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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615\charrsid10899615  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Babu Singh & Associates for the Defendants
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Date of Hearing:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 7 May 2010
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Date of Judgment:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 10 September 2010}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 INTRODUCTION
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [1]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 On 22 January 2010 I refused the Defendant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
s application for stay of my orders of 30 September 200}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13986841\charrsid10899615 9}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
 requiring the Plaintiff to pay the sum of $75,422.81 and interest into court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [2]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 On 12 February 200}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13986841\charrsid10899615 9}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 , the Pl
aintiff filed a motion for the release of those moneys to it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 This is the third interlocutory hearing and judgment in this matter.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [3]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The Defendants have filed their Defence and Counter-claim which was principally on the basis that they had overpaid the Plaintiff and the Plaintiff had poorly or not performed the contract.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The challenge to the jurisdiction of this court was dismissed on 30 September 2009 and is not the subject of this application.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 REASONS FOR ORDER FOR PAYMENT TO THE PLAINTIFF
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [4]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The reasons for my order for the Defendants to pay the Plaintiff were given in my judgment of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 30 September 2009}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  which were:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 THE ARBITRATION CLAUSE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [17]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The next question concerns the }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Scott}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  v }{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Avery}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  clause.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Clause 88 of the Contract provides:
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\par }\pard \s20\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid337488 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
If a dispute arises between the Contractor and the Principal about anything in relation to:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967 
\par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s20 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \s20\ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid337488 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The Contract, or}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967 
\par }\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid337488 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s20 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \s20\ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid337488 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The Contract Works
\par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 the Principal or the Contractor must notify the other of the disputed matters.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The clause then sets out the steps t
hat the parties are to follow in the resolution of such disputes.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [18]}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The word }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
dispute}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  is not defined in the Contract.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 There is no express exclusion of the Court}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 s jurisdiction.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 In fact clause 88.6 shows the contrary and provides that:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 However, the P
rincipal and the Contractor are entitled to bring court proceedings to:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Recover any undisputed payment due under the Contract; or}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Seek urgent injunctive or declaratory relief.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [19]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Thus, it is clear that clause 88 does not exclude the jurisdiction of the Court to hear contractual disputes.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The claims here are for payment of Progress Claim No 8 amount of $75,422.81, which the Contractor says is undisputed and injunctive relief so they fall within clause 88.6
 and therefore can be brought before this Court.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 PROGRESS CLAIM NO. 8
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [20]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 It is therefore necessary for me to decide whether Progress Payment No 8 is disputed or not.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [21]}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 By Certificate of Payment No 8 dated 28 May 2009, the Contract Manager and Principal}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 
'}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 s representative, Matz Architects, certified payment of $75,422.81.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The Certificate states:
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\par }\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 "}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 This is to certify that in accordance with the terms of the contract referred to herein, the contractor is entitled to payment from the employer in the sum o
f: Seventy Five Thousand and Twenty Two Dollars, and Eighty One Cents only (Fijian Currency) As Progress Payment.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [22]}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The Certificate has an explanatory note at the bottom which states:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
Under the terms of the Contract the Employer is required to pay the Contractor the amounts certified by the Matz Architects.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
These payments must be made within seven (7) working days of the date of the Certificate of Payment.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
Neither this Certificate nor the payments made as a consequence of it shall constitute an approval by Matz Architects of the quality of work, materials or services provided under the Contract.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 "}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [23]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The relevant Contract Payment provisions are in clauses 71 to 74.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
Clause 71 states that the Contractor is entitle to give to the Principal a claim for progress payment.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
Clause 72 says the Principal must assess the claim and in assessing take certain factors into account and make deductions from the claim.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Clause 73 then says:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
The Principal must pay the amount assessed by the Principal within 7 Working Days of receiving the Contractor}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 s claim.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 If the Principal fails to pay on time, the Principal must pay interest compounding monthly.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 73.1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The interest rate is the Contractor}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
s average Trading Bank overdraft rate payable, or which would be payable, by the Contractor over the period during which the amount was outstanding until it is paid, multiplied by 1.25.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 73.2}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The Principal must pay the accruing interest with the assessed amount (whether the Contractor is in overdraft or not).}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 "}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [24]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The Certificate for Quadrant}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
s claim No 8 was given by Matz Architects as the Principal}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 s representative.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 It has been given unconditionally in that all allowable deductions have been made.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 I note that in Mr Matz}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
s affidavit, the only complaint was that Quadrant}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 s claim was 
for a higher amount than that which was certified and he admits that it was a part certification.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
Therefore under the terms of the Contract the Principal must pay within 7 working days from the date of the Certificate (28 May 2009), which on my calculation the last date for payment fell on 8 June 2009.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
Whatever claims that Burrowes, Matz Architects or Davis now raise as defences or excuses for non payment are matters to be decided at trial.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 They do not justify the withholding of payment under Certificate No 8.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [5]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The orders were that the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Defendants pay to the Plaintiff within 3 days}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  the sum of $75,422.81 and interest thereon and costs of $800 within 14 days.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The Order was sealed on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 9 October 2009}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 REASONS FOR ORDER FOR PAYMENT INTO COURT
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [6]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The Defendants did not pay as ordered but instead, they filed on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 21 October 2009 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 a Motion for stay of my Judgment of 30 September 2009 pending appeal and leave to appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [7]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 On }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 22 January 2010,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
 I dismissed the application for leave to appeal and gave the following reasons.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [13]}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
The Proposed Grounds of Appeal fall into two main categories, first, want of jurisdiction to hear and determine this action, and second, that I was wrong in ordering payment of $75,422.81 when the amount is said to be disputed.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [14]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 I will deal first with the second category of Grounds of Appeal.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
The moneys that I ordered to be paid to the Plaintiff have now been paid into Court.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 It is often a condition for leave to appe
al and stay pending appeal that the judgment sum is ordered to be paid into Court pending determination of the appeal.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
The Defendants are therefore not in an unusual or a position of disadvantage.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
So, if I have made an error of law in ordering payment, which I do not accept, there is no substantial injustice to them if I refuse leave to appeal.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 If they succeed at the trial their moneys will be paid back to them.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
On the other hand if they lose then the moneys will be paid to the Plaintiff.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 This Court can mak
e an order for payment of interest in either case to compensate for being deprived of the funds whilst awaiting trial.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [15]}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Conflicting affidavit material is not a sufficient ground for granting leave to appeal.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 It does not constitute exceptional circumstances.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [16]}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 As to the second main category of Grounds of Appeal, the jurisdiction point, that can be taken up (at the) trial.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 If the Defendants lose at the trial and wish to take up the point on appeal, an appropriate order for stay would protect their in
terests.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
On the other hand, the delay that would be caused by allowing the point to be taken on appeal now, considering the limited sittings of the Court of Appeal, could be considerable.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 It may well be that the appeal would not be heard until 2011.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 For a 
commercial matter such as this, I think the long delay would be quite unacceptable to both parties.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [17]}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
I think the time that would be taken up on an appeal of my interlocutory Judgment would be better utilised by the parties getting themselves ready for an early hearing which I will accommodate, despite the already heavy list for this year.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [18]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Taking all these matters into account I think considerable injustice to the parties and inefficient use of judicial resources would result if the appeal is allowed to proceed.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 I therefore refuse leave to appeal.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [19]}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 It is therefore not necessary for me to consider the stay application.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [8]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 I also explained in that judgment why I ordered the Defendants to pay the moneys into court:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [2]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \'85 When the (Defendants}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 )
 Motion (for stay) was called on 30 October 2009 I was informed that my orders in my Judgment had not been complied with.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
Counsel for the Plaintiff did not press for contempt of Court by the Defendants but }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 I took a dim view of it and ordered that the money
s be paid into Court within 7 days before the Defendants}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  application could be heard.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The application was adjourned to 10 November 2009 for mention pending compliance by the Defendants. (my emphasis)
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [3]}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 On the day before the mention the Defendants}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  solicitors paid into Court the principal sum but not the interest component.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 That is to say, the Defendants were 2 days late and did not fully comply with my Court Orders.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The interest component still remains unpaid into Court.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
I urge Mr Singh to impress upon his clients that I view his clients}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  contempt very seriously.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 No explanation has been given as to why the Court Orders have not been fully complied with.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 I therefore take it that their disobedience is deliberate.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 I remind them of the seriousness of their contempt for the reasons given by Sir Moti Tikaram PA in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
Kelton Investments Ltd}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  [1995] FJCA 15; Abu0034d.95s (18 July 1995):
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
Every Judge must be allowed to protect and maintain the dignity and authority of his Court.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
Otherwise the judicial system will fall into disrepute and the authority of the Courts will be compromised and their influence diminished.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 This is neither in the public interest nor in the interest of legal practitioners.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The Courts derive their authority and respect largely from the sanctions that attach to orders they make.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 [4]}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 I will therefore re-order that they pay the outstanding interest into Court.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 If they fail to comply with this Order strictly this time, they will be summoned to appear before me 
to explain why they did not comply and be dealt with accordingly, which may include this Court refusing to hear them and allowing the Plaintiff to prove its claim in their absence.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 SHOULD THE MONEYS BE PAID TO THE PLAINTIFF NOW
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [9]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 It is clear that the reason for my order that the Defendants pay the moneys into court was for their disobedience of the court orders of }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 30 September 2009}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  and }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 not}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  because the Plaintiff was not entitled to the moneys now.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [10]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 I have not changed my mind after having read the new affidavits and submissions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 This is only a small part of the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 s claim.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 I have taken the view that the payment certified by the Defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  architect cannot be re-opened.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
The Plaintiff still has to prove the rest of its claim so does the Defendants in respect of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13726661\charrsid10899615 their}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  counter-claim.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Their respective claims may well cancel each other they may not.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 At this stage, either possibility is open.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Because 
of the view I have taken of the certified payment I think it is only just that the Plaintiff should get that payment now.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [11]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 In my judgment of 22 January this year I said the parties would be well advised to get themselves ready for an early hearing whi
ch I would accommodate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Instead they have been pre-occupied with interlocutory applications which did not advance the matter at all.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 I can only repeat what I said in January because this matter is not likely to be heard until this time next year unless the
 interlocutory steps are completed well before the end of this year.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 COSTS
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [12]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 This application was necessitated by the Defendants}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  failure to comply with the orders that I made a year ago.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
They should pay the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 s costs which I set at }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 $800}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  to be paid within 28 days.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 ORDERS
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [13]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Orders}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615  are therefore as follows:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The moneys paid into Court by the Defendants shall be released to the Plaintiff forthwith.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The Defendants shall pay to the Plaintiff costs of $800 within 28 days.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10899615\charrsid10899615 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\dbch\af0\langfenp1033\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10899615 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 The matter shall take its normal course.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }\pard\plain \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10899615 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 Sosefo Inoke
\par Judge}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1141967\charrsid10899615 
\par }}