es judicata}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12536649\charrsid6580093 . Atkinson\rquote 
s lawyers have responded with submissions arguing }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12536649\charrsid6580093 forum conveniens /f}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 orum }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12536649\charrsid6580093 incoveniens}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12536649\charrsid6580093 , }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12536649\charrsid6580093 o}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 uster of Fiji Courts jurisdiction}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12536649\charrsid6580093 , and }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12536649\charrsid6580093 public p}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 olicy}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12536649\charrsid6580093 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11082367\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15600605\charrsid6580093 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5185978 G}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2900215 .}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5185978 \tab }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14031487\charrsid6580093 WANT OF JURISDICTION}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4785611\charrsid6580093 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8082942\charrsid6580093 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9908232\charrsid6580093 Mr. Prasad submits that this Court lacks jurisdiction because Atkinson and Namale}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12521571\charrsid6580093  had both}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9908232\charrsid6580093  submitted to the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid151066\charrsid6580093 arbitration }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9908232\charrsid6580093 law of }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12521571\charrsid6580093 California }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8550630\charrsid6580093 and to the }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8550630\charrsid6580093 
exclusive jurisdiction}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8550630\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8550630\charrsid6580093 of the Arbitrator}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9908232\charrsid6580093 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1516495\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8158843\charrsid6580093 Atkinson\rquote 
s claim is therefore frivolous, vexatious and an abuse of process. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9908232\charrsid6580093 
Atkinson was informed and understood that the arbitration provision was a pre-requisite of the Employment Agreement and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10356166\charrsid6580093 had }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9908232\charrsid6580093 made a conscious and informed decision to submit to the arbitration provision.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10552081\charrsid6580093  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8860906\charrsid6580093 Mr. Prasad}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10552081\charrsid6580093  cited }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9063859\charrsid6580093 Mr. Justice Inoke}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10552081\charrsid6580093 \rquote s decision}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9063859\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9118405\charrsid6580093 in the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9063859\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9908232\charrsid6580093 Lautoka High Court case of }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9908232\charrsid6580093 
Quadrant Developments Fiji Limited v. Bruce William Davis and Ors.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9908232\charrsid6580093 Civil Action No. 138 of 2009}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8860906\charrsid6580093  to argue that the principle of }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8860906\charrsid6580093 non-est factum }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8860906\charrsid6580093 should not apply to Atkinson. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7616476\charrsid6580093 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7631006\charrsid6580093 Mr. Nandan acknowledges the authority of }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7631006\charrsid6580093 Quadrant Developments Fiji Limited v. Bruce}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7631006\charrsid6580093 . }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10552081\charrsid6580093 He submits}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7631006\charrsid6580093  that}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9063859\charrsid6580093  his client}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7631006\charrsid6580093  is not arguing }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7631006\charrsid6580093 non}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9063859\charrsid6580093 -est factum}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9063859\charrsid6580093 . 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9908232\charrsid6580093 Mr. Prasad}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8277325\charrsid6580093  argues }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15073573\charrsid6580093 that }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8277325\charrsid6580093 Atkinson }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9908232\charrsid6580093 
cannot choose the provisions of the agreement that favours his case and disregard other provisions that do not.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8277325\charrsid6580093 
 And because he had signed the Agreement without protest, rather than exercise his right not to, the whole Agreement in its totality must }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid84395\charrsid6580093 then }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8277325\charrsid6580093 bind Atkinson. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid84395\charrsid6580093 
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid7616476\charrsid6580093 Conclusion on Want of Jurisdiction}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid12210363\charrsid6580093 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid12283051\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [42]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 
\f35\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid12283051\charrsid6580093 Fiji Courts have a solemn obligation to uphold a litigant\rquote 
s right to invoke their jurisdiction in a case properly within their jurisdiction.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12283051\charrsid6580093 
The dispute between Atkinson and Namale is such a case.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10884541\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12283051\charrsid6580093 The Court\rquote 
s jurisdiction is subject only to the doctrine of }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12283051\charrsid6580093 forum conveniens}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12283051\charrsid6580093 .}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12283051\charrsid6580093 
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5185978 H.\tab }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6689465\charrsid6580093 RES JUDICATA
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12470564\charrsid6580093 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232909\charrsid6580093 The underlying principle of the doctrine of }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232909\charrsid6580093 res judicata}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10232909\charrsid6580093  is that there should be finality in litigation and that a person should not be vexed twice over in respect of the same matter.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8020086\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13510444\charrsid6580093 Mr. Justice Byrnes in }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13510444\charrsid6580093 Bidesi 
\endash v-Public Trustee of Fiji}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13510444\charrsid6580093  quoted the following passage of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid13510444\charrsid6580093 Millet J. in }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid13510444\charrsid6580093 Crown Estate Commissioners v. Dorset County Council}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid13510444\charrsid6580093  (1990) 1 ALL E.R., 19}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid13510444\charrsid6580093  at page 23: }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13510444 
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\par }\pard \ql \li763\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin763\itap0\pararsid11815814 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464099\charrsid11815814 
"Res judicata is a special form of estoppel. It gives effect to the policy of the law that the }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464099\charrsid11815814 
parties to a judicial decision should not afterwards be allowed to relitigate the same question}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464099\charrsid11815814 
, even though the decision may be wrong. If it is wrong, it must be challenged by way of appeal or not at all. As between themselves, the parties are bound by the decision, and may neither relitigate the same cause of action nor reopen any issue which was
 an essential part of the decision."}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7154867\charrsid11815814  (my emphasis).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464099\charrsid11815814 
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\f35\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5247073\charrsid6580093 Neither counsels }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12470564\charrsid6580093 had }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5247073\charrsid6580093 directed their minds as to whether }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3221751\charrsid6580093 the principles}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13857099\charrsid6580093  of }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13857099\charrsid6580093 res judicata }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13857099\charrsid6580093 
can be applied by a local court }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13857099\charrsid6580093 vis a vis}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5247073\charrsid6580093  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13857099\charrsid6580093 a foreign court decision}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid990015\charrsid6580093  on the same issues between the same parties}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5247073\charrsid6580093 .
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [45]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093 Mr. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464099\charrsid6580093 Prasad }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093 
quotes various authorities (}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093 Trevor Robert }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16003168\charrsid6580093 Gallagher}{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093  v. Allan Charles Newham and Anor}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093  (unreported Civil Action HBC No. 163 of 2004L}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093 ); }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093 Yat Tung Investment Co. Ltd v. Dao Heng Bank Ltd. & Anr}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093  [1975] A.C. 581}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093 
(an appeal from the Full Court of the Supreme Court of Hong Kong; House of Lords in }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093 Johnson v. Gore Wood & Co.}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093  [2001] 1 All E.R. 481}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093 ; }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5660757\charrsid6580093 t}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093 he High Court of Australia in }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093 Port of Melbourne Authority v. Anshun Pty Ltd}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093  [1981] 147 C.L.R 589}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16003168\charrsid6580093 ; }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16003168\charrsid6580093 Halsbury
\rquote s Law of England Vol. 16 4th Ed. Para 1527}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5121631\charrsid6580093 )}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3221751\charrsid6580093 . He}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5660757\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4464099\charrsid6580093 submits that because }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5660757\charrsid6580093 the same issues}
{\cs20\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5660757\charrsid6580093 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl276\slmult1\widctlpar\tx142\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11290907 
\f35\fs20\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\cs20\super\insrsid14024985 \chftn }{\insrsid14024985  See paragraph 32 above.}}}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5660757\charrsid6580093  between the same parties }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669094\charrsid6580093 have been resolved }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5660757\charrsid6580093 in Case No. 50 160 T 00}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669094\charrsid6580093 164 08, and because Atkinson had}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5660757\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid84395\charrsid6580093 
not objected to or challenged the Arbitration Award}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669094\charrsid6580093  within the appropriate time}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid84395\charrsid6580093 , }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5660757\charrsid6580093 the principle of }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5660757\charrsid6580093 res judicata}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5660757\charrsid6580093 
 must apply}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3221751\charrsid6580093 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5660757\charrsid6580093 Atkinson\rquote 
s claim must therefore be struck out as being }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6841386\charrsid6580093 frivolous and vexatious and an abuse of process.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12210363\charrsid6580093 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051293\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [46]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051293\charrsid6580093 I have not found any case authority squarely on the point}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid459876\charrsid6580093 . }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2116028\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2116028\charrsid6580093 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14550764\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [47]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14550764\charrsid6580093 I believe }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid459876\charrsid6580093 though }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3109047\charrsid6580093 that }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2116028\charrsid6580093 it would be }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1662755\charrsid6580093 correct in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319618\charrsid6580093 principle}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14550764\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2116028\charrsid6580093 to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14550764\charrsid6580093 say that}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5053678\charrsid6580093  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5053678\charrsid6580093 res judicata}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5053678\charrsid6580093  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3109047\charrsid6580093 does not arise}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5053678\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3109047\charrsid6580093 in respect of a }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7154867\charrsid6580093 judicial decision}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8486341\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3109047\charrsid6580093 of another }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8486341\charrsid6580093 country.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8396351\charrsid6580093 I}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319618\charrsid6580093 f a judicial }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7085318\charrsid6580093 decision}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319618\charrsid6580093  of another }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8486341\charrsid6580093 country}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319618\charrsid6580093  has determined certain issues between certain parties}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7484527\charrsid6580093 , }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319618\charrsid6580093 a local Court faced with }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1662755\charrsid6580093 
a pending action on the same issues between the same parties }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10446356\charrsid6580093 still has to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051293\charrsid6580093 consider }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10446356\charrsid6580093 whether }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051293\charrsid6580093 the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10446356\charrsid6580093 other court }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051293\charrsid6580093 was}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10446356\charrsid6580093  indeed }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7765930\charrsid6580093 
the more convenient forum. If}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051293\charrsid6580093  it}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7765930\charrsid6580093  so}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051293\charrsid6580093 
 considers}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7765930\charrsid6580093 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2051293\charrsid6580093  then }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10040883\charrsid6580093 the Court }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7765930\charrsid6580093 will simply }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10040883\charrsid6580093 refuse to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7765930\charrsid6580093 invoke }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10040883\charrsid6580093 jurisdiction}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7765930\charrsid6580093  on that basis. Otherwise, the Court will have to exercise jurisdiction.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10040883\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12210363\charrsid6580093 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10040883\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [48]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10040883\charrsid6580093 I am of the view that the principles of }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10040883\charrsid6580093 res judicata}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10040883\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14236310\charrsid6580093 is totally irrelevant in such proceedings. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2173765\charrsid6580093 If it were otherwise, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15102493\charrsid6580093 then it would totally preclude the Court from any inquiry as to }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9589034\charrsid6580093 which of the two is the more convenient forum}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15469511\charrsid6580093 . }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957488\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3957488\charrsid6580093 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15102493\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [49]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15102493\charrsid6580093 I must caution though that this is not to say that the principle}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15469511\charrsid6580093  of }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15469511\charrsid6580093 comity}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2116028\charrsid6580093  is irrelevant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10124545\charrsid6580093 
 (see paragraphs 70(iii) and 73 below)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2116028\charrsid6580093 . It is relevant! It is though }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15469511\charrsid6580093 a }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15102493\charrsid6580093 totally }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15469511\charrsid6580093 different }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2116028\charrsid6580093 
consideration from }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2116028\charrsid6580093 res judicata}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2116028\charrsid6580093 . }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2116028\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2116028\charrsid6580093 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16070509\charrsid6580093 Conclusion on Res Judicata}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7093218\charrsid6580093 
\par }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16070509\charrsid6580093 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16070509\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [50]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\jclisttab\tx-360\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls15\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16070509\charrsid6580093 I conclude that if I were to apply }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933925\charrsid6580093 res judicata}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933925\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16070509\charrsid6580093 now, it would unduly }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933925\charrsid6580093 stifle my}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16070509\charrsid6580093  inquiry into the real issue in this case which}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3933925\charrsid6580093 , in my view, relates to }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16070509\charrsid6580093 forum conveniens}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16070509\charrsid6580093 .}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15600605\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3428756\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5185978 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5185978 I.\tab }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3428756\charrsid6580093 FORUM CONVENIENS}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid7093218\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid7093218\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5185978 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [51]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7747912\charrsid5185978 
Until the middle of the 19th century, the law of the place where the contract was }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14162416\charrsid5185978 made decided whether}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10044103\charrsid5185978  a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7747912\charrsid5185978  contract was valid.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10044103\charrsid5185978  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4475206\charrsid5185978 Then g}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14162416\charrsid5185978 radually, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4475206\charrsid5185978 there }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15665022\charrsid5185978 was }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14162416\charrsid5185978 a shift towards }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11492251\charrsid5185978 applying}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14162416\charrsid5185978  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7747912\charrsid5185978 the law of the place }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11492251\charrsid5185978 where the contract was performed.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093\charrsid5185978  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10044103\charrsid5185978 Eventually, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4475206\charrsid5185978 a change}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15665022\charrsid5185978  in public policy towards }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15665022\charrsid5185978 laissez faire}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4475206\charrsid5185978  saw}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10044103\charrsid5185978  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4475206\charrsid5185978 yet another shift }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16077496\charrsid5185978 towards }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11492251\charrsid5185978 freedom of contract}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2116028\charrsid5185978 .}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16077496\charrsid5185978  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2116028\charrsid5185978 O}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4808444\charrsid5185978 ut of }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2116028\charrsid5185978 this, was to emerge}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16077496\charrsid5185978  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10044103\charrsid5185978 the principle}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16077496\charrsid5185978  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10044103\charrsid5185978 that parties}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid880436\charrsid5185978  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9768804\charrsid5185978 should }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16077496\charrsid5185978 be free }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8937399\charrsid5185978 to agree on the law}{
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this is not the case. T}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868600\charrsid6580093 he New Zealand High Court in }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868600\charrsid6580093 Good Way Inc v Wassa International Co. Ltd and Anor}
{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868600\charrsid6580093  HC AK CIV 2007-404-000634 [2008] NZHC 463 (8 April 2008)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{
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by Mr. Justice Inoke in }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868600\charrsid6580093 Quadrant Developments Fiji Limited v Bruce William Davis & Burrowes}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868600\charrsid6580093  \endash  }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868600\charrsid6580093 Lautoka High Court Civil Action HBC 138 of 2009L}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868600\charrsid6580093 ], said}{
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n issued...is not the natural or}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868600\charrsid11815814  appropriate forum for the trial, but to establish that there is another available forum which is clearly or distinctly more appropriate\'94}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14554178\charrsid11815814  (my emphasis).}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7868600\charrsid11815814 
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Notably, in this case, it is Atkinson who has pleaded forum conveniens. That in my view does not necessarily shift the burden to him.}}}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10977033\charrsid6580093  }{
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that the AAA in California was clearly or distinctly the more appropriate forum}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11549759\charrsid6580093  and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11867314\charrsid6580093 that}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4983463\charrsid6580093 f the Court is satisfied that the country which is the more convenient forum is the one other than that named in the exclusive jurisdiction clause,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7541115\charrsid6580093  then the Court will disregard}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14357736\charrsid6580093  the latter.}{
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tor over the exclusive jurisdiction clause (see }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2183347\charrsid6580093 Trendtex Trading Corp v. Credit Suisse}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2183347\charrsid6580093  [1982] AC 679 }
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{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12004005\charrsid6580093 Viti Investors Ltd v Carpenters Fiji Ltd}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12004005\charrsid6580093  [1994] FJHC 98; HBC 0549D.91S (19 August }{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375084\charrsid6580093 Mr. Prasad for Namale argues it is too late in the day for Atkinson to be raising }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375084\charrsid6580093 forum conveniens}{
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s principal place of business is in California. Also, most of its employees and representatives }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375084\charrsid6580093 \'93who know of this matter\'94}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5855876\charrsid6580093  telephonic conference }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13131555\charrsid6580093 facility in the AA}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1989998\charrsid6580093 A}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13131555\charrsid6580093  proceedings but did not utilise it. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375084\charrsid6580093 Atkinson did not have to travel to California. The ensuing }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13131555\charrsid6580093 AAA }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375084\charrsid6580093 Award is, accordingly }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375084\charrsid6580093 \'93final and incontestable\'94}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375084\charrsid6580093 .
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 as follows}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12322494\charrsid6580093 :}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12322494\charrsid6580093 
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it was too expensive for him to fly to California and pay for legal fees and accommodation fees for his solicitor, witnesses and himself.
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12322494\charrsid6580093 it would not have done him any justice to have my matter heard through Arbitration in California as the place of his employment was in Fiji and not California.
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12322494\charrsid6580093 he did not have a Visa to fly to California and it would be too expensive for him to apply for one on the sole basis of attending the Arbitration.
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12322494\charrsid6580093 it should be more convenient to have the matter heard in Fiji as this matter arose in Fiji, and parties that were present and most witnesses also resided in Fiji.
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12322494\charrsid6580093 he was advised by his solicitor that having the issue heard through Arbitration in California oustered the jurisdiction of the Fiji Courts.}{
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e within their jurisdiction.
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12322494\charrsid6580093 his Solicitor had also advised him that his employment contract and matters arising are subject to the laws of Fiji, not the State of California}{
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Atkinson submits that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7235290\charrsid6580093 Arbitration in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1383426\charrsid6580093 California}{
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the employment contract was }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14513913\charrsid6580093 executed in Fiji.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7895209\charrsid6580093  }{
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(i.e. the alleged repudiation by Namale and Namale\rquote s allegations against him) all}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11680979\charrsid6580093 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{
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{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11680979\charrsid6580093  in Fiji.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11680979\charrsid6580093 
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 c}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8001144\charrsid6580093 ould }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7895209\charrsid6580093 still }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8001144\charrsid6580093 recover expenses.}{
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the United States, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7895209\charrsid6580093 Namale }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9713302\charrsid6580093 may }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7895209\charrsid6580093 still}
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126853\charrsid6580093 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10884896\charrsid6580093 Otherwise, all the factors favour Fiji and Fiji law as the more convenient forum.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16347423\charrsid6580093 
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\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14557347\charrsid6580093 Lord Bingham of Cornhill - }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14557347\charrsid6580093 Johnson (A.P.) v. Gore Wood & Co. (A Firm)}{
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14 December}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14557347\charrsid6580093  2000}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid809475\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid809475\charrsid6580093 as a
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid14557347\charrsid6580093 The dispute between Atkinson and Namale is a case}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11276645\charrsid6580093 
 that is prima facie properly within the jurisdiction of the Fiji Courts}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid14557347\charrsid6580093 . Namale must }{
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. After all, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid13708145\charrsid6580093 it is there that the rule of law is upheld. Hence, the burden}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid7995776\charrsid6580093  }{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11302922\charrsid6580093 whether proceedings in the other forum was vexatious and/or oppressive}{\cs20\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11290907\charrsid6580093 \chftn 
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The reported decisions of the English, Canadian, US Circuit Courts and the Australian Courts leave no doubt that a court asked to grant anti-suit injunctive relief should }{
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\fs18\cf1\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid14024985\charrsid14620657  but reading the various authorities it seems that }{\b\fs18\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid14024985\charrsid14620657 
considerations of comity are relevant but are no more than a matter to be weighed by a trial judge in the overall exercise of his or her discretion}{\b\fs18\cf1\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid14024985\charrsid14620657 \'94:}{
\fs18\cf1\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid14024985\charrsid14620657  as per Byrne J in }{\b\fs18\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid14024985\charrsid14620657 Mount Kasi Limited}{
\b\fs18\ul\cf1\insrsid14024985\charrsid14620657  }{\b\fs18\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid14024985\charrsid14620657 v.}{\b\fs18\ul\cf1\insrsid14024985\charrsid14620657  }{
\b\fs18\ul\cf1\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid14024985\charrsid14620657 Range Resources Limited}{\b\fs18\cf1\insrsid14024985\charrsid14620657  }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {
\b\fs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14024985\charrsid14620657  HYPERLINK "http://www.paclii.org/fj/cases/FJHC/1999/82.html" }}{\fldrslt {\cs27\b\fs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14024985\charrsid14620657 [1999] 45 FLR 161}}}{
\b\fs18\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14024985\charrsid14620657 .}{\fs18\cf1\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid14024985\charrsid14620657 
\par }}}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11302922\charrsid6580093 ?}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093  Related to this is the concern against}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093 forum shopping}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093 
, or picking a court merely to gain an advantage in the proceeding.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid2779274\charrsid6580093 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iii)\tab}}\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls16\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid14426526 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid2779274\charrsid6580093 a consideration}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11302922\charrsid6580093  of }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11302922\charrsid6580093 comity}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11302922\charrsid6580093  and }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid6160401\charrsid6580093 sensitivity}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11302922\charrsid6580093  to the foreign court }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid6160401\charrsid6580093 to avoid a }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11302922\charrsid6580093 perception of interference in }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid6160401\charrsid6580093 its }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11302922\charrsid6580093 processes}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid6160401\charrsid6580093 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11302922\charrsid6580093 
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093 (see }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093 Byrne J\rquote s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093  ruling in }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093 Mount Kasi Limited}{
\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093  }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093 v.}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093  }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093 Range Resources Limited}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093  }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093 [1999] 45 FLR 161}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093  where he succinctly discusses the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2779274\charrsid6580093 relevant }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093 principles in the context of anti-suit injunction}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2779274\charrsid6580093 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11600212\charrsid6580093 ).
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid12811365\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid4922716 [70]\tab }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5721591\charrsid6580093 On paragraph 69}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid7954034\charrsid6580093 (i) above, }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3741530\charrsid6580093 Wolf\rquote s affidavit }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid2779274\charrsid6580093 contains nothing that }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3741530\charrsid6580093 suggest}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid2779274\charrsid6580093 s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3741530\charrsid6580093  that Fiji is not the natural forum}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3105677\charrsid6580093 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid8664403\charrsid6580093  On the other hand, the reasons }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid4471664\charrsid6580093 Atkinso}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid2829549\charrsid6580093 n gives}{\cs20\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid2829549\charrsid6580093 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl276\slmult1
\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f35\fs20\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\cs20\fs18\super\insrsid14024985\charrsid2829549 \chftn }{\fs18\insrsid14024985\charrsid2829549  }{
\fs18\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid14024985\charrsid2829549 See paragraph 59 above.}}}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid2829549\charrsid6580093  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid8664403\charrsid6580093 convince me that Fiji is the natural forum for the resolution of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid4679324\charrsid6580093 the dispute.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3741530\charrsid6580093 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid4922716 [71]\tab }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5721591\charrsid6580093 On paragraph 69}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3741530\charrsid6580093 (ii), }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11290907\charrsid6580093 it is vexatious or oppressive for a party to seek to enforce a liability in a f}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid7817795\charrsid6580093 
oreign court where that is not the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid11290907\charrsid6580093  natural forum for determining the issue in question (as per }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16724140\charrsid6580093 Brennan CJ (dissenting) in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11290907\charrsid6580093 High Court of Australia in}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16724140\charrsid6580093  }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16724140\charrsid6580093 CSR v. Cigna Insurance Australia Limited}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16724140\charrsid6580093  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16724140\charrsid6580093 (1997) 71 ALJR 1143}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11290907\charrsid6580093 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15150410\charrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid12800780\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12800780\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [72]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7817795\charrsid6580093 Therefo}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid225171\charrsid6580093 re, having found in paragraph 70}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7817795\charrsid6580093  above that Fiji is the natural forum, }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12876303\charrsid6580093 I am therefore naturally inclined towards the view that the proceedings in the AAA in California were vexatious or oppressive. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15150410\charrsid6580093 Wolf\rquote s Affidavit}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12876303\charrsid6580093  has done nothing to convince me otherwise.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15150410\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15019606\charrsid6580093 All h}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12876303\charrsid6580093 e }{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3741530\charrsid6580093 Atkinson }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15150410\charrsid6580093 could have participated in the telephonic conference}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11407944\charrsid6580093  and did not have to attend in person}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15150410\charrsid6580093 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8391950\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1272274\charrsid6580093 E}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8391950\charrsid6580093 ven}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1272274\charrsid6580093  so}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15019606\charrsid6580093 , his participation would have been relatively rather marginal}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8391950\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15019606\charrsid6580093 compared to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1272274\charrsid6580093 Namale}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15019606\charrsid6580093 \rquote s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1272274\charrsid6580093  whose representatives }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15019606\charrsid6580093 
based in California }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5120162\charrsid6580093 attended the proceedings in person}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8391950\charrsid6580093 . }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8585615\charrsid6580093 To say the least, h}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3359155\charrsid6580093 
ow was the AAA to assess the demeanour and credibility of a party who was not physically present before it?}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid6780702\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid6780702\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid4922716 [73]\tab }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid13642097\charrsid6580093 On paragraph 69}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5845853\charrsid6580093  (iii), t}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid10493425\charrsid6580093 he House of Lords in }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16592662\charrsid6580093 Airbus Industries GIE v. Patel}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16592662\charrsid6580093  on the 2nd of April 1998 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid10493425\charrsid6580093 
stated as a general rule that before an anti-suit injunction can properly be granted by an English Court to restrain a person from pursuing proceedings in a foreign jurisdiction, }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid10493425\charrsid6580093 comity}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid10493425\charrsid6580093 
 required that the English forum should have a sufficient interest in or connection with the matter in question to justify the indirect interference with the foreign court which an anti-suit injunction entails. }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid10493425\charrsid6580093 In an alternative forum case this will involve consideration of whether the English Court is the natural forum for the resolution of the dispute}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid13642097\charrsid6580093  (my emphasis - }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid16592662\charrsid6580093 see also }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid16592662\charrsid6580093 Byrne J\rquote s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid16592662\charrsid6580093  discussion of this case in }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid16592662\charrsid6580093 Mount Kasi Limited}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid16592662\charrsid6580093  (supra).}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid7683633\charrsid6580093  I have already stated above my reasons for holding that Fiji is the natural forum for deter}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3421593\charrsid6580093 mining the dispute in this case. To reiterate, my }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5845853\charrsid6580093 reasons are as follows: }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3421593\charrsid6580093 (i) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid13204680\charrsid6580093 Namale }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid10493425\charrsid6580093 i}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3421593\charrsid6580093 s a registered company in Fiji (ii) }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid10493425\charrsid6580093 its }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3421593\charrsid6580093 business also is based in Fiji (iii) }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid13204680\charrsid6580093 all the alleged breaches of contract b}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3421593\charrsid6580093 y either party occurred in Fiji (iv)}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid13204680\charrsid6580093  essentially, the allegations against Atkinson were on his different style of management and treatment of staff}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5845853\charrsid6580093  working under him who presumably were mostly (if not all) locals}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3421593\charrsid6580093  (v)}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid13204680\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5845853\charrsid6580093 these staff members }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid13204680\charrsid6580093 would }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5845853\charrsid6580093 therefore }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid13204680\charrsid6580093 be}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5845853\charrsid6580093  likely to be material witnesses as their account of the treatment they received }
{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3421593\charrsid6580093 under Atkinson would be crucial (vi)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5845853\charrsid6580093  these witnesses }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid3421593\charrsid6580093 would }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5845853\charrsid6580093 
have to be subject to cross-examination to assess their credibility so the forum which is convenient for their physical attendance is to be preferred}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid13204680\charrsid6580093 . }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid10493425 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14426526 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid14426526\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5185978 J.\tab }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122089\charrsid6580093 
OUSTER OF COURTS }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14300080\charrsid6580093 JURISDICTION}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122089\charrsid6580093 
\par }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122089\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [74]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5917922\charrsid6580093 To reiterate, }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\langfenp5129\insrsid5917922\charrsid6580093 Fiji Courts have a solemn obligation to uphold a litigant\rquote s right to invoke their jurisdiction in a case properly within their jurisdiction.}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16733098\charrsid6580093 common law, it is also settled }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 
that a contract which ousters the jurisdiction of a court is contrary to public policy.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 The leading case on this statement is 
}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 Scott v. Avery}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093  (1855) 5 HLC 811}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3805108\charrsid6580093 
 where }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 Baron Martin}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093  discussing public policy at }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 p}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13976791\charrsid6580093 age}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093  830}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093  said:}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126853\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid14426526 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid331121\charrsid6580093 
The true ground I believe to be, that a prospective agreement not to have recourse to the courts of law or equity of the country in respect of future causes of action to arise, is against the liberty of the law, which secures to every one the right of sub
mitting to the courts any matters in respect of which he claims redress}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid331121\charrsid6580093 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid331121\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126853\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [75]\tab }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 Coleridge J}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093  in the same case at }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 page 841}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093  said:}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126853\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid14426526 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14426526 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14426526\charrsid6580093 [}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16126887\charrsid6580093 parties] }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10691216\charrsid6580093 cannot make it a binding \tab 
term, that in such event no action shall be maintainable, but that the only remedy shall be by reference to arbitration.....}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10691216\charrsid6580093 
The courts will not enforce or sanction an agreement which deprives the subject of that recourse to their jurisdiction, which has been considered a right inalienable even by the concurrent will of the parties.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10691216\charrsid6580093 
But nothing prevents parties from ascertaining and constituting as they please the cause of action which is to become the subject-matter of decision by the courts}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 "}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10691216\charrsid6580093 .
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [76]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 Importantly, in }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 Dobbs v. The National Bank of Australasia Limited}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093  }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 [1935] 53 CLR 643, Rich, Dixon, Evatt and McTiernan JJ at }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13976791\charrsid6580093 pages }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 652-653}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093  said}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10382407\charrsid6580093 :}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126853\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126853\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid14426526 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10382407\charrsid6580093 
What no contract can do is to take from a party to whom a right actually accrues, whether ex contractu or otherwise, his power of invoking the jurisdiction of the Courts to enforce it.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 "}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10382407\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126853\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [77]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 
Their Honours also said, at }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 page 652}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 :}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126853\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid14426526 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10382407\charrsid6580093 
No contractual provision which attempts to disable a party from resorting to the Courts of law }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13976791\charrsid6580093 was ever recognized as valid. }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10382407\charrsid6580093 It is not possible for a co}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13976791\charrsid6580093 ntract to create rights and at }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10382407\charrsid6580093 the same time to deny to the other party in whom they vest the right to invoke the jurisdiction of the Courts to enforce them}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10382407\charrsid6580093 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14426526 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126853\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [78]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 Moreover in }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 Hi-Fert Pty Ltd & Anor v. Kuikiang Maritime Carriers Inc & Anor}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13976791\charrsid6580093  }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 [1997] FCA 575 (30 June 1997}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 ) }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 
Tamberlin J}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093  said:}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126853\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10382407\charrsid6580093 
The common law doctrine that the jurisdiction of the court should not be ousted is based on public policy that the access of citizens to the courts should be preserved.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10382407\charrsid6580093 This public policy as applied by the courts overrides the intentions of the contracting parties who insist on such a provision in their contract}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10382407\charrsid6580093 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14426526 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126853\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [79]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16126887\charrsid6580093 I}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 n }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 The Fehmarn}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093  [1958] 1 All ER 333}
{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 , a bill of lading }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16126887\charrsid6580093 that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 
provided that disputes be adjudicated in the USSR.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 
The trial Judge refused to stay English proceedings despite the exclusive jurisdiction clause in favour of the USSR Courts.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16126887\charrsid6580093 
The Court of Appeal upheld the trial judge. }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 Denning LJ}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093  said at }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13976791\charrsid6580093 page }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 1662}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 :}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126853\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10382407\charrsid6580093 
One of the rules they apply is that a stipulation that all disputes shall be judged by the tribunals of a particular country is not absolutely binding.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10382407\charrsid6580093 It is a matter to which the Courts of this country will pay much regard and to which they will normally give effect but it is subject to the overriding principl
e that no one by his private stipulation, can oust these Courts of their jurisdiction in a matter that properly belongs to them}{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 "}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16126887\charrsid6580093  (}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16126887\charrsid6580093 my emphasis}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16126887\charrsid6580093 )}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10382407\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14426526 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126853\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [80]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 
His Lordship also said:}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14426526 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11299353\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 I do not regard the choice of law in a contract as decisive.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid798845\charrsid6580093 I prefer to look to see with what country the dispute is most closely concerned.....
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14426526 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5126853\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [81]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12386629\charrsid6580093 
Having reviewed the principles in the above case}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13976791\charrsid6580093 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12386629\charrsid6580093  and the conclusions on}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12386629\charrsid6580093 forum conveniens}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12386629\charrsid6580093  (see above), I reject Mr. Prasad
\rquote s submissions that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3805108\charrsid6580093 the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5658412\charrsid6580093 arbitration }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12386629\charrsid6580093 clause in the employment contract favouring the United States validly ousters the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3805108\charrsid6580093 
jurisdiction of the Fijian Courts.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3805108\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13976791\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [82]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid809319\charrsid6580093 I }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid411545\charrsid6580093 apply }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid411545\charrsid6580093 Denning LJ\rquote s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid411545\charrsid6580093  approach in }
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid411545\charrsid6580093  mere }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10165132\charrsid6580093 fact that California law is the stipulated forum }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid411545\charrsid6580093 in Atkinson\rquote s and Namale\rquote s agreement is not decisive per se. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10165132\charrsid6580093 The }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1012609\charrsid6580093 validity}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4553096\charrsid6580093  or otherwise }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1012609\charrsid6580093 of the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10165132\charrsid6580093 stipulated forum is still subject to t}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid411545\charrsid6580093 he Court}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10165132\charrsid6580093 \rquote s scrutiny}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid411545\charrsid6580093 . }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4553096\charrsid6580093 
I have scrutinised the stipulated forum}{\cs20\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11299353\charrsid6580093 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl276\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 
\f35\fs20\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\cs20\super\insrsid14024985 \chftn }{\insrsid14024985  }{\f39\fs18\insrsid14024985\charrsid11299353 see paragraphs 63 to 73 above}{\f39\fs18\insrsid14024985 .}}}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14103636\charrsid6580093  have }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668363\charrsid6580093 concluded}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14103636\charrsid6580093  that}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668363\charrsid6580093  Fiji is the natural forum and is mo}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid411545\charrsid6580093 re closely concerned with the dispute at hand}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14103636\charrsid6580093 .}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7614011\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377016\charrsid6580093 That being}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7614011\charrsid6580093  so}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377016\charrsid6580093 , the arbitration clause}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668363\charrsid6580093  in }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7614011\charrsid6580093 so far as it stipulates}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668363\charrsid6580093  an alternative forum}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3482955\charrsid6580093  is}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668363\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10377016\charrsid6580093 therefore}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8668363\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1463632\charrsid6580093 contrary to public policy and illegal }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7614011\charrsid6580093 in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1463632\charrsid6580093 it}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7614011\charrsid6580093 s effect in ousting}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5663025\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1463632\charrsid6580093 the jurisdiction of the Fiji Courts.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3482955\charrsid6580093 I concur with Atkinson\rquote s submission t}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1463632\charrsid6580093 hat }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3482955\charrsid6580093 the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1463632\charrsid6580093 clause}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3482955\charrsid6580093  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1463632\charrsid6580093 denies him his }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 "}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1463632\charrsid6580093 inalienable right}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1463632\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1463632\charrsid6580093 which is protected under the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3482955\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid880054\charrsid6580093 rule of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3482955\charrsid6580093 law}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1463632\charrsid6580093 .}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7614011\charrsid6580093  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8529038\charrsid6580093 Its effect,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7614011\charrsid6580093  in the circumstances of this case}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148097\charrsid6580093 , is}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12733357\charrsid6580093 
 to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15874523\charrsid6580093 stifle Atkinson and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12733357\charrsid6580093 deprive}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15874523\charrsid6580093 
 him}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12733357\charrsid6580093  of a fair hearing.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048643\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15600605\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5185978 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5185978 K.\tab }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925988\charrsid6580093 
SUMMARY DISMISSAL
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14426526 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8925988\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [83]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3486791\charrsid6580093 Atkinson }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148625\charrsid6580093 submits that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3486791\charrsid6580093 Namale had }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148625\charrsid6580093 
failed to follow the summary }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11432470\charrsid6580093 di}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148625\charrsid6580093 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15353601\charrsid6580093 mis
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148625\charrsid6580093 sal procedures as required by}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3486791\charrsid6580093  the E}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148625\charrsid6580093 
mployment Act and as }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2652341\charrsid6580093 provided under}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148625\charrsid6580093  the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11432470\charrsid6580093 e}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148625\charrsid6580093 mployment contract.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2652341 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14426526 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14426526\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [84]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148625\charrsid6580093 That }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2652341\charrsid6580093 Atkinson }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148625\charrsid6580093 was never given any prior notice from }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2652341\charrsid6580093 Namale }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148625\charrsid6580093 before terminating his employment contract.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6580093  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2652341\charrsid6580093 He refers to various provisions on notice in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148625\charrsid6580093 the employment Contract}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2652341\charrsid6580093  and alleges that Namale had breached these. 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4015634\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [85]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2652341\charrsid6580093 He also refers to 
}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2652341\charrsid6580093 section 28 of the Employment Act}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2652341\charrsid6580093  and also }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2652341\charrsid6580093 section 33 of the }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148625\charrsid6580093 Employment Rel}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2652341\charrsid6580093 
ations Promulgation 2007}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2652341\charrsid6580093 . I will not comment on these as these must form a major part of the substantive matter to be determined at trial.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148625\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14426526 \f35\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1269274\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 \f35\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5185978 L.\tab }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1269274\charrsid6580093 CONCLUSION
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\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 \f35\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [86]\tab }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8158843\charrsid6580093 For the foregoing reasons, I decline the orders }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148097\charrsid6580093 sought by the Defendant and ord}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15600605\charrsid6580093 er that it pays the Plaintiff $350-00 (three }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148097\charrsid6580093 hundred}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15600605\charrsid6580093  and fifty}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148097\charrsid6580093  dollars) costs }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148097\charrsid6580093 
within 14 days}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid148097\charrsid6580093 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1269274\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14024985\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4922716 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4922716 [87]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14024985\charrsid6580093 
The case is adjourned to}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14024985\charrsid6580093  21st of February 2010}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14024985\charrsid6580093  for mention before me.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15008013\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15600605\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11815814 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15008013\charrsid6580093 .............................................................}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14024985\charrsid11815814 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14426526 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14024985\charrsid6580093 Anare Tuilevuka
\par Master}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14024985\charrsid6580093 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6580093 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14024985\charrsid6580093 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14024985\charrsid14426526 22nd January 2010.
\par }}