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pleading or in the indorsement on the ground that-}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 (a)}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 it discloses no reasonable cause of action or defence and the case may be: or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par 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law.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 It is not exercised where legal questions of importance are raised and where the cause of action must so clearly be untenable that they cannot possibly succeed. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par 5.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 In this case, the Statement of Claim pleads as follows:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 1.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 The plaintiff and the defendant formerly husband and wife are now divorced and live separate lives.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 2.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 The plaintiff and the defendant jointly own Crown Lease No. 33689 more particularly described as Allotment No. 17 Section 29, Lautoka having an area of 29.6 perches (hereinafter referred to as the said property)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 3.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 The said property is not capable of Partition or further subdivision. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 4.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 The plaintiff had on an earlier occasion offered to buy the defendant}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 '}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 s share in the said property and the defendant had agreed to sell and now the defendant has resited from the said agreement.}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 5.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 The Parties are unable to manage the said property}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 jointly. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 WHEREOF THE PLAINTIFF CLAIMS:}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 (a)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 An Order that Crown Lease No. 33689 particularly described as Allo tment No. 17 Section 29, of Lautoka be sold to the Highest bidder and the Net Proceeds of sale be distributed equally between the Plaintiff and the Defendant.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 (b)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 The Defendant and all occupants within the said property do forthwith give vacant possession for the said property.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 " \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 (c) }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 The Plaintiff's solicitors to advertise and sell the said property to the Highest bidder. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 (d)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 An Order that the Defendant do sign all papers necessary to effect registration of Transfer to the Buyer and in default thereof the Deputy Registrar, High Court, Lautoka to sign the necessary papers.}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 (e)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 An Order that the Defendant do pay costs of these proceedings and all incidental costs in respect of advertising and sale from his share of the Net Proceeds. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 (f)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 Any other order that may seem just and equitable to this Honourable Court. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 6.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 Mr. Krishna traversed each particular paragraph in the Statement of Claim and for each paragraph \endash he opined that there is not a single a cause of action raised. He also submits that there is no allegation of a tort committed by the defendant against the plaintiff.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 Nor is there any allegation of a breach of contract, misrepresentation or any cause of action arising even out of the Property Law Act or the Land Transfer Act.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par 8.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 He submits that the plaintiff should have sought redress in the Family Court.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par 9.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 Mr. Shah concedes that the property in question is a matrimonial property.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 The plaintiff and the defendant are now separated and the plaintiff had once offered to buy out the defendant}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 s half interest in the property.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 But the defendant is not interested. The Statement of Claim at paragraph 4 states:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16669049 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 "}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \'85the defendant had agreed to sell and now the defendant has resiled from the said agreement}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 "}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 . \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par 10.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 The nature of that alleged }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 agreement}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 is not spelt out.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 I do not know if the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 agreement}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 was a written Sale and Purchase Agreement }{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 or}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 just an oral agreement. \par \par 11.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 But even i f there had been a written Agreement, the fact of the matter is that the house in question is a matrimonial property and as such, the proper course for the parties to take is to register the Agreement with the Family Court Registry which may or may not th en formally adopt the Agreement after due inquiry and deliberation.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par \par 12.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 I must agree with Mr. Krishna that it is an abuse of process to in stitute writ-proceedings to settle and/or distribute a matrimonial property. The Family Court is the appropriate forum to deal with such. Accordingly \endash I strike out the claim and award nominal cost of $200-00 (two hundred dollars against the Plaintiff in favour of the Defendant to be paid in 14 days. \par \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 Anare Tuilevuka \par Master \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16669049 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16669049\charrsid16669049 \par At Lautoka \par 02nd November 2010. \par }}