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\par Counsel appearing:
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6104474\charrsid8283015 For the Plaintiff:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015  :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6104474\charrsid8283015 Mr. Suresh Verma
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s Chambers.
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6104474\charrsid8283015 Date of Hearing:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6104474\charrsid8283015 6th of May 2010.
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4207480\charrsid8283015 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid8283015  of this application by the plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4207480\charrsid8283015 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid8283015  under Order 35 Rule 2 of the High Court Rules (1988),}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid8283015 
on 6th May 2010, court reserved order for a long date permitting parties to settle in the interim if possible and inform court 2 weeks prior to the order due date, the 23rd of June 2010. However no intimation of a settlement was made to this court except 
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid8283015 PROPOSAL FOR SETTLEMENT}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid8283015 
 file by plaintiff on 18th June 2010. Hence this order.
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This action was instituted on the 16th of February 2007 by Writ of Summons.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15161888\charrsid8283015  Parties have held Pre Trial Conference and filed the Agreed bundle of documents.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid491507\charrsid8283015  On the 1st of December 2009 this matter was fixed for hearing for
 the 5th and 7th of April 2010. The 5th of April was subsequently declared a public Holiday (Easter) and a Notice of Adjourned Hearing was issued to parties on 7th December 2009 that the 1st hearing date of 5th April 2010 is vacated and the 2nd Hearing da
te of 7th April 2010 shall stand}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13838518\charrsid8283015 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2654083\charrsid8283015 
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On the 23rd of March 2010, the Plaintiff issued Subpoena to two witnesses. One the Medical Superintendent, Lautoka Hospital, and the other }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9193885\charrsid8283015 to }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13838518\charrsid8283015 a casual worker by the name Niraj Reddy. Both witnesses were commanded to be present in court on 7th }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8923508\charrsid8283015 an}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13838518\charrsid8283015 d 8th day of April 2010.
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On the 30th of March 2010 the plaintiff has filed a Summons for Adjournment. The said summons is accompanied by an }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8923508\charrsid8283015 affidavit of counsel}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8923508\charrsid8283015  in support (by Suresh Chandra Verma) and also affidavit of service on the aforesaid two witnesses. Mr. Sur}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9193885\charrsid8283015 e}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8923508\charrsid8283015 sh Chandra Verma}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8923508\charrsid8283015 s affidavit is said to be sworn in Auckland New }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 Zealand,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895475\charrsid8283015 
 but carries the Seal of a Notary Public of Fiji (Giyanendra Prasad). The annexure marked }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895475\charrsid8283015 A}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 
"}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895475\charrsid8283015  is dated 14/1/2010, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 it is with regard to Mr. Verma}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895475\charrsid8283015  medical condition. Annexure }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 "}{
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 is dated 24/3/2010 which letter speaks of a medical appointment on 12th April 2010 at Auckland City Hospital in New Zealand.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16022675\charrsid8283015  The affidavit and the annexure appear to be photocopies.}{
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\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16022675\charrsid8283015 April 2010 though directed by Inoke J to be supported before me. This summons was not supported before Master or Judge.
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On the 30th March the defendants issued Subpoena to Dr. Viliame Taoi of Lautoka Hospital and two of the 1st defendants namely Arvind Sin}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13459152\charrsid8283015 
gh and Peni (Tuivaga), to appear in court on 7th May 2010.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10820557\charrsid8283015 
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid8283015 7)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13459152\charrsid8283015 
On the 7th April 2010 this matter was taken up for trial 
as the summons for adjournment had not been supported. When the matter was called out there was no appearance for the Plaintiff. Though the attendance slip indicated that Mr. Suresh Maharaj was appearing for the plaintiff, he was not before court. The pla
intiffs name was called out inside and outside court and the plaintiff was not present in person. On being informed by }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13459152\charrsid8283015  counsel that Mr. Maharaj is before judge Inoke, this court adjourned for 20 minutes }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 permitting}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13459152\charrsid8283015  counsel to be present before court. Court noted the time }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12402110\charrsid8283015 at 10.50 AM and noted to resume at 11.15 am. 
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The court resumed at 11.20 AM, and still there was no appearance for the plaintiff. Mr. Turaga}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12402110\charrsid8283015 
Counsel for the defendants stated he would have no objection if an application is made for an adjournment, however there was no counsel, or even the Plaintiff in person to make that application.
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid8283015 9)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12402110\charrsid8283015 
Under Order 35 Rule 1(1) if neither party appears the court may strike out the matter without prejudice to restore and under Rule 1(2) if one party does not appear the judge may proce}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11743509 
ed with the trial of the action.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12402110 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12402110\charrsid8283015 Under Order 35 Rule 3 the judge may }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4662708\charrsid8283015 
(if it is expedient and in the interest of justice) adjourn a trial on terms as it thinks fit. }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4662708\charrsid8283015 However for this court to act under Order 35 Rule 3 the plaintiff s}{
\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9193885\charrsid8283015 hould be present or represented, at least to move court and to take notice of the terms and the next hearing date.}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4662708\charrsid8283015  

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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid11743509 10)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid11743509  }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4662708\charrsid8283015 
As such this court had no option but to take the matter up for trial under Order 35 Rule 1, and there being no appearance or evidence for the plaintiff, strike out and dismiss the plaintiffs action, as the defaulting party can make application to restore 
under Order 35 Rule 2 within 7 days.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4662708\charrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10820557\charrsid8283015 
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This court cannot permit parties and counsel to take trial dates lightly and }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4662708\charrsid8283015 expect cases to be adjourned on trial dates without even an appearance.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3895475\charrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10408\charrsid8283015 The defendant sought cost in $500 and}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9193885\charrsid8283015  as such}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10408\charrsid8283015  the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10408\charrsid8283015  action was dismissed and struck out and $500 cost was awarded to the defendants.}{
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid8283015 12)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10408\charrsid8283015 
On the 21st April the plaintiff filed and issued summons seeking orders under Order 35 Rule 2. The summons is accompanied by the affidavits of; }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9193885 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015\charrsid8283015 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10408\charrsid8283015 1. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 The}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10408\charrsid8283015  plaintiff one Raghwa, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10408 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015\charrsid8283015 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 2. Pravindra}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10408\charrsid8283015 
 Ravi Raj a law clerk of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 Suresh}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10408\charrsid8283015  Maharaj & Associates, and }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10408 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015\charrsid8283015 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10408\charrsid8283015 3. Affidavit of counsel for the plaintiff.
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid8283015 13)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10408\charrsid8283015 The Affidavit of counsel for the plaintiff above }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9193885\charrsid8283015 referred}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10408\charrsid8283015  to is the same as the one filed previously}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7153351\charrsid8283015  on 3
0th March 2010,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10408\charrsid8283015  but they appear to be the original documents.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4662708\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10820557\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid11743509 14)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid11743509  }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9193885\charrsid8283015 For the court to consider the plaintiffs ap}{
\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015 plication under Order 35 Rule 2, it must be made within 7 days after the trial as mandated by Rule 2(2).}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9193885\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10820557\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid11743509 15)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid11743509  }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11622478\charrsid8283015 The }{
\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 plaintiff}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 '}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 s}{
\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11622478\charrsid8283015  application under Order 35 Rule 2 to set aside the dismissal of the }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 plaintiff}{
\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 '}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 s}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11622478\charrsid8283015  action was filed on the 21st April 2010. The }{
\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 plaintiff}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 '}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 s}{
\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11622478\charrsid8283015  action was dismissed under Order 35 Rule 1(2) on the 7th April 2010. Therefore the }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 plaintiff}{
\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 '}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 s}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11622478\charrsid8283015  application under Order
 35 Rule 2 is not within the mandatory period of 7 days. 
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid8283015 16)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11622478\charrsid8283015 
On the 6th May 2010 when the said application of the plaintiff came up for support the defendants counsel informed court that the cost of $500 ordered too had not been paid by the plaintiff. }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16387654\charrsid8283015 The defendants counsel submitted the Interlocutory}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15555767\charrsid8283015  Judgment of Judge Inoke in }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15555767\charrsid8283015 Madhvi Vs. Public Works Department and The Attorney General Of Fiji HBC 194 of 2003L}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15555767\charrsid8283015 ;}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16387654\charrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15555767\charrsid8283015 (where an application was made pending the compliance with a costs order of $1500)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6844135\charrsid8283015 , I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16387654\charrsid8283015  note the observations of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 Inoke}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16387654\charrsid8283015  J, at page 5 paragraph}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3807369\charrsid8283015  6, 7, and 8 therein, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15555767\charrsid8283015 
and especially at paragraph }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6844135\charrsid8283015 6;}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3807369\charrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3807369\charrsid8283015 ..the Plaintiff has failed to comply with an existing court order which is a precondition to her bringing this application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15555767\charrsid8283015 
 This application is dismissed accordingly.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3807369\charrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16387654\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10820557\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid8283015 17)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9266618\charrsid8283015 Further the }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 s}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9266618\charrsid8283015 
 affidavit in reply by Sangeeta }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 Chand,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9266618\charrsid8283015 
 at paragraph 5 and 6 brings the attention of this court to the fact that the Plaintiff should have been present in court even though his Solicitor was not. Even when th
is matter came up for support on 6th May 2010 the plaintiff was not present (in person) and there is no reason given for his absence on the trial date.
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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid8283015 18)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9266618\charrsid8283015 
The plaintiff according to his own affidavit at paragraph 4 admits that he was aware that his Solicitor Mr. Suresh Verma has been sick for some time}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16664373\charrsid8283015 
, and attending medical treatment in New Zealand. He also states that he was aware that the application for adjournment was not supported on 1/4/2010. As such it would have been more than obvious to him that
 it is necessary for him to be before court on the trial date, and make suitable arrangements for other counsel to appear and make the application for adjournment or proceed with the trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12414497\charrsid8283015 
 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3807369\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10820557\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2567531\charrsid8283015 19)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid8283015  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12414497\charrsid8283015 At paragraph 12 of his affidavit}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3807369\charrsid8283015  the plaintiff reiterates his w}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12414497\charrsid8283015 
ish that he wants Mr. Verma to handle his case against the defendants. It is certainly a right of the plaintiff to a counsel of his choic}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12201918\charrsid8283015 e. Having known about Mr. Verma}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12414497\charrsid8283015 s medical condition the plaintiff has made a free and informed choice of counsel. Ha
ving done so he cannot expect the defendants or this court to make allowances. It is the plaintiff who has to give evidence in the case not his counsel Mr. Verma. The plaintiff has now been brought bear the consequences of his}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10169379\charrsid8283015  own}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12414497\charrsid8283015  choice. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16664373\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10820557\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid8283015 20) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16664373\charrsid8283015 No reasons are given by the plaintiff for the delay in not filing his applica}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10169379\charrsid8283015 tion within 7 days of the trial, under Order 35 Rule 2(2) of the High Court Rules (1988).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10706375\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10820557\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid8283015 21) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10706375\charrsid8283015 It is not for this court to provide excuses for a party or be moved on grounds of sy
mpathy. Court has to be impartial and in an adversary system it is for parties and their counsel to place before court those grounds and facts that shall entitle them to relief. When the plaintiff fails to file an application under Order 35 Rule 2 within 
the mandatory 7 days after the trial it is a representation to the defendants that the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8131052\charrsid8283015 dismissal of the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10706375\charrsid8283015 plaintiffs }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3807369\charrsid8283015 action against them has come to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10169379\charrsid8283015 finality}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10706375\charrsid8283015 
. That representation cannot be lightly ignored when the legislature has provided for it and the plaintiff does not show any }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8131052\charrsid8283015 reason, fact or authority to be exempted from it.
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10820557\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid8283015 22) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12538333\charrsid8283015 In }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12538333\charrsid8283015 
Rao v Goundar [1998] FJHC 237; [1998] 44 FLR 82 (22 May 1998) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12538333\charrsid8283015 Pathik J cited the following;}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16664373\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13838518\charrsid8283015 
\par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8283015 \fs24\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 "}{
\i\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015\charrsid8283015 In}{\i\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015  }{\b\i\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015 Lownes v. Babcock Power Ltd}{
\i\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015 
 (The Times, Law Reports 19 February 1998) Lord Woolf, Master of the Rolls, dealing with delay caused by solicitors as unacceptable, commented on the argument stated in the first paragraph below.}{\i\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 

\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015 The argument was:}{\i\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944 

\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015\charrsid8283015 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8283015 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015 
"The person who suffered because the action was dismissed was not the plaintiff}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 '}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015 
s solicitor but the plaintiff personally therefore it could be said that the judge was visiting the sins of the solicitor on the client and should not let the desire to discipline the solicitor injure the plaintiff personally."
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015 The Master of the Rolls commented:}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015\charrsid8283015 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015 
"His Lordship was very conscious of the force of that point but it was wrong to give way to it. The plaintiff, even in a personal injuries case, had to be responsible for the conduct of his solicitor.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015\charrsid8283015 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015 Consideration had to be given to the position of parties to other litigation."}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015 The Master of the Rolls went on to say:}{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015\charrsid8283015 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015 
"The solicitors were officers of the court under a duty to do all in their power to ensure that the plaintiff suffered no more than was necessary, as a result of their default."}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid8283015 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015 
The following further statement from the Master of the Rolls is a firm reminder to legal practitioners appearing before the Courts of their duty to their client and to Court:}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015\charrsid8283015 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015 "
Delays also had an effect on the administration of justices by taking up court time and putting other cases farther back in the queue. That damaged the reputation of civil justice.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015\charrsid8283015 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9240944\charrsid8283015 The message to the profession, which should be read and understood, was th
at the standard of diligence in this case was totally unacceptable. In balancing the prejudice to the plaintiff against the prejudice to the defendants, account had to be taken of prejudice to other litigants and the administration of justice generally."

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\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid8283015 23) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12538333\charrsid8283015 The lapse in this case however is not as much on the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3807369\charrsid8283015 
 part of the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12538333\charrsid8283015  Plaintiffs Solicitor, }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12538333\charrsid8283015 
but more on the part of the plaintiff himself in not being present in court on the day of the trial, and not providing a reason for not being so present, and in not providing any reason whatsoever for not making his application to set aside within 7 days 
after the trial as mandatory (}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 "}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12538333\charrsid8283015 must}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12538333\charrsid8283015  be made}{
\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3807369\charrsid8283015  within 7 days after the trial}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8283015 "}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12538333\charrsid8283015 ) by Order 35 Rule 2(2).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12538333\charrsid8283015  
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10820557\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866641\charrsid8283015 24) }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12538333\charrsid8283015 As such }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9912002\charrsid8283015 for the aforesaid reasons }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12538333\charrsid8283015 the plaintiffs application under Order 35 Rule 2 filed on 21st April 2010 is dismissed}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9912002\charrsid8283015 . Apart from confirming the prev
ious order for costs in $500/= no further order is made as to costs. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12538333\charrsid8283015 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7024913\charrsid8283015 Y I FERNANDO
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7024913\charrsid8283015 JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8283015 {\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7024913\charrsid8283015 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7024913\charrsid8283015 At Lautoka
\par 23rd June 2010.
\par }}