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\par Solicitors: Nacolawa & Co for the Plaintiffs
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9452275 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid9452275 R. Patel Lawyers for the 1st Defendant
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid9452275 
\par Date of Hearing: 30 April 2010
\par Date of Judgment: 30 September 2010
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 INTRODUCTION
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [1]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 On }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 15 October 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
, Master Udit made what is commonly known as a \'93guillotine order\'94 against the Plaintiffs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 On }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 30 April 2010}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  I heard the Plaintiffs\rquote  application for leave to appeal the Master\rquote s order out of time.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 This is my judgment.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 THE BACKGROUND
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [2]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Plaintiffs original solicitor, who is now deceased, filed this claim on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 12 December 2000}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
The claim relates to a housing loan given by the First Defendant, Fiji Development Bank (\'93FDB\'94), to the First Plaintiffs in 1983 for them to build a building on their land.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The loan was secured by a registered mortgage over the land and improvements.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The First Plaintiffs were the directors and shareholders of the Second Plaintiff Company, (\'93Crown Cork\'94).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The FDB also gave an industrial loan to Crown Cork secured by a second mortgage over the First Plaintiffs\rquote  land and a debenture over the company\rquote s assets and undertaking.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Plaintiffs leased their land and building to the Second Defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 With the agreement of FDB, rental income was assigned to the bank in repayment of the loans.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The two loans were subsequently merged by FDB, according to the Plaintiffs, without their knowledge.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Crown Cork defaulted on the loans and FDB exercised its rights as debenture holder and appointed a receiver who sold the company\rquote 
s assets and undertaking including the First Plaintiffs\rquote  land to the Second Defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
The Plaintiffs alleged that such sale was negligent, fraudulent and at gross undervalue.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 They sued the Defend
ants for certain declarations, accounts and damages.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [3]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The FDB filed its Defence on 9 January 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
The bank denied that the accounts were merged.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The loans were to construct a commercial building.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The loan to the company was secured by a second third party mortgage over the First Plaintiff\rquote s land.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The company defaulted and the bank acted lawfully in exercising its power of sale under the mortgage.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The company was never denied its right of redemption but failed to exercise it before the land was sold.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [4]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  The Second Defendant filed its Defence on 18 January 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 It admitted paying the rental income to the FDB from 1995 but was not aware of the arrangements between the Plaintiffs and the bank.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The property was transferred to it in October 2000 and the Second Defendant denied any wrong doing on its part.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [5]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Summons for Directions was filed on 28 June 2001 and the Order was made on 26 September 2001.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The matter lay dormant until 17 October 2006 when the solicitors for FDB filed a Notice of Intention 
to Proceed and served it on the Plaintiffs on 25 October 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Plaintiffs engaged their current solicitors on 26 October 2006.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The case did not progress any further until the Court issued an Order 25 rule 9 notice for 7 November 2007 for the parties to
 show cause why the action should not be struck out for want of prosecution or abuse of process.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
The parties appeared by counsel and the Master adjourned the matter to 28 February 2008 subject to the Plaintiffs taking further steps by 24 January 2008 failing which the matter would be struck out.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 On 16 November 2007, the Plaintiffs solicitors filed an application for leave to amend their statement of claim and to consolidate this action with two other actions }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 HBC 96 of 2001}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  and }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 HBC 68 of 2000}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  involving the same transactions and parties.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
The application was called on 11 December 2007 before Master Udit who adjourned it to 26 February 2008.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
The application was further adjourned for hearing on 13 March 2008.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The hearing was adjourned to 10 April.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Plaintiffs 
filed their amended Statement of Claim on 3 April 2008. The new amendments were essentially further particulars of alleged fraud and bad faith on the part of the bank.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 On 10 April 2008, the Master gave leave for the Defendants to file their Defences to the Amended Claim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The First Defendant filed its Defence on 2 May 2008.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
The matter was further adjourned to 27 May 2008.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
Another adjournment to 12 June 2008 followed for the parties to appear before the Master for Pre-trial conference.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Master gave further
 directions on 12 June 2008 and adjourned the matter to the Deputy Registrar for mention on 2 July.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
The Deputy Registrar after hearing counsel for the Plaintiffs gave him more time to complete the Pre-trial steps and remitted the matter back to the Master for mention on 13 August 2008.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 On the Plaintiff\rquote 
s further summons for directions heard on 23 July 2008 further orders were made for completion of the Pre-trial steps and the matter adjourned to 7 October 2008 for review and directions by the Master.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 On 13 August 2008, the Master ordered the Defendants for file and serve their lists of documents and adjourned the matter to 10 September 2008.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Master then further adjourned the matter to 13 October 2008, then to 15 October on which date counsel for the Plai
ntiffs did not appear.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Master was not impressed by counsel\rquote 
s failure to appear and made the guillotine order that is the subject of this application.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 THE MASTER\rquote S ORDER OF 15 OCTOBER 2008
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [6]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Master Udit\rquote s order of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 15 October 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  was:

\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s20 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Plaintiffs do pay a sum of $1200.00 to the First Defendant as costs for today\rquote s wasted fixture and such payment is to be made by 30th October 2008.
\par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s20 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Plaintiffs Solicitor do file Pre-Trial Minutes by 3rd November 2008.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 However, the Plaintiffs Solicitor will not be entitled to file the Minutes unless the costs of $1200.00 as ordered above is paid by 30th October 2008.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 It is further ordered that unless the Plaintiffs Solicitor files the Pre-Trial Conference Minutes by 3rd November 2008 this case is 
to be struck out with further costs against the Plaintiff in the sum of $3000.00.
\par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s20 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 In the event that this case is struck out for non compliance by the Plaintiffs Solicitor of the orders made above the Registry is ordered not to accept any application fo
r reinstatement unless the total costs have been paid by the Plaintiffs.
\par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [7]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Master gave written reasons in his own handwriting but unfortunately it is near impossible to decipher them accurately.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 APPLICATION TO SET ASIDE THE MASTER\rquote S ORDER
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [8]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Plaintiffs then filed an application on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 4 December 2008 }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 for the following orders:
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s20 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 a)\tab}}\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 That the orders made by the Master on the 15th day of October 2008, be set aside and vacated.
\par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s20 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 b)\tab}}\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 That this Action No HBC 407 of 2000 be re-instated as it is almost ready for hearing;
\par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s20 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 c)\tab}}\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 That this Action No HBC 407 of 2000 be heard first instead of the related action No. HBC 096 of 2001.
\par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s20 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 d)\tab}}\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Costs shall be in the cause.
\par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [9]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Mr Robert Young\rquote s affidavit in support explained that his counsel failed to appear on the 15 Octob
er 2008 because counsel thought it was 16 October 2008 when the related matter HBC 96 of 2001 was to be called.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 It was a genuine mistake.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [10]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Despite non compliance with his Orders of 15 October 2008, Master Udit made further orders on 19 February 2009 and adjourned the matter to 17 April 2009.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Because of the closure of the Courts on 10 April, the matter did not get called again until 31 July 2009.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Only counsel for the Plaintiffs appeared so I adjourned the matter for mention on 28 August 2009.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Four more mentions followed and on 11 September 2009 I gave leave to the Plaintiffs to file an application to set aside Master Udit\rquote 
s order.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [11]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Instead of an app
lication to set aside, the Plaintiffs filed on 29 September 2009 an inter-partes Summons for leave to appeal out of time and for stay of execution of Master Udit\rquote s order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Summons was first called on 2 October 2009 and I gave directions for filing affidavits and set the application down for hearing on 19 November 2009.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
The hearing could not proceed on that date because of my Court of Appeal commitments so on 7 December 2009 I set it down for hearing on 30 April 2010.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 HEARING OF 30 APRIL 2010
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [12]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Both counsel filed written submissions for which I am grateful.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Counsel for the First Defendant submitted that there had been a delay of about year between the Master\rquote s Order and the filing of the Plaintiffs\rquote 
 application for leave and that alone disentitled the Plaintiffs to appeal.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [13]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 I took the view however, that if the Master did not have the power to make \'93guillotine orders\'94 then the question of delay was a non issue.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 I therefore asked counsel to file further submission on the question, which they have done and for which I am also grateful.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 HAS THE MASTER POWER TO MAKE \'93GUILLOTINE\'94 ORDERS?
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [14]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
Counsel for the Plaintiffs referred me to several cases in which the Master had made guillotine orders in which the party in breach was given more time to comply.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 He contrasted them with the present case where no such leniency was shown at all.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 He conceded that the Master has power to make such orders but argued that the Master acted unfairly and unduly harsh not only in not giving any leniency but also in directin
g the Registry not to accept any further applications from the Plaintiffs.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [15]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Counsel for the First Defendant also submitted that the Master had such powers.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 He further submitted that the defaulting party can either (i) ask for an extension of time unde
r O 45 r 5, (ii) seek leave to appeal under O 59 rr 9(b) and 11 or (iii) seek leave for an extension of time to appeal under O 59 r 10.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [16]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 I think they are both correct in saying that the Master has such powers.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [17]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The powers, authority and jurisdiction of the Master are found in }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Order 59}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Order 59 r 1 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 provides that the jurisdiction conferred on the Registrar under the }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 High Court Rules 1988}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  may be exercised by the Master.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Order 32 r 9}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  vests the Registrar with the powers, authority and jurisdiction of 
a judge in chambers with respect to the matters listed in paragraphs }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 (a) to (n)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
Under paragraph (a), the Registrar, and hence the Master, has the powers, authority and jurisdiction with respect to the place, time for setting down for trial, and mode of trial, and other matters usually arising on a summons for directions.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Further powers are given to the Registrar by }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 O 32 r 12}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 .
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [18]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Thus, if the judge in chambers can make a guillotine order in a summons for directions hearing, then the Registrar and the Mas
ter have the powers, authority or jurisdiction to do the same.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [19]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Order 59 r 2}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  further extends to the Master \'93}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 all the power, authority and jurisdiction which may be exercised by a judge}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \'94 in \'93}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 chamber applications}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \'94 except in certain cases of which this case is not one.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [20]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Clearly, the Master has the necessary power to make guillotine orders.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 But what is not clear are the circumstances under which such orders could and should be made?}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The effect of such orders is to summarily dismiss an action or application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 I therefore move on to consider the principles applicable to summary dismissal cases.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 PRINCIPLES ON SUMMARY DISMISSAL
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [21]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Both counsel cited several cases: }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 WM Angus (Fiji) Ltd}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Karan}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
 [2008] FJHC 165; HBC426.1986 (30 July 2008); }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Madhvi}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  v }{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Public Works Department}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  [2009] FJHC 273; HBC194.2003L (8 December 2009); }{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Jih Tsuan}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Malarao}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  [2010] FJHC 30; HBC353.2003L (5 February 2010); }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Firman}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Ellis}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  [1978] 1 QB 886.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The latter case dealt with the exercise of discretion to extend the statute of limitations time period and is not of great assistance.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [22]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 In }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 WM Angus (Fiji) Ltd}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Karan}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
 [2008] FJHC 165; HBC426.1986 (30 July 2008)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  Scutt J found that there was no application or order strikin
g out the matter so Her Ladyship held that it was unnecessary for the plaintiff to file an application for re-instatement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
The action remained extant.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [23]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 In }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Madhvi}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Public Works Department}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
 [2009] FJHC 273; HBC194.2003L (8 December 2009)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  I dismissed an application to re-instate a matter that had been struck out by the Master because of:}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \'85
 the intentional and contumelious behaviour of the Plaintiff in not complying with the Master\rquote s court order. The delay is inordinate, over 6 years, and explanation given by the Plaintiffs solicitors\rquote 
 litigation clerk is mischievous. The delay is inexcusable. The application is therefore dismissed according to the principles in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Pratap v Christian Mission Fellowship}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  and }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Abdul Kadeer Kuddus Hussein v. Pacific Forum Line}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [24]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Jih Tsuan}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Malarao}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  [2010] FJHC 30; HBC353.2003L (5 February 2010)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
 was my decision on an application for dismissal for want of prosecution under }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 O 25 r 9}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 .}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 I think some of the comments made in it are worth repeating because they seem to be one of the ba
ses on which the Master made his order in this case:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid3363060 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3363060 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3363060\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3363060 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
[11] In respect of the last passage in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Pratap}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
 ([2006] FJCA 41; ABU0093J.2005 (14 July 2006)), Mr Nandan referred me to the Fiji Court of Appeal{\*\bkmkstart fnB2}[2]{\*\bkmkend fnB2} (decision) in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Singh}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Singh}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  [2008] FJCA 27; ABU0
044.2006S (8 July 2008) where the Court said:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600 
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3363060 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
27. There is also developing a new line of authority which is not utterly critical to the decision of the learned Judge in this case. Nevertheless, it would be inappropriate to fail to refer to this developmen
t. The proposition is that regard should also be had to the impact of a case on the resources of the court. Those resources are not infinite and for every case which takes up time, another case is potentially delayed. If the case which takes up time and d
e
lays another case is, on any view, an utter waste of time and resources and stands in the way of other more deserving cases being heard at an earlier time, then that is a factor which the courts cannot ignore. Indeed, the learned Judge in this case at par
agraph 20 of his judgment sets this out with admirable clarity:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3363060 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3363060 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
There has been a sea change in the approach to delay in most if not all common law jurisdictions. Further, a new and important factor has entered the equation. That factor is the use of the co
urt's time and resources. The more time that is spent upon actions which are pursued sporadically, the less time and resources there are for genuine litigants who pursue their cases with reasonable diligence and expedition, and want their cases to be hear
d within a reasonable time.
\par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600 
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 [12] I would also like to reproduce their Lordships\rquote  observations in }{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Singh}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 , as a timely reminder, where they said:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600 
\par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
A pattern becomes im
mediately obvious from this chronology. It is to be seen that in the first 3 months after the happening of the event which gave rise to this litigation that there is a flurry of litigious action. That represents a model of the expedition that is expected 
of litigants and legal practitioners who conduct litigation before the courts of Fiji.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [25]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Court of Appeal in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Pratap}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  stated the principles to be applied in summary dismissal cases as follows:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 [20] In }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Dey
}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  v. }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Victorian Railways Commissioners}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
 [1949] HCA 1; (1949) 78 CLR 62, 91 Dixon J said:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
"A case must be very clear indeed to justify the summary intervention of the court ... once it appears that there is a real question to be determined whether of fact or of law and that the rights of the parties depen
d upon it, then it is not competent for the court to dismiss the action as frivolous and vexatious and an abuse of process".
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 [21] More recently, in }{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Agar}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  v. }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Hyde}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  (2000) 201 CLR 552 at 575 the High Court of Australia observed that:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
"It is of course well accepted that a court ... should not decide the issues raised in those proceedings in a summary way except in the clearest of cases. Ordinarily, a party is not to be denied the opportunity to place his or her case before the court in
 the ordinary way and after taking advantage of the usual interlocutory processes."
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [26]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 I should also refer to }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Trade Air Engineering (West) Ltd}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Taga}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
 [2007] FJCA 9; ABU0062J.2006 (9 March 2007)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  where the Court of Appeal said in respect of the High Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 s power to summarily dismiss a case under O 25 r 9:
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5338638 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
16] In our view the only fresh power given to the High Court under Order 25 rule 9 is the power to strike out or to give directions of its own motion. While this power may very valuably be employed to ag
itate sluggish litigation it does not in our opinion confer any additional or wider jurisdiction on the Court to dismiss or strike out on grounds which differ from those already established by past authority.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 IS THIS A CLEAR CASE FOR SUMMARY DISMISSAL?
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [27]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 I note from the court file that Mr Nacolawa had appeared either in person or by other counsel on all other mention dates except for the 15 October 2008.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 His absence has been explained as a genuine mistake.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 I accept the explanation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 It was not deliberate.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [28]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Defendants were not entirely free of blame.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
As is the usual case, the parties counsel struggled with the Pre-trial steps, particularly with the PTC Minutes.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
It is not the sole responsibility of the solicitor or counsel for the Plaintiff but of all of them.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Order 34 r 2}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  makes that clear.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
To do otherwise would leave the PTC process open to abuse.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 They are reminded of the comments of the Court of Appeal in }{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Pratap}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Christian Mission Fellowship}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  [2006] FJCA 41; ABU0093J.2005 (14 July 2006)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 :}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 

\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 9] We 
pause here to observe (not for the first time) that the practice of exchanging so called "minutes of a pre-trial conference" when no conference had in fact taken place and therefore no minutes had actually been taken is not compliance with the mandatory r
equirements of RHC O 34 rule 2. It is a practice which should be discontinued.
\par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [29]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Further, the Plaintiffs complained that the FDB had not disclosed the records of repayments of the loans.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The bank}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
s affidavit in reply avoided the issue altogether and instead said that because the Plaintiffs had not paid the costs ordered by the Master, they are not entitled to be heard or any further orders of the Court.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 It is true that an order had been made and prima facie it should be complied with first.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 But that is not entirely a hard and fast rule.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
It does not apply where the order is defective:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Singh}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  v }{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Kiran}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  [2002] FJCA 80; ABU0018U.2001S (29November 20002)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [30]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 I do not think the Plaintiffs claim is a frivolous one with no hope of success.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 As was said in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Pratap}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 , a
t the end one must always stand back and have regards to the interests of justice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
I think the Plaintiffs should be allowed to contest their claim.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [31]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Further, I have grave doubts as to the justification and validity of the terms of the order in this case.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 I think the award of costs of $1,200 was excessive for attendance at a Pre-trial conference which would not have taken half a day.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 It may be true that counsel had to come all the way from Suva but that did not necessarily mean that he was entitled to s
olicitor-client costs or the costs of travel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
Secondly, the Master did not give the Plaintiffs an opportunity to explain why they did not pay the costs as ordered.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
There may be good and compelling reasons for not doing so.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 They should be afforded due process.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Thirdly, the second order for costs does not appear to be based on principle.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 It seems arbitrary and excessive too.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
Fourthly, the order made the Plaintiffs}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  solicitor solely responsible for the PTC Minutes when under the Rules all the parties}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  solicitors are equally responsible.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Fifthly, the direction for the Registrar not to accept any further applications is in breach of due process, in my view.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 A litigant must be able to challenge an order made against him summarily and in his absence.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [32]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Finally,
 it is clear that in making guillotine orders, the Master must take sufficient care to ensure that the terms of the order are not arbitrary and does not deny the affected party due process before the order becomes effective.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 WHAT ORDERS TO MAKE?
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [33]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 For the reasons given above, I find the Master}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 s Order of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 15 October 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  defective at law.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 I therefore grant the application to extend time to appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 I would have granted leave to appeal and the appeal had there been such applications before me.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [34]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Plaintiffs filed an application to re-instate the matter way back in 2008.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 That application was neither heard nor withdrawn.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
It is not clear from the file notes what happened to it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Had the application been brought before me I would have granted it also.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 I do not think it is an application which I am precluded from hearing, a procedure disapproved by the Court of Appeal in }{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Trade Air Engineering (West) Ltd}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Taga}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  [2007] FJCA 9; ABU0062J.2006 (9 March 2007)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 , because it had not been heard by me at any time.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [35]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
From a case management point and in the interests of justice to both parties I should not delay the hearing of this action any further and therefore order that the Master}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 s Order of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 15 October 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
 is vacated and the action re-instated.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 COSTS
\par 
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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The need for this application was not due to the fault of either party.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 I therefore make no order as to costs.
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\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 ORDERS
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [37]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Orders}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600  are:
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 a.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 The Master}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 s Order of 15 October 2008 is vacated.
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 b.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 {
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 This action is re-instated and adjourned to the Master for compliance with Pre-trial steps.
\par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 c.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13070600 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 There is no order as to costs.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13070600 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13070600\charrsid13070600 Sosefo Inoke
\par Judge
\par }}