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ADISH KUMAR NARAYAN}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  of Yalalevu, Ba, Legal Practitioner practicing under the name and style of A K Lawyers.
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEES UNION}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  a registered Trade Union under the Trade Union and the Trade Union Recognition Acts (Cap 96 and 96A) ad having its offices at 73 Edinburgh Drive Suva, Fiji.

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s judgement of 04 February 2010 and of 08 April 2010. In my ruling of 24 November 2009, I had refused to grant summary judgement on the sum of $68,064.93 plus interest which the plaintiff was claiming. I gave 
judgment only on the sum of $39,000. This was a consent judgement based on a letter by the defendant that was exhibited in Court by Mr. Rabuku, the defendant\rquote s counsel. That
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 On 13 May 2010, the matter was back before me for further directions. 
I directed that the plaintiff furnishes all his documents to the defendant within 21 days and, for the defendant to reciprocate 21 days thereafter. The matter was then adjourned to a hearing date to see if the plaintiff\rquote 
s documents will substantiate the claim of $68,064.93 \endash  and to consider the defendant\rquote s position. 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 There appears to be no dispute that the plaintiff did in fact render to the defendant all the services for which the claim of $68,064.93 is made. 
Furthermore, the defendant has not alleged or raised evidence about any lack of skill or professionalism by the plaintiff or by any of his solicitors in the execution of these services. 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 The defendant has acknowledged owing to the plaintiff the sum $39,000 and on which a consent judgement had been entered. The plaintiff concedes in his submissions that the said 
sum of $39,000 is to be offset from his $68,064.93 claim which then reduces his claim to $29,064.93 plus costs of $5,500-00 (five thousand and five hundred dollars only) made up as follows:
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\f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \cell \cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid15284521 
\f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 TOTAL\cell }\pard\plain 
\s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid15284521 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \cell $5,500.00\cell 
}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \trowd \irow4\irowband4\lastrow 
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\brdrs\brdrw10 \clbrdrl\brdrnone \clbrdrb\brdrnone \clbrdrr\brdrnone \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth2115\clshdrawnil \cellx8640\row }\pard\plain \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 
\f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [7].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Hence, all that is required of the plaintiff is to clarify by documentary evidence how the sum of $68,064.93 accrued out of his attendances in all these matters. 
Once the plaintiff discharges this burden, the onus then shifts to the defendant to set out how it had arrived at the figure of $39,000.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par AMBIT OF INQUIRY
\par }\pard\plain \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [8].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 I was particularly curious to know whether the sum of $39,000 in the consent judgement relates to the same matters on which the plaintiff bases his claim of $68,064.93. 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [9].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
At this point, I remind myself that the original affidavit of Mr. Narayan that was filed in support of the application for summary judgement contained evidence that the defendant union had in fact acknowledged the debt of }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 $96,607.47}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 . Below is an extract of my ruling of 24 November 2009 which records this:
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
Affidavit of Adish Kumar Narayan filed on 01st October 2009
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
2. This Affidavit of Narayan deposes that PEU is justly and truly indebted to his firm in the sum of $75,136.22 as at the 5th day of September 2009.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
3. Narayan verifies the particulars in his Statement of Claim in paragraph 2 of his Affidavit. The Statement of Claim, filed on the 04th day of September 2009, alleges that Narayan\rquote s firm had rendered various legal services to PEU. }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 The claim further alleges that PEU had agreed with the rate for payment.}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 4. }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 The Claim does not set out clearly when exactly PEU had agreed with Narayan\rquote 
s rates. Were these quoted by Narayan to PEU at the outset or much later when Narayan rendered his Bill of Costs and Statements of Accounts to PEU?}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
5. In any event, it appears that PEU has paid Narayan some money towards settling fees and costs due.}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
6. Narayan pleads that some $68, 064.93 remains outstanding as at 24th October 2008. To this sum, he adds interest at 12% per annum from 24th October 2008 to 4th September 2008.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 7. Annexed and marked "AKN-1" to Narayan\rquote 
s Affidavit is a letter dated 5th September 2009 from his office to PEU attaching a Statement of Account of fees owing for various matters. The letter then encloses Narayan\rquote s Memorandum of Costs totaling
 $96,607.47 in all PEU files. The letter then states: "Please note that the said payment has to be made by 4pm on 12th September, 2008 or we will have no option but to proceed with legal action to recover our costs".}{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
8. Narayan also annexes to his Affidavit marked "AKN-2" and "AKN-3" two letters both dated 15th September 2008. AKN-2 is a letter from PEU signed by its then President, a Mr. Kautoga who (has since deceased) committing }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 (sic) }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 PEU to a firs
t payment of $10,000 by Wednesday 17th September 2008, a second payment of $10,000 by Friday 26th September 2008, and weekly payments of $3,000 thereafter from 3rd October 2008 for the next 25 weeks or so until the debt is completed.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 9. On my calculation, Kautoga\rquote 
s commitment was to a debt of $96,500 to be paid by installments.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 10. }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 AKN-3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
 is a letter also dated 15th of September 2008 by Narayan. The letter was addressed to Mr. Viliame Kautia, Acting General Secretary, Public Employees Union stating the following:
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
"We acknowledge receipt of your letters dated 8th September 2008 written to Gledvil Law copied to us and the National President\rquote s letter of undertaking dated 15th September, 2008.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Please note that we accept the undertaking to settle our outstandin
g fees in the manner proposed and look forward to the first payment on 17th instant"
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
11. Narayan deposes that PEU then made some part payments but then failed to honour its undertaking to completion. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 12. Annexed to his Affidavit and marked AKN-4 is a let
ter he wrote dated 9th of December 2008 to Kautia stating inter alia that "PEU has not complied with its undertaking of payment as per letter dated 15th of September, 2008". }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
That is followed by a reminder that PEU owes a balance of $68,064.93 in fees outstanding and that if PEU did not settle it within seven days, Narayan would institute legal proceedings.}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
13. AKN-5 is another letter dated 20th February 2009 by Narayan to a Mr. Malakai Kaitu\rquote u, SIRO, PRU in which Narayan again reminds Kaitu\rquote u that some $68,064.93 remains outstanding in unpaid fees.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 14. }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 AKN-6 is a response dated 25th February 2009 by S. Tagilala & Co. Writing on PEU\rquote 
s behalf. In that letter, S. Tagilala pleads with Narayan to "consider receiving monthly commitments from PEU effective immediately on flexible payment amounts due to inherent financial constraints". Notably, that letter was copied to Kautia.}{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
15. In his response to S. Tagilala (annexure AKN-7), Narayan seeks clarification on "what exactly would be the monthly payments and the timeline for such payments". 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [10].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 The following extract from Inoke J\rquote s judgement of 05 February 2010 contains certain findings which set the ambit of my inquiry:
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\par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 [20] }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 The undertaking by the former President}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  was accepted by the Plaintiff and }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 a binding contract for repayment arose out of it}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
. Part of the sum due under the contract was paid. The }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 further correspondence from the Union\rquote 
s consultant further supports what I find is an admission that the amount claimed is due}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 . There can be no doubt in my mind that quantum cannot now be disputed.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 [21] The Union\rquote 
s position is aggravated further by its admission that $39,000 was owed to the Plaintiff and the entering into the Consent Order on that basis.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 [22] I think the current application is misconceived. I think Mr. Rabuk
u has misunderstood the effect of the Master\rquote 
s Ruling and the entering of the Consent Order. I am of the view that the only issue left open now is the verification by documentation of the balance due, that is to say, the amount claimed in the demand of 9 D
ecember 2008 of $68,064.93 less the amount consented to $39,000.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
[23] The Union says that it has already paid $32,750. Mr. Rabuku argued that that amount could be included in the $68,064.93 that is claimed in this Writ. It is equally possible that none of
 that money has been paid in satisfaction of any of the current outstanding bills being claimed. That is why I believe the Master made the comments in paragraph 53 of his Ruling.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
[24] The Plaintiff is confident that all the bills claimed have not been pai
d. His affidavits go into sufficient detail for the Union to check and verify against its own records. Instead, the Union now says, essentially, that it needs time to find the documentation to verify all those payments. And that has only come about follow
ing the Master\rquote s Ruling in my view.\line }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 [25] If the former President did not have the powers as the General Secretary alleges, then that is a matter between the Union and its former President.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 [26] Subject to what I say below, the view that I have come to is 
this: Liability is now admitted and the Union cannot now go back on the amount of $96,607.47 due under the payment arrangement agreed on 15 September 2008, the balance of which is now $68,064.93 which is the principal amount claimed in this action. }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 It cannot re-open a challenge based on whether the work was done or not or whether it is of such a professional standard justifying the fees charged.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  The only issue now left open is quantum and only in respect of the balance left after deduction of $39,000. That 
much is clear from the Consent Order. So it is simply a matter of verification by documentation.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 DISCUSSION
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [11].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Ms Elizabeth Saverio}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  is a law clerk in the plaintiff\rquote s law firm. She has been managing all their 
litigation and billing work since she commenced work there in 2004. To the best of Saverio\rquote s knowledge, the defendant union had been a client of the plaintiff\rquote s since 2003. In 2008, the plaintiff ceased to act for the defendant union. 
The plaintiff then sent a letter dated 5 September 2008 to the defendant.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 This letter sets
 out various litigation files that were still pending in court. The letter was addressed to Mr. Viliame Kautia, the Acting General Secretary of PEU. This was the last letter that the plaintiff sent to the defendant union after the ces
sation of their solicitor-client relationship. 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [12].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Annexed to the letter was a Memorandum of Costs (}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \'93memorandum\'94}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 ). This memorandum itemizes some }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 thirty-four (34) matters}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  for which a total bill of $96,607.47 is allegedly owed by the defendant to the plaintiff.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 The letter was in fact a demand to the plaintiff to pay up the sum by }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 4.00 p.m. on 12 September 2008}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 . 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [13].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 The sum of $96,607.47 shown on the memorandum is considerably more than what the plaintiff pleads in his statement of claim. This was highlighted in 
court by Ms Saverio in her evidence in chief.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 The inflated figure was due to some instances of double billing}{
\cs22\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 
\f38\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs22\super\insrsid15284521 \chftn }{\insrsid15284521  }{\fs18\insrsid15284521\charrsid2254755 (see items number 27 and 15 (2}{\fs18\super\insrsid15284521\charrsid2254755 nd}{
\fs18\insrsid15284521\charrsid2254755 ) on the memorandum representing the sum of $6,960.88 and item 15 (1}{\fs18\super\insrsid15284521\charrsid2254755 st}{\fs18\insrsid15284521\charrsid2254755 
) which represents the sum of $5,581.166 in HCCA No. 296 of 06 is already paid and should not be on that list)}{\fs18\insrsid15284521 .}}}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  as a result of her oversight. 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [14].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 When these double billings are corrected, the plaintiff\rquote s claim automatically readjusts }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
from $96,607.47 to $84,064.93}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 . 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [15].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
Ms Saverio then took me through the documentation to explain that out of this sum of $84,064.93, some further deductions were made on account of certain bills that were already settled in full or in part. The relevant accounts are identified in }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Tab 6}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  of the plaintiff\rquote s bundle of documents. 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [16].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 After these further deductions \endash  the balance then reduces }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 from $84,064.93 to $68,064.93}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 . This latter figure is the sum that the plaintiff had pleaded in his statement of claim. 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [17].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 After deducting a further $30,000 from that latter figure (the consent judgement sum) \endash  the plaintiff\rquote s claim then }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 reduces further to $29,064.93}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 . This is the sum that the plaintiff now claims plus }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 interest at the rate of 7%}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  from 1 September 2008 until date of payment (using the date of 
31 August 2008 being the last set of bills). 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [18].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Ms Saverio tendered in court a bundle of documents. These documents all relate to the 34 matters that are set out in the memorandum.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [19].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Mr. Rabuku\rquote s cross-examination of Ms. Saverio only queried the amount owing rather than the attendances of Mr. Narayan and is in keeping with the 
above observations of Inoke J.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [20].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Mr. Young revisits the issues concerning the bills of costs. He submits that it is not necessary to decide whether the bills of cost were ever received
. However, he urges this court to resolve any lingering issue in favour of the plaintiff because the defendant union had, through its former President - Mr. Kautoga, and now deceased \endash  acknowledged the defendant\rquote 
s indebtedness to the plaintiff in the sum of $95,000 and in fact had committed the Union to its settlement by a proposed payment schedule.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 THE LAW

\par }\pard\plain \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [21].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Section 77}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  of the }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
Legal Practitioner\rquote s Decree 2009}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  allows a solicitor to make a written agreement with his or her client in relation to the amount an
d manner of payment for the whole of any part(s) of any }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 past or future}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
 service fees, charges and disbursements.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Agreement to costs}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 77.\emdash 
(1) A practitioner may make }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 a written agreement}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
 with that practitioner's client in relation to the amount and manner of payment for the whole or any part or parts of any }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 past or future}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  services fees, charges or disbursements in respect of business done or to be done by such practitioner, either by a gross sum or otherwise howsoever. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [22].\tab}}\pard\plain \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 
\f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Under }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 section 79}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 , a practitioner is enti
tled to sue for and to recover costs pursuant to any agreement on these matters. But in the absence of such an agreement, any issue about costs will be determined in accordance with the Schedule of Fees established by the regulations.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Practitioner may sue for and recover costs}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 79.\emdash 
(1) Every practitioner shall be entitled to sue for and recover the practitioner's costs pursuant to any agreement made in accordance with the provisions of this Part, or }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
in the absence of such agreement in accordance with the schedules of fees established by regulation}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
 pursuant to this Part, together with any proper disbursements, in respect of services rendered whether as a legal practitioner.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
(2) It shall not be necessary for a practitioner to have such costs taxed prior to ins
tituting proceedings for recovery of those costs. In the absence of taxation no claim may be made by the practitioner for any costs which are, pursuant to such agreement or the appropriate schedule of fees, as the case may be, left to the discretion of th
e taxing officer. 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [23].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Section 80}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
 of the Decree gives the client a right to demand for and be provided the particulars of an account. 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Right to particulars
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 80.\emdash (1) }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Where an account for professional services has been delivered }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 to a client by a legal practitioner,}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
whether calculated pursuant to an agreement made under the provisions of this Part or any schedule of fees determined by regulation}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 , }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 the client may request of the practitioner particulars of the calculation of those charges. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 (2) Where a client has re
quested such particulars of a practitioner, the practitioner shall not be able to institute proceedings, or if already instituted continue proceedings, for the recovery of those charges until those particulars have been provided and five days thereafter h
as elapsed. 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [24].\tab}}\pard\plain \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 
\f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Whether the client\rquote s right to}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 the particulars of an account is triggered only when the solicitor provides an account, and flowing from that, whether a solicitor}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 is obligated to provide an account in the first place \endash  are issues of constructi
on and interpretation (and maybe of policy) that may arise from the wording of section 80. 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [25].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 In this case, there is no clear evidence that accounts were ever given by the plaintiff to the defendant, or that the defendant ever did request for any particulars.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [26].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 There is clear evidence though that the plaintiff and the defendant union }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 did agree in writing}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  to the }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 amount and the manner of payment}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  of }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 past fees}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
. The agreement in writing is not contained in a single document. Rather, it is evident in the written ac
knowledgement of the debt by Mr. Kautoga, in the written proposal to settle it by installment, in the written acceptance of that proposal to the plaintiff, and in the part-payments made pursuant to that arrangement.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [27].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 On that footing, it would be superfluou
s for this court to embark on an inquiry on whether or not the bills of cost were ever sent by the plaintiff and received by the defendant union. In any event, the fact that there was
 a written agreement pertaining to the amount and the manner of payment of past service fees was alluded to by Inoke J in his ruling:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 [20] }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 The undertaking by the former President}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  was accepted by the Plaintiff and }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 a binding contract for repayment arose out of it}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 . Part of the sum due under the contract was paid. The }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 further correspondence from the Union\rquote 
s consultant further supports what I find is an admission that the amount claimed is due}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 . There can be no doubt in my mind that quantum cannot now be disputed.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [28].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 But having said that, such an agreement would still be reviewable by this court under }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 sections 77(2)}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  and }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 77(5), }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 provided the
 client concerned}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 had made an application in court. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
Agreement to costs}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 77.\emdash (2) }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 A client may apply to the Court or a Judge thereof for a review of any such agreement}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  and, }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 if in the opinion of the Cour
t or Judge such agreement is unreasonable, the amount payable thereunder may be reduced or the agreement cancelled and such costs shall be payable or shall be determined in such manner as to the Court or Judge may seem fit.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  The Court or Judge may also make such order as to the costs of such review as to the Court or Judge may seem fit.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85
\'85.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  77.\emdash 
(5) In considering the reasonableness of such an agreement, the Court or Judge may take into account\emdash  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 (a) }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 the complexity of the matter and the difficulty or novelty of the issues involved; }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 (b) }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 the experience and standing of the practitioner; }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 (c) }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 whether the practitioner is to carry the costs of any disbursements; }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 (d) }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 whether the practitioner is entitled to charge professional costs only in the event of success in any proceeding; }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 (e) }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 the duration of the matter to which the agreement relates; }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 (f) }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 the urgency and circumstances in which the business is transacted; }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 (g) }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 the value or amount of any property or money involved; }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 (h) }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 any other matters or circumstances which the Court or Judge considers appropriate. 
\par }\pard\plain \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [29].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 In this case, the defendant union did not file any such application.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 In my view, where a solicitor has sued his or her client for unpaid bills pursuant to an agreement as the plaintiff has do
ne in this case, a client who seeks a review of that agreement should file an }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 interlocutory application}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
 in the same action. Such an interlocutory application is to be made pursuant to }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 sections 77(2)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  and}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  77(5) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 of the Decree. As no such application was made in this case, 
all that the court can do is consider whether or not the balance of the claim is verified by the documentation.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [30].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 The verification by documentation of Ms Saverio (see above) was very convincing. There was nothing in Mr. Rabuku\rquote s cross-examinat
ion of Ms Saverio to suggest that she might have overstated the accounts or lied about them.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [31].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Mr. Viliame Kautia\rquote s evidence cannot be taken seriously. As he admitted in court, he has no personal knowledge of the reconciliation payments as it was prepared b
y someone else who has ceased working for the defendant union.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
Nor can he say anything about his predecessors position about the plaintiff\rquote s charge out rates. 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 INTEREST
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [32].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 The award of interest is discretionary. S}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 ection 3}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  of the }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Death and Interest) Act Cap.27) }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 gives the court}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
a discretion to award interest on any debt or damages (or any part thereof) from the date the cause of action arose to the date of judgment.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [33].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 I feel that the interest rate of 7% that the plaintiff seeks is reasonable after comparing this with}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521  }{
\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Fa v Rabi Island Council of Leaders}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  [2002] FJHC 250; HBC0520j.1993s (16 July 2002) }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 where Pathik J awarded 12.5 % interest on unpaid solicitors costs from the date of filing of writ to the date of judgement plus 4% post judgement interest. 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [34].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 With regards to post judgement interest, the law in Fiji fixes this at the rate of 4% (see Pathik J}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 '}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 s discussion of this in }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
Fa v Rabi Island Council}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  in so far as }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 section 17}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  of the }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Imperial Judgments Act 1838 applies in Fiji by virtue of section 22(1)}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521  of the }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 High Court Act, Cap. 13}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 ).
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par CONCLUSION
\par 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s19 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [35].\tab}}\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 I enter judgement for the plaintiff in the sum of }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 $29,064.93 }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 (see paragraph 17 above) plus interest at the rate of 7% from the date of the filing of the writ to 01 September 2011. Post judgement interest is fixed at 4% until payment.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 I award costs of $1,500-00 only.
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 Anare Tuilevuka
\par Master}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521 
\par }\pard \s19\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15284521 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15284521\charrsid15284521 At Lautoka

\par 01 September 2011
\par }}