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H. \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 Counsel: }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12936172\charrsid1328554 Mr. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11801049\charrsid1328554 J. }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12936172\charrsid1328554 Mainavolau for the Plaintiff \par Ms.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11801049\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12936172\charrsid1328554 B}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11801049\charrsid1328554 .}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12936172\charrsid1328554 Malimali for the Defendant.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12936172 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12936172\charrsid1328554 Date of Decision:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419077\charrsid1328554 22 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7303574\charrsid1328554 January}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419077\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12936172\charrsid1328554 20}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419077\charrsid1328554 10}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12936172\charrsid1328554 . \par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7669202\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 RULIN}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11469408\charrsid1328554 G \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13266489\charrsid1328554 INTRODUCTION \par }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 [1]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13266489\charrsid1328554 This is an application for costs by the Defendants Counsel }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7627006\charrsid1328554 after}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13266489\charrsid1328554 the Plaintiff\rquote s Counsel w ithdrew the action. It should be noted, though, that this is one of those actions in which interlocutory orders were sufficient to achieve the intended result thereby making it unnecessary, in a practical sense, to proceed any further. }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 [2]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13266489\charrsid1328554 Before we proceed to the exercise of the Courts discretion in making orders for Costs}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5517998\charrsid1328554 , it is necessary to have an understanding of the background from which the action arose.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13266489\charrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9903721\charrsid1328554 This is necessary to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7627006\charrsid1328554 enable the Court to }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9903721\charrsid1328554 determine whether either or both parties had done some wrongful act in the course of the transaction complained of such as to }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6577846\charrsid1328554 unnecessarily }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9903721\charrsid1328554 prolong the matter}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6577846\charrsid1328554 or bring it into a category attracting costs}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9903721\charrsid1328554 . Upon determination of these facts a proper use of judicial discretion could then be exercised.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7627006\charrsid1328554 The substantive matter complained of is the prevention of the Acting School Principal from resuming his duties at the School thereby disrupting the start of the School for third term. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13266489 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7669202\charrsid1328554 BACKGROUND}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2425321\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 [3].\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4071603\charrsid1328554 This matter arose as a result of the Nasavusavu School Board\rquote s decision to close the Secondary School\rquote s gate }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7627006\charrsid1328554 and preventing the Acting School Principal from attending to his duties }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4071603\charrsid1328554 at the beginning of the school term on the 8 September 2009. The decision was taken because they were not satisfied with the Ministry of Education not addressing their concerns about the behaviour of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14776181\charrsid1328554 the Acting School Principal}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13266489\charrsid1328554 .}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15606099\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 [4].\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4071603\charrsid1328554 The behaviour complained about relates to }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631489\charrsid1328554 the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14776181\charrsid1328554 Acting School Principal\rquote s }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631489\charrsid1328554 participation and encouragement of the consumption of alcohol, yaqona and other }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631489\charrsid1328554 immoral}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631489\charrsid1328554 behaviour within the School compound during the week-ends}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7627006\charrsid1328554 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631489\charrsid1328554 in which some students are said to have been involved.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2587721\charrsid1328554 More particularly there was an allegation of a fund raising type party commonly known as }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2587721\charrsid1328554 gunu sede}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2587721\charrsid1328554 which was held at the School Wor kshop in which members of the public were invited}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525316\charrsid1328554 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2587721\charrsid1328554 th}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024612\charrsid1328554 is}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2587721\charrsid1328554 was of special concern to the Board.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14776181\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5517998 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 [5].\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2631489\charrsid1328554 The Nasavusavu Secondary School is }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9903721\charrsid1328554 a }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2587721\charrsid1328554 co-educational boarding school and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407832\charrsid1328554 the girls dormitory, accommodating young girls}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525316\charrsid1328554 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407832\charrsid1328554 is }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2587721\charrsid1328554 within the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525316\charrsid1328554 school }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2587721\charrsid1328554 compound}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407832\charrsid1328554 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525316\charrsid1328554 The School gates are normally locked in the evenings and letting the members of the public into the school compound is }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024612\charrsid1328554 limited}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525316\charrsid1328554 during th}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14776181\charrsid1328554 ese}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525316\charrsid1328554 times.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9250089 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9250089\charrsid1328554 [6].\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407832\charrsid1328554 The School Board\rquote s concern about the moral and social responsibility, encouragement of substance abuse, abuse of authority and the like}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6048691\charrsid1328554 ,}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407832\charrsid1328554 prompted}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2587721\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407832\charrsid1328554 them to raise these concerns with the Ministry of Education. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024612\charrsid1328554 Correspondence initially started with a letter to the School Staff copied to the Ministry of Education on 17 June 2009 and follow up letters to the Ministry right up to the 7 September}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14776181\charrsid1328554 , the day before the start of the School}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024612\charrsid1328554 . }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9250089 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9250089\charrsid1328554 [7].\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407832\charrsid1328554 Indeed the School Board\rquote s }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14776181\charrsid1328554 actions and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407832\charrsid1328554 concern }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14776181\charrsid1328554 up to this point }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407832\charrsid1328554 should be commended}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11418076\charrsid1328554 and encouraged. It appears that these concerns were not taken seriously by the Education Ministry which opted instead to raise concerns about the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6048691\charrsid1328554 Board\rquote s }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11418076\charrsid1328554 financial management of the school. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9250089 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9250089\charrsid1328554 [8].\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11418076\charrsid1328554 It was a difficult }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6048691\charrsid1328554 i}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11418076\charrsid1328554 mpasse and in frustration the School Board took the option }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525316\charrsid1328554 of closing the school gate preventing the }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024612\charrsid1328554 Acting School }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3017777\charrsid1328554 Principal }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024612\charrsid1328554 from entering the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525316\charrsid1328554 school }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14776181\charrsid1328554 compound }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15209057\charrsid1328554 at the start of the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525316\charrsid1328554 third term.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6048691\charrsid1328554 The option to close the school gate and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15473641\charrsid1328554 to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6048691\charrsid1328554 prevent the }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15473641\charrsid1328554 Acting School Principal }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6048691\charrsid1328554 from attending school was not a wise decision, this much the }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3017777\charrsid1328554 Defendants}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6048691\charrsid1328554 agree.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15473641\charrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3017777 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9250089\charrsid1328554 [9].\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12456191\charrsid1328554 This }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3017777\charrsid1328554 matter}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12456191\charrsid1328554 is the response to the actions of the School Board. The Plaintiff issued an Originating Summons which was filed in the High Court in Suva accompanied by an Ex -Parte Motion seeking injunctive relief. The Order was granted by the Honourable Mr. Justice Pathik on the 8 September 2009. The }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3017777\charrsid1328554 relevant }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12456191\charrsid1328554 Order}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3017777\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12456191\charrsid1328554 w}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3017777\charrsid1328554 as}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12456191\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16015744\charrsid1328554 in the following term:-}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16015744 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15275639\charrsid1328554 1.\tab }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15275639\charrsid1328554 The Defendants be restrained by themselves or}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15275639\charrsid1328554 their management, directors, servants, officers, contractors and agents or any of them or otherwise howsoever from closing the Savusavu Secondary School, its school gates, classrooms and offices and from locking out the Acting Principal of Savusavu Second ary School, Savusavu from entering the school until the determination of this matter.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16015744 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid133709\charrsid1328554 Other orders granted on that day were procedural and entailed the transfer of the matter to}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7627006\charrsid1328554 be put before the Master at the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid133709\charrsid1328554 Labasa High Court.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6048691 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4024612\charrsid1328554 EVENTS AFTER THE ORDER \par }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9250089\charrsid1328554 [10].\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid133709\charrsid1328554 What the Plaintiff did in enforcing the Order became }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10299368\charrsid1328554 a contentious issue with the Defendants}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3344763\charrsid1328554 and }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7627006\charrsid1328554 they are of the view that this should be taken into account }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3344763\charrsid1328554 in any considerations of costs.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10299368\charrsid1328554 On the grant of the order the following }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8135964\charrsid1328554 are some of the }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10299368\charrsid1328554 events }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8135964\charrsid1328554 which followed}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10299368\charrsid1328554 :-}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6048691 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8135964\charrsid1328554 a}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10299368\charrsid1328554 ). \tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12849747\charrsid1328554 On 9}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2383934\charrsid1328554 th}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12849747\charrsid1328554 September}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2383934\charrsid1328554 t}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10299368\charrsid1328554 he Acting Principal used the order to terminate 9 members of the support staff;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10299368 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8135964\charrsid1328554 b}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10299368\charrsid1328554 ). \tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2383934\charrsid1328554 The 1st Defendant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10299368\charrsid1328554 , the School Manager was arrested when he entered the }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14776181\charrsid1328554 S}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10299368\charrsid1328554 chool and taken to the Savusavu Police Station}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14776181\charrsid1328554 ;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10299368 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8135964\charrsid1328554 c}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16015744\charrsid1328554 ). \tab Correspondence was entered into between the Solicitor for the Defendants and the Office of the Attorney Generals regarding the re-instatement of the terminated members of the support staff and the misinterpretation of the Order of 8 September.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14776181 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8135964\charrsid1328554 d}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2383934\charrsid1328554 ). \tab A meetin}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11106530\charrsid1328554 g of all School Staff was called by the Acting Schoo}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2383934\charrsid1328554 l Principal on the 9 September}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11106530\charrsid1328554 attended by an officer from the Ministry of Education Savusavu and a Police Officer in which the staff were informed that no meeting shall take place between them and the S chool Management or there will be consequences.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14303621 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8135964\charrsid1328554 e}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11106530\charrsid1328554 ). \tab On}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8135964\charrsid1328554 the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11106530\charrsid1328554 16 September the Acting Principal announced at the School that:-}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14303621 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid942539\charrsid1328554 (i).\tab t}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11106530\charrsid1328554 he Management of the School is now handled }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid942539\charrsid1328554 by M}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6577846\charrsid1328554 inistry of Education}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid942539\charrsid1328554 along with the Sole Trustee of the School;}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11106530 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid942539\charrsid1328554 (ii).\tab that they have frozen the school accounts; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6577846\charrsid1328554 (iii).\tab t}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid942539\charrsid1328554 hat there will be an AGM to be held in October.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid942539 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9250089\charrsid1328554 [11].\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8135964\charrsid1328554 It is clear from a general glance of the events}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5969778\charrsid1328554 which occurred before and after the Order of 8 September that something was indeed amiss in the relationship between the School Management Board}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9517492\charrsid1328554 , }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8135964\charrsid1328554 the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5969778\charrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9517492\charrsid1328554 Acting Principal of the School and perhaps the Ministry of Education. This was probably due to lack of communication than anything else. }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid942539 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9250089\charrsid1328554 [12.]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921996\charrsid1328554 The matter was }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547428\charrsid1328554 finally }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921996\charrsid1328554 resolved after an afternoon of mediation on the 2 October 2009 and thereafter consent orders were made. One of the term of the }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13003287\charrsid1328554 consent }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921996\charrsid1328554 order required that an annual general meeting and an election of the office bearers of the school board be held on 6 November. The matter was then adjourned to 11 November for mention and further directions if necessary.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921996 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9250089\charrsid1328554 [13].\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921996\charrsid1328554 When the matter was called on the 11 November, a new school board had been elected and none of the defendants were re-elected. The Counsel for the Defendants is concerned, and rightly so, that she had not been able to receive costs as a result of certain actions taken by the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13003287\charrsid1328554 Plaintiffs}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921996\charrsid1328554 . This action was the freezing of the School Board\rquote s account without the knowledge of the old School Board and the opening of another account in the School Board\rquote s name without the proper signatories. There was a genuine concern }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13003287\charrsid1328554 of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921996\charrsid1328554 the Counsel for the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13003287\charrsid1328554 d}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921996\charrsid1328554 efendants }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13003287\charrsid1328554 when }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921996\charrsid1328554 the new School Board } {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13003287\charrsid1328554 refused }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921996\charrsid1328554 to pay the defendants costs.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921996 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9250089\charrsid1328554 [14].\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921996\charrsid1328554 W}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6904301\charrsid1328554 ere}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921996\charrsid1328554 these post order actions necessary and if not how did that contribute to prolonging the matter and therefore incurring unnecessary costs?}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15808806\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6163309\charrsid1328554 At }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9008962\charrsid1328554 this juncture }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6163309\charrsid1328554 it should be }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9008962\charrsid1328554 point}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9517492\charrsid1328554 ed}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9008962\charrsid1328554 out that the costs to which the Master\rquote s Court has jurisdiction relates to party/party costs although indemnity costs or solicitor/client costs }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13003287\charrsid1328554 can also be granted in special circumstances.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9517492\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15160379 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2500600\charrsid1328554 PARTY/PARTY and SOLICITOR/CLIENT COSTS \par }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15160379\charrsid1328554 [15]\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12410089\charrsid1328554 Party/party costs are often said to be }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "} {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12410089\charrsid1328554 those certain or specific costs awarded by judgment or order to be payable by one party to another}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6904301\charrsid1328554 . The order is in the nature of a qualified indemnity against the expense incurred and subject to the terms of the order includes all such costs as are proper and necessary for the attainment of justice or for enforcing or defending the rights of the part y whose costs are being taxed. Party/party costs are entirely within the Court\rquote s jurisdiction, as part of its judicial functions in exercising justice between the parties}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6904301\charrsid1328554 ; }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6904301\charrsid1328554 J.A. Ahern and K Siebel (eds}{ \i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15160379\charrsid1328554 .}{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6904301\charrsid1328554 ) Legal Costs (New South Wales) Butterworths (looseleaf)}{ \i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15160379\charrsid1328554 . }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4921996 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15160379\charrsid1328554 [16].\tab Solicitor/ client costs on the other hand has been described as }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15160379\charrsid1328554 the costs of all services rendered by the Solicitor on instructions from a}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid70491\charrsid1328554 client}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15160379\charrsid1328554 ...These category of costs includes, not only all costs necessary and properly incurred by the solicitor, but also unusual costs and even costs which might have been incurred unnecessarily, provided that the services were rendered by the direction of a c lient who has been properly warned that such costs might not otherwise be allowed...}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid70491\charrsid1328554 (ibid).}{ \i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15160379 \par }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid70491\charrsid1328554 (17).\tab Hence whilst the solicitor/client costs are subject to or determined by a contract party/party costs on the other hand are by virtue of an order of the Court . It has been suggested that as a rule of thumb the Court\rquote s jurisdiction effectively begins with the filing of the process and ends with the granting of judgment and that within this rough time frame lurks party/party costs.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid70491 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3017777\charrsid1328554 SUBMISSIONS}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15808806\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9250089\charrsid1328554 [1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid70491\charrsid1328554 8}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9250089\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1142590\charrsid1328554 It appears that t}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3017777\charrsid1328554 he Plaintiff}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1142590\charrsid1328554 objected to any award of costs on two grounds. The first ground is that }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15158355\charrsid1328554 \lquote The Plaintiffs have now withdrawn the action seeing that the Old Board (made up of Defendants) are no longer in existence\rquote .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1142590\charrsid1328554 That is, that the substantive matter has been resolved and that the case was discontinued by reason that the Defendants are no longer in existence as a unit.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9008962\charrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6577846\charrsid1328554 It}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15158355\charrsid1328554 appears to the Court that there is close co-relation in the Plaintiff}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6577846\charrsid1328554 \rquote }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15158355\charrsid1328554 s view, of the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6577846\charrsid1328554 persons within }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15158355\charrsid1328554 the School Management Board and the substan}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497\charrsid1328554 ce of its complaint}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6577846\charrsid1328554 such that the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15158355\charrsid1328554 sol}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497\charrsid1328554 ution}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15158355\charrsid1328554 of the School Managements}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497\charrsid1328554 \rquote concern, valid though that may be, lay in its dissolution.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13003287 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 [1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 9}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16086537\charrsid1328554 A }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497\charrsid1328554 further }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16086537\charrsid1328554 component of the first ground of objection to costs by the Plaintiff is seen in its attempt to protect an award of costs against the }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16086537\charrsid1328554 new}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16086537\charrsid1328554 School Management Board, that is, the Defendant. I say, the Defendant, because the change of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547428\charrsid1328554 \lquote }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16086537\charrsid1328554 guards }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547428\charrsid1328554 \rquote }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16086537\charrsid1328554 does not change the colour of the proceedings sufficient for the Plaintiff to now stand on both sides, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5451663\charrsid1328554 even if}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16086537\charrsid1328554 its motive from the beginning was to remove the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3501286\charrsid1328554 old }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16086537\charrsid1328554 School Management Board. No evidence is before the Court }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3501286\charrsid1328554 sufficient for it }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11162582\charrsid1328554 to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3501286\charrsid1328554 draw any concl usions regarding the above observations except as to say that it is a superfluous proposition to distinguish the new School Management Board from the old School }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497\charrsid1328554 Management }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3501286\charrsid1328554 Board }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497\charrsid1328554 in relation to any award of costs in favour of the Plaintiff. The Defendants a re sued in their capacity as members of the School Management Board}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13526027\charrsid1328554 not as individuals.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3501286\charrsid1328554 Hence the defendant in these proceedings remains the School Management Board, old }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11162582\charrsid1328554 or}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12588263\charrsid1328554 new.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11162582\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13526027\charrsid1328554 Therefore if any award of costs were to be made in favour of the Plaintiff it would now be paid by the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6163309\charrsid1328554 new}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13526027\charrsid1328554 School Management Board}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164901\charrsid1328554 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16086537 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 [20}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497\charrsid1328554 The second ground is that the Defendants are not entitled to costs when the matter was settled b}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5451663\charrsid1328554 y consent. There is merit o}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9458170\charrsid1328554 n this}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497\charrsid1328554 ground of objection although clouded somewhat by the fact that }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14554845\charrsid1328554 by the time mediation had taken place the real object of the action had already been achieved.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497\charrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164901\charrsid1328554 M}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497\charrsid1328554 ediation should have occurred long before the matter came to the attention of the Court}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14554845\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164901\charrsid1328554 and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14554845\charrsid1328554 b}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497\charrsid1328554 oth parties are at fault in not canvassing this option}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13526027\charrsid1328554 earlier}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497\charrsid1328554 and neither should benefit }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13526027\charrsid1328554 in terms of costs from it but should be }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14554845\charrsid1328554 c}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13526027\charrsid1328554 ommended }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497\charrsid1328554 f}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13526027\charrsid1328554 or}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497\charrsid1328554 the way it was concluded.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9458170\charrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid70491\charrsid1328554 [2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164901\charrsid1328554 Further t}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9458170\charrsid1328554 he Plaintiff claims costs from the Defendants as the }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164901\charrsid1328554 \lquote }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9458170\charrsid1328554 old}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164901\charrsid1328554 \rquote }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9458170\charrsid1328554 Management and not the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164901\charrsid1328554 \lquote }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9458170\charrsid1328554 new}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164901\charrsid1328554 \rquote }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9458170\charrsid1328554 management}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12588263\charrsid1328554 it help put in place. An application for costs moulded in this fashion ought not }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7302650\charrsid1328554 to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12588263\charrsid1328554 be entertained}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1972619\charrsid1328554 as it did not take into account the point put forward by the Defendant in its submission}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 in respect of decisions made by de-facto officers.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12525497 \par }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid70491\charrsid1328554 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 22}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9986712\charrsid1328554 The Defendant\rquote s application for indemnity costs }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164901\charrsid1328554 is somewhat difficult}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13577946\charrsid1328554 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164901\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13577946\charrsid1328554 from the submission }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164901\charrsid1328554 to clearly }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13577946\charrsid1328554 ascertain, as it echo\rquote s an appeal to its own client to pay its fees. Nevertheless the submission generally }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9986712\charrsid1328554 is based on two main propositions. The first is that}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15100276\charrsid1328554 the Plaintiff is at fault in not taking the Defendants concern about the behaviour of the acting school principal seriously enough. }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 [2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15100276\charrsid1328554 They are, therefore of the view that had the Plaintiff been serious about their concerns, a more constructive dialogue may have ensued and the matter would }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13186885\charrsid1328554 not }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15100276\charrsid1328554 have come to Court. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13186885\charrsid1328554 True this proposition may be, but the Defendants are also in agreement that the action they took wa}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7302650\charrsid1328554 s not wise in the circumstances }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5451663\charrsid1328554 and indeed it was for this reason alone that the matter came to the Courts attention.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13186885\charrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12588263 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 [2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13186885\charrsid1328554 The second proposition is that the Plaintiff\rquote s actions after the grant of the Order of 8 September were less than honourable, that they deliberately misinterpreted the Order to obtain the removal of the School }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6163309\charrsid1328554 Management }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13186885\charrsid1328554 Board }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6163309\charrsid1328554 and that they had no intention of resolving the issues or concerns of the Board.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362123\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5451663\charrsid1328554 T}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362123\charrsid1328554 he }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12347978\charrsid1328554 result of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5451663\charrsid1328554 the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362123\charrsid1328554 non}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13577946\charrsid1328554 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362123\charrsid1328554 action }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5451663\charrsid1328554 by}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362123\charrsid1328554 the Plaintiffs}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362123\charrsid1328554 prolong}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4739198\charrsid1328554 ed}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362123\charrsid1328554 the matter}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5451663\charrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4739198\charrsid1328554 and incurred }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362123\charrsid1328554 unnecessary costs }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4739198\charrsid1328554 for}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6362123\charrsid1328554 the Defendants.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11151773\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2323416\charrsid1328554 T}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13186025\charrsid1328554 hese actions}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2323416\charrsid1328554 , in the Defendants view were}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13186025\charrsid1328554 reprehensible enough sufficient for it to attract the Court\rquote s discretion to award costs }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2323416\charrsid1328554 to the defendant. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13186025\charrsid1328554 The amount of costs proposed was $3,000:00 together with $800:00 in travelling expenses.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8025794\charrsid1328554 } {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8025794 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5713636\charrsid1328554 APPLICATION FOR COSTS \par }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 [2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 5]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 .\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12347978\charrsid1328554 Order 62}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13186025\charrsid1328554 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12347978\charrsid1328554 rule 3 of the High Court Rules provides the authority upon which the Court can award costs. Rule 3 (1) states:-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12347978 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12347978\charrsid1328554 Subject to the following provisions of this order, no party shall be entitled to recover any costs of or incidental to any proceedings from any other party to the proceedings except under an order of the Court.}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12347978 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4739198\charrsid1328554 Rule 3(2)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 :"}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4739198\charrsid1328554 If the Court in the exercise of its discretion sees fit to make any order as to costs of or incidental to any proceedings, the Court shall, subject to this or der, order costs to follow the event, except when it appears to the Court that in the circumstances of the case some other }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11670884\charrsid1328554 order should be made as to the whole or any part of the costs}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11670884\charrsid1328554 .}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4739198 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid70491\charrsid1328554 [2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 6}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5713636\charrsid1328554 The award of costs }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9510833\charrsid1328554 is at the discretion of the court, a discretion exercised judiciously. For the Court to exercise its discretion it must do so }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9510833\charrsid1328554 on fixed principles }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10310718\charrsid1328554 that is }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9510833\charrsid1328554 according to rules of reason and justice}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10310718\charrsid1328554 not according to }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10310718\charrsid1328554 private opinion}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3748413\charrsid1328554 (}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9510833\charrsid1328554 }{ \i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3748413\charrsid1328554 Sharpe v. Wakefield}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3748413\charrsid1328554 (1891) A.C. 173) }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3748413\charrsid1328554 or even }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3748413\charrsid1328554 benevolence }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3748413\charrsid1328554 (}{ \i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3748413\charrsid1328554 Kierson v. Joseph L. Thompson & Sons LTD}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3748413\charrsid1328554 ., (1913) 1.K.B. 587), or }{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3748413\charrsid1328554 Sympathy}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3748413\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7432193\charrsid1328554 (Bevington v. Perks (1925)} {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid802626\charrsid1328554 . The exercise of the judicial discretion must be justifiable}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1973765\charrsid1328554 }{ \i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1973765\charrsid1328554 (Ritter}{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1973765\charrsid1328554 v. Godfrey. (1920) 2 KB 47}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1973765\charrsid1328554 )}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16724289\charrsid1328554 ;}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270904\charrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1973765\charrsid1328554 for}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1973765\charrsid1328554 example}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1973765\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1973765\charrsid1328554 in the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270904\charrsid1328554 successful}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1973765\charrsid1328554 enforc}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270904\charrsid1328554 e}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1973765\charrsid1328554 ment}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1973765\charrsid1328554 of a legal}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270904\charrsid1328554 right }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270904\charrsid1328554 without}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270904\charrsid1328554 misconducting}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270904\charrsid1328554 himself/herself}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270904\charrsid1328554 he/she}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270904\charrsid1328554 is entitled to costs as of right }{ \i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270904\charrsid1328554 (}{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6647797\charrsid1328554 C}{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270904\charrsid1328554 ooper v. Whittingham (1880), 15 Ch.D. 501).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6647797\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 [2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 7}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6647797\charrsid1328554 The}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11293561\charrsid1328554 settled practice is that in the absence of special circumstances a successfu}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15991901\charrsid1328554 l litigant is entitled to costs and it is therefore necessary, to show some ground for exercising discretion refusing an order for cost. }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9510833\charrsid1328554 Although the award of costs }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15951165\charrsid1328554 often }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9510833\charrsid1328554 follow the event in civil matte}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 rs, this is not necessarily so.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1181684 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 [2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 8}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15951165\charrsid1328554 The legal principle underlying the award of costs}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4285728\charrsid1328554 is said to have been derived from an old English Statute which enacts that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4285728\charrsid1328554 forasmuch as people be compelled to come before the King\rquote s Council, or in the Chancery by writs grounded upon untrue suggestions, that the Chancellor for the time being, presently after that such suggestions be}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13508423\charrsid1328554 duly found and proved untrue, shall have power to ordain and award damages according to his discretion, to him which is so troubled unduly as afore is said}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13508423\charrsid1328554 }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13508423\charrsid1328554 (Andrews \endash v. Barnes ( 39 Ch. D 133 at 139)}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13508423\charrsid1328554 .}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8683118\charrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13508423\charrsid1328554 The word \lquote damages\rquote in the above principle is now commonly }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7302650\charrsid1328554 perceived}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2323416\charrsid1328554 as costs}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8025794\charrsid1328554 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8025794 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 [2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 9}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7547428\charrsid1328554 It is clear from the authorities that}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8220284\charrsid1328554 a successful defendant, in the absence of special circumstances}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid213125\charrsid1328554 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8220284\charrsid1328554 has a reasonable expectation of obtaining an order for costs to be paid by the Plaintiff but this expectation is not a right to costs unless the Court awards them. The Court has an absolute and unfettered discretion to award or not to award costs, a discretion which ought to be exercised judicially. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13508423 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 [30}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8220284\charrsid1328554 In this instance, if we were to use the princi}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12800000\charrsid1328554 ple that costs follow the event, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8220284\charrsid1328554 the}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12800000\charrsid1328554 n is the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8220284\charrsid1328554 Plaintiff entitled to costs? The short answer is no. The finality of the matter was reached }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12800000\charrsid1328554 after mediation and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8220284\charrsid1328554 by consent}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12800000\charrsid1328554 orders. The object of the exercise was achieved after the order of 8 September was granted. The matter need not have come to the attention of the Court had the parties convened a meeting before the 8 September. Both parties, in my view should}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid213125\charrsid1328554 therefore bear their own costs being partly responsible for the matter reaching the state it did.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12800000 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid70491\charrsid1328554 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 31}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12800000\charrsid1328554 The next point to be determined is whether the actions of the Plaintiff after the order of 8 September sufficient to attract the Court discretion and award costs o n an indemnity basis to the Defendant. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270654\charrsid1328554 The Australian and the English Courts have long accepted that solicitor and client costs can be awarded in appropriate cases where }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270654\charrsid1328554 there is some special or unusual feature in the case to justify the court exercising its discretion in that way}{ \i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270654\charrsid1328554 ;}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270654\charrsid1328554 (Preston \endash v.- Preston (1982) 1 All ER 41 at 58)}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2108420\charrsid1328554 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2108420\charrsid1328554 In }{ \i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2108420\charrsid1328554 Andrew \endash v.- Barnes (1888) 39 Ch.D 133.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid213125\charrsid1328554 i}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2108420\charrsid1328554 t was argued that there are only three classes of cases in which an award of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid213125\charrsid1328554 costs can be made and they are;}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2108420\charrsid1328554 where charges of fraud was made and not sustained,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270654\charrsid1328554 } {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2108420\charrsid1328554 where a public officer was sued in his official capacity and where the suit was by a beneficiary against the trustee.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270654\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 32}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2108420\charrsid1328554 The Australian cases have expanded the circumstances }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 or categories }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2108420\charrsid1328554 to include}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid213125\charrsid1328554 the following}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7829796\charrsid1328554 classes}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid213125\charrsid1328554 :-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2108420 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7829796\charrsid1328554 (i.)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid213125\charrsid1328554 \tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid213125\charrsid1328554 evidence of misconduct that causes loss of time to the Court and to other parties;}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid213125 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7829796\charrsid1328554 (ii.)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid213125\charrsid1328554 \tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid213125\charrsid1328554 the fact that the proceedings wer e commenced or continued for some ulterior motive or in wilful disregard of known facts or clearly established law}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid213125 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7829796\charrsid1328554 (iii.)\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7829796\charrsid1328554 the making of allegations which ought never to have been made or the undue prolongation of a case by groundless contentions}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2108420 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7829796\charrsid1328554 (iv.)\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7829796\charrsid1328554 an imprudent refusal of an offer of compromise }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7829796\charrsid1328554 ; and} {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2108420 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7829796\charrsid1328554 (v.)\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7829796\charrsid1328554 an award of costs on an indemnity basis against a contemnor.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7829796 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 [3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7829796\charrsid1328554 The award of costs on an indemnity basis is therefore a departure from the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7696813\charrsid1328554 ordinary practice and the best way to deal with the matter is to look at the circumstances of each case in the search of }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7696813\charrsid1328554 \lquote the presence or absence of factors which would be capable, if they existed, of warranting a departure from the usual rule}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7696813\charrsid1328554 Brandon LJ. In }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7696813\charrsid1328554 Preston \endash v- Preston (1982) 1 All ER at 58.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7696813\charrsid1328554 In the search of these }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7696813\charrsid1328554 factors}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7696813\charrsid1328554 it is }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7153809\charrsid1328554 therefore }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7696813\charrsid1328554 possible in future litigations that more categories }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7153809\charrsid1328554 or different features about cases which when found may attract an award of costs on an indemnity basis. }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid70491\charrsid1328554 [3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7153809\charrsid1328554 Any analysis of the facts must ad}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8199491\charrsid1328554 d}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7153809\charrsid1328554 res} {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8199491\charrsid1328554 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7153809\charrsid1328554 the question of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7153809\charrsid1328554 whether the particular facts and circumstances of the case in question warrant the making of an order for payment of costs other than on a party and party basis}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7153809\charrsid1328554 , }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7153809\charrsid1328554 Sheppard J in }{ \i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7153809\charrsid1328554 Colgate-Palmolive Company and Colgate- Palmolive Pty Ltd.-v- Cussons Pty Ltd}{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8199491\charrsid1328554 (1993) 46 FCR225.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8199491\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid70491\charrsid1328554 [3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 5}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1921896\charrsid1328554 Looking }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8199491\charrsid1328554 at the particular facts of th}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1921896\charrsid1328554 is}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8199491\charrsid1328554 case }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1921896\charrsid1328554 the Court must now decide }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13118602\charrsid1328554 if }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8199491\charrsid1328554 the wrong done }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1921896\charrsid1328554 by the Plaintiff}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13118602\charrsid1328554 , }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1921896\charrsid1328554 as seen by the Defendant}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13118602\charrsid1328554 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1921896\charrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8199491\charrsid1328554 was directly connected with the Plaintiff\rquote s case or collateral to it.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1921896\charrsid1328554 That is, if it was not directly connected to the substantive matter then it is no ground on which to exercise }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15428544\charrsid1328554 the }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1921896\charrsid1328554 discretion to award costs. This is the position in the Australian case determined}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15428544\charrsid1328554 in the English Court of Appeal}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13118602\charrsid1328554 ;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1921896\charrsid1328554 King}{ \i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15428544\charrsid1328554 }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1921896\charrsid1328554 & Co \endash v.-Gillard & Co (1905) 2Ch.D.7.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13118602\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7829796 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 [3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 6}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15428544\charrsid1328554 Were the actions of the Plaintiff after the Order of 8 September directly connected to the substantive matter or were they collateral to it.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13118602\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10502544\charrsid1328554 The sacking of nine members of the support staff by the Acting School Princ ipal and his taking or interpreting the Order of 8 September incorrectly were not the actions of the Plaintiffs but rather that of a misinformed individual. The arrest of the School Manager was also not an act of the Plaintiff and had no direct bearing on the substantive matter. The School Manager\rquote s remedy lay elsewhere,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10502544\charrsid1328554 unfortunate though, the incident may be. }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13118602\charrsid1328554 The post order }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839951\charrsid1328554 behaviours complained of }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 did not appear to be that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839951\charrsid1328554 of the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13118602\charrsid1328554 Plaintiff}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839951\charrsid1328554 \rquote s and even if it }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13118602\charrsid1328554 were}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839951\charrsid1328554 , it would be }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13118602\charrsid1328554 in my view, collateral to the }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839951\charrsid1328554 substantive matter }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13118602\charrsid1328554 to be determined}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839951\charrsid1328554 . }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 [3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 7}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13839951\charrsid1328554 As no further proceedings arose from the said behaviour }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3805764\charrsid1328554 which prolonged the matter there was no need to order indemnity costs on this basis. Were the post order behaviours complained of reprehensible and if so would indemnity costs follow?}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15428544 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 [3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 8}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12800000\charrsid1328554 This}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10102138\charrsid1328554 question was determined in our jurisdiction in the matter of}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12601621\charrsid1328554 }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10102138\charrsid1328554 Singh v.- Commander Naupoto & Ors HCA No: 193/08.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12601621\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16270654\charrsid1328554 In this case it was argued that the test }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12407164\charrsid1328554 is reprehensible conduct and drew its authority from }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4613484\charrsid1328554 Dewa \endash v.- University of South Pacific (1996) FJHC 125}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4613484\charrsid1328554 and }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4613484\charrsid1328554 Police Service Commission \endash v.- Naiveli (1995) HBJ 029}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4613484\charrsid1328554 . }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10881584\charrsid1328554 A conduct is considered to be reprehensible if it is oppressive or vexatious.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3686143\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 [3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 9}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3686143\charrsid1328554 In the }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3686143\charrsid1328554 Singh \endash v.- Commander Naupoto}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3686143\charrsid1328554 the actions of the Defendant in placing the Plaintiff\rquote s name on the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3686143\charrsid1328554 watch list}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3686143\charrsid1328554 and stopping him from leaving the country was not considered by Justice Hickey to be reprehensible enough to attract indemnity costs. What is relevant is that litigation can often be conducted in a way which is unreasonable but an award for costs can only be granted where }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567617\charrsid1328554 the conduct could properly be regarded as lacking moral probity or deserving moral condemnation}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567617\charrsid1328554 ;}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567617\charrsid1328554 May LJ in }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567617\charrsid1328554 Reid Minty}{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 }{ \i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567617\charrsid1328554 v.-Taylor (2002) 1WLR 2800 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567617\charrsid1328554 at 2807. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 [40}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11142373\charrsid1328554 ].\tab }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567617\charrsid1328554 The above position was further expanded by Brown LJ in }{\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567617\charrsid1328554 Kiam \endash v.- MGN Ltd (No.2) (2002) 1 WLR 2810}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567617\charrsid1328554 when he said that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567617\charrsid1328554 such conduct would need to be unreasonable to a high degree; unreasonable in this context certainly does not mean merely wrong or misguided in hindsight. An indemnity costs order ...does}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 ,}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567617\charrsid1328554 I think, carry at least some stigma. It is of its nature penal rather than exhorta}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9468742\charrsid1328554 to}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567617\charrsid1328554 ry}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9468742\charrsid1328554 This is not the position in our matter and in my view the behaviour}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9468742\charrsid1328554 complained of by the Defendant after the Order of 8 September fell short of the standard required sufficient for the Court to award costs on an indemnity basis.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8220284 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 For the above reasons, the formal }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 O}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 rder}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 of the Court are:-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 1.\tab No order for costs on a party/party basis against either party;}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 2.\tab No order for costs against the Plaintiff on an indemnity basis in favour of the Defendant; and}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13508423 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 3.\tab A direction that the }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 new}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 School Management Board pay }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 Solicitors fees incurred by the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 old}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1730509\charrsid1328554 School Management Board. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3419077\charrsid1328554 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3749160\charrsid1328554 H A ROBINSON}{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13508423\charrsid1328554 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 MASTER \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1328554 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554 22 JANUARY 2010}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1328554\charrsid1328554 \par }}