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\par AT LAUTOKA
\par CIVIL JURISDICTION
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Civil Action No.: HBC 218 of 2008
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 BETWEEN:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 VATUKOULA GOLD MINES LIMITED}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2125848 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1445955 a duly incorporated having its registered office at Vatukoula.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Plaintiff
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 AND:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 DEV ANAND}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2125848 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1445955 of Company Quarters No. E56, Korowere, Vatukoula.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Defendant
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par Before: Master Anare Tuilevuka
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1445955 Counsels: A.K Lawyers - for the Plaintiff
\par Kohli & Singh - for the Defendant
\par 
\par Date of Hearing: 25th January, 2010
\par Date of Ruling}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 : 16th February, 2010
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 RULING
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 INTRODUCTION
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (1) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Before me is a Summons dated 22nd October 2009 filed by the Plaintiff }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 ("VGML")}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  under }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Order 14 Rule 1 }
{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754  the}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754  High Court Rules}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  and the inherent jurisdiction of this Court seeking the following Orders:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (i) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
that the defendant does give up immediate possession to the plaintiff of all the property which the defendant is unlawfully occupying being all the land described in }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 
Certificate of Title No. 23518 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 being }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Lot 1 on Deposited Plan No. 5870}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  situated in the District of Tavua including a concrete/wooden house referred to as E56 and all improvements thereon of which the plaintiff is the registered proprietor.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (ii) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
that the defendant pays costs of this action on a solicitor/client full indemnity basis.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (2) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 The Affidavit of }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Elisabeth Anne Laufenboeck}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  sworn on 16th October 2009 and file on 22nd October 2009 is filed herein support of the summons. She is the Administration Manager of Vatukoula Gold Mines Limited }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 (VGML)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  and Company Secretary for Koula Mining Company Limited }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 (KMCL). }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 She has been personally involved with the affairs of both companies for quite a number of years. 

\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (3) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Other Affidavits filed by Laufenboeck were also used by the Plaintiff. 
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (4) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 The Defendant relies on the Affidavit of }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 
Premila Swamy}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  sworn on 01st December 2008 and filed herein on 02nd December 2008. Swamy is a Law Clerk in the employment of the defendants\rquote 
 Solicitors. She explains that she has had to depose the affidavit because the defendant could not travel to Suva to swear it in Suva. She says the defendant had instructed her anyway but no such instruction is attached to her affidavit. 
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (5) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 The practice of solicitor\rquote 
s clerks swearing an affidavit on behalf of clients has often been criticized by the Courts in Fiji. 
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (6) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 I reiterate here the comments of Mr. Justice Jiten Singh in }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Deo v Singh}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid16531158 [2005] }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 FJHC 23; HBC0423.2004 (10 February 2005): 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 "The swearing of affidavits by solicitor\rquote 
s clerks in contested proceedings appears with alarming regularity before the courts. Arun Kumar says
 he was duly authorized by defendants to dispose the contents. There is no authority annexed to the affidavit. Order 41 Rule 1 sub-rule 4 requires affidavit to be expressed in }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 
"first person".}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  The affidavit put before the court is more like a statement defence in its wording rather than being expressed in first person. }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Swearing of affidavits by solicitor\rquote s clerk on contested matters should be a rare exception and the reason why the party is unable to depose ought to be explained}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 ".
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (7) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Master Robinson in }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Chand v Hussein}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 [2009] FJHC 286; Civil Action 17.2007 (14 October 2009)}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  warned of the inherent danger in such practice:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 "I do not wish to delve into the possible implications of solicitor\rquote 
s clerks swearing affidavits on behalf of clients except as to say that personal knowledge of the facts by the deponent is a necessary ingredient".
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (8) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Swamy\rquote 
s affidavit does not raise any contentious issue of fact. It is more like a legal submission and whatever little fact it deposes is merely to provide background \endash  none of which is in dispute. 
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (9) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
I am told by both counsels that there are other pending proceedings by VGML against former employees similar to this one. The facts might be summarized as follows.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 AGREED FACTS
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (10) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
Anand used to be employed by VGML as a mineworker in Vatukoula. In November 2005, when Anand commenced employment for VGML, VGML provided Anand a cottage (or what we normally refer to in Fiji as "staff living quarters") to live in with his family. The pro
vision of cottages is a facility that VGML extends to all its mineworkers. }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Clause 4(c)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
 of the standard employment agreement that VGML signs with its mineworkers reads: 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 "The landlord (VGML) is letting the said cottage to the tenant (}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Anand)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754  in consequence o
f the tenant being in the employment of the landlord or in the employment of any of its subsidiary companies as a \'85\'85and for the sole purpose of the tenant being more conveniently situated in the employ of the landlord}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  or employ of any of the landlord\rquote s subsidiary company on termination of such employment this tenancy shall be terminated forthwith."(my emphasis).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (11) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 On 7th December 2006, VGML issued a }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 
notice of redundancy ("Notice")}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  to various workers. Anand also received such a Notice. It is not necessar
y at this time to go into the background as to why the workers were made redundant. Suffice it to say that the Notice that Anand received included a three month notice to vacate the premises by 28th January 2007.
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (12) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
Following that Notice, VGML then paid its workers including Anand, all accrued annual leave and other benefits. All the while, VGML was trying to negotiate with the Vatukoula Mine Workers Association regarding the redundancy package. When their talks reac
hed a deadlock, the matter was referred to the Permanent Arbitrator pursuant to }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 section 5(A) of the Trade Disputes Act }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 to settle the quantum of the redundancy package. In due course, the Tribunal made an Award. But VGML was not happy with the Award. It then
 applied to the High Court to judicially review the proceedings before the Permanent Arbitrator. That application was dismissed by Singh J. VGML still was not happy. It then appealed Singh J\rquote 
s ruling to the Fiji Court of Appeal where it is now pending.
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (13) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
The only issue now pending before the Fiji Court of Appeal is the amount to be paid on the redundancy package. This in fact has been the only point of contention between VGML and the Vatukoula Mineworkers Association. The Association has never taken iss
ue about the worker\rquote s right to remain in occupation of the cottages or about the termination of their contract.
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (14) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
Meanwhile, undeterred by the pendency of the Fiji Court of Appeal matter, VGML began to take out summary vacant possession proceedings aga
inst the workers concerned who were still occupying cottages. The proceedings were brought under section 169 of the Land Transfer Act. The proceedings against Anand was filed on 15th October 2008. 
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (15) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Anand\rquote s case was called for me}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531158 ntion several times be
tween 07the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
November 2008 to 04th December 2008. It was then was adjourned for hearing to 05th March 2009. However, on the date of hearing, only the solicitors then acting for VGML (i.e. Munro Leys Solicitors) appeared in Court by their Lautoka agent, Mr. 
Faiz Khan. There was no appearance by Anand or his lawyers. Mr. Khan is on record to have made an application for an order that the matter be treated as if commenced by writ of summons. Mr. Justice Jiten Singh obliged. His Orders were:
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (i) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
that the proceedings shall be treated as pleadings begun by way of Writ of Summons pursuant to }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Order 28 Rule 9(1).}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 (ii) the matter to take its normal cause.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (16) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 At some point thereafter, Munro Leys ceased acting for the Plaintiff and AK Lawyers took ove
r. The latter immediately filed the current Order 14 application which is now before me.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 THE COTTAGE
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (17) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 The cottage in question is a concrete/wooden house (referred to as E56 and all improvements thereon. It is situated on }
{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Certificate of Title No. 23518}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 
being Lot 1 on the Deposited Plan No. 5870. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 CT 23518}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
 contains three hundred and fifty two hectares. VGML owns eight tenths undivided shares of CT 23518. The remaining two tenths undivided shares is owned by Koula Mining Company Limited }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 (KMCL). }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (18) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 KMC
L is not part of the current proceedings. Laufenboeck however deposes in her affidavit sworn on In 15th September 2009 that KMCL supports VGML\rquote s application for eviction. 
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (19) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Swamy deposes for Anand that the reason he could not vacate the premises is be
cause VGML has failed to pay the amount ordered by the Permanent Arbitrator and he needs the money in order to relocate.
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (20) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
Laufenboeck on the other hand that VGML has not paid the redundancy package because the quantum is yet to be determined by the Fiji Court of Appeal. 
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 PRELIMINARY POINT RAISED AT HEARING
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (21) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
Mr. Singh raised a preliminary point at the hearing of this matter. He submitted that since the original proceedings were filed under the summary provisions of}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 
 section 169 of the Land Transfer Act (Cap 131), }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
the Orders (see paragraph 15 above) meant that Singh J had formed the view that there were triable issues involved in this case deserving of a full trial. Hence, for VGML to now seek a summary judgment under }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Order 14}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  is }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 
"a second bite at the cherry under the camouflage of an Order 14 application".}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
 In other words, VGML is now trying to re-open vide Order 14 a door that Singh J had closed when he converted the section 169 application to one }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 "as if begun by writ".}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (22) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 He submits that what should have proceeded Singh J\rquote s Orders was the }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531158\charrsid1784296 filing of a proper Statement of Claim followed by a defence with the matter thereafter takes}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
 the course of a normal Writ process.
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (23) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Mr. Sudhakar argued that by those Orders, all that Singh J did was to convert his client\rquote 
s affidavit into a statement of claim and the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531158\charrsid1784296 defendant's}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
 affidavit to a defence. He refuted the submission that Singh J had looked into the merits of the original }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 section 169}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  application. 
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (24) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 After hearing counsels\rquote 
 submissions, I retired briefly to chambers to review the relevant file record (after dismissing a submission from Mr. Singh that the Court can only accept at face value the sealed order and should not ha
ve to go to the judges minutes to explore the reason why he made the Orders).
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 FILE RECORDS
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (25) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
The file records show that the case was actually marked for hearing before Singh J on 05th March 2009 (see paragraph 15 above). The relevant records are as follows:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 "change in position by Plaintiff due to Supreme Court decision in }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Central Rentals Limited v}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531158\charrsid14313754  }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Patton & Stock Limited }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 \endash  CBV 4/2008".
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (26) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 I then accessed from paclii and read the Fiji Supreme Court judgment of }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Central Rentals Limited}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531158\charrsid14313754  }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 v}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531158\charrsid14313754  }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 
Patton & Storck Limited}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 [2008] FJSC 30; CBV 004.2008 (17 October 2008).
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (27) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 That judgment settles once and for all the law in Fiji (as per Honorable Justices Mason, Handley and Weinberg) that }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 section 169}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  is only available to enforce a forfeiture for non-payment of rent:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 "12. }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1143663 The section}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  [i.e. section 169] }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1143663 
is only available to enforce a forfeiture for non-payment of rent. A lease for a fixed term cannot be determined by a notice to quit. Proceedings to enforce a forfeiture for breach of any other covenant cannot be bought under this section,}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  and the dictum of the Court of Appeal in its 1996 decision cannot prevail against the clear words of the section. As Williams}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143663  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 J said of a similar section in }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1143663 
Town v Stevens}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1143663  (1899) 17 NZLR 828, 831}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 :"an action f
or ejectment would be equivalent to re-entry; but no action of ejectment ... can be brought under this section". The Court of Appeal in 2008 followed this decision in holding, correctly in our view, that }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1143663 an action for ejectment could not be brought under s}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143663\charrsid1143663  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1143663 169 except for non-payment of rent.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 13. The summons under s}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143663  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
169 claimed possession without identifying any basis for that claim, but the affidavit of Jameela Sherani in support of the summons sworn 15 April 1994 referred to service of the notice to quit 
and the fact that the tenant was still in possession. Much later, in 2005, the landlord filed a statement of claim pursuant to leave granted under O}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143663  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 28 r}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143663  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
9. This continued the original proceedings, in terms of r}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143663  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 9(1), as if the cause or matter had been com
menced by writ. The statement of claim pleaded breaches of covenant by the tenant, termination of the lease by service of the notice to quit, and the tenant\rquote 
s failure to vacate. It claimed an order for possession, mesne profits, and damages for breach of the lease. It did not claim that a forfeiture was effected by service of the summons". [my emphasis]
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (28) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 From my reading of }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1143663 Central Rentals Limited
}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143663  }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1143663 v}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143663  }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1143663 Patton}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 , and from what I picked up from Singh J\rquote 
s notes, it was clear to me that the reason why Munro Leys had sought to convert their section 169 originating summons to one }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1143663 "as if begun by writ}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 " was to avoid being caught under }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid16531158 Central Rentals v}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16531158  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid16531158 Patton}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
 as VGML obviously was not enforcing a forfeiture for non-payment of rent.
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (29) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 It was also clear from the records that Singh J was aware of the authority }{
\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1143663 of }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1143663 Central Rentals Limited}{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143663\charrsid1143663  }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1143663 v}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143663\charrsid1143663  }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1143663 Patton}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
. Most importantly, it was clear that Singh J had made the converting Orders because of the technical point raised by
 Munro Leys. It was also clear that Singh J had, at that stage, not delved into the merits or demerits of the case. He had no reason to do so at that stage because the hearing was then adjourned on the request of Munro Leys (and in the absence of Anand).

\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (30) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Having noted all that, I then ruled that \endash  technically \endash 
 VGML is not stopped from pursuing a Summary Judgment under Order 14 now. 
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 PRINCIPLES FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (31) }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Order 14 Rule 1(1)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  states as follows:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 1.-(1) Where in an action to which this ru
le applies a statement of claim has been served on a defendant and that defendant has given notice of intention to defend the action, the plaintiff may, on the ground that the defendant has no defence to a claim included in the writ, or to a particular pa
rt of such a claim, or has no defence to such a claim or part except as to the amount of any damages claimed, apply to the Court for judgement against that defendant.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (32) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 The }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Order 14}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  summary judgment procedure is available to any Plaintiff who desires a 
quick judgment on his or her claim where there is no defence to a claim. It is also available where any defence raised is either not a bona fide defence or discloses no triable issues so as to merely delay a judgement in favour of the Plaintiff. 
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (33) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 The Court\rquote s task is to determine whether there ought to be a trial.
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (34) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 In }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Carpenters Fiji Ltd v}{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1143663\charrsid14313754  }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Joes Farm Produce Ltd}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Civil Appeal Number ABU 0019/2006, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
the Court of Appeal at pages 9 and 10 of the judgment stated the relevant principles as follows:-
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 "Her
e it is timely to state some of the well established principles relating to the entry of summary judgment:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
(a) The purpose of 0.14 is to enable a plaintiff to obtain summary judgment without trial if he can prove his claim clearly and if the defendant is unable to set up, a bona fide defence or raise an issue against the claim which ought to be tried. 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 (b) The defendant
 may show cause against a plaintiffs claim on the merits e.g. that he has a good defence to the claim on the merits or there is a dispute as to the facts which ought to be tried or there is a difficult point of law involved. 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 (c) It is generally incumbent
 on a defendant resisting summary judgment, to file an affidavit which deals specifically with the plaintiffs claim and affidavit and states clearly and precisely what the defence is and what facts are relied on to support it. 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 (d) Set off, which is a mon
etary cross claim for a debt due from plaintiff, is a defence. A defendant is entitled to unconditional leave to defend up to the amount of the set of claimed. If there is a set off at all, each claim goes against the other and either extinguishes or redu
ces it Hanak v. Green (1958) 2 QB 9 at page 29 per Sellers LJ.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
(e) Likewise where a defendant sets up a bona fide counterclaim arising out of the same subject matter of the action, and connect with the grounds of defence, the order should not be 
for judgment on the claim subject to a stay of execution pending the trial of the counter claim but should be fore unconditional leave to defend, even if the defendant admits whole or part of the claim; }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Morgan and Son Ltd v. S. Martin Johnson Co (1949) 1 KB 107(CA).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (35) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
The onus is on the Plaintiff to prove each claim clearly. He bears the burden of satisfying the Court that the Defendant has no defence which has any realistic prospect of success. 
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (36) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Once the Plaintiff achieves that, the evidential and persuasive burden shifts to the Defendant (see }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Thomas J}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  in }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 
Hibiscus Shopping Town Pty Ltd v Woolworths Ltd}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 [1993] FLR 106 at 109).}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  He or she must adduce affidavit evidence dealing specifically with the plaintiffs claim and affidavit and also state clearl
y and precisely what the defence is and what facts he relies on to resist the entry of summary judgment: }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Magan Lal Brothers Ltd. v L. B. Masters & Company}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Civil Appeal No: 31/84.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (37) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 If the Defendant has not filed an affidavit but a defence, the Court m
ust then direct its mind on the issues raised in the defence to see whether it has merits and is not just a sham defence to delay judgment or avoid the necessity of showing cause by Affidavit (see the }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Fiji Court of Appeal}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  in }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 
Magan Lal Brothers Ltd v L.B.}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754  }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Masters }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 (supra);}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  see also }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Halsbury
\rquote s Laws of England (4th Edition) volume 37 para 413 \endash  415, notes 4).
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 ISSUES
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (38) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Again, the Affidavits filed have not raised any issues of fact. They only raise an issue of law.
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (39) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 That issue of law may be defined shortly }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1445955\charrsid1784296 as:}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 
whether the pendency before the Fiji Court of Appeal of the matter concerning the quantum to be paid on the redundancy package extends Anand\rquote s right of occupation of the cottage? Indeed \endash  ought there be a trial to determine any issue raised 
\endash  assuming Anand has raised a triable issue?
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 HAS THE PLAINTIFF PROVEN EACH CLAIM CLEARLY?
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 
\par (40) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 The short answer to that must be a resounding "yes". 
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (41) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 I need not go into this as I am of the view that the real issue in th
is case is whether or not the Defendant has raised a defence to the claim.
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 DOES THE DEFENDANT HAVE A DEFENCE TO ANY CLAIM IN THE WRIT?
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (42) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Obviously, the Defendant\rquote 
s right to occupy the quarters runs parallel to his employment with VGML. That is clear from }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Clause 4(c)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
 of the employment contract. Building on that basic premise, Mr. Singh submits that the contract of employment is not yet fully terminated. He argues that the issue of the quantum for the redundancy package is not yet settled. It is still pe
nding at the Fiji Court of Appeal. The contract only becomes fully terminated once the redundancy issue is determined once and for all. Unless and until all issues arising out of termination are determined, VGML cannot unilaterally say that the employment
 contract has been determined. He submits that until all matters are resolved finally, then only is VGML entitled to vacant possession. 
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (43) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Mr. Singh has not supplied me with any case law authority to support that proposition. I suspect that neither the 
contract of employment nor the relevant Collective Agreement will contain any provision to fortify that legal submission \endash  judging by the lack of any reference to any of those documents.
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (44) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Mr. Sudhakar submits the award did not deal with the Defendant\rquote 
s right to occupy. It only concerns the quantum of the redundancy package. Neither was the right to occupy raised as a ground for relief in the Judicial Review proceedings. In fact, there was no challenge in any of those proceedings against the terminatio
n of the contract. 
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (45) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
For the record, Mr. Singh, at the outset of presenting his submissions, had sought leave for an adjournment to amend paragraph 13 of Swamy\rquote s Affidavit. That paragraph reads:
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\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 THAT}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  the Defendant denies that he is in authorized occupation of the Plaintiffs premises".
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (46) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Mr. Singh sought an adjournment to alter the word "}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 authorized}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 " as it appears in paragraph 13 to read "unauthorized". I refused. While I acknowledge a Solicitor
\rquote s duty to the Court to put right anything false in an affidavit (see }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Myers v Elma}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754  }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 [1940] AC 282}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 ), and the option under }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Order 41 Rule 7}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
 for the deponent to simply initial an alteration, altering the word would do absolutely nothing to add strength to Mr. Singh\rquote s case. 
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (47) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
Had Mr. Singh sought an adjournment in order to properly adduce some document or to call some witness to support his contention that his client has some right of extended occupation - that would be a different story. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (48) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Mr. Singh then raises an issue about }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 locus.}
{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  He submits that the land in which the premises in question sits is owned in part by }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 VGML}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  and in part by }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 KCML.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (49) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Mr. Singh submits that it is critical in ejectment proceedings that all registered proprietors must bring th
e action against the Defendant. He cites a case namely }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 McKenzie v Copa}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 (1936) GLR 134}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
. I have searched for this case but cannot locate it. Mr. Singh did promise to provide a copy to Court but none has been provided to date. 
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (50) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 Laufenboeck deposes in pa
ragraph 6 of her Affidavit sworn on 15th September 2009 that VGML owns eight tenths undivided shares and KCML owns two tenths undivided shares. She explains in paragraph 2 how VGML came to own eight tenth share in the land (it was originally known as Empe
r
or Gold Mining Company Ltd [which Company is memorialized on the Certificate of Title as the owner of eight tenths share] which then changed its name to VGML). She also explains that KCML had ceased operations in Fiji on or about July 2006 and no longer t
r
ades in Fiji. Its operation was transferred to EGM from 1st July 2006 (now VGML). KCML however still holds property and is in the process of transferring its interest in the land to the plaintiff. She annexes a letter from KPMG to the Registrar of Compani
es dated 06th August 2009 which brings to the attention of the latter a NOTICE OF DEFUNCT STATUS OF A }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1445955\charrsid1784296 COMPANY UNDER}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  SECTION 340(3) of the Companies Act. Notably, that Notice is signed by a Director and by Laufenboeck in her capacity as Secretary of KCML.
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 (51) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 I accept Laufenboeck\rquote 
s explanation that she was Administration Manager of KCML and that she has the authority of KCML to swear the affidavit and to pursue this eviction proceeding against Anand. 
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 CONCLUSION
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9241779 (52) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 The Plaintiff has proven its claim to my satisfaction.
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9241779 (53) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
The Defendant has not convinced me that there is a triable issue involved in this case to justify adjourning this matter to a full trial. The issue involved is simply one of law. 
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9241779 (54) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 The defen
dants continued occupation is causing great inconvenience to the Plaintiff and its employees who are being denied accommodation as a result of the Defendant\rquote s extended occupation.
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid9241779 ORDERS
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9241779 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9241779 (i) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
I enter summary judgment in favour of the Plaintiff. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9241779\charrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9241779 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9241779 (ii) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
The Defendant is to vacate Cottage E56 situated on }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 Certificate of Title No. 23518 being Lot 1 on the Deposited Plan No. 5870}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296  within }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid14313754 three weeks }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
from the date of this judgment.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9241779\charrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9241779 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9241779 (iii) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
Costs follow the event but in the circumstances of this case, I award moderate costs of $350 \endash  00 (three hundred and fifty dollars only) to be paid within three weeks from the date of this judgment.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9241779 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid9241779 Tuilevuka
\par Master
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1784296 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1784296 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1784296\charrsid1445955 16th February, 2010}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1972231\charrsid1445955 
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