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{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par Judgment of:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Inoke J. \par \par Counsel Appearing}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 :\tab }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Mr Kitione Vuataki for the Plaintiffs}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 \tab \tab }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Mr S Nacolawa for the 1st Defendants \par \tab }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 \tab \tab }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Ms L Macedru for the 2nd Defendant \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Solicitors}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Vuataki Law for the Plaintiffs \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 \tab }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Nacolawa & Co. for the 1st Defendants \par \tab Legal Dept. NLTB for the 2nd Defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Date of Hearing: \tab 7 May 2010 \par Date of Judgment: \tab 7 May 2010 \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid11817169 INTRODUCTION \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 [1] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 This is a dispute over the distribution of lease monies received on behalf of }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Mataqali Vunasaqalo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 by the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Native Lands Trust Board} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 and paid into the ANZ Bank.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 The Plaintiffs allege that the Defendants in breach of trust distributed lease monies in unequal shares and deprived them of their lawful entitlements.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 The dispute has been on going since 2004. \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 \par [2] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 The main objection by the Plaintiffs was that distributions were made to the Methodist Church ($5,000) and the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Vanua}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 before the Plaintiffs got their share.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 The Plaintiffs are not members of the Methodist Church. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 [3] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 This judgment is for interim relief to restrain further distributions pending the determination of the dispute. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid11817169 THE APPLICATION \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 [4] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 The Writ of Summons was filed on 11 February 2010.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 On 16 February 2010, the Plaintiffs filed an application by Summons for interim orders as follows: \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14362216 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 1. }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 That the First Defendants be restrained by themselves, their servants and or agents from withdrawing any funds of Mataqali Vunasaqalo from any bank account kept with the Third Nominal Defendant and or any Bank whatsoever until further order. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14362216 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14362216 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 2. }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 That the Second Defendant be restrained by itself, its servants and or agents from paying any income from the lands of Mataqali Vunasaqalo to the First Defendants and or any account operated by them until further order. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14362216 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14362216 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 3. }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 That the Third Nominal Defendant is restrained by itself, its servants and or agents or however from releasing any funds on the signature of First Defendants from the Account Number 3660113 in th e name and style of Mataqali Vunasaqalo Natuamudu until further order. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14362216 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14362216 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 4. }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 That the First Defendant render audited accounts of their administration of Mataqali Vunasaqalo land income from Native Land Trust Board within thirty days of order. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14362216 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid11817169 THE HEARING \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 [5] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 In the course of his submissions, I indicated to Mr Vuataki, counsel for the Plaintiffs, that I might have some difficulty in granting the orders in paragraphs 1 to 3 of the Summons because if this was the only source of income for the Defendants, how w ere they to survive pending the hearing of this action.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 It could take a year before this matter goes to trial. \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 [6] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 He indicated that his clients were quite willing to allow the lease monies to be equally distributed before deductions for the Methodist Church and the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Vanua}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 . \par \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 [7] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 I indicated that it seems that this case could be resolved by the taking of accounts should the action go to trial.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Any payments made now on an equal basis before deduction for other distributions could be readjusted after judgment. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14362216 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14362216 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 [8] }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Mr Nacolawa indicated that his clients might be agreeable to interim distribution on the basis suggested by the Court and Mr Vuataki so on that basis I adjourned the hearing of the application for Mr Vuataki and Mr Nacolawa to get instructions and dr aw up the interim terms of settlement. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14362216 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid11817169 CONSENT ORDERS \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14362216 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 [9] }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 I am grateful for counsels assistance in coming up with an interim settlement which they had written up and signed and handed up to form the interim orders to be made in this application. \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid11817169 ORDERS \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 [10] }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Orders}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 are therefore as follows: \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14362216 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14362216 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216 1. }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 By consent, orders are as per the Terms of Settlement signed by counsel for the Plaintiffs and counsel for the First Defendant and handed up on 7 May 2010. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14362216 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14362216 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14362216\charrsid14362216 Sosefo Inoke \par Judge}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1972231\charrsid14362216 \par }}