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}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 and Tokatoka Nalibuvatu, Yavusa Wailevu. \par Plaintiffs \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 AND: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 NATIVE LAND TRUST BOARD}{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15168019 \par 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}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Nasilivata House, Ratu Mara Road, Samabula, Suva. \par 2nd Defendant \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 AND: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF FIJI}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15168019 , \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Suvavou House, Suva \par 3rd Defendant \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Before:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Master Anare Tuilevuka}{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par \par Counsels:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Mr. Haroon Ali Shah for the Plaintiffs}{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Ms Fifita for the 1st Defendant \par Mr. Green for the 2nd And 3rd Defendants \par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par Date of Hearing:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 07th June, 2010}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par Date of Ruling:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 06th July, 2010}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 RULING}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 BACKGROUND \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [1]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 I gather from the p leadings and from the submissions of both counsels during the hearing of this application that the Public Works Department has been in occupation of a certain piece of land which belongs to the }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 tokatokas}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 of Draqara and Nabulivatu of the }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 mataqali}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Draqara, }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 yavusa }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Wailevu, Rakiraki.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [2]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Fresh water is in abundant supply on the land in question and through the Public Works Department, government has been sourcing water from various water catchments on the land for public supply.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [3]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Government has also built on the land a depot which includes a hospital, a police station and also housing facilities for civil servants.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [4]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 In the statement of claim, the plaintiffs plead that rental payment for government use of the land is always delayed. On many occasions, th ey have requested the defendants to provide an account of payments made but to no avail. They allege they have suffered loss and damages and seek the following relief:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 a declaration that the plaintiffs are entitled to a full and proper account.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 a declaration that the plaintiffs are entitled to be forthwith paid all the monies currently held with the defendants jointly and severally.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 a declaration that the plaintiff is entitled to copies of all lease documents over the said water catchment area and other utilities.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (d)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 interest at the bank rate on all monies held with the defendants and not paid within twelve months of receipt.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (e)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 costs on a solicitor-client indemnity basis. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par APPLICATION TO STRIKE OUT}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [5]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Before me is a summons to strike out dated 27th of October, 2009 by the Office the Attorney General in Lautoka on behalf of the 2nd and 3rd defendants. The application is made under }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Order 18 r 18 (1) (a) of the High Court Rules }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 on the ground that the claim discloses no reasonable cause of action.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [6]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 The application was heard on the 7th of June 2010.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par SUBMISSIONS OF BOTH COUNSELS}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2383733\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [7]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Mr. Green started by highlighting the protective scheme of the }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Native Lands Trust Act (Cap 134) }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 and}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 referred to}{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 8}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 , }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 9}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 and }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 12}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 . He also referred to } {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 regulations 3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 and }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 4 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 of the }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Native Land Trust (Leases and Licenses) Regulations}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 . }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [8]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 In short, Mr. Green submits that, whereas the plaintiffs may indeed be the registered native owners of the land in question, t he protective scheme of the Act prevents native owners such as the plaintiffs from entering into any agreement directly with any other party with a view to alienating or disposing of native land in favour of that other party. This is because the control o f native lands is vested absolutely in the Native Lands Trust Board.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [9]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Having said that, Mr. Green then submits that the plaintiffs claim would only be sustainable if, }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 firstly}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 the Act allowed the plaintiffs to enter directly into an agreement with the 2 nd and 3rd defendants concerning the occupation of the land in question and, }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 secondly}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 ,}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 even so, if the plaintiffs did in fact enter into an agreement directly with the 2nd and 3rd defendants about the latter\rquote s occupation and use of the land in question.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [10]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Mr. Green then submits that neither of the above is allowed under the Act, and nor are they pleaded in the statement of claim. As such, there is no basis for any of the relief sought by the plaintiffs. }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [11]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 He cites the following comments of Master Udit in the case of }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Kaliova Masau v A-G & Ors}{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \endash Civil Action No. HBC 120 of 2007.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 In that case, the 4th, 5th and 6th defendants were foreign investors who had entered into a tourism lease with NLTB on terms which the plaintiff (who had brought proceedings in his own right and on behalf of members of his }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 mataqali}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 ) were not happy with. The 4th, 5th and 6th}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 defendants then filed a striking out claim also under }{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Order 18 Rule 18 (1)(a)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 .}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Master Udit had these to say:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \'85 .there is no direct agreement between the plaintiff and either the 4th, 5th, or 6th defendants jointly and/or severally. In fact there cannot be one. The law prohibits it. On that premise alone, even any constructive agreement cannot be presumed}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 " \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [12]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 In other words, argues Mr. Green, before the plaintiffs can be entitled to any of the reliefs sought in the claim, they must first prove that there was an agreement between the plaintiffs on the one hand and the 2nd and 3rd defendants on the other.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [13]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Mr. Green submits that the pleadings do not plead such an agreement. In fact, an agreement entered directly between the plaintiffs and the 2nd and 3rd defendants, if pleaded and assumed to be factually true,}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 would also have to be struck out as it would be pro hibited by the scheme of the Act and therefore, not a firm ground on which to base a cause of action. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [14]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Frankly, therefore, the plaintiffs have no cause of action.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [15]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Mr. Green read the Fiji Court of Appeal case of }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Serupepeli Dakai}{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 No. 1 & Ors \endash v- NLDC & Ors}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 29 FLR 92}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 at page 99 regarding the function of the Board.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 No argument was advanced in support of this ground but we take it to mean that individuals are entitled to be consulted by the Board before it exercises its statutory powers of control, particularly in granting leases of native land.}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 This is clearly not so \endash the Board alone has the power and any consultations prior to authorizing leases may have been merely a public relations exercise}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 and have lead, as Kermode J believes, to a mistaken belief by individual members that they are entitled to be consulted}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 " \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [16]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Mr. Green also cites an extract from }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Serupepeli Dakai}{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 No. 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 which was cited in the Supreme Court case of }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Waisake Ratu No. 2 & Anor v NLDC & NLTB}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 [Supreme Court, 1987 (Cullinan J) 27 February]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 as follows:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 No member of a land owning mataqali can legally object to any other person coming onto his mataqali land with the authority or permission of the Native Lands Trust Board. He cannot personally bring an action for trespass to the l and or claim damages for a trespass which does not directly infringe his personal rights}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 " \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [17]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Relying on sentiments expressed by the Court in}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Serupepeli Dakai}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 No. 1}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 , Mr.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Green submits that the plaintiffs may have a cause of action against the NLTB, but they have no locus as against the 2nd and 3rd defendants. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [18]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Mr. Shah argues that the alienation of the native land is not at issue in his pleadings, nor is any contract or lease agreement at issue therefrom.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 He further submits that the pleadings raise no issue about any right or title to }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 mataqali}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 land.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 He argues that }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Kaliova Masau}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 is not applicable.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [19]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Mr. Shah submits that the 2nd and 3rd defendants are in occupation of mataqali land and this is not denied.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 He submits that the defendants are trespassing and }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 meisne profit}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 is a remedy available to his clients at common law. He submits that his clients require information and documents disclosed to them as to how much money the 2nd and 3rd defendants have paid.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [20]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 He says that all their pleadings impact on Public Works Department as they are in occupation.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 He says that NLTB has been paying but the Board is not giving any account of payments received from the 2nd and 3rd defendants.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 He asks }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 "}{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 why should the mataqali be kept in the dark? NLTB is in a fiduciary position and must account to the mataqali}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [21]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 As against the 3rd and 4th defendants, Mr. Shah submits that from his clients point of view:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 "}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Its our land.} {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 You use it.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Please pay us rightful due}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 "}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 .}{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [22]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 He says that if the 3rd and 4th defendants are in occupation, then their occupation would either be by virtue of an agreement or as a trespasser.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 He says either way his clients are entitled to }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 meisne profit}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [23]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 When asked whether the 2nd and 3rd defendants are trespassing or occupying the land legally, Mr. Shah says he does not know.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 He concedes that the 3rd and the 4th defendants are on the land pursuant to some agreement between them and the NLTB. He says his cause of action is simp ly that his client needs to be paid for the use of the land, whatever ground it is that the 2nd and 3rd defendants justify their occupation and use of the land. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par ANALYSIS}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2383733\charrsid14122068 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [24]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 The authorities that Mr. Green relies on are crystal clear that the plaintiffs have no cause of action.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 In}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Kaliova Masau}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 , which is applicable in this case, Master Udit dismissed the claim against the 4th, 5th and 6th defendants on the ground that it disclo sed no reasonable cause of action. The plaintiff in that case was seeking to set aside the agreement on the ground that it was an unconscionable bargain. But to succeed on that argument, they had to first and foremost establish that there was an agreement between him/them on the one hand and the 4th, 5th and 6th defendants respectively on the other.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 As discussed above (see paragraph 11), the plaintiff in }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Kaliova Masau}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 could not overcome that hurdle. This was principally because the agreement in question was concluded between NLTB as the plaintiffs trustees on the one hand, and - on the other - the 4th, 5th and 6th defendants respectively in their own right as free agents who were free to bargain on a commercial deal.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Hence, }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Serupepeli Dakai}{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 No. 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 precluded the plaintiff in }{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 Kaliova Masau}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 from legally objecting to any person coming onto his mataqali land with the authority or permission of the Native Lands Trust Board. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par CONCLUSION \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [25]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 In this case before me, I too must reach the same conclusion. Accordingly, I dismiss the statement of claim as disclosing no reasonable cause of action. The plaintiffs are to pay costs to the 2nd}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 and 3rd defendants in the sum of }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 $350-00 (three hundred and fifty dollars)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 }{ \b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 within 21 days}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 of the date of this ruling}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 . \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\caps\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid8607460 Anare Tuilevuka \par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 MASTER \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14122068 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid14122068 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14122068\charrsid86798 At Lautoka \par 06th July 2010 \par }}