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\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 All along the First and Second Defendants thought that they were being represented by one of the two law firms that are on record.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Unbeknown to them, both firms were given leave to withdraw and in their absence the Plaintiff obtained a judgment for }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 $160,00 0}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 and costs on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 19 April 2006}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The judgment was for damages for personal injuries following a motor vehicle accident in which the First Defendant was found to have driven negligently when taking the Plaintiff home after work and the Second Defendant made li able because she was a partner of the firm that employed the Plaintiff. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [2]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 In addition to the judgment, the Plaintiff obtained orders restraining the Defendants from leaving Fiji unless they satisfied the judgment (\'93the prohibition orders\'94).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Plaintiff obtained leave to serve the prohibition orders on the First Defendants\rquote solicitors because the First Defendant was away in New Zealand at the time.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 So he was not aware of the prohibition order until he returned to Fiji from New Zealand where he had migrated to and found out that he could not return home because of the prohibition orders issued in 2001. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [3]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The First Defendant now applies to set aside the Judgment and the prohibition orders. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 THE CURRENT APPLICATION \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [4]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 His new solicitors now filed his application on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 14 April 2010}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 , 12 years and 5 days after the Plaintiff filed her claim and 4 years after judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Summons seeks the following orders: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 For a declaration that the purported withdrawal of Messrs M. K. Sahu Khan and Company, solicitors for the Defendants was irregular. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 For a declaration that the reinstatement of the Plaintiff\rquote s claim on the 23rd day of November, 2005 was irregular. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 For a declaration that the prohibition Orders of 6th day of July, 2001 remain extinguished and of no legal effect. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 That the Defendant\rquote s amended defence be restored to the cause list. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 That there be a fresh hearing date assigned for the substantive matter. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 OR alternatively the Plaintiff\rquote s claim be dismissed with costs. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 That the travel restriction and/or prohibition Orders of 6th day of July, 2001 be forthwith revoked and/or uplifted. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 And such other Orders as this Honourable Court deems just and expedient. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 CASE HISTORY \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [5]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The original Writ of Summons was filed by M T Khan & Co on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 9 April 1998}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Subsequently, Mishra Prakash & Assocs became appointed as the Plaintiff \rquote s solicitors on 25 February 1999.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 They then filed an Amended Writ and Statement of Claim. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [6]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The explanation of the involvement of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 M K Sahu Khan & Co}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 is contained in the affidavit of the law clerk of the law firm }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Young & Associates}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 filed on 2 October 2000: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 2.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Originally Tower Insurance (Fiji) Limited had instructed us to enter an appearance for the Defendants because they discovered that the were the third party insurers for (the First Defendant \rquote s vehicle) . \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 3.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The original Writ of Summons and Statement of Claim was not served on Tower Insurance (Fiji) Limited at all but was served on the Firs and Second Defendants. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 4.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Defendants then engaged Messrs M K Sahu Khan & Co and by letter dated 13 April 1999 Messrs M K Sahu Khan & Co wrote to Tower Insurance (Fiji) Limited.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Subsequently, Tower Insurance instructed our firm whereupon we filed Notice of Change of solicitors and filed a Statement of Defence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 5.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 We had the opportunity of taking further instructions and discovered that}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Tower Insurance was never served pursuant to section 11(2) of the Motor Vehicle (Third Party) Insurance Act [Cap 177].}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Tower Insurance does not wish to indemnify the Defendants for the claim and feel that they are not obliged to do so and instructed us to withdraw as solicitors. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [7]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 So on an application filed on 2 October 2000, this Court declared on 29 November 2000 that Young & Associates had ceased to act as solicitors for the Defendants. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [8]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Messrs M K Sahu Khan then came back onto the scene.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 They filed a notice of change of solicitors on 12 December 2000 appointing themselves as solicitors for the Defendants once again.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Plaintiff having amended her Statement of Claim, Messrs M K Sahu Khan then filed an Amended Defence on 29 March 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [9]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Court file shows that the solicitors then continued to appear on and off until }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 16 August 2005}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 when neither Plaintiff nor Defendants appeared by counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Connors J then ordered the proceedings to be struck out and \'93only to be re-instated on a satisfactory explanation for the contemptuous attitude of counsel for the Plaintiff\'94. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [10]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Plaintiff\rquote s application to re-instate the matter was filed on }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 8 September 2005}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The explanation given for non appearance of counsel for the Plaintiff was that he appeared at 9.30am but the matter was called at 9.00am.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 His clerk had entered the wrong time in his diary. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [11]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The application was heard on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 23 November 2005}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 without the Defendants appearance by counsel and Finnigan J granted the order to re-instate the proceedings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The matter was to be put in the list for 25 November 2005 to allocate a hearing date.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Plaintiff was also ordered to serve the notice of the hearing by advertisement twice in a daily newspaper in Fiji at least 28 days before the hearing date. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [12]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Court file notes for the 19 April 2006 show that the Defendants names were called outside the Court room but neither appeared.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Finnigan J then proceeded to hear the Plaintiff\rquote s evidence in formal proof of her claim. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 THE JUDGMENT OF 19 APRIL 2006 \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [13]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The judgment of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 19 April 2006}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 contained the following paragraphs: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 1]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 This is a claim by widow arising from the death of her husband in a motor accident.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The claim is against the Defendants both husband and wife on the basis that there were operators of the business in which the Plaintiff was employed at the time of his death.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The driver of the vehicle in which the Plaintiff was a passenger was in fact the First Defendant he was taking the Plaintiff back from work and the initial claim under the Workmen\rquote s Compensation Act was against both the Defendants as employers and in that claim the sum of about $14,610.00 was made to the Plaintiff as a widow and some of that money is still deposited in Trust Accounts for the two dependent children. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 2]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I am satisfied by the evidence of the three witnesses that it is well established that the First Defendant drove his motor vehicle carelessly and even dangerously le aving a skid mark of over 50 meters after overtaking another vehicle at a speed between 90 and 100 km per hour at about eleven o\rquote clock at night.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 He lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 From the evidence of one tall witness it was about waist deep for him.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The passenger who was on the impact side of the vehicle died shortly after being taken away from the scene to the hospital.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I find that the First Defendant is liable as the driver to the Plaintiff for the death of the deceased and is liable to the Plaintiff in her capacity as administratrix and widow and mother with two dependent children.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Judgment is entered also against the Second Defendant in as much as she by the evidence was a partner in the business and the First Defendant was acting as an agent of the business in driving the Plaintiff home from work and in the ultimate causing his death. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 3]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 At this point I need to record that I have on the application of Mr Mishra for the Plaintiff struck out the Defendants\rquote Statement of Defence.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 They were initially represented by one solicitor.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 His instruction apparently came from one insurance company.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 That solicitor was given leave to withdraw and the second solicitor appeared and entered the record and filed an Amended Statement of Defence, and ul timately before the time set of hearing this matter, in August last year that solicitor appeared and was given leave to withdraw on the ground that he was unable to obtain instructions. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 PRAYER 1: WITHDRAWAL OF DEFENDANTS\rquote SOLICITORS \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [14]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Court file n otes for 24 July 2005 showed that Mr M K Sahu Kahn appeared before Connors J and sought leave to withdraw because he was unable to get any response from the Defendants because he was not aware of their whereabouts. I do not think I can interfere with the findings of both Connors J and Finnigan J with regards to the withdrawal of M K Sahu Khan & Co.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Prayer 1 of the Summons filed on 14 April 2010 is therefore denied. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 PRAYER 2: RE-INSTATMENT \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [15]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Similarly, I will not interfere with the exercise of discretion by Finnigan J in re-instating the proceedings.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 In any event, it seems that the only reason for Connors J striking out the proceedings was for the non-appearance of counsel for the Plaintiff, which Finnigan J later accepted.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Prayer 2 also fails. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 PRAYERS 3 & 7: PROHIBITION ORDERS \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [16]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The prohibition orders were issued on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 6 July 2001}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Those orders arose out of the Plaintiff\rquote s application made pursuant to }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 O 111}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 of the }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 High Court Rules 1988}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The application was made ex-parte as allowed by the Rules.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The learned Judge granted the orders \'93as per motion\'94.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The \'93prohibition orders\'94 sought in the motion were as follows:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (c)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 That the Defendants deliver both their passports and all passenger tickets and travel documents held by them to this Honourable Court save and unless the Defendants can provide free and unencumbered assets belonging to them having a total value not less than FJD$150,000 (ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS) and/or in the alternative the Defendants only be permitted to travel on eith er payment of the said sum into this Honourable Court immediately or by giving security to the satisfaction of the Plaintiff and this Honourable Court that the judgment debt would be satisfied. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (d)}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 That a Writ ne exeat civited (sic) be issued and directed to the Sheriff of the High Court of Fiji and his deputy and all constables and other peace (sic) Officers and all customers (sic) and immigration officers commanding them that in the event that the Defendants should seek or attempt to depart from the juri sdiction of the High Court as soon as practicable. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [17]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I have reproduced the orders as they were typed in the original ex-parte Motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The drafting leaves a lot to be desired. I struggled to make sense out of it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 In my view, the orders should not have been granted because of the uncertainty in the language used. Unless the orders are clear and unambiguous they cannot be enforced.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 More care should have been taken in this case especially when the orders were to restrict the freedom of movement of the Defendants. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [18]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 It appears that the learned Judge\rquote s attention was not drawn to the decision of the Court of Appeal}{\cs23\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s21\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs23\super\insrsid7233167 \chftn }{\insrsid7233167 Speight VP, Mishra, O \rquote Regan JJA}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Sundarjee Brothers Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Coulter}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 [1987] FJCA 3; [1987] 33 FLR 74 ( 8 October 1987)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 which held that prohibition orders are not lawful where the debt relates to a private contract as opposed to a debt imposed by law.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Pathik J applied that decision in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Devi}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Rizwan}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 [}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 2009] FJHC 100; HBM0029.2009 (6 April 2009)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 and severely cr iticised the Magistrate for granting the prohibition orders when the alleged debt arose out of a building contract and there were no court proceedings on foot.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 His Lordship went further and held that Magistrates have no jurisdiction to issue absconding debtors warrants.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I mention this because it appears that the practice of Magistrates issuing such warrants still continues to this day. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [19]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I do not think it makes any difference now that there is no Constitution because the Common Law recognises the right to freedom of movement and the application of International Conventions such as the Universal Declaration on Human Rights remain intact.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The principle in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Sundarjee Brothers Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 is still good law, in my respectful opinion. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [20]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Mr Shah referred to }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Sundarjee Brothers Ltd}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 as authority for the proposition that travel restrictions are not available for matters arising within a civil litigation but I think it is too wide a principle.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 He did not suggest that a judgment for damages for personal injuries could not support an application under }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 s 6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 of the }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Debtors Act}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 and the point was not fully argued so I leave it to be decided in an appropriate case. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [21]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I prefer to base my judgment on a more fundamental point.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The application was made pursuant to }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 O 111}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 of the }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 High Court Rules 1988}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Order 111 rule 1}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 provides that an application under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 section 6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 of the }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Debtors Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 [Cap32]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 for an order for a warrant to issue for the arrest of a defendant who is about to abscond may be made by the plaintiff in the action ex parte, supported by an affidavit to the judge in chambers. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [22]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Section 6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 of the }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Debtors Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 provides: \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 If it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant in any action for the recovery of a sum exceeding ten dollars is }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 about to abscond}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 , the court ma y, in its discretion, issue a warrant to arrest the defendant and commit him to prison, there to be kept until he shall have given bail or security in such sum, to be expressed in the warrant, as the court thinks fit, not exceeding the probable amount of d ebt or damages and costs, for his appearance at any time when called upon while the action is pending and until execution or satisfaction of any judgment that may be made against him in the action; and the surety or sureties shall undertake, in default of such appearance, to pay any sum of money that may be adjudged against him in the action with costs: \par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 \par }\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Provided that the court may at any time, upon reasonable cause being shown, release the defendant from such arrest \par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [23]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The scope of the orders that the court can make is widened by O 111 rule 2 to include the giving of an undertaking as to damages by the plaintiff, the payment of a deposit by the plaintiff to cover the cost of the defendant\rquote s subsistence whilst in custody, the giving of such recognisance or otherwise to secure the prosecution of the action by the plaintiff without delay, and the release of the defendant after his arrest upon him giving such security as may be ordered. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [24]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I have emphasised the words \'93about to abscond\'94 because this is what the Plaintiff must prove.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Macquarie Dictionary, Third Edition, defines the meaning of \'93abscond\'94 as \'93}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 to depart in a sudden and secret manner, especially to avoid legal process}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \'94.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 It requires an element of dishonesty in my view. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [25]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 In }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Felton}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Callis}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 [1969] 1 QB 200, 211-2}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 , Megarry J said this in respect of the equivalent English provision: \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \'85 I will mention two over-riding considerations.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 First, \'85 the issue of an order under section 6 is discretionary: see }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Hasluck}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Lehman}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (1890) 6 TLR 376, where the Court of Appeal refused the order.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 If making the statutory order is discretionary, the issue of the writ in equity can hardly be less discretionary.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Second, the standard of proof required is high: the court must be convinced.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 In }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 In re Underwood}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (1903) 51 WR 335, Joyce J said (at 336): \'93 I should certainly never allow a writ ne exeat regno to issue unless I were positive I was right in doing so\'94; and on the deficiencies of the evidence in the case before him he refused the writ, a decision which the Court of Appeal affirmed.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 In }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Stones}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Cooke}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (1835) 8 Sim. 321n., 322n, Lord Lyndhurst LC spoke of the court acting \'93very reluctantly\'94 in giving relief; but he may have been concerned with the fact that the cases of which he was speaking concerned arrears of alimony.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 However, in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Tomlinson}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Harrison}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (1802) 8 Ves. 32, Lord Eldon LC observed (at 33) that a writ ne exeat regno was a \'93high prerogative writ; and is applied to cases of private right always with great caution and jealousy \'94; and in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Whitehouse}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Partridge}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (1818) 3 Swan. 365, he said (at379): \par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The court ought to feel no inclination to extend the application of the high prerogative writ of ne exeat regno; I think that it has been granted on grounds which ought not to be enlarged by subsequent decisions.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 If men will not take from their debtors security enabling them to proceed at law, they must abide by the consequences. \par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [26]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Plaintiff\rquote s affidavit in support of the application filed on }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 6 July 2001}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 stated that the Defendants h ad closed their factory and the First Defendant had been away in New Zealand for the last three months and she believed the Defendants were migrating permanently.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 She also said the Defendants have been disposing their assets and/or making arrangements to have their assets removed from Fiji. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [27]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The learned trial Judge heard the Plaintiff ex-parte and issued the prohibition orders on 6 July 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Second Defendant subsequently filed an affidavit in reply to the Plaintiff\rquote s affidavit on 26 July 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 She denied that she and her husband had closed their factory.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The closure was a result of the Fiji Development Bank exercising its rights as mortgagee by mortgagee sale advertised on 4 July 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 All their assets were encumbered to the Bank and it was therefore not true that they were disposing them.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 She also said that in Workmen \rquote s Compensation Proceedings No 1 of 1997 issued by the Labour Department on behalf of the Plaintiff and others in the Ba Magistrates Court, she and her husband paid the sum of $14,643.20 to the Plaintiff\rquote s solicitors trust account on 19 October 1998. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [28]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 In my view the Plaintiff\rquote s affidavit fell far short of the high standard of proof that the Defendants were \'93about to abscond \'94.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 With respect, I think the learned judge erred.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Even just considering the Plaintiff\rquote s affidavit in support of the application on its own, it fell short of what is required.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 It is even more deficient when one considers the Second Defendant\rquote s explanations given in her affidavit in opposition. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [29]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Is there sufficient evidence now to support a prohibition order against the First Defendant?}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Plaintiff\rquote s affidavit in opposition filed on 27 April 2010 says that she believes that if the Defendant is allowed to go she will not be able to recover the judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 She complains that the Defendant had not given any details of his assets in New Zealand. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [30]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The First Defendant said in his affidavit in support of his application filed on 14 April 2010 that he was not aware that his lawyers had withdrawn, the matter had been struck out and re-instated and judgment entered.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 He said he was under the impression that the claim was bad at law because of the Ba Magistrates Court settlement, which they had pleaded in their Amended Defence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 He came to Fiji on 12 March 2010 to attend his mother\rquote s funeral.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 It was only on 8 April 2010 when he was stopped from returning to New Zealand by Immigration Officers at the airport that he became aware of what had transpired.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 He has three children in New Zealand. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [31]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Again, I think the Plaintiff has failed to meet the high standard of proving that the First Defendant was about to abscond. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [32]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 There is a further reason which I think justifies the cancellation of the prohibition orders.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The grant of such orders is discretionary.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I am sympathetic to the Plaintiff\rquote s children, the beneficiaries of the judgment, but I cannot ignore the considerable delay in her not having her judgment executed.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Even if there were good grounds for the prohibition orders, I think the delay sways my judgment in fa vour of an immediate discharge of the prohibition orders.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Plaintiff is now aware of the Defendants\rquote whereabouts in New Zealand and there is nothing to stop her now from having any judgment registered and executed there. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [33]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I therefore grant prayers for relief 3 and 7. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 PRAYERS 4, 5 & 6: SHOULD THE DEFENDANTS BE ALLOWED TO DEFEND? \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [34]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The judgment of Finnigan J of 19 April 2006 was entered after hearing the Plaintiff in the absence of the Defendants.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Defendants\rquote Summons of 14 April 2010 to set it aside states that the application was made pursuant to O 18 r 18 and the inherent jurisdiction but I think the appropriate rule in respect of these prayers for relief is O 35 r 2.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Plaintiff complains that the application is well outside the 7 days required by O 35 r 2(2). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [35]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I recently stated the law in this area in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Wati}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Western Division Drainage Board}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 [2009] FJHC 165; HBC332.2001L (18 August 2009)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 :}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard\plain \s24\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 11. The law has been conveniently set out by Connors J in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Rosedale Ltd}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Kelly}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 [2004] FJHC 429; HBC0323.1997L (11 June 2004):}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 \par }\pard \s24\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 "The issues for consideration by the court on an application to set aside the judgment entered after trial are set forth in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Shocked and Another v Goldschmidt and Others}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 [1998] 1 All E.R. 372. The leading judgment of the court was given by Leggatt LJ who said at page 377: - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 "The cases about setting aside judgments fall into two main categories: (a) those in which judgment is given in default of appearance or pleadings or discovery, and (b) those in wh ich judgment is given after a trial, albeit in the absence of the party who later applies to set aside. Different considerations apply to these two categories because in the second, unless deprived of the opportunity by mistake or accident or without faul t on his part, the absent party has deliberately elected not to appear, and an adjudication on the merits has thereupon followed." \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Jenkins LJ in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Grimshaw}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Dunbar}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 [1953] 1 All E.R 350 at 355 said: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 "...a party to an action is prima facie entitled to have i t heard in his presence. He is entitled to dispute his opponent\rquote s case and cross-examine his opponent\rquote s witnesses, and he is entitled to call his own witnesses and give his own evidence before the court. If by mischance or accident a party is shut out from that right and an order is made in his absence, then common justice demands, so far as it can be given effect to without injustice to other parties, that the litigant who is accidentally absent should be allowed to come to the court and present his case, no doubt on suitable terms as to costs..." \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Leggatt LJ in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Shocked}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 after considering the authorities then set out at p. 381 a series of propositions or "general indications" which are: -}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 "(1) Where a party with notice of proceeding s has disregarded the opportunity of appearing at and participating in the trial, he will normally be bound by the decision. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (2) Where judgment has been given after a trial it is the explanation for the absence of the absent party that is most important: unless the absence was not deliberate but was due to accident or mistake, the court will be unlikely to allow a rehearing. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (3) Where the setting aside of judgment would entail a complete retrial on matters of fact which have already been investigated by the court the application will not be granted unless there are very strong reasons for doing so. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (4) The court will not consider setting aside judgment regularly obtained unless the party applying enjoys real prospects of success. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (5) Delay in applying to set aside is relevant, particularly if during the period of delay the successful party has acted on the judgment, or third parties have acquired rights by reference to it. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (6) In considering justice between parties, the conduct of the person applying to set aside the judgment has to be considered: where he has failed to comply with orders of the court, the court will be less ready to exercise its discretion in his favour. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (7) A material consideration is whether the successful party would be prejudiced by the judgment being set aside, especially if he cannot be protected against the financial consequences. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (8) There is a public interest in there being an end to litigation and in not having the time of the court occupied by two trials, particularly if neither is short." \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Lord Justice then said that the predominant consideration is the reason why the party against whom judgment was given absented himself.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4590351\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 "It is a fundamental principle of natural justice, applicable to all courts whether superior or inferior, that a person against whom a claim or charge is made must be given a reasonable opportunity of appearing and presenting his case" \endash Rich J in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Cameron}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Cole}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 [1944] HCA 5; 68 C.L.R. 571 at 589. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Most recently, the issue has been considered by the Sup reme Court of New South Wales Court of Appeal in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Murphy}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Doman}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (as representative of the estate of Simpson (dec\rquote d)) \endash unreported [2003] NSWCA 249 \endash 11 September 2003 where at paragraph 48 Handley JA said: - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 "}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Taylor}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Taylor}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 [1979] 143 CLR 1 and }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Allesch}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Maunz}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 [2000] HCA 40; [2000] 203 CLR 172 are decisions to the same effect. They establish that where judgment had been given in the absence of a litigant who has been denied a hearing through no fault of his own and where his absence has been adequately ex plained, that litigant has a prima facie right to have that judgment set aside to permit a re-hearing on the merits." \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Mr. Justice Handley whilst being a member of the New South Wales Court of Appeal is also a member of the Supreme Court of Fiji. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Jurisdiction}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 It is submitted by the defendants that the 2nd plaintiff having made his application outside the time prescribed in Order 35 Rule 2 is precluded from effectively applying to the court for the relief sought. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The court has inherent jurisdictio n to make the orders sought. Should confirmation of this be needed then it is supplied by Mason J. in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Grimshaw}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 v }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Dunbar}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 where he said at page 16: - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 "A jurisdiction to set aside its orders is inherent in every court unless displaced by statute. In my opini on the jurisdiction extends not only to the setting aside of judgments which have been obtained without service or notice to a party.... but to the setting aside of a default or ex-parte judgment obtained when the absence of the party is due to no fault o n his part." \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [36]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The main issue raised by the Defendants was that they should be allowed to defend this claim because they have a good defence of estoppel and res judicata by virtue of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 s 25}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 of the }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Workmen}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 '}{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 s Compensation Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 [Cap 94].}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I think the more correct term is that used by counsel for the Plaintiff: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 statute-barred}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 , in that once a judgment or settlement is entered under the Act, the Plaintiff cannot bring these proceedings. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [37]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Section 25}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 provides:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4590351\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 25.-(1) Where the injury wa s caused by the personal negligence or wilful act of the employer or of some other person for whose act or default the employer is responsible, nothing in this Act shall prevent proceedings to recover damages being instituted against the employer in a civ il court independently of this Act:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4590351\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Provided that-}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4590351\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (a) a judgment in such proceedings whether for or against the employer shall be a bar to proceedings at the suit of any person by whom, or on whose behalf, such proceedings were taken, in respect of the same injury under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (b) a judgment in proceedings under this Act whether for or against the employer shall be a bar to proceedings at the suit of any person by whom, or on whose behalf, such proceedings were taken, in respect of the same injury independently of this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (c) an agreement come to between the employer and the workman under the provisions of subsection (1) of section 16 shall be a bar to proceedings by the workman in respect of the same injury independently of this Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [38]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Section 16 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 of the Act provides: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4590351 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 16.-(1) The employer and workman may, with the approval of the Permanent Secretary or a person appointed by him, in writing, in that behalf, after the injury in respect of which the claim to compensation has arisen, agree, in writing, as to the compensation to be paid by the employer. Such agreement shall be in triplicate, one copy to be kept by the employer, one copy to be kept by the workman, and one copy to be retained by the Permanent Secretary:}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4590351\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Provided that-}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4590351\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (a) the compensation agreed upon shall not be less than the amount payable under the provisions of this Act; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (b) where the workman is unable to read and understand writing in the language in which the agreement is expressed the agreement shall not be binding against him unless it is endorsed by a certificate of a district officer or a person appointed by the district officer or Permanent Secretary, in writing, in that behalf, to the effect that he read over and explained to the workman the terms thereof and t hat the workman appeared fully to understand and approve of the agreement. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4590351 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (2) Any agreement made under the provisions of subsection (1) may, on application to the court, be made an order of the court.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4590351\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (3) Where the compensation has been agreed the court may, notwithstanding that the agreement has been made an order of the court under the provisions of subsection (2), on application by any party within three months after the date of the agreement, cancel it and make such order (including an order as to an y sum already paid under the agreement) as in the circumstances the court may think just, if it is proved-}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4590351\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (a) that the sum paid or to be paid was or is not in accordance with the provisions of subsection (1); \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (b) that the agreement was entered into in ig norance of, or under a mistake as to, the true nature of the injury; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (c) that the agreement was obtained by such fraud, undue influence, misrepresentation or other improper means as would, in law, be sufficient ground for avoiding it. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4590351 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 (4) All agreemen ts made under this section shall be exempt from the payment of stamp duty. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [39]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Mr Mishra submitted that the claim is only statute-barred if there was a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 judgment}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 in the Magistrates Court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 His client}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 s statement of claim pleaded that there was a }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 settlement}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 He argued that Finnigan was aware of that but His Lordship went ahead with the hearing and the only reason for that was there was no judgment but only a settlement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The submission is based on the assumption that His Lordship was in fact aware of the issue.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I do not think such an assumption could be made.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Indeed Mr Mishra did not submit that His Lordship}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 s attention was drawn to it. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [40]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 He also submitted that the matter was handled by the Labour Office.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 If they settled without advising the Plaintiff of the provisos to s 25 then this would have afforded a claim against the Labour Office.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 But that action is now time barred so his client would be severely prejudiced if I allow the matter to be litigated. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [41]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I think all these issues are too speculative as there is no evidence before me to allow me to decide.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I do not think the Defendants should be denied the right to run a Defence which prima facie is a complete defence to the claim.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 It would not be too difficult to ascertain whether the so called }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 settlement}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 fell within the provisos to s 25.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I think this outweighs the prejudice which the Plaintiff may suffer. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [42]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I do not think that in all the circumstances of this case, the delay in bringing the application to set aside the Judgment of Finnigan J is fatal. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 FINAL OUTCOME \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [43]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 However, I think the Defendan ts and their solicitors have to bear some of the blame for firstly, having that judgment entered, and secondly, not taking steps to set it aside promptly.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 I think justice to both parties require that I allow the Defendants to defend }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 only to the extent of t he Defence under s 25 of the }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Workmen}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 '}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 s Compensation Act}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 It is not to be a re-litigation of the whole claim.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 For the sake of clarity, if the Defendants establish this defence, then the Judgment of Finnigan J is set aside.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 If they fail then that Judgment stands. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 COSTS \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [44]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Although the Defendants have won I think considering that they have to take some of the blame for the delays and considering the financial position of the Plaintiff I think the Defendants should pay her costs which I summarily assess at }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 $1,500}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 to be paid within 21 days. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 ORDERS \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [45]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Orders}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 are as follows: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 a.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The travel restrictions and/or prohibition orders and the Writ Ne Exeat Civitate issued on 6 July 2001 against the Defendants Satish Chand Mani and Indira Devi are revoked forth with and shall no longer have any effect. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 b.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 This matter is to go to trial only on the question of whether the defence under s 25 of the }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Workmen}{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 '}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 s Compensation Act}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 applied. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 c.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 The Defendants shall pay the Plaintiff}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167 '}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 s costs of this application of $1,500 within 21 days. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 d.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4590351 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 This matter is therefore adjourned to the Master for completion of the pre-trial steps. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7233167 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4590351 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7233167\charrsid7233167 Sosefo Inoke \par Judge \par }}