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\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 AND: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 CUL (FIJI) LIMITED \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Defendant \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid6309053 Judgment of: Inoke J. \par \par Counsel Appearing}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid6309053 : }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid6309053 Mr P Dale for the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid6309053 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6309053 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid6309053 F Haniff for the Defendant \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid6309053 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid6309053 Solicitors}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid6309053 : }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid6309053 S B Patel & Co for the Plaintiff \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6309053 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid6309053 Munro Leys for the Defendant}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid6309053 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid6309053 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid6309053 Date of Hearing: 30 June 2010 \par Date of Judgment: 6 October 2010 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 INTRODUCTION \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [1]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 On }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 27 March 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 , Master Udit dismissed and struck out this action because the Plaintiff failed to comply with his \'93Unless Order\'94 of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 25 September 2007}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 On 8 December 2008 the Plaintiff\rquote s solicitors filed an application to re-instate the action.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 This is my judgment after hearing the parties on 30 June 2010. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 PRELIMINARY ISSUE \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [2]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Mr Haniff objected to the application being heard on the basis that the Plaintiff company was in receivership and there appeared to be no consent from the receiver for this application.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Mr Dale informed the Court that the receivership has been completed and the land sold with a small credit.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 It was not the first time the point had been raised and dismissed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 In any event, I did not think that the receiver would have refused consent to an application to protect and advance the company\rquote s interests.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 For these reasons I did not think there was merit in the objection and ordered the hearing to continue \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 CASE HISTORY \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [3]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The action commenced in 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 It took till 2006 to be allocated a trial date on 6 March.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 This was not so unusual for cases in this Court.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Defendant was not entirely blameless for the delay in my view for the reasons given below.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The hearing did not proceed because the Plaintiff was not ready so it was adjourned to a new date in June 2006.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Defendant blames the Plaintiff but I note tha t counsel did not insist on the hearing proceeding or object to the adjournment to 19 June 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Defendant took advantage of the trial not going ahead on 6 March by having its own application for security for costs heard instead.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The trial Judge ordered the Plaintiff to pay security for costs of $15,000 by 8 May 2006 and, in the absence of some persuasive explanation for not paying it, the Plaintiff was debarred from bringing its case.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The costs were not paid until 24 May 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The delay in payment was explained and the trial Judge accepted it.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 When the matter was called on 19 June 2006, no one appeared for the Plaintiff.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Again, an explanation for the non-appearance was given and accepted.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The action was again set down for hearing on 16 October 2006.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 However, on 16 September 2006, the Plaintiff filed an application to amend its statement of claim.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The reason given was that the Defendant disclosed very late documents which made the Plaintiff realise that its claim had to be amended.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Defendant did not object so leave to amend was granted by consent.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Further costs were ordered to be paid by the Plaintiff before a hearing date was given.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The matter was adjourned to 23 February 2007.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The amended statement of claim was filed on 16 October 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Defence was filed on 2 November 2006.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Then followed an application by the Plaintiff for further and better discovery and particulars of the Defence filed on 14 February 2007.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The application was to be called on 23 February 2007.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Further directions were given and the matter called on three more occasions until the Defendant agreed to file a better list of documents by 29 May 2007.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The list was filed by the Defendant on 30 May 2007.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The matter was called again on 8 June 2007 and further pre-trial directions given.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 On 31 July 2007, the matter was called before the Master, who also gave further directions and adjourned it to 25 September 2007.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 On }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 25 September 2007}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 , only counsel for the Plaintiff appeared before the Master.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Master\rquote s handwritten notes for that date are impossible to read.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The matter was called again before the Master on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 27 March 2008}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 This time the }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 same counsel}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 who appeared on 25 September 2007 for the Plaintiff now appeared for the Defendant.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 No one appeared for the Plaintiff.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Master\rquote s notes for }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 27 March 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 too are impossible to read.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 However, the Order taken out by the Defendant\rquote s solicitors on 2 April 2008 reads: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \'93 IT IS THIS DAY ORDERED that the action herein be wholly dismissed and struck out for failure to comply with the Unless Order of 25 September 2007\'94 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [4]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 On }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 31 March 2008}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 , the current solicitors for the Plaintiff wrote to the Registry indicating the Plaintiff\rquote s intention to seek re-instatement, copied to the Defendant\rquote s solicitors.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Plaintiff\rquote s application to re-instate did not get filed until }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 8 December 2008}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 It was first called on 21 January 2009 before the Master who gave directions for filing affidavits and set the application down for hearing on 13 May 2009.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 However, the applicat ion did not get heard but got adjourned to further dates between September and December 2009 and in early 2010 because dates did not suit either counsel or the Court, eventually the application came to be heard on30 June 2010. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 THE LAW \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [5]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Recently, in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Yang}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 FDB}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [2010] FJHC;}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 HBC 407 of 2000L (30 September 2010)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 a case with uncanny similarity to the present one, I set out the relevant principles as follows: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 PRINCIPLES ON SUMMARY DISMISSAL \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [21]\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Both counsel cited several cases: }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 WM Angus (Fiji) Ltd}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Karan}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [2008] FJHC 165; HBC426.1986 (30 July 2008); }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Madhvi}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Public Works Department}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [2009] FJHC 273; HBC194.2003L (8 December 2009); }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Jih Tsuan}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Malarao}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [2010] FJHC 30; HBC353.2003L (5 February 2010); }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Firman}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Ellis}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [1978] 1 QB 886.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The latter case dealt with the exercise of discretion to extend the statute of limitations time period and is not of great assistance. \par }\pard\plain \s23\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [22]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 In }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 WM Angus (Fiji) Ltd}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Karan}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [2008] FJHC 165; HBC426.1986 (30 July 2008) Scutt J found that there was no application or order striking out the matter so Her Ladyship held that it was unnecessary for the plaintiff to file an application for re-instatement.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The action remained extant. \par }\pard\plain \s23\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [23]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 In }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Madhvi}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Public Works Department}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [2009] FJHC 273; HBC194.2003L (8 December 2009) I dismissed an application to re-instate a matter that had been struck out by the Master because of: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \'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\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Pratap v Christian Mission Fellowship}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 and }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Abdul Kadeer Kuddus Hussein v. Pacific Forum Line}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 . \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [24]\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Jih Tsuan}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Malarao}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [2010] FJHC 30; HBC353.2003L (5 February 2010) was my decision on an application for dismissal for want of prosecution under O 25 r 9.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 I think some of the comments made in it are worth repeating because they seem to be one of the bases on which the Master made his order in this case:}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [11] In respect of the last passage in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Pratap}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 ([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\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Singh}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Singh}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [2008] FJCA 27 ; ABU0044.2006S (8 July 2008) where the Court said:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 \par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 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 deve lopment. 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 delays 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 paragraph 20 of his judgment sets this out with admirable clarity:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 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 court'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 b e heard within a reasonable time. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 \par }\pard \s20\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [12] I would also like to reproduce their Lordships\rquote observations in }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Singh}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 , as a timely reminder, where they said:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 \par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 A pattern becomes immediately obvious from this chronology. It is to be seen that in the first 3 months af ter 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 \s23\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [25]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Court of Appeal in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Pratap}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 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\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [20] In }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Dey}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v. }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Victorian Railways Commissioners}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [1949] HCA 1; (1949) 78 CLR 62, 91 Dixon J said: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 "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 depend upon it, then it is not competent for t he 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\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [21] More recently, in }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Agar}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v. }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Hyde}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 (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\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 "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 interloc utory processes." \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [26]\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 I should also refer to }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Trade Air Engineering (West) Ltd}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Taga}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [2007] FJCA 9; ABU0062J.2006 (9 March 2007) where the Court of Appeal said in respect of the High Court\rquote s power to summarily dismiss a case under O 25 r 9: \par }\pard\plain \s23\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \s23\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 16] In our vi ew 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 agitate sluggish litigation it does not in our opinion confer any a dditional 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\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 IS THIS A CLEAR CASE FOR SUMMARY DISMISSAL? \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [27]\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 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.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 His absence has been explained as a genuine mistake.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 I accept the explanation.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 It was not deliberate. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [28]\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Defendants were not entirely free of blame.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 As is the usual case, the parties counsel struggled with the Pre-trial steps, particularly with the PTC Minutes.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 It is not the sole responsibility of the solicitor or counsel for the Plaintiff but of all of them.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Order 34 r 2 makes that clear.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 To do otherwise would leave the PTC process open to abuse.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 They are reminded of the comments of the Court of Appeal in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Pratap}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Christian Mission Fellowship}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [2006] FJCA 41; ABU0093J.2005 (14 July 2006): \par }\pard\plain \s23\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \s23\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 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 requirements of RHC O 34 rule 2. It is a practice which should be di scontinued. \par }\pard \s23\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [29]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Further, the Plaintiffs complained that the FDB had not disclosed the records of repayments of the loans.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The bank\rquote 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.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 It is true that an order had been made and prima facie it should be complied with first.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 But that is not entirely a hard and fast rule.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 It does not apply where the order is defective:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Singh}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Kiran}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [2002] FJCA 80; ABU0018U.2001S (29November 20002) \par }\pard\plain \s23\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [30]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 I do not think the Plaintiffs claim is a frivolous one with no hope of success.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 As was said in }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Pratap}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 , at the end one must always stand back and have regards to the interests of justice.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 I think the Plaintiffs should be allowed to contest their claim. \par }\pard\plain \s23\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [31]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Further, I have grave doubts as to the justification and validity of the terms of the order in this case.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 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.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 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 solicitor-client costs or the costs of travel.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Secondly, the Master did not give the Plaintiffs an opportunity to explain why they did not pay the costs as ordered.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 There may be good and compelling reasons for not doing so.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 They should be afforded due process.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Thirdly, the second order for costs does not appear to be based on principle.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 It seems arbitrary and excessive too.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Fourthly, the order made the Plaintiffs\rquote solicitor solely responsible for the PTC Minutes when under the Rules all the parties\rquote solicitors are equally responsible.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Fifthly, the direction for the Registrar not to accept any further applications is in breach of due process, in my view.}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 A litigant must be able to challenge an order made against him summarily and in his absence. \par }\pard\plain \s23\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [32]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 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 \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 WHAT ARE THE PERTINENT CONSIDERATIONS? \par }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Delay by the Plaintiff? \par }{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [6]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 I think any delay caused by the Plaintiff up to the time when the amended statement of claim was filed (16 October 2006) should be ignored.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Defendant was quite happy to just move along at the pace dictated by the Plaintiff.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Further, part of the delay was caused by the Defendant\rquote s defective discovery.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Pre-trial conference minutes, as in many other cases, dogged the parties as well.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 It is not the sole responsibility of the Plaintiff to comply with the Court Rules in this regard as made clear from the rules and the above judgments.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 This is clearly not a case of intentional or contumelious or inordinate delay in prosecuting the case. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [7]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Further, I do not think the Plaintiff left it too late to file this application.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The application was foreshadowed to the Defendant\rquote s solicitors only four days after the order was made.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 It is common knowledge that the Judges of this Court worked under considerable strain and with limited resources at the time and still do so today. I do not thi nk the application would have been heard that much sooner. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \'93Unless Order\'94 not clear \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [8]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 More importantly, I have no way of ascertaining for sure what the Master ordered on 25 September 2007 or for that matter the reasons for the striking out of the actio n on 27 March 2008 other than for non-compliance with the 25 September 2007 order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 That order was not taken out but I accept what Mr Dale wrote in his submissions for the Plaintiff that the Master\rquote s orders on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 25 September 2007}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 were:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \'93}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 If the Plaintiff does not proceed with this action by 31 January 2008, it is struck out}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \'94. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [9]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 I see two problems with this order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 First, its terms are not very clear.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 What did the Master mean by \'93does not proceed with this action\'94?}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Second, when the matter was next called on 27 March 2008 there was no evidence before him to show that the Plaintiff had not proceeded with the action by 31 January 2008, whatever that meant.} {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 I do not accept non appearance by counsel as evidence that the Plaintiff had not proceeded with its case.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The explanation given was that the local counsel instructed to appear did not honour her promise to appear.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 I do not think the Plaintiff\rquote s solicitors should be expected to do more than that.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 I accept the explanation as reasonable. \par }\pard\plain \s23\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Counsel appearing in conflict \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [10]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The matter is further compounded by what is a very unfortunate situation in which the same counsel appeared on both critical occasions but for the opposing party on each of those occasions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 I do not think it was deliberate.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Counsel often appear in this Court on instructions handed over their shoulders by solicitors clerks when matters are called and this was probably what happened here so I do not criticise counsel.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 But it does not look right and I think I should take this into account in deciding whether to re-instate the matter or not. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Prejudice to the Defendant \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [11]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 I do not accept the Defendant\rquote s argument that it will be prejudiced because its witnesses no longer work for the company.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Plaintiff\rquote s affidavit material shows that the witnesses are contactable.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Secondly, their personal attendance is not absolutely necessary.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 A statement from them could be obtained and tendered under the provisions of the }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Civil Evidence Act 2002}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 .}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Thirdly, I do not think these witnesses\rquote evidence is critical to the Defence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The deciding issue is whether the Minister\rquote s consent was obtained before the parties entered into a lease of the land in breach of }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 s 6}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 of the }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Land Sales Act}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [Cap 137].}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The documentary evidence rather than the oral evidence would, in the ordinary case, be decisive.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Discovery is now complete and there is no suggestion by the Defendant that all of its documents have been destroyed or otherwise not now available.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 I do not think the Defendant will suffer any specific prejudice. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Prejudice to the Plaintiff \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [12]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 On the other hand, I think the Plaintiff has a reasonably arguable case and will be prejudiced if it is not allowed to present its case: see }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 MTQ Holdings Pty Ltd}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Lynch & Ors}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [2007] WASC 49 (19 March 2007)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 at paragraph 56.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The documents strongly suggest that the parties signed a memorandum of agreement with a Deed of Lease attached in May 1997. The lease was to be for 10 years from 1 March 1998 or from the month after the consent of the Minister for Lands was obtained.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 In November 1997, the Minister gave his consent to the agreement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Building commenced in December 1997.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The parties sought and obtained an extension of the Minister\rquote s consent in June 1998.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Defendant took possession in July 1998 and paid rent till April 2001.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 I think it is reasonably arguable that on these facts, the parties entered into a valid and binding lease which the Defendant unlawfully terminated before the term of the lease expired.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The unpaid rent for the remaining term of the lease is nearly $2.0m which is a substantial amount.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard\plain \s23\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Blaming lawyers \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [13]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Counsel for the Defendant argued that it was the fault of the Plaintiff\rquote s lawyers that the Plaintiff\rquote s case got struck out so the Plaintiff should look to them instead for compensation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Mr Haniff cited }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Hytec Information Systems Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Coventry City Council}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [1997] 1 WLR 1666}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 and }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 MTQ Holdings Pty Ltd}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Lynch & Ors}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [2007] WASC 49 (19 March 2007)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 as authorities for the proposition that a litigant will not avoid the laxity of his solicitors. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [14]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Firstly, for the reasons given above, I do not think there was any laxity on the part of the solicitors or that all blame should be laid completely at the feet of the Plaintiff\rquote s two firms of solicitors.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Secondly, the circumstances in England and Australia are different from those in Fiji.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Most solicitors cannot afford professional indemnity insurance cover.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Thirdly, the ultimate objective is to do justice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 That is clear from those cases counsel cited \endash see }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 MTQ Holdings Pty Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 :}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard\plain \s22\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 49 In }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Hytec Information Systems Ltd v Coventry City Council}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 (}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 supra}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 ), having considered a number of authorities, including }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Re Jokai Tea Holdings Ltd}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 (}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 supra}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 ) and }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Caribbean General Insurance Ltd v Frizzell Insurance Brokers Ltd}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 (}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 supra}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 ), Ward LJ (with whom Auld LJ and Lord Woolf MR agreed) conclude d (at 1675) that where there has been non-compliance with a peremptory order "a sufficient exoneration will almost inevitably require that [the defaulting party] satisfies the court that something beyond his control has caused his failure to comply with t he order."}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 \par }\pard \s22\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \s22\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 {\*\bkmkstart para50}{\*\bkmkend para50}50 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Of course, on an application of this nature the exercise of the discretion must in the end depend upon all the circumstances of the case, without being limited by conditions or guidelines articulated in other cases, and there must always remain sufficient flexibility to make reasonable allowance for human error. And whilst it is important that "legal business be conducted efficiently": }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Bomanite Pty Ltd v Slatex Corporation Australia Pty Ltd}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 (1991) 32 FCR 379 at 387, that is not an end in itself. The ultimate objective must be to do justice: }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 State of Queensland v JL Holdings Pty Ltd}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 (1997) 189 CLR 146 at 155. \par }\pard \s22\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard\plain \s23\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 {\*\bkmkstart para51} {\*\bkmkstart Heading175}{\*\bkmkend para51}{\*\bkmkend Heading175}Function of the Court \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [15]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Finally, I wish to refer to a passage from the judgment of Lord Bowen in }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Cropper}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Smith}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 }{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [1883] 26 Ch D 700, 710-11 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 quoted by Mr Dale to Mr Justice Finnigan who heard the Plaintiff}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 s application for leave to amend its statement of claim and which has been adopted in this Court in }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Telecom Fiji Ltd}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Bebe}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 [2003] FJHC 243; HBC0034.2002 (20 June 2003)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Although the dicta was cited in an application for leave to amend, I think the same principle applies in this case because of the claim that the Plaintiff}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 s solicitors made errors: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 It is a well established pr inciple that the object of the Court is to decide the rights of the parties, and not to punish them for mistakes they make in the conduct of their cases by deciding otherwise than in accordance with their rights .........I know of no kind of error or mist a ke which, if not fraudulent or intended to over-reach, the Court ought not to correct. Courts do not exist for the sake of discipline, but for the sake of deciding matters in controversy, and I do not regard such amendment as a matter of favour or grace.. . .. It seems to me that as soon as it appears that the way in which a party has framed his case will not lead to a decision of the real matter in controversy, it is as much a matter of right on his part to have it corrected if it can be done without injust ice, as anything else in the case is a matter of right. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 CONCLUSION \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [16]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Taking all these matters into account, I think justice in this case requires the Plaintiff}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 '}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 s case to be re-instated. With respect, I think several mistakes have been made.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 They should be corrected. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 COSTS \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [17]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Because of the view that I have taken as to the reasons why this action should not have been struck out I think the costs of this application should follow the outcome of the trial. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 ORDERS \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [18]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Orders}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 are as follows: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The Master}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 '}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 s Order of 27 March 2008 is vacated. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 This action is re-instated.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The action is adjourned to the Master for Pr-trial directions and to take its normal course. \par }\pard\plain \s23\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5851840 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 The costs of this application are to be costs in the cause. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5851840 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5851840\charrsid5851840 Sosefo Inoke \par Judge \par }}