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\f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI \par AT SUVA \par CIVIL JURISDICTION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 CIVIL JURISDICTION NO. 229 OF 2009 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 IN THE MATTER }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 of the}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 FNPF }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 of }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 SAILASA VATUCAWAQA}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 of Vunisinu Village, Rewa, Deceased, Invalid Nomination \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 AND}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 :}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 IN THE MATTERS}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 of Section 41 of the Succession, Probate and Administration Act, Cap 60, Sections (85, (4) and 88(1) of the Trustee Act, Cap 65 and Section 30 (a), (d) Corporation Act, 2006}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 AND}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 :}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 FIJI PUBLIC TRUSTEE CORPORATION LIMITED }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 of Level 1, LICI Building, Butt Street, Suva (herein }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 the Applicant}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 ) \par APPLICANT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 DIRECTION}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 S \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 INTRODUCTION \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 [1]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 Sailasa Vatucawaqa (}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 "}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 deceased}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 "}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 ) was a member of the FNPF. He died with funds totaling $10,003.12 in his FNPF account. In due course, this was paid to FPTCL as the deceased}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s nomination was invalid.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 It is not clear to me whether or not he was married. \par \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 [2]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 According to the statutory declaration of one Saula Savuwaitui, the deceased was married to one Selina Rokowati who died two days after he passed on. In fact, they were b uried together on the same day. I suspect that the deceased did nominate Selina Rokowati to be the beneficiary of his FNPF funds which nomination would have been invalid if Savuwaitui}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s declaration is to be believed. In any event, that is not the issue in this case.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 [3]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 The issue in this case is whether or not Savuwaitui is indeed the surviving issue of the deceased and thus entitled to the funds.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 [4]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 Before me is an ex-parte application by the Fiji Public Trustees Corporation Limited (}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 "}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 FPTCL}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 ) seeking an order that the whole of the FNPF funds of the deceased be paid to Savuwaitui on the ground that Savuwaitui is the deceased}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s only surviving issue. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 [5]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 The Motion also seeks an order that the sum of $947.50 be released forthwith to be paid towards Savuwaitui}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s TPAF fees for a building and construction course that he is currently undertaking.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 [6]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 Apart from the above two prayers, the Motion also seeks an order that:- \par \par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 [i]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 an order be made now for FPTCL to withdraw funds for future training.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 [ii]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 that Saula Savuwaitui to release, discharge, indemnify and to keep FPTCL indemnified from any claim, action, liability, loss, damage suit arising from any action legal (or otherwise) in connection hereto \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 [7]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 The deceased has many siblings. They appear to be divided as to whether or not Saula Savuwaitui is really the surviving issue of the deceased. Two of the deceased}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s siblings have sworn declarations that Savuwaitui is the only surviving issue of the deceased.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 [8]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 The question has arisen as to whether Saula Savuwaitui is the surviving issue of the deceased and therefore, rightfully entitled to the funds.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 [9]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 Savuwaitui himself has signed a declaration to the effect that he is the biological son of the deceased and entitled to the fund. That assertion is supported by declarations signed by two of the deceased}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s siblings namely Mr. Mitieli Turaganikeli and Mr. Vuniyani Nakauyaca.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 [10]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 Apparently, the deceased had a relationship with Qolivesi but they never married. Qolivesi however was to marry Turaganikeli (deceased}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 ' }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s brother) and they later had children of their own. A declaration by Qolivesi is also annexed to the affidavit which appears to confirm the same.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 [11]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 Notably, a copy of Savuwaitui}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s birth certificate is exhibited to Korodrau}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s affidavit in which the deceased is named as Savuwaitui}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s father. }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740 [12]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 Notably also, an original copy of the Certificate of Death of the deceased is exhibited which names Saula Savutuwai as the surviving issue of the deceased.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [13]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 These documents alone are strong evidence that Savuwaitui is the surviving issue of the deceased. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [14]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 Apparently, the other siblings of the deceased are also making claim to the fund.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 Mr. Noa Bavai, the eldest brother of the siblings wrote a letter to FPTCL dated 27th November 2009 denying Saula Savuwaitui as the son of the deceased and also requesting the fund not to be distributed until the issue is resolved. A copy of that letter is exhibited and marked }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 "}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 I}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 to Korodrau}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s affidavit.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [15]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 The other siblings of the deceased led by Bavai h ave instructed Vula Law to act for them. Vula law has in fact written to the CEO of FPTCL seeking that payments of the funds be withheld until the issue as to who is the rightful claimants are sorted out. \par \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [16]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 It appears that FPTCL has engaged with the deceased}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s siblings and asked them vide letters dated 25th February 2010 and 28th April 2010 to provide declarations and statements to substantiate their claim. None has been provided. \par \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [17]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 It is now over six weeks since that letter. However, Bavai and company have not provided any evidence to substantiate their claim.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 THE LAW \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [18]. }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 Section 43(2)}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 of the }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 Fiji National Provident Fund Act }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 states as follows:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law, all moneys paid out of the Fund on the death of any member of the Fund shall be deemed to be impressed with a trust in favour of the person nominated under the provisions of section 34 by the de ceased member or,}{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 if no such person has been nominated, the person or persons determined by the Court in accordance with the provisions of subsection (1) of section 35 to be entitled thereto and shall be deemed not to form part of the deceased member}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16340740\charrsid15926174 '}{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 s estate nor to be subject to his debts.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 (Amended by Act 9 of 1974, .s,}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid15926174 '}{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 16.)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid15926174\charrsid15926174 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [19]. }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 Section 35(1)}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 of the Act simply states as follows:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 Procedure where there is no nominee or a minor nominee \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid15926174 \par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 35.\emdash (1) If, at the time of the death of a member of the Fund, there is no pers on nominated under section 34 the Board, on being notified of the death of the member, shall pay into Court the amount standing to the credit of the member in the Fund for }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 disposal in accordance with the law. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid15926174 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [20]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 Hence, the law in Fiji is: where a deceased mem ber of the Fund has left no nomination, or an invalid nomination, any monies standing in his or her account with the Fund does not form part of his or her estate and must therefore be disposed of in accordance with the law. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [21]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 This means that distribution will have to be done in accordance with the laws of intestacy in the }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 Succession Probate and Administration Act (Cap. 60)}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 (hereinafter }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid15926174 "}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 Succession Act}{ \b\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid15926174 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 ). }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 Succession Act (Cap 60) as Amended \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [22]. }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 Section 6 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 of the Succession Act as amended by }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 section 3}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 of the }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 Succession, Probate and Administration (Amendment) Act 2004 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 provides as follows:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \ql \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 6.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 -(1) Subject to the provisions of Part II, the administrator on intestacy \'85.. shall hold the property as to which a person dies intestate \'85\'85 on trust to distribute the same as follows:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \ql \li1430\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1430\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [a]}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 if the intestate leaves a wife, } {\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 or husband, without issue, the}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 surviving wife}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 or husband shall take the whole of the estate absolutely, and-}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \ql \li1430\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1430\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 b}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 ]}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 \'85\'85 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85..}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \ql \li1430\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1430\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 c}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 ]}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 }{ \b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 if the intestate leaves issue, the }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 surviving }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 wife }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 or husband shall, }{ \b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 take the prescribed amount and the personal chattels and one third only of the residuary estate absolutely}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 , and the issue shall take per stripes and not per capita the remaining two-thirds of the residuary estate absolutely;}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \ql \li1430\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1430\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 d}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 ]}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 }{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 if the intestate leaves issue, but no wife or husband, the issue of the intestate shall take per stirpes and not per capita the whole estate of the intestate absolutely; }{ \b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 (my emphasis) \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid15926174 \par }\pard \ql \li1430\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1430\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 e}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 ]}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 \'85\'85 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85..}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \ql \li1430\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1430\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 f}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 ]}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 if the intestate leaves no issue, but one parent only then, subject to the interests of a surviving wife }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 or husband, the surviving father or mother shall take the residuary estate of the intestate absolutely;}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \ql \li1430\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1430\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 g}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 ]}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 \'85\'85 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85..}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \ql \li1430\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1430\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [h]}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 if the intestate leaves no husband or wife and no issue or parents, then the } {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 brothers }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 and sisters of the whole blood, and the children of \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \ql \li1430\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1430\itap0\pararsid15926174 {\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 deceased brothers and sisters of the whole blood of the intestate shall take the whole estate of the intestate absolutely in equal shares, such children taking per stirpes and not }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 per capita;}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15926174 [23]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 The}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid15926174 "}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 prescribed amount}{ \b\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid15926174 "}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 in terms of}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid15926174 section 6(1) (c)}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 is $20,000\chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl276\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16207896 \f36\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs18\super\insrsid8614031 \chftn }{ \insrsid8614031 as per section 3(c) of the Succession, Probate and Administration (Amendment) Act (No. 11 of 2004). \par \par \par }}. \par \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8614031\charrsid3492213 ANALYSIS}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8614031 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3492213\charrsid3492213 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3492213 [24]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 Under }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid3492213 section 6(1)(h)}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 , the deceased}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s siblings can only be entitled to a share if the deceased had left no surviving issue, wife or parent. Otherwise, as in this case, if there is a surviving issue or issues and no surviving parent(s), then the estate will be distributed entirely between th e surviving issues. \par \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3492213 [25]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 Hence, the only way in this case that the deceased}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s siblings will be entitled to a share is if they were to establish that Savuwaitui is not the surviving issue of the deceased. That is going to be very difficult for them to do in this case because, as I have highlighted above, the deceased is named on Savuwaitui}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s birth certificate as the biological father of Savuwaitui. \par \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid8614031\charrsid3492213 ORDER \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3492213\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3492213 [26]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 However, for the sake of proper closure in this case, I will direct that the Office of the Fiji Public Trustee Corporation Limited serve a copy of these directions on Vula Law.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3492213\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3492213 [27]. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 The case will be called again on 26th August 2010 at 2.15 p.m. to hear Mr. Vula on his client}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16340740\charrsid16340740 '}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 s position. If they fail to turn up, I will simply grant order in terms of the application. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3492213 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid3492213 Anare Tuilevuka \par Master \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16340740 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3492213\charrsid16340740 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8614031\charrsid16340740 At Suva \par 13th August 2010. \par }}