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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3882876\charrsid12001281 These proceedings are concerned with a lease.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3882876\charrsid12001281 On 5 August 2004}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15477943\charrsid12001281  the Defendant Association entered into a leasing agreement with the Plaintiff trading as }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15477943\charrsid12001281 JJs On the Park}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15477943\charrsid12001281 
 for a period of ten years to lease the ground, first, third, fourth and fifth floors of the YWCA Building }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 (the premises) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15477943\charrsid12001281 
located adjacent to Sukuna Park in Suva.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15477943\charrsid12001281 
In the agreement the Defendant is referred to as the sub-lessor since it is the lessee under a lease from the Suva City Council.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15477943\charrsid12001281 
The Plaintiff is referred to as the sub-lessee.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3882876\charrsid12001281 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15477943\charrsid12001281 
\par Although a number of issues between the parties were outstanding under earlier leasing arrangements, there was no attempt made by the parties to resolve th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 em}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15477943\charrsid12001281  when they signed the agreement dated 5 August 2004.
\par 
\par Those outstanding issues and other issues that had arisen after 5 August 2004 were settled by the parties in a Deed of Settlement and Release date 23 December 2005.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15477943\charrsid12001281 
\par 
\par Since then the parties have been involved in an on-going dispute over the non-payment of rent by the Plaintiff on the one hand and over the failure by the Defendant to carry out repairs and to perform other obligations under the leasing agreement.
\par 
\par By letter dated 26 January 2010 the Defendant advised the Plaintiff that unless the amount of $189,429.46 plus interest was paid 
within 14 days from the date of the letter, it would terminate the leasing agreement and commence eviction proceedings whilst at the same time exercising any other rights and remedies available to it.
\par 
\par On 8 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4198722\charrsid12001281 February 2010 the Pla
intiff filed an ex parte application for an interlocutory injunction with a writ of summons endorsed with a Statement of Claim seeking an injunction restraining the Defendant from determining the lease until the Plaintiff\rquote 
s claims are heard, from entering into possession of the Plaintiff\rquote s demised premises}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281  and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4198722\charrsid12001281 
 from distressing for rent against the Plaintiff.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15477943\charrsid12001281 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4198722\charrsid12001281 
\par The Plaintiff claims damages as a result of the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732921\charrsid12001281 Defendant\rquote s breaches of the leasing agreement for loss of income, loss of reputation, potential loss o
f contracts and for damage to fittings, furniture, p}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 l}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732921\charrsid12001281 ant and equipment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732921\charrsid12001281 The loss of income is quantified in a sum estimated to be $212,601.21 as at 31 December 2009.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4198722\charrsid12001281 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732921\charrsid12001281 
\par The Plaintiff filed in support of its application an affidavit made by its Managing Director, Peter John Ma}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15601461\charrsid12001281 z}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732921\charrsid12001281 
ey, sworn on 3 February 2010.
\par 
\par I directed that the application be listed inter partes for mention on 12 February 2010.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732921\charrsid12001281 
In the meantime the Defendant filed an answering affidavit sworn by its President, Leba Halofaki Mataitini on 11 February 2010.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732921\charrsid12001281 
The Plaintiff then filed a reply affidavit sworn by Peter John Ma}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15601461\charrsid12001281 z}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732921\charrsid12001281 ey on 19 February 2010.
\par 
\par When the application was called for hearing on 2 March 2010 I was informed by the parties that the lease had been determined by the Defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732921\charrsid12001281 As a result the Plaintiff\rquote s application had been overtaken by events and was ineffectual.
\par 
\par Upon the application of Counsel for the Plaintiff I granted leave to the Plaintiff to file and serve an amended application for an interlocutory injunction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732921\charrsid12001281 I also gave directions to the parties for the filing of further affidavit material.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732921\charrsid12001281 More importantly, I directed that the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 B}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732921\charrsid12001281 
ailiff be restrained from proceeding further until the completion of the hearing of the Plaintiff\rquote s amended application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5732921\charrsid12001281 
The hearing was fixed for 31 March 2010.
\par 
\par On 17 March 2010 the Plaintiff filed its amended application seeking the following orders:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519418\charrsid12001281 1.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6519418\charrsid12001281 Until further order of the Court, the respondent and/or its employees or agents be restrained from}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 :}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9787870\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-6\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12001281 {
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 Forfeiting the lease between the parties, where the respondent has not forfeited the lease.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-6\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12001281 {
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 Distressing for rent against the applicant where the respondent has not forfeited the lease.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-6\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12001281 {
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 Ejecting the applicant from the respondent\rquote s building, situated at 21 Central Street and 10 Regal Lane, Su
va, adjacent to Sukuna Park (the premises) or taking possession of the premises where the lease between the parties has been properly forfeited by the respondent.
\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 
[2 and 3 are not immediately relevant].
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 4.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 That all other matters currently in dispute between the parties arising in connection with the subject matter of the lease dated 5 August 2004 be referred to arbitration.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 5.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 That these proceedings are stayed pending the outcome of the arbitration referred to in paragraph (3) above.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181717\charrsid12001281 The parties subsequently filed further affidavit material and when the application came on for hearing I had before me a total of }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 seven}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181717\charrsid12001281  affidavits filed by the parties.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7425360\charrsid12001281 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181717\charrsid12001281 
\par On }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 12 March 2010 the Defendant had filed its Defence and Notice of Counterclaim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 In the counterclaim, the Defendant claims the sum of $193,422.20 consisting of $137,250.00 forfeited by the Defendant for the Plaintiff\rquote s unfulfilled promise of immediate payment
 of balance rental arrears of $66,132.00.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 F}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 
urther and alternatively the Defendant claims the sum of $189,429.46 for outstanding rent for the period June 2009 to January 2010.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 
Further and alternatively the Defendant claims the sum of $14,727.00 as payments made by the Defendant for water rates (2006), repairs, water damage and FEA accounts (to 31 December 2009).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 It is claimed that these amounts were paid following the Plaintiff\rquote s promise to pay rental arrears.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 It is claimed the Plaintiff has not honoured his promise.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 
Damages, interest and costs are also claimed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6181717\charrsid12001281 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 
\par In fact the basis of the Plaintiff\rquote s amended}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 
application for an interlocutory injunction was the receipt by it of a letter dated 26 February 2010 from the Defendant\rquote s trustees that stated:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 Rental Arrears.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 We refer to our letter to you dated 26 January 2010.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 We note that 30 days has lapsed since the abovementioned letter was served on you.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 We refer that to-date you have yet to pay the rental arrears owing of $189,429.45.
}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 Moreover you}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 r}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281  rent for the month of February has been paid on a weekly basis as opposed to the lump sum for the month.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 Our organisation has suffered and continues to suffer financially due to your failure to pay the demanded sum owing.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 Take Notice}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281  that pursuant to clause 21 of the Agreement to Lease }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7100861\charrsid12001281 
dated 5 August 2004 we are terminating the lease due to your failure to pay the demanded sum owing.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223532\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7100861\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7100861\charrsid12001281 You are given 30 days to vacate the premises forthwith.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7100861\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14176397\charrsid12001281 Take Further Notice that pursuant to clause 21.3 our Bailiff will be doing an 
inventory and recommending to us the chattels that will be held by us as a lien securing the amount of accrued rent.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7100861\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1521289\charrsid12001281 
\par The objection to rent being paid weekly is somewhat surprising}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1521289\charrsid12001281 in view of the comments 
that appeared in a letter dated 31 December 2009 from the Defendant to the Plaintiff\rquote s Managing Direct}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 or}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1521289\charrsid12001281 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1521289\charrsid12001281 On page 4 the following paragraph appears:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8215706\charrsid12001281 
We therefore ask that you meet us half-way by re-instating the weekly rental from Monday 28.12.09 so that the YWCA may effectively carry out its operations including firming up on its consultations with the Bank.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1521289\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8215706\charrsid12001281 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8198994\charrsid12001281 The principles that are to be applied by this Court }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 in an application such as is presently before me }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8198994\charrsid12001281 were clearly stated by Lord Diplock in }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14176397\charrsid12001281 American}{
\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8198994\charrsid12001281  Cyanamid Ltd. \endash v- Ethicon Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8198994\charrsid12001281  [1975] AC 396.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8198994\charrsid12001281 First, the Plaintiff is required to establish that his claim raises a serious question to be tried.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 The Plaintiff is not required to establish a prima facie case that he will gain a permanent injunction after trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 The}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281  test requires the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281  affidavit material }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 to}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281  contain sufficiently precise factual supporting evidence to satisfy the court that }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281  claim is not frivolous, vexatious or hopeless.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8215706\charrsid12001281 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 
\par At this stage it is not necessary to go much further into the facts or the law of the substantive issues.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 
I am satisfied that there are several serious issues of fact and law to be tried.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 
They concern, inter alia, whether the Defendant is in breach of the leasing agreement, whether the Plaintiff has suffered loss and damage, the right of a tenant to offset payments made for repairs that are the landlord\rquote 
s responsibility against rent, the right of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14176397\charrsid12001281 abatement}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281  under section 90 of the Property Law Act Cap 130, the obl
igation to pay the rent without deduction under clause 1.1 of the leasing agreement, the existence of any lien and finally whether the matter should be referred to arbitration.
\par 
\par I do not consider any of these issues to be frivolous.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 More significantly, }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 they }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 cannot be resolved simply by reference to the affidavits.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 The factual assertions made by both parties must be tested under oath by cross-examination.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 Lord Diplock in his speech in the }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 American }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14176397\charrsid12001281 
Cyanamid}{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281  case}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281  (supra) made several observations on the role of the court in applications }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 such }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 as the present.
\par 
\par His Lordship started by noting at page 406 that:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 In those cases }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14176397\charrsid12001281 where}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281  the legal }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14176397\charrsid12001281 rights}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281  of the parties depend upon facts that are in dispute between }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14176397\charrsid12001281 them}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 , the evidence available to the court at the hearing of the application for an interlocutory injunction is }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 in}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 complete.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 It is given on affidavit and has not been }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 te}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 sted by oral cross-examination.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 
\par Then at page 407 he }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 continued}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 :
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 It is no part }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14176397\charrsid12001281 of}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281  the court\rquote s function at this stage of the litigation to tr
y to resolve conflicts of evidence on affidavit as to facts on which the claims of either party may ultimately depend nor to decide difficult questions of law which call for de}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 
tailed argument and mature }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14176397\charrsid12001281 considerations}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 .}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 These are matters to be dealt with at the trial}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 .}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 
\par His Lordship at page 409 continued on the same point by adding:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 
The court is not justified in embarking upon anything resembling a trial of the action upon conflicting affidavits in order to evaluate the strength of either party\rquote s case.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 
\par On the issue of evaluation at the interlocutory stage he noted at page 410 that:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 
In view of the fact that there are serious questions to be tried upon which the available evidence is incomplete, conflicting and untested, to express an opinion now as to t
he prospects of success of either party would only be embarrassing to the judge who will have eventually to try the case .}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 
\par The Fiji Court of Appeal has indicated that the principles set out in }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 American Cyanamid}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 upra) are the appropriate tests to be }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14176397\charrsid12001281 applied}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281  in Fiji in such}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 applications:}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281  }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281 Natural Waters of Viti Limited 
\endash v- Crystal Clear Mineral Water (Fiji) Limited}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2235512\charrsid12001281  (unreported Civil Appeal No 11 and 11A of 2004 delivered on 26 November 2004.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088867\charrsid12001281 
\par Having concluded that the Plaintiff has satisfied the first of the American Cyanamid test}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088867\charrsid12001281 
, I turn now to the next limb which concerns the adequacy of damages.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088867\charrsid12001281 
The issue is simply about whether damages would provide an adequate remedy to the Plaintiff.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088867\charrsid12001281 
I accept that a problem arises in attempting to quantify the Plaintiff\rquote s claim against the Defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088867\charrsid12001281 
There is no difficulty in calculating the actual amounts spent by the Plaintiff for physical repairs to the building.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088867\charrsid12001281 
These are capable of determination by evidence and, if liability is established, are compensable.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088867\charrsid12001281 Howev
er, the difficulty arises in attempting to determine the loss of income as a result of the business being closed down and also the loss in what has been described as the capital value of the Plaintiff\rquote 
s business by way of loss of good will which is principally reflected in loss of turnover.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088867\charrsid12001281 
I am satisfied that the difficulty in calculating damages }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 in this case }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8088867\charrsid12001281 
indicates that damages would not be an adequate remedy for the Plaintiff.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8864052\charrsid12001281 
\par In view of that conclusion it is necessary to consider the balance of convenience.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8864052\charrsid12001281 
The wording is perhaps a little misleading as Lord Diplock himself in }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8864052\charrsid12001281 NWL Ltd \endash v- Woods}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8864052\charrsid12001281 
 [1979] 1WLR 1294 accepted that the balance was more fundamental and more weighty than mere convenience.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8864052\charrsid12001281 
In that case Lord Diplock described }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16323536\charrsid12001281 the approach to be taken at page 1306 in the following terms:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8864052\charrsid12001281 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16323536\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16323536\charrsid12001281 
In assessing whether, what is compendiously called, the balance of convenience lies in granting or refusing interlocutory injunctions in act
ions between parties of undoubted solvency the judge is engaged in weighing the respective risks that injustice may result from his deciding one way rather than the other at a stage when the evidence is incomplete.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16323536\charrsid12001281 On the one hand there is the risk that if
 the interlocutory injunction is refused but the Plaintiff succeeds in establishing at the trial his legal right for the protection of which the injunction had been sought he may in the meantime have suffered}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131853\charrsid12001281  harm and inconvenience for which an award of money can provide no adequate recompense.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131853\charrsid12001281 
On the other hand there is the risk that if the interlocutory injunction is granted but the Plaintiff fails at the trial the defendant may in the meantime have suffered harm and convenience which is similarly }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281 irr}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131853\charrsid12001281 recompensable.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131853\charrsid12001281 
The nature and degree of harm and inconvenience that are likely to be sustained in these two events by the defendant and the plaintiff respectively in consequence of the grant or the refusal of the injunction are generally sufficiently dispropor
tionate to bring down, by themselves, the balance on one side or the other; and this is what I understand to be the thrust of the decision of the House in }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131853\charrsid12001281 American Cyanamid \endash 
v- Ethicon Ltd.}{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131853\charrsid12001281 Where, however, the grant or refusal of the interlocutory injuncti
on will have the practical effect of putting an end to the action because the harm that will have been already caused to the losing party by its grant or its refusal is complete and of a kind for which money cannot constitute an}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281 y}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131853\charrsid12001281  worthwhile recompense, the
 degree of likelihood that the Plaintiff would have succeeded in establishing his right to an injunction if the action had gone to trial, is a factor to be brought into the balance by the judge in weighing the risks that injustice may result from his deci
ding the application one way rather than the other.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131853\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131853\charrsid12001281 
\par If I accept the assertions in the affidavits filed by the Plaintiff concerning its solvency I would have no difficulty in concluding that it was }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281 a }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131853\charrsid12001281 solvent party.
\par 
\par In his fourth affidavit sworn on}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10628175\charrsid12001281  30 March 2010 Mr Mazey claims that the Plaintiff }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10628175\charrsid12001281 is and has always been solvent}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10628175\charrsid12001281 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10628175\charrsid12001281 He points out that the Plaintiff\rquote s assets are more than sufficient to satisfy any adverse damages claim.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10628175\charrsid12001281 In support of that claim}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281 , there}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10628175\charrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13764642\charrsid12001281 is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10628175\charrsid12001281 annexed to t
he affidavit a letter dated 25 March 2010 from Aliz Pacific Chartered Accountants }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13764642\charrsid12001281 which}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10628175\charrsid12001281  states on page 2 that:}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12131853 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10628175\charrsid12001281 
It is our opinion that the business of St Au}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195692\charrsid12001281 b}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10628175\charrsid12001281 
yn Limited trading as JJs on the Park is able to meet its obligations and pay its debts as and when they fall due and therefore does not fare any solvency or going concern issues as such.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10628175\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10628175\charrsid12001281 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195692\charrsid12001281 Furthermore, the material in the fifth affidavit of Peter Mazey sworn on 31 March 2010, attempts to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281 re-enforce the claim}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195692\charrsid12001281  that the Plaintiff company is solvent.
\par 
\par Counsel for the Defendant urged me to reject this assertion for two reasons.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195692\charrsid12001281 
First, the various figures provided in the financial statements were inconsistent.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195692\charrsid12001281 Secondly, the auditors were not independent.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195692\charrsid12001281 However for the purpose of the present application I am prepared to accept that the Plaintiff company is solvent.
\par 
\par The Defendant\rquote s financial position is perhaps not quite so clear.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195692\charrsid12001281 
The two affidavits filed on its behalf contain material that would indicate that the Defendant is in the midst of a cash flow shortfall problem.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195692\charrsid12001281 In her submission Counsel for the Defendant indicated that the Defendant\rquote s finances }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195692\charrsid12001281 were suffering}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195692\charrsid12001281 
 as a result of the periodic non payment of rent by the Plaintiff.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195692\charrsid12001281 
\par 
\par In its written submission the Defendant claims to have the ability to pay any award of damages although there is no material in the affidavits to support this assertion.
\par 
\par If the application is not granted, then the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281 B}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195692\charrsid12001281 ailiff will move in and evict the Plaintiff.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195692\charrsid12001281 The business will be closed, most if not all of the assets seized and the Bank will then move against the Plaintiff company.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13195692\charrsid12001281 The Plaintiff would as a result suffer irreparable damage.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8399292\charrsid12001281 
\par If the injunction is granted then the Plaintiff can continue trading and make rental payments as they fall due.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8399292\charrsid12001281 
I note that the Plaintiff has continued to make weekly rental payments into its Solicitor\rquote s trust account since the notice of forfeiture.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8399292\charrsid12001281 I also note that the business relationship between the parties appears to have broken down to the point where each }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281 has }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8399292\charrsid12001281 made inappropriate and unhelpful allegations against the other in the affidavit material.
\par 
\par However, considering all the factors that the parties urged upon me and taking into account the material in the affidavits I have concluded that the balance of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15601461\charrsid12001281 convenience}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8399292\charrsid12001281  lies with the Plaintiff.
\par 
\par Under this heading I am also satisfied that the Plaintiff\rquote s undertaking as to damages is sufficient to meet any award of damages to the Defendant in the event that the court has been misled and the Defendant has suffered loss as a result.
\par 
\par That, however, is not necessarily the end of the matter.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8399292\charrsid12001281 In }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8399292\charrsid12001281 
Klissers Farmhouse Bakeries Ltd. \endash v- Harvest Bakeries Ltd.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8399292\charrsid12001281  [1985] 2 NZL}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281 R}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8399292\charrsid12001281  140 at page 142 Cooke J (as then was) stated:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8399292\charrsid12001281 
Whether there is a serious question to be tried and the balance of convenience are two broad questions providing an accepted framework for approaching these applications.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8399292\charrsid12001281 As the NWL (supra) speeches bring out the balance of convenience can have a very wide ambit.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8399292\charrsid12001281 In any event the two heads are not exhaustive.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 
Marshalling considerations under }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15601461\charrsid12001281 them}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 
 is an aid to determining, as regards the grant or refusal of an interim injunction, where overall justice lies.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 
In every case, the judge has finally to stand back and ask himself that question.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 
At this final stage, if he has found the balance of convenience overwhelmingly or very clearly one way \'85 it will usually be right to be guided accordingly.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 But if on the other hand several considerations are still fairly evenly poised, regard to the relative strengths of the cases of the parties will usually be appropriate.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 We use the word }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 usually}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281  deliberately and do not attempt any more preci
se formula \'85.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8399292\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14490400\charrsid12001281 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 
Putting aside for the moment the present financial difficulties being experienced by the Defendant and to a lesser extent by the Plaintiff due to a downturn in business, and whatever their causes, I am of the strong view that the balance of
 convenience lies with the Plaintiff to the extent that allowing the Plaintiff to continue trading for the time being will assist both parties.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 It should not, however, be assumed by the Defendant that, in the event that an interlocutory injunction is granted}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13764642\charrsid12001281 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281  there has been a pre-determination of the merits of the claim and counter-claim. 
\par 
\par Furthermore this is a case where the court\rquote s discretion, taking into account the overall justice of the case, could be exercised in a way that minimizes the disadvantage that may possibly be experienced by the Defendant.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 In other words this is a case where stringent conditions could attach to the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15601461\charrsid12001281 injunction}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 .
\par 
\par On}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 balance, and taking account of th
e consequences for the Plaintiff if the injunction is not granted against the consequences to the Defendant if the injunction is granted, I conclude that the application should be granted but on strict terms.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15601461\charrsid12001281 However}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 , before proceeding to make the formal orders, there is one aspect of the Plaintiff\rquote 
s application that I wish to address }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15601461\charrsid12001281 briefly}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 The question of a reference to arbitration is a preliminary issue upon which Counsel for the parties should address }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281 me}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281  more }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 fully.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 As I noted during the course of the hearing, arbitration proceedings are generally cheaper, simpler}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281  quicker and more flexible than proceedings in this court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 
The subject was not fully addressed before me during the hearing by Counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 The preliminary issue will be listed for mention on th
e date specified }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281 i}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 n the orders below }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281 at which time}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281  a date for further oral argument will be fixed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11744009\charrsid12001281 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 
\par I make the following orders:
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 That until judgment in the action or further order in the meantime the Defendant and/or its servants, employees or agents (
including the Bailiff) be restrained from ejecting the Plaintiff from the Defendant\rquote s building (the YWCA building) located adjacent to Sukuna Park Suva and from taking possession of the said YWCA building, on the following terms:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12001281 {
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 That the weekly rental payment made by the Plaintiff to its Solicitor and being held in the said Solicitor\rquote s trust account be paid to the }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15601461\charrsid12001281 Defendant}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281  within seven days from the date of these orders.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12001281 {
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 That any shortfall in respect of the weekly rental of $6490.00 for the peri
od between the date of the notice of forfeiture and the date of these orders be paid to the Defendant within seven days from the date of these orders.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid12001281 {
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 During the continuation of the injunction the Plaintiff is to pay weekly rental in the sum of $5000.00 in advance to the Defendant commencing on and from the date of these orders}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5319594\charrsid12001281 .}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 The costs of this application are to be on a party party basis as costs in the cause.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6035215\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\i\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid12001281 {
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15678470\charrsid12001281 The preliminary issue is listed for mention on 23 April 2010.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9787870\charrsid12001281 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14881361\charrsid12001281 W D Calanchini
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14881361\charrsid5842552 JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12001281 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12001281 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11282108\charrsid12001281 1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6114260\charrsid12001281 9}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11282108\charrsid12001281  April 2010}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14881361\charrsid12001281 
\par At Suva
\par }}