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\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10035648\charrsid13046015 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13046015 , McMullin J.A.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10035648\charrsid13046015 )}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1252935\charrsid13046015 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1252935\charrsid13046015 10}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid1252935\charrsid13046015 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1252935\charrsid13046015 , 11}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid1252935\charrsid13046015 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1252935\charrsid13046015 , 14}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid1252935\charrsid13046015 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1252935\charrsid13046015 , 15}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid1252935\charrsid13046015 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1252935\charrsid13046015 , 25}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid1252935\charrsid13046015 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1252935\charrsid13046015  July]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1441993\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3102790 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1252935\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1441993 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3102790\charrsid13046015 Civil Jurisdiction}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1252935\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3102790 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3102790\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12260266 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3102790\charrsid13046015 
Probate and administration \endash  onus of proof on party propounding will that testator knew and approved its contents.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8783727 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12260266\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12260266 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3102790\charrsid13046015 
Probate and administration \endash  person who prepares will and also takes a benefit under same \endash  suspicion created to be removed by person propounding will}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8783727  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3102790\charrsid13046015 - righteousness of the transaction.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8783727 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12260266\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6767042 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12260266\charrsid13046015 Practice and procedure}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3102790\charrsid13046015  \endash  taking }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2627691 evidence }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12260266\charrsid13046015 outside}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3102790\charrsid13046015  jurisdiction \endash 
 Rules of Supreme Court 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8783727 934 O.37 rs. 5, 6, 6A, 6B, 6C, O}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3102790\charrsid13046015 .38 rs. 9(1) (2) (3)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8783727  \endash  Rules of Supreme Court 1968 O}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3102790\charrsid13046015 .39 rs. 1, 2.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8783727 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12260266\charrsid8783727 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6767042 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3102790\charrsid13046015 Practice and procedure 
\endash  order for trial of certain issues before others \endash  circumstances in which such an order should be made \endash  Rules of the Supreme Court 1968}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8783727 O}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1183274\charrsid13046015 .33 r.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015 4.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3102790\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4878093 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1441993\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 The original action in the Supreme Cour}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015 
t lasted 25 days, at the conclu}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 sion of which the judge pronounced in solemn form of law in favour of a will }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015 ma}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 de by the appellants}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  father.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 On appeal against this finding}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2908994 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
1. The burden of proof was upon the respondent to establish that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015 the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 testator knew and approved the contents of the will when he executed it,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12260266\charrsid13046015  and}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  there was ample evidence to establish this fact.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16540847 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2908994 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
2. The executor appointed under the will was not also named as a benefici}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015 ary,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  and therefore his position could be distinguished from that of the exec}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015 utor}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  appointed in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Wintle v. Nye}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Tyrrell v. Fainton}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 ; nor were there any mat}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015 ters}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  which raised the righteousness of the transaction or impropriety on the p}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015 art}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  of the executor who prepared the will.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16540847 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2908994 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
3. The appellants had waited for 7 years before putting the executor to pr}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 oof}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  of the will. The court, in such circumstances, would be somewhat astute }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15687931\charrsid13046015 to }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 discover circumstances whereupon to found an inference that the formali}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 ties}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  required fo}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13640960 r due execution of the will had}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  been gone through.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16540847 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4878093\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2908994 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
4. An order that the defence of estoppel, acquiescence and laches be fi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 rst tried }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 as separate issues had been made at the trial. Such an order sho}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 uld}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  have been made only in exceptional and extraordinary cases, or where}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13640960  the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  judge had serious reason to believe that the trial of the issue would put }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15687931\charrsid13046015 an }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 end to the action.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16540847 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2908994 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
5. The evidence of the executor who prepared the will had been taken }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13640960 on }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 commission in Australia. His evidence was properly admitted although}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13640960  the}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  appellants had raised a number of objections thereto.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 The appellants subsequently appealed to the Privy Council, but this appeal was dismissed.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 Cases referred to:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2908994 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 Wintle v. Nye }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16540847\charrsid13046015 [1959] 1 All E.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 R. 55}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16540847\charrsid13046015 2; [1959] 1 W.L.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 R. 284.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 Tyrrell v. Fainton}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015  [1894] P. 151.

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16206982 F}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 ulton v. Andrew}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16540847\charrsid13046015  [1875] L.R. 7 H.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 L. 448.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15687931\charrsid13046015 Piercy v. Young }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15687931\charrsid13046015 15}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15687931\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15687931\charrsid13046015 Ch. D. 475.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Fisher v. C.H.T. Ltd and ors}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 [1965] 2 All E.R. 601}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 ;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 [1966] 1 All E.R. 88.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Chapman v. Chapman}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  [1954] 2 W.L.R. 723
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 ;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  [1954] 1 All E.R. 798.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11756528\charrsid13046015 
\par Appeal against the judgment of the Supreme Court pronouncing in solemn form of law in favour of a will made by the appellant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11756528\charrsid13046015 s father.
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 S.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16675333  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 M.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11756528\charrsid13046015  Koya}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11756528\charrsid13046015  for the appellants.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11756528\charrsid13046015 R. W. Mitchell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11756528\charrsid13046015  for the respondent.

\par 
\par The following judgments were read:
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015 McMULLIN J.A}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16675333 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11756528\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11756528\charrsid13046015  [25}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid11756528\charrsid13046015 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11756528\charrsid13046015  July 1975] -
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2769543\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11756528 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11756528\charrsid13046015 This is an a}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 ppeal }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15687931\charrsid13046015 from}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  the judgment of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11756528\charrsid13046015 Tuivaga J. delivered in the Supreme Court of Fiji on the 27}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid11756528\charrsid13046015 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11756528\charrsid13046015 
 November 1974, pronouncing in solemn form of law in favour of a will made by one Bidesi, son of Chuman.
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767042 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
The judgment was a lengthy one. It necessarily referred to all the issue
s which had been raised in the hearing of the action extending over some 25 days. The essential facts are set out in the judgment and need not be referred to in detail, but it will be convenient to trace the history of the litigation in order to provide t
he background to this appeal and to the submissions made upon it.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7536811\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14820381 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
The testator, Bidesi, died on the 15th November 1957. His first wife had died in 1925. There were four sons of the first marria}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10764245 ge. They are the appellants, M.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 D. Bidesi, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 S.M.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  Bidesi, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 C.P.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  Bidesi and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 S.P.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  Bidesi who throughout the proceedings in the Supreme Court and in the judgment under app}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7412370\charrsid13046015 eal have been referred to as M.D., S.M., C.P., and S.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
P., I propose to adopt that form of reference }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7536811\charrsid13046015 in}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  this judgment. Some years after the death of his first wife, the testator married for a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid10764245  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
second time. There were ten children of the second marriage. They are the principal beneficiaries under the purported last will made on the 18th April 1957. The Public Trustee of Fiji was appointed executor of that wi
ll. He is the respondent on this appeal. The widow and other beneficiaries named in the will were originally named as defendants in the proceedings but an order striking them out of the proceedings was subsequently made. In any event, they appear to have 
taken no part in the hearing of the action. Appellants are not beneficiaries under the will.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14820381\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767042 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
After the death of the testator appellants expressed their disappointment and disgust at the terms of the will and C.P., at least, expressed a determination to con
test it to the end. On the 21st December 1957, he lodged the first caveat against the grant of probate. Conferences between representative of respondent and appellants and correspondence between respondent and solicitors acting for some of the appellants 
followed. On the 14th May 1958, C.P. lodged a second caveat to replace the fi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14505276\charrsid13046015 rst which had expired with the a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 ffluxion of time. A conference was held between respondent and C.P. and his legal adviser at which a variation of the trusts of the will was discussed. It was a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14820381\charrsid13046015 t that time assumed that these tr}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 usts could be varied, on appl}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14820381\charrsid13046015 ication being made to the Court.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14505276\charrsid13046015  On}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  the 29th October 1958 C.P. lodged a third}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14820381\charrsid13046015  }
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9779221 caveat. Then, on the 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid9779221\charrsid9779221 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9779221  November 1958, respondent swore an affidavit in support of an application for the grant of probate in common form. On the 16}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid9779221\charrsid9779221 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9779221 
 March 1959 C.P., who had meantime changed his solicitor, agreed to discontinue the caveat proceedings and to a grant of probate to respondent. An order to that effect was made. On the 21}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid9779221\charrsid9779221 st}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9779221  April 1959 a grant 
of probate in common form was made. From that date on respondent has acted as executor of the will and trustee of testator's estate. Correspondence followed between respondent and appellants or their advisers relating to matters affecting testator's estat
e and, in particular, as to whether the trusts in the will could be varied. There were also conferences between the parties and negotiations culminating }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2504941 
in agreement being reached to grant to some of the appellants a better security of tenure of premises ow
ned by the estate but which were then occupied by them. The nature of these negotiations is more relevant to the defences of acquiescence and laches which were reviewed by the learned trial judge in his judgment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9779221 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2504941 
\par On the 23}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid2504941\charrsid2504941 rd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2504941  June 1966 appellants brought proceeding}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7285674 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2504941 
 in the Supreme Court of Fiji for an order revoking the grant of probate made on 21}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid2504941\charrsid2504941 st}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2504941  April 1959 and for an order for the grant to appellants of letters of administration of the estate of the testator. Appellants st
ood to gain from the making of such orders because a revocation of the grant of probate on the grounds put forward by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16470927 them would have }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7302641 meant that the testator would have died intestate and that they would have }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16470927 participated in }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4133861 the distribution of the estate. The grounds put forward by appellants }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7302641 
for the revocation of the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11808886  grant of probate were that the testator at the time of the making of the will neither knew or approved of its}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13911143  contents, the will not having been read over nor explained to him before he executed it, he not being able to read it himself and not being aware of its}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11808886  nature an}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12144477 d effect. The claim was amended}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12020487  on the 4}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid12020487\charrsid12020487 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12020487  December 1972}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13911143  but the substance of it }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11612122 remained unal}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10563083 tered. Respondent filed a defenc}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11612122 e on the 23}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid11612122\charrsid11612122 rd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11612122 
 September 1966. In it he pleaded by paragraph (3) that the will was read over and explained to the testator and that he understood the full meaning, nature and effect and approved the contents before he signed the same as his true last will and testament
; by paragraph (4) that appellants having recognized and dealt with respondent as executor and trustee named in the will were estopped from maintaining their action, by paragraph (5) the appellants }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9337843 acquiesced in the grant of probate to respondent and in the
 continued administration of the estate by him; and by paragraph (6) that appellants had been guilty of laches. Respondent by way of counter-claim sought a decree of probate in solemn form. By way of defence to the counter-claim appellants repeated that t
he testator did not have an understanding of the will and its effect, and alleged that it had not been duly executed according to the provisions of the Wills Act 1837.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2504941 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9337843 
\par The person who had taken instructions from the testator for the will was a Mr Harry Wheatley.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14250429 
 He had known testator for many years and testator, a building contractor of some ability and experience, had at one time supervised the building of a block of flats for Mr Wheatley. Mr Wheatley had held a number of positions while he resided in Fiji.
 He had been employed in the Public Trustee Office. He was present when the will was executed although he did not himself }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14250429\charrsid14245772 
witness it. He also had meetings with some of the appellants}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14250429  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14245772 
after the testator\rquote s death. For these reasons it was apparent that Mr Whe
atley would be an important, if not the principal, witness for the respondent. But Mr Wheatley had left Fiji in 1964 to live in Australia, and did not apparently enjoy good health. In August 1967 an application was made to the Supreme Court of Fiji for th
e taking of his evidence in Sydney, New South Wales. In two affidavits filed in support of the application, a Mr McFarlane, then }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
solicitor to respondent, deposed that Mr Wheatley was living in Australia}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14820381\charrsid13046015  and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  that Mr Wheatley had told him that he had suffered
 a coronary occlusion. A medical certificate dated 24th August 1967 to that effect was exhibited. That certificate stated the opinion of Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 
'}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s medical practitioner that Mr Wheatley should not travel to Fiji. On the 1st September 1967, an orde}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14820381\charrsid13046015 r}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  was made, without any apparent oppositio}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14820381\charrsid13046015 n, for the taking of the evidence}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 of Mr Wheatley in Sydney before a Mr Warburton a special examiner, an}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14820381\charrsid13046015 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  that the depositions so taken should be transmitted to the Supreme Cou}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14820381\charrsid13046015 rt}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  of Fiji within two months of receiving of the order, and that either part}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015 y}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  should be at liberty to read them in evidence. Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s deposition wa}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  in fact taken before Mr Warburton at Sydney on the 15th December 1967.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par On the 3rd April 1973, respondent filed particulars of facts and conduc}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015 t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  relied on in support of the defences of estoppel, acquiescence and laches.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 The trial commenced on 4th December 1972. On that day a number o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015 f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  preliminary matters were raised. One is of particular importance. The poin}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015 t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  was taken by counsel for respondent that
 the d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015 efences of estoppel, acquiescence}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 and laches should first be tried before the other issues in the action and that th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015 e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  evidence given on these questions should be treated as evidence given an}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015 d}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  tendered also upon the trial of the other issues in the action and counter}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 claim}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  It was at the same time accepted by counsel for respondent that the burde}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 of propounding the will rested upon respondent as executor as did also th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015 e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  burden of establishing the substantive defences to which I have alread}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015 y}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  referred. The learned Judge ruled that the questions of estoppel, acquiescence}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
and laches should be tried first as separate issues because, if they were decided in a certain way, they would be decisive of the litigation. He mad}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2237364\charrsid13046015 e
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  an order that those defences be tried before the other issues in the action and counter}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
claim and that the evidence given upon them be treated as evidence given in respect of those other issues. As it happens, the making of that order does not appear to have affected either the form or course of the trial, evidence as to the testator}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
s understanding of English, his understanding of the terms of the will, and of the circumstances in which he gave his instructions for and executed it being given in substantially the same way as it wou
ld have been given had all the issues been tried together.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14296182 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15598339 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
In a lengthy judgment in which he reviewed in detail the evidence given and issues raised, the learned Judge first dealt with the affirmative defences and then with the matter of the testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s kn
owledge and appreciation of the will. In the result he held that appellants were not estopped from prosecuting their claim. But he held that respondent had made out the defences of acquiescence and laches. He proceeded to consider the question of whether 
the testator knew and approved of the contents of the will. He found that he knew, understood and approved the contents of the will which he held to be valid and effectual in law and pronounced for it in solemn form.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Appellants}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  grounds of appeal were orig
inally three in number but they were granted leave to add further grounds of appeal at the hearing. The grounds of appeal as ultimately considered by th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 is Court were numbered (a) to (o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
). Some of these grounds overlap but broadly grounds (a) to (c), (e) to (j) and (n) relate to the making of the will, and testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s kno}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7412370\charrsid13046015 wledge and understanding of it}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 ; }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7412370\charrsid13046015 grounds (k) and (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2258518\charrsid13046015 l}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
) relate to the defences of acquiescence and laches; and ground (d) is common to both matters. Ground (o) relates to costs which were the subject of a separate judgment delivered on the 15th April 1957, costs having been reserved in the original judgment.

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Grounds (a) and (m) may be }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 
considered together.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15747190  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 They are}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6767042 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (a)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 That}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 the learned trial Judge erred in not holding that at the time of the execution of the will the testator neither knew nor app}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 roved}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015  of the contents thereof}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 ;
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767042 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6767042 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (m)}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 That}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015  the learned trial }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
Judge erred in law in his findings on the issue relating to the making of the alleged will raised by the appella}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 nts}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  in th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 eir amended statement of claim.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767042 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 These grounds raise an issue which in my view was fundamental t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  the claim and counter}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
claim. Appellants alleged in the amended statement of claim that the will was neither read over nor explained to the testator, he neithe}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 r}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  did nor could read it himself before it was executed, and he was not aware }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 f its nature and effect.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14025033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 As I have said, it was accepted}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  that the onus of proving that the testator understood the terms of the
 will rested upon respondent and the learned trial Judge correctly directed himself in this regard. A considerable portion, bu}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 t}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  not all, of the evidence upon which respondent relied in proof of testat}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 or}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  understanding of the will is to be found in the evidence of Mr Wheatley take}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7676468 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 on commission in Australia. Indeed it may be said that the learned Judge r}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 lied heavily on }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 M}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 r Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s evidence. Appellants in grounds (e), (f) and (g) contend that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s deposition should not have been admitte}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  at the trial, or if admitted, should not have been relied upon in the face o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13839710\charrsid13046015 f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  the other evidence. I will deal with the submissions made under those gro}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 unds}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 later in this judgment and will, for the present, assume that the eviden}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 ce}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  of Mr Wheatley was rightly admitted. The law on this question is set o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 ut}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Theobald on Wills}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 , 13th Edition, p. 43}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7415809\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14025033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 No will can be valid of which the testator does not know and approve the contents. A testator cannot, therefore, delegate his testamentary power to another person}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 ;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  that i
s to say, he cannot adopt and execute a will }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 ma}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 de for hi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015 m without knowing its contents.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14025033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
Williams & Mortimer, Executors, Administrators and Probate,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  p. 147 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015 tate the law to be as follows:-}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14025033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 A party who puts forward a document as being the true last will of the deceased must establish that the testator knew and approved of its }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 contents at the time }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 when he executed it. Th}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 e testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 s knowledge and appro}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 val of the contents of the will are part o
f the burden of proof assume}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 by everyone who propounds a testa}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015 mentary document.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1008\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2908994 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 and at 148}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16540847\charrsid13046015 :-}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14025033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 It is not essential to prove that a will originated with the testator }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 nd, therefore, proof of instructions may b}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 e dispensed with provided that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
is proved that the testator completely understood, adopted and sanctioned the disposition proposed to him, and that the instrument itself emb}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 
odied}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015  that disposition.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14025033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
The evidence on this point is voluminous but it was all substantially reviewed by the Judge in the judgment under appeal. The point at issue between th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 e parties arose from appellants}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  contention that the testator had a poor knowle}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 dge}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  of spoken English and that he was quite}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015 
 unable to read English. Mr Marl}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 ow}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 who had known testator since 1912 and who had employed him about }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7415809\charrsid13046015 t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 hat time said that testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
s ability to speak English then was poor with the result that the two men spoke in lingua}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 franca. Later, and after testator left Mr}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Marlow}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s employment, the two men spoke, when they met, in a mixture of English and Hindi. But Mr Marlow said that he noticed that testat}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 or}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14025033\charrsid13046015 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9840600\charrsid13046015  knowledg}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015 e of English was improving. Mr M}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9840600\charrsid13046015 
arlow said that testator was an independent man who arose to become a supervising superintendent in the building industry being responsible to the managing director of the building company by which he was employed. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 He became very capable at reading building plans. Mr Tetzner, a survey}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5272428\charrsid13046015 
or, gave evidence. He had met tes}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 tator about 1950. He said that testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
s knowledge of English was not grammatical but that he could make himself understood clearly and that he understood Mr Tetzner. He said that in several conversations which he had with testator before the purchase of a particular piece o
f land, testator and he understood each other }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7412370\charrsid13046015 clearly. Another witness, Mr H.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 N. Murray, who had known testator for 20 years before his death, said that he conducted conversations with him in English. He said testator was competent to converse in English.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4880057\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
Evidence as to events surrounding the execution of the will was given by Mr Wheatley on commission. He had known testator since 1936. In the judgment there is a detailed review of Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s evidence. It will be sufficient to say that in it Mr Wheatley 
explained the circumstances in which testator gave him instructions for the will and the circumstances in which it was signed. Mr Wheatley said that testator had given him instructions for the will, that there were discussions between the testator and him
self as to its terms and, in particular, as to the date of distribution of the estate. He said that he took a long}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 hand note of testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s wishes which he later converted into a draft. He said that the draft was later made into the final copy of the will wh
ich testator executed. He discussed with testator the use of an interpreter but testator told him that he did not want an interpreter because he wanted the will to be secret and he did not want any leakages as to its contents. Mr Wheatley said he took tes
t
ator through the will slowly pausing at the end of each section of it to ascertain whether testator knew what it meant. He said that he explained to testator in plain English what the various phrases in the will meant and that testator told him that he un
d
erstood it. He said that testator asked occasional questions and if there were some words which he did not understand, Mr Wheatley substituted another for it. After the will had been read and explained to testator, Mr Wheatley took him into the office of 
the Public Trustee, Mr Gregg. Two witnesses, Mrs Andrews and Mrs Behn, were called in. He said that either he or Mr Gregg read the will in English and at the end of it, testator said, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 It is }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 bahoot achha}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  meaning satisfactory. The will was then signed. There were other matters discussed between testator and Mr Wheatley including his relationship with his sons.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 There was evidence from Mr Gregg and Mrs Andrews. Their recollection of events was not as good as Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s. This is not surprising in view of th
e lapse of time between the giving of the instructions and the giving of evidence. Moreover, Mr Wheatley whose relationships with testator were friendly and who was well known to him would have had much more reason for remembering the details of the surro
unding circumstances than would Mr Gregg and Mrs Andrews to whom the occasion was one of business. Mrs Andrews said in evidence that she had typed testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
s will although it was not normal for her to type wills in the office of the Public Trustee. She did 
this because she was asked to do it. She said she received the draft will from Mr Wheatley and typed it and gave it back to him. She remembered witnessing testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
s will at the request of Mr Wheatley. There were other details which Mrs Andrews could not remember. Nor could she recollect the facts cont}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7412370\charrsid13046015 
ained in a affidavit which she }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 swore on the 8th April 1959}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015  relating to the execut}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3489792\charrsid13046015 ion}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  of the will. The will did}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3489792\charrsid13046015  not contain }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 within the attestation clause a statement to the effect that the contents of it had be
en explained to testator in the Hindustani language and he appeared fully to understand the same befor}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 e }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 he executed it. Testator signed it in Hindi and it seems that when the will was submitted for a grant of probate in common form, the Registrar requisi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 ioned for an affidavit of due execution becau}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 se of the absence from the attestati}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
on clause of a certificate to this eff}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 ect. It was Mrs Andrews who made}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  the affidavit. In it she deposed that the will ha}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 
d been first read over and expla}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 ined to the testator in the English language when he appeared perfectly to understand the meaning and effect the}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 reof and made his signature in H}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
indi. She further deposed that she personally knew testator over a period o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  ten years or more and that she knew he spoke and understood the E}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 nglish}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  language and that he fully understood the contents of the will.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Subsequent to the death of the testator, there were discussions between Mr Wheatley and appellants. C.P. gave evidence of this. He claimed that }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 w}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 hen, following the death of his father, the 
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 will had been read by Mr Wheatle}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
y to the members of the family at the firm}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s bus}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 iness premises in Waimanu Road,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  he questioned Mr Wheatley as to how the will had been made in that way. To this question he said Mr Wheatley replied, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 I am very sorry, C.P., I c}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7412370\charrsid13046015 an}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 not understand why your }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7412370\charrsid13046015 father has left you four out.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7412370\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 He then said tha}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 Mr Wheatley had mentioned that he himself had been left out of the will. He said that the will had been made by the Public Trustee. He said that Mr Wheatley told him to leave the matter for the time being and he woul}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  see what could be done. He further said that he saw Mrs Andrews and }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 as}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
ked whether she had explained or translated the will to testator and that she told him that nobody had read out the will. Subsequently, he claimed that he saw Mr Wheatley about the will and asked why the will had not been transl}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3165964\charrsid13046015 ated}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3489792\charrsid13046015 o his father who could not speak }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
English and would not understand the contents of the will. To this Mr Wheatley allegedly replied that he sympat}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 h}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 ised with the four appellants but it was the Public Trustee who had made the will. There was evidence from appellants}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015  that their father had no knowle}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
dge of written English and only a poor knowledge of conversational English. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 t is unfortunate that when Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s evidence was taken in Sydney he was not cross}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 examined upon these matters which must have been as much in the forefront of the case for the appellants as they were in the forefront of t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 heir}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 recollection at the time of the trial. The learned trial Judge commented on this fact in his judgment when he pointed o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 
ut that the first time the alleg}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 ed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6780719  admissions by Mr}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015  Wheatley were made known to the Cou}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7412370\charrsid13046015 
rt was when C.P., S.P., and S.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 M. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
entered the witness box. He considered that the admissi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 ons}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  attributed to Mr Wheatley were more like an after}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 thought on the part}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6780719  of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015  the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 appellants in an attempt to bolster their case. He was satisfied that Wheatley did not make any of the admissions }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 attributed to him by the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6430617\charrsid13046015 three }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 appellants concerning the draft of the will. Likewise, he was not convin}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 ced}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  with the truth of C.P}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7412370\charrsid13046015 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s assertion concerning the alleged conversation he}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015  had}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  with Mrs Andrews.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Although in the normal course of events one would have expected that the wi
ll of testator who could not read English should first have been translated to him in his native tongue and that fact substantiated by the inclusion }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9065837 in }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 the attestation clause of the will of a certificate to that effect, the absence o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 f a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  translation and, ac
cordingly, of such a certificate was satisfactorily explai}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 ned}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  in the present case by the testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s desire for secrecy and his concern t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9065837 hat}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  there should be no leakage of the contents of the will which might h}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6430617\charrsid13046015 ave}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  occurred had the will been interpreted to him before he signed it. An int}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 erpretation }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 would have necessitated the sharing of the knowledge of the w}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6430617\charrsid13046015 ill}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6430617\charrsid13046015 with }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 another person whose respect for its secrecy may not have been as gr}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 eat}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  as Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s. It is entirely consistent with this desire for secrecy t}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6430617\charrsid13046015 hat}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 testator in the last clause in the will gave the reason for disinherit}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2243007\charrsid13046015 ing }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 appellants viz., that he had made adequate provision for them in his lifetime. Testator would not have wished that information to come to the knowledge of appellants. Mr Wheatle
y said that testator told him that he had had trouble with some of the appellants. He might have very well have been concerned that they would learn before his death of the fact that t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8074367\charrsid13046015 hey would not benefit under the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 will and that they might importune and trouble him on that account.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8074367\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
Mr Koya criticised the will because, he said, the Public Trustee gained from its execution in that as executor he was then in a position to make charges for his administration of the estate. He also}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8074367\charrsid13046015  said that Mr Wheatley had some}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
thing to gain from the execution of the will and the appointment of the Public Trustee as executor because on its execution he could claim to have brought to the office of respondent a large estate for his adminis
tration. In that way his personal position would have been advanced and the chances of his promotion enhanced. I do not think that there is any substance in this criticism. Respondent would have been in a position to make charges for his administration of
 
the estate if appointed executor of the will whether appellants were made beneficiaries or not. His appointment as executor and his ability to make charges for his administration were in no way related to the distribution of the estate. Likewise, Mr Wheat
ley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
s position and promotion would not have been affected by the terms of the will. They were not enhanced by the exclusion of appellants as beneficiaries. In this connection, Mr Koya referred to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Wintle v. Nye}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  (1959) 1 All E.R. 552. That was the case of a s
olicitor who prepared a will for an old lady. He was the principal beneficiary under that will. The House of Lords stressed that where a person who has prepared a will takes a benefit under it, a suspicion is created which must be removed by the person pr
opounding the will. Lord Simonds at page 557 said}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8074367\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8074367 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
It is not the law that in no circumstances can a solicitor or other person who has prepared a will for a testator take a benefit under it. But that fact creates a suspicion that must be removed by the per
son propounding the will. In all cases the court must be vigilant and jealous. The degree of suspicion will vary wit}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8074367\charrsid13046015 h the circumstances of the case}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6430617\charrsid13046015 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
It may be slight and easily dispelled. It may, on the other hand, be so grave that it can hardly be}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015  removed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8074367 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8074367\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
The position of Mr Wheatley in the present case is quite different from that of the solicitor in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Wintle v. Nye}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6430617\charrsid13046015 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
Mr Wheatley did not take any benefit under the will. He performed the service by reason of his friendship with testator and his employment by respondent. The case of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Tyrell v. Fainton}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6430617\charrsid13046015  (1894) P}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
. 151 is also to be distinguished. In that case the draftsman of the will was the son of the major beneficiary under it. That, of course, raised a suspicion that the will did not express the true mind of 
the testator, especially since this will was made only two d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8074367\charrsid13046015 ays after another will (made in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 quite innocent circumstances) left everything to the plaintiff. It cannot be said that sus}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8074367\charrsid13046015 picions of that kind exist here.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par 
\par Then Mr Koya criticised the Judge}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
s preference for the evidence of Mr Wheatley to that of C.P., in that Mr Wheatley had not been available for the Judge to observe when giving his evidence. While it is true that Mr Wheatley was not available at the hearing and that the Judge expressed a p
reference for Mr Wheatley whom he had not seen against C.P. whom he had seen, it is clear from what the learned Judge said in the judgment that he was not impressed by the evidence of C.P.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8074367\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6563854 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
Mr Koya in support of this ground of appeal also referred to events foll}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8074367\charrsid13046015 owing}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  the death of testator. These events, he claimed, supported his contentio}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8074367\charrsid13046015 n}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1843709 that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 testator had not fully unders}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6563854\charrsid13046015 t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 ood the will. He referred to C.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6563854\charrsid13046015 P.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s claim}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8074367\charrsid13046015  that,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  when seen by C.P. soon after the death of testator, Mr Wheatley had }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16194525\charrsid13046015 said }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
that he was unhappy with the will. This and related claims, Mr Koya said, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10320699 were }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 indicative of a state of uneasiness on the part of respondent over the ci}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8074367\charrsid13046015 
rcumstances}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  in which the will was made. It seems to me that it was entirely a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6563854\charrsid13046015 matter }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 for the Judge to say whether appellants}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  views on this factual matter }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16194525\charrsid13046015 were }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 acceptable. It is to be noted that Mr Wheatley was not cross}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 examin}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6563854\charrsid13046015 ed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6563854\charrsid13046015 in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Australia over the alleged conversations with C.P. On the evidence befor}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6563854\charrsid13046015 e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 the Judge was entitled to take account of this fact and to find tha}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6563854\charrsid13046015 t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16194525\charrsid13046015 the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 conversations did not take place.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6563854\charrsid13046015 
\par A further point made b}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16194525\charrsid13046015 y Mr}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6563854\charrsid13046015 
 Koya in support of his general proposition that testator had not approved of the will was that testator was a religious man who has lived a life according to the tenets of his faith which required that provision should be made for all }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16194525\charrsid13046015 his }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6563854\charrsid13046015 children. Testat}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10320699 or had, according}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6563854\charrsid13046015  to}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015  S.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1326546\charrsid13046015 M., instructed Mr Wheatley }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16194525\charrsid13046015 on}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1326546\charrsid13046015 
 an earlier occasion (accepted by Mr Wheatley as being when he was in the employment of the Inland Revenue Department) to prepare a draft will in which }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 S.M.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1326546\charrsid13046015 
 was to be the executor and provision was to be made for the appellants. Mr Wheatley in fact prepared a draft which he handed to testator in the presence of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 S.M.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1326546\charrsid13046015  Mr Wheatley said that testator told him that he would go thro
ugh the draft }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16194525\charrsid13046015 
with a friend but subsequently he said that the draft was not what he wanted. Although the will in issue is very different from the terms of the draft }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1326546\charrsid13046015 prepared by Mr Wheatley some years before, Mr Koya said that there was no evidence that testator had changed his mind in the meantime. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16194525\charrsid13046015 This submission overlooks the fact that Mr Wheatley in his evidence said that testator had given certain reasons to him for disinheriting the appellants. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1326546\charrsid13046015 Whether those reasons were valid and whatever the requirements of his faith it was apparent that, if Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1326546\charrsid13046015 
s evidence was accepted, testator had directed his mind to the claims on his bounty and thought that his duty lay to his wife and the children of the second marriage.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6563854\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1900582\charrsid13046015 
\par Mr Koya asked this Court to consider the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1900582\charrsid13046015 
righteousness of the transaction}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1900582\charrsid13046015 
. Testator, he said, was close to Mr. Wheatley as a member of respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1900582\charrsid13046015 s staff; the effect of the will was to tie up the estate for a long period of time; there was the absence of an interpreter; and t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16194525\charrsid13046015 here was the delay on the part o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1900582\charrsid13046015 
f respondent in proving the will in solemn form. The }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1900582\charrsid13046015 righteousness of the transaction}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1900582\charrsid13046015  was referred to in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16206982 Fulton}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1900582\charrsid13046015  v Andrew}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015  (1875) L.R. 7 H.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1900582\charrsid13046015 L. 448 by Lord Hatherley at 471. There, Lord Hatherley said:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1900582 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 There is one rule which has always been laid down by the Court ha}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6563854\charrsid13046015 
ving}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  to do with wills, and that is that a person who has been instrument}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16194525\charrsid13046015 al in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 the framing of a will, and who obtains a bounty by that will, is placed }
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}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  in the will in view of the fact that there was no independent evidence as }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
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 that it was customary for instructions as well as the draft will to be kept on }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9519374\charrsid13046015 the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
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 case. Testator wanted to preserve secrecy as to the contents of his will an}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4597950\charrsid13046015 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
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\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9519374\charrsid13046015 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Regrettably Mr Wheatley was not cross}{
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 of a file containing the instructions and the draft. It is true that the affidavit of documents filed by respondent was not filed until sometimes after M}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14576291 r}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
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 first given by testator to the time when the will was executed. There wa}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4597950\charrsid13046015 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
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 that those instructions had been reflected accurately in the will. Had th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4597950\charrsid13046015 e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  absence of the file been known to appellants at the time of the taking of M}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 r}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s evidence in Australia and had Mr Wheatley been cross}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  on the point he might well have explained the absence of the file as being based on the need to preserve secrecy.
\par 
\par On the question of the righteousness of the transaction Mr Koya also referred to the fact that the will in dispute was very different from the earlier one which testator had asked Mr Wheatley to draft. The Judge was of the view that whatever testator}{
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s original instructions concerning the disposition of his estate, he had clearly changed his mind b
y the time he saw Mr Wheatley and gave him instructions for the will in dispute. Mr Koya said that there was no evidence that after the instructions for the original will had been given (when S.M. was present) testator had changed his views. But there doe
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dence as to a change of mind. 
There may have been a number of reasons which led testator to exclude appellants in favour of the children of the second marriage. I think it is implicit in the submissions of appellants on this point that Mr Wheatley had deliberately prepared a will not 
in keeping with testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
s instructions as a fraud on testator and appellants. Indeed, any other view is untenable. It is to be noted, however, that Mr Wheatley did not personally benefit from the will nor has any reason been advanced as to why he should ha
ve embarked upon such a fraud when he himself gained no benefit from it.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 There were other matters referred to by Mr Koya in the course of his submissions on grounds }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s selection of evidence }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4597950\charrsid13046015 and the weight to be attached to}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 it. Having considered these matters in the light of passages in the evidence I am of the view that the learned Judge was entitled to make the findings which he did. I would hold that grounds }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (a)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (m)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  must fail.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4597950\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Appellants then advanced grounds }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (b) }
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4597950\charrsid13046015 and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4597950\charrsid13046015  (n).
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4597950\charrsid13046015 Ground }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4597950\charrsid13046015 (b)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4597950\charrsid13046015  was:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4597950 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 That the learned trial Judge erred in law in not making any decision on the issue raised by the appellants in reply namely that ...}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16325217 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14369418 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 The said alleged will was duly executed according to the prov}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 isions
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015  of the Wills Act 1837.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 ""}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4880057\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 Ground }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 (n}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 )}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  was}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16325217 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 That the learned trial Judge erred in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 
law in not directing his mind to}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  the fact that the alleged will was executed in loose sheets and there w}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2772258\charrsid13046015 as}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  no evidence that they were bound together at the time of 
the execution and in not holding that therefore the requirements of the Wills Acts 1837 a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015 nd 1852 were not complied with.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16325217 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 
\par These points w}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 ere taken before the trial Judge. They were raised i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  the pleadings by the appellants. They involve a consideration of section 9 o}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 the Wills Act 1837 which was in force in Fiji at the date when the will in question was signed. Mr Koya contended that the will was not exe}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 
cuted in accordance with this section in that-}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16325217 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
(i) the pages of the will were separate sheets; and
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16325217 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16325217 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (ii
) no evidence was given as to w}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 hen the initials were placed on}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  the individual sheets.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16325217 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6360731 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
An examination of the pages of the will reveals that each page other than the last, on which testator and witnes}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 
ses subscribed their names, contained}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  what would appear to be the initials of testator and the two attesting }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 witnesses}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2772258\charrsid13046015 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 as distinct from their full names. Mr Koya suggested that the several s}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 heets}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 which were said to comp}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 rise the will did not form part}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  of a contin}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 uous}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  document. When this point was made during the course of the trial, the learned Judge called for the Register of Books in which the originals of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 wills}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  admitted to probate were bound together. The book was dismantled and the pages of the original will were exposed to view. Upon this being done it w}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 ould appear that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  Mr Koya reiterated his submissions that there was no evid}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 ence}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 that the sheets were bound together at the time of execution. T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16325217\charrsid13046015 here is also}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  no evidence that the separate sheets of the will were not together }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015 when it }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 was signed. At best for appellants, all that can be said is that there i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  no evidence that the sheets were together so as to form part of the contin}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015 uous}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  document. The history of the matter}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015  is relevant. C.P., who spearhea}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
ded appellants}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 opposition to the will and lod}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015 ged three caveats, finally withd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 rew his opposition to the grant of probate and thereby allowed a grant of pro}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015 
bate}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  to be made in common form in 1959. An}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015 
 affidavit by Mrs Andrews was filed }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
in support of the grant of probate. She deposed in that to the fact that the will was explained to testator before he signed it. Had she been asked t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2772258\charrsid13046015 
o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  do so at that time she might very well have remembered the circumstances whe}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015 ther }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 the sheets were held together at the time of execution. Had Mr Whea}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015 tley }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 been cross}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 examined upon the point he too may have been able to throw }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2772258\charrsid13046015 so}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
me light upon the matter. But the point was not taken on behalf of appell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015 ants}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  until the 3rd April 1973 during the cours}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015 e of the trial. I think that, there }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 being no evidence to the contrary, respondent is able to rely on the ma}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015 xim }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 omnia praesumuntur rite et solemniter es}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2772258\charrsid13046015 se acta}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015 . However, if this maxi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 m has no application in the present circumstances then it seems to me that the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015  }
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Court should not be over}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 zealous to assume that some technicality has not been observed. In }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015 Williams on Executors and Administration}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015  14}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6360731\charrsid13046015  Edition, Vol. 1, P. 81 the learned author}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9978879\charrsid13046015 s say:-}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9978879\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9978879 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Where a party who is thus entitled to call in the probate and put the executor
 to proof of the will chooses to let a long time elapse before he takes this step, he is not entitled to any indulgence at the hands of the court. He is entitled to have the law strictly ad}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9978879\charrsid13046015 ministered and to nothing }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 beyond it. In such circumstances the cour
t (having regard to the infirmity of the witnesses}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 memory after the lapse of time) is, it would seem, somewhat astute to discover circumstances whereupon to found an inference that the formalities required for a due execution of the will have been gone through.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9978879 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9978879\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767042 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 That passage }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9978879\charrsid13046015 has particular application here.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 After the lapse which the appellants allowed to occur between 1959, when probate in common form was granted, and 1966, when this action was commenced, this Court should not in the case of a will prepar
ed in the office of a public official who gained nothing from its terms be too astute to entertain points of this kind on mere speculation and without a scintilla of evidence.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9978879\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767042 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Ground }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (c) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 was}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9978879\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9978879 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 That the learned trial Judge erred in accepting the evidence of Mr Whea}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015 tley, Mr Gregg and Mrs Andrews.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 I propose to deal with this ground, as did counsel, together with grounds }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (g), (h)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (i).
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9978879\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Ground }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (d)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  was}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9978879\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9978879\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6767042 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
That the learned trial Judge erred in law in ordering a separate trial of the questions and issues raised by paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of the defence and before the trial of other issues in the action and counter}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 claim and in ordering that the evidence given a
nd tendered upon the trial of issues raised in paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of the Defence aforesaid be treated as evidence given and tendered in respect of the other issues in the action and counter}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 claim (see pages 127}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 128 of the Record). Having so ordered the trial Judge erred in departing fr}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015 om the terms of the said Order.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9978879\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
In my review of the history of these proceedings I have referred to the order made by the Judge as to the trial of separate issues. The order was based on an application supported by an aff
idavit made by Mr Anderson on the 23rd November 1972, a matter of about ten days before the commencement of the trial. There was no opportunity to argue the application before the trial itself and so it was argued on the first day as a preliminary matter.
 
The trial Judge made his ruling in favour of respondent on the second day. I have already referred to the terms of that ruling. Provision for the making of an order relating to the mode of trial and for the trial of one or more questions or issues before 
o
thers is made in Order 33, Rule 4 (1967 White Book). Such a course can on occasions have beneficial effects in shortening litigation and a failure to avail himself of the procedure may sometimes result in a litigant facing an adverse order as to costs. An
 order for the trial of some issues before others should, however, only be made in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4398810 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 exceptional and extraordinary cases}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  or where the Judge has serious reason to believe that the trial of the issue will put an end to the action}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2627652  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2627652  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 per Jessel M.R. in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Piercy v. Young}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 15 Ch. D 475 at 480. With respect, I have considerable doubts as to whether such an order should have been made in the present case. Whatever was to be said of the defences of estoppel, acquiescence and laches, and whatever evidence might have been
 directed to them, it seems to me that in the forefront of this case there was the question of testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s understanding of the contents of the will. That was raised by appellants in the original pleadings when revocation of the grant of probate in common f
orm was sought. Respondent raised it in his pleadings seeking a grant of probate in solemn form on which it was accepted that the burden of proof fell upon }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8917758 him. At}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  it appears to me, the pith and substance of the action and counter}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 claim was testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9858916\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
knowledge and approval of the contents of the will. While in some circumstances defences of estoppel, acquiescence and laches might themselves, collectively or individually,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13570586\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 have been rocks upon which appellants}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  case could founder, an order }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9858916\charrsid13046015 for the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  trial of those issues before the issue of knowledge and approval of the 
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9858916\charrsid13046015 will, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
does not seem to have been likely to accomplish any real purpose whe}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13570586\charrsid13046015 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  order itself contemplated that the evidence given and tendered upo}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13570586\charrsid13046015 n}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  trial of the substantive defences was to be treated as evidence given }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9858916\charrsid13046015 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 tendered in respect of the other issue. As it happened, however, the trial }
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9858916\charrsid13046015 took }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
substantially the same form as it would have taken had the order not}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9858916\charrsid13046015  been}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  made. The parties adduced evidence on all the issues and counsel addr}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13570586\charrsid13046015 essed}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  the Court at length upon them all. In particular, the issue of testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9858916\charrsid13046015 know}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 ledge of the contents of the will was canvassed in the evidence an}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9858916\charrsid13046015 d the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  submissions made upon it}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 . Although he dealt first in his judgment wit}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5272428\charrsid13046015 h}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  defences of estoppel, acquiescence and laches the learned trial Judge consi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13570586\charrsid13046015 dered}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 the other issue and reviewed the evidence upon it at considerable le}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5272428\charrsid13046015 ngth.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Indeed not much less than one}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 half of his long and careful judgment }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9858916\charrsid13046015 was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
so devoted to that issue. Mr Koya also complained that the order once }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11887361 made }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 had not been adhered to during the trial. I recorded the final comme}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5257609\charrsid13046015 nt}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  his submission as follows}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015 :}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5272428\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5257609 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 As far as I was concerned we just went along with the trial of all issu}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5257609\charrsid13046015 es.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5257609\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 With respect, that comment fairly described the situation. The trial w}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9858916\charrsid13046015 as so}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 conducted by both parties that all the issues were at large and no criti}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5257609\charrsid13046015 cism}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  can be made of the judgment on that account. No}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  party has been preju}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5257609\charrsid13046015 diced}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 by the terms of the order originally made or by any departure from it, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8402148\charrsid13046015 once }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 made. There is therefore no substance in this ground of appeal.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5257609\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Ground }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (e)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  was}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5257609\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5257609\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5257609 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 That the learned trial Judge erred in law in admitting in evidence depositions of Mr Harry Wheatley taken in Sydney, New South }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5257609\charrsid13046015 Wales }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 on the 15th December 1967 the letter dated 8th June 1968}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5257609\charrsid13046015  from M.E. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
Warburton to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Fiji and copy Probate mentioned therein (see pages 175}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 180 and pages 563}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 59}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5257609\charrsid13046015 0 of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  the Record}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015 ).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5257609 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5257609\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
The order for the taking of the evidence of Mr Wheatley and the appoint}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5257609\charrsid13046015 ment}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  of Mr Warburton was made on the 1st September 1967. It provided that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14115852\charrsid13046015 the }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 depositions when taken should}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14115852\charrsid13046015 
 be transmitted to the Registrar}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  of the Supr}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14115852\charrsid13046015 eme}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  Court of Fiji within two months of the sealing of the order or such fu}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14115852\charrsid13046015 rther}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 or other date as might be ordered, there to be filed in the proper office }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8402148\charrsid13046015 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 either party to be at liberty to give them in evidence. There is no evidenc}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14115852\charrsid13046015 e}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8402148\charrsid13046015 as }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 to when the order was sealed but Mr Koya said that this took place on 1st September 1967. Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s deposition was taken on the 19th }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8402148\charrsid13046015 of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
December 1967. On the 8th January 1968 Mr Warburton forwarded depositions to the Registrar. The depositions were certainly not received in period of two months stated in the order. Mr Koya submitted that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8333413 the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 deposition of Mr Wheatley should not have been received in evidenc}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14115852\charrsid13046015 e }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8333413 for }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14115852\charrsid13046015 several reasons. These were}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14115852\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14115852\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14115852\charrsid13046015 A.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14115852\charrsid13046015  That}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6095965 the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 order for the taking of his}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  ev}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2911603\charrsid13046015 idence should never have been ma}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
de in the first place because the jurisdiction to make such an order for the taking of evidence outside Fiji existed only if the country where it }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6095965 was to be tak}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 en permitted that course or ther}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid355887\charrsid13046015 
e was a convention in existence}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3738818 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8402148 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3738818\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8402148\charrsid13046015 When on the 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid8402148\charrsid13046015 st}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8402148\charrsid13046015  September 1967 an order was made for the taking of Mr Wheatley\rquote 
s evidence the rules of Court in force in Fiji were those contained in the Annual Practice 1934. By the time the deposition was received in evidence at the trial the rules in force were those 
to be found in the 1967 White Book. Order 37, Rules 5, 6, 6A, 6B and 6C set o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8333413 ut in the 1934 Annual Practice pr}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8402148\charrsid13046015 escribed the procedure in force in 1967 for the taking of evidence }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid355887\charrsid13046015 
on commission. Rule 5 gave the Court power to make an order in any case where it appeared necessary in the interests of justice for the examination upon oath before the Court o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8402148\charrsid13046015 r any Judge or any }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid355887\charrsid13046015 officer of the Court, or }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid355887\charrsid13046015 any other person}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid355887\charrsid13046015 
 at any place and empowered any party to give the deposition in evidence. The note to the 19}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 34 An
nual Practice indicates that there were three methods of obtaining evidence out of the jurisdiction namely-}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6303035 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 (a)}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015  By appointment of a special examiner under Rule 5 or in the case of countries in which conventions had been made under Rule 6;
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6303035 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6303035 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 (b)}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015  by a Commission under Rule 6 (then practically obsolete);
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6303035 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6303035 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 (c)}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015  by Letters of Request under Rule 6A or, in the case of countries in which conventions had been made, under Rule 6B.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6303035 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 
\par These rules were gathered together, consolidated and a more uniform practice established in Order 39 set out in the 1967 White Book. Order 39, Rule 1 provides:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6303035 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 
(i) A court may, in any cause or matter where it appears necessary for the purpose of justice, make any order (in form No. 32 in Appendix (A)) for the examination on oath before a judge, or an officer or some other person}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015  at any place, of any person.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6303035 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 
\par Order 39, Rule 2 provides that where a person whose evidence is sought to be taken is out of the jurisdiction an application }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 may}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015  be made}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 -
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6303035 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 (a)}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015  for an order for the issue of a letter of request to the judicial authorities of the country where the witness is to take his evidence there, or
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10039377 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6303035 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 (b)}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015  if the government of that country allows the person to be examined before a person appointed by the Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10039377\charrsid13046015  for an order appointing a special examiner for the taking of the evidence.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6303035\charrsid13046015 

\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10039377 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10039377\charrsid13046015 
\par In the present case a letter of request was not issued nor was there any evidence before the Court that the Commonwealth of Australia or the State of N. S. W. allowed a person in that country}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6095965  or State to be examined for the purposes of an action in another country.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10039377\charrsid13046015 
. Mr. Koya submitted that there was therefore no jurisdiction for the order to be made. There seem to me to be a number of points which can be }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6095965 made in }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10039377\charrsid13046015 answer to that submission.
\par 
\par First, the order was made under Order 37 (1934) which did not refer to the necessity for the proof of the convention or the existence of a law allowin}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6643600 
g the evidence to be taken}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10039377\charrsid13046015  in that country. Nor does there seem to be any requirement of that kind positiv
ely imposed by Order 39, Rule 2 (1967) White Book. The two modes referred to in that rule are not the only modes in which evidence can be taken. The use of the word }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10039377\charrsid13046015 may}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10039377\charrsid13046015 
 is clearly permissive and not mandatory. Order 39 Rule 2 does not limit the situations in which evidence can be taken. It merely amplifies the procedure.
\par 
\par Secondly, Mr Koya did not oppose the making of the order nor did he, although he took other points relating to the taking}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6624197\charrsid13046015 
 of the evidence, take this point before the trial Judge}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4393061\charrsid13046015 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6624197\charrsid13046015  Accepting, but without deciding, that Mr Koya}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6624197\charrsid13046015 s argument that consent does not confer jurisdiction, I do not think that even if the Commonwea}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9769200 lth of Australia or}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015  State of N.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6624197\charrsid13046015 S.W. expressly forbade the taking of evidence of a person resident there for use in the Courts of another country, the evidence taken would necessarily be inadmissible. A fortiori }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4393061\charrsid13046015 if, without forbidding it, the C}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6624197\charrsid13046015 
ommonwealth or State made no express provision for it.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10039377\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6624197\charrsid13046015 
\par Thirdly, it was never suggested on the making of the order or at the trial that the Commonwea}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 lth of Australia or State of N.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6624197\charrsid13046015 S.W. did not permit the taking of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9769200 the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6624197\charrsid13046015 evidence. The indications are rather that it did. Mr McGarvie, senior counsel at the trial for respondent, was an Australian counsel and Mr Warburton and the two counsel a}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8336133 ppearing}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9769200  before him for the taking of the evidence were counsel admitted}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6624197\charrsid13046015 
 in New South Wales. It is not without significance that not one of them suggested that the making of the evidence was not permissible. Accordingly, I am not impressed by this submission.
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6624197\charrsid13046015 B}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6624197\charrsid13046015 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 That Order 38, Rule 9}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4731085\charrsid13046015 
(2) had not been complied with in that respondent had not given reasonable notice of his intention to use the deposition in evidence.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6624197\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4731085\charrsid13046015 
\par This matter was raised by Mr Koya at the trial. The record does not show clearly when the notice was given of respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4731085\charrsid13046015 s intention to use the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4731085\charrsid13046015 evidence although it is recorded that Mr McGarvie told the trial Judge that the notice had been given a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4393061\charrsid13046015  week before. The learned Judge}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4731085\charrsid13046015  said that counsel in opening the 
case for the respondent ( seven days before ) had said that respondent would rely on Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4731085\charrsid13046015 s deposition and that appellants could not have been under any illusion that respondent intended to rely on it. With respect I would agree. One has only to rea
d the record to appreciate it that it must have been common ground between the parties long before the trial commenced that Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4731085\charrsid13046015 s evidence was to be tendered in evidence}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 
. However, if need be, I would invoke Order 2, Rule 1 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 (1967) White Book) and t
reat any failure to give notice as being an irregularity arising from non-compliance with the Rules of such kind that it should not be allowed to nullify the proceedings. In this connection I note that Mr Koya is on record at the trial as saying that the 
failure to give reasonable notice was not fatal to the admission of the evidence.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4731085\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 C}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 That, based on the face of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 Fis}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3738818 her v. C.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 H.T. Ltd. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4393061\charrsid13046015 a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 nd Others}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015  [196}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 5] 2 All E.R. 601; [1965] 1 W.L.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 
R. 1093, an office copy of the deposition should have been bespoken. In }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 Fisher}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015  case the wording of the order for the taking of evidence of a witness in U.S.A. provided that\'85\'85\'85\'85 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 an office copy or copies\'85
.may be read and given in evidence on a trial of this cause}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3738818 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16193558 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3738818\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 Edmund Davies J. at 602; 1095 said:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13724924 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 I think that what is taken before an examiner does not per se become evidence in the case. The office copy must be bespoken by a party desiring to make use of it.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13724924 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5512960\charrsid13046015 The order made in the present case was that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5512960\charrsid13046015 \'85.the depositions when so taken\'85.be filed in t
he proper office and that either party be at liberty to read and give such deposition in evidence at the trial of this action\'85.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5512960\charrsid13046015 . As counsel for the respondent submitted to the trial Judge at the hearing on tendering the original deposition there was no ne
ed to bespeak an office copy. The original was available. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5512960\charrsid13046015 Fisher}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5512960\charrsid13046015 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5512960\charrsid13046015 
 case is distinguishable on the ground the order there was for the production of an office copy of the examination. In the present case the order was for the production of the actual deposit
ions and it was this which senior counsel for the respondent sought leave to read at the trial.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13724924\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5512960\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5512960\charrsid13046015 D}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5512960\charrsid13046015 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3357653\charrsid13046015 T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8336133 hat the original depositions were}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3357653\charrsid13046015  not sign}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 ed, contrary to Order 38 Rule 9}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3357653\charrsid13046015 
(3). That rule provides that a deposition purported to be signed by the person bef
ore whom it was taken shall be received in evidence without proof of the signature of that person. Although the actual deposition taken was not signed by Mr Warburton he wrote to the Registrar of the Supreme Court of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4020634\charrsid13046015  Fiji on the 8}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid4020634\charrsid13046015 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4020634\charrsid13046015  of June 1968 enclosing the deposition}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16193558\charrsid13046015 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 In my view the letter and the accompanying deposition can be treated as the one document and the signature of Mr Warburton on the letter amounts to the signin
g of the deposition by him. If need be I would, however, invoke Order 2, Rule 1 and regard the matter as an irregularity of no substance.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4020634\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 E.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 That there was no evidence to show that Mr Warburton was beyond the jurisdiction and unable from sickness or other
 infirmity to attend the trial. Such a state must be proved to the satisfaction of the Court as a prerequisite for the receipt in evidence of the deposition at the trial}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 Order 38, Rule 9(1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 ). There was evidence from Mrs Andrews that in the week before she g
ave evidence she booked a telephone call to Sydney, Australia and following that booking spoke to Mr Wheatley with whom she had previously worked and whose voice she recognised on the phone. She enquired as to Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s health and as to whether he felt
 capable of attending the hearing in Fiji to give evidence. It is not necessary for the respondent to prove both that Mr Wheatley was beyond the jurisdiction and unable from sickness or other infirmity to attend the trial. It was sufficient that he proved
 one or other of these requirements. Clearly Mrs Andrews}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  telephone call to Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 and the circumstances in which it was made are as much admissible in evidence in proof of the fact that Mr Wheatley was beyond the jurisdiction as if at that time she had seen him physically in Australia. It is unnecessary to decide whether Mrs Andrews}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 conversation with Mr Wheatley as to his state of health was admissible.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 F}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
. That the depositions were not filed within the period of two months provided by the Order. Clearly they were not filed within this period of time. It is to be noted that the order provided that the deposition had to be filed within two months or }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 such further o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16193558\charrsid13046015 r other date as may be ordered.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  It does not appear from that wording that time was of the
 essence of the order and it would have been open to the Court at any time on application being made to it to enlarge the time. I would treat respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s application to tender Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s deposition at the trial as being an informal application to the t
rial Judge to enlarge the time and admit the evidence. I would regard the Judge as having informally made that order. Again, however, I would regard the matter as being a mere irregularity not going to the substance of the matter.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6767042 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015 I turn now to ground }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015 (f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 )}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16193558\charrsid13046015 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  This was}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11626661 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11626661 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 That the learned trial Judge erred in admitting in evidence the contents of alleged telephone conversation between the Defendant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
s witness Mrs Christine Andrews and Mr Harry Wheatley during the week preceding Monday the 11th December 1972 and during the pendency of the trial of this action (see pages 166}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 167 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015 of the Record).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11626661 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
In view of what I have said under the previous ground it is unnecessary to say anything further on this ground.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11626661 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Ground }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (g)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  was}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11626661 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 That the learned trial Judge erred in accepting the written evidence of Mr Harry Wheatley in preference to the oral evidence given by the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Appellants on a}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015 ll matters which were in issue.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11626661 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16193558\charrsid13046015 The submissions made by Mr K}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
oya under this head relate to the preference expressed by the t
rial Judge for the evidence of Mr Wheatley over other evidence and to the weight which he attached to the evidence. It was entirely for the trial Judge to assess the evidence and to give it such weight as he }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 thought. The Judge did not see Mr}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  Wheat}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 ley as a witness although he saw }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
appellants but he was still entitled to prefer Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s evidence t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6979511\charrsid13046015 o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  that of the appellants and to treat Mr Wheatley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s deposition as a credible nar}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 rative.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  It is to be noted too, that Mr Wheatley gave evidence in 1967.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6979511\charrsid13046015  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Appellants did not give evidence until some years later.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11626661 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Ground }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (h)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  was}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11626661 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 That the learned trial Judge erred in}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 
 accepting the evidence of Mr B.L. Gregg}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  in preference to the evidence given by the 2nd, 3rd an}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6979511\charrsid13046015 d 4th }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Appellants on a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015 ll matters which were in issue.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par The learned Judge heard Mr Gregg}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015  evidence and was entitled to give it}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 such weight as he chose. Mr Gregg did not have a detailed memory for events surrounding the execution of the will a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 nd on some points he did not sup
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 port Mr Wheatley. That is not surprising after a long lapse of time and in view of the fact that Mr Gregg}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s interest in and knowledge of the testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6979511\charrsid13046015 ff}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 airs had not been as close as that of Mr Wheatley.
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 Ground }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 (i)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015  was:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11626661 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 That the learned trial Judge erred }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 
in accepting the evidence of Mrs Christine Andrews in preference to the evidence of the 2}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 nd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 , 3}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 rd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015  and 4}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015  Appellants in all matters which were in issue.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11626661 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11626661\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3018305\charrsid13046015 Mr Koya said that Mrs Andrews was vague and was not to be relied on. She could not remember the contents of her previous affidavit.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3018305\charrsid13046015 
That affidavit, it is to be noted, had been sworn in 1959, just two years after the making of the will and at a time when ev
ents were relatively fresh in her memory. Although she was unable to remember at the time of the trial the matters referred to in her affidavit she did say that if they were recorded they would be true. The learned judge was entitled to take account of th
at fact particularly when the evidence of the appellants was not given until some thirteen years later.
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 It is con}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3018305\charrsid13046015 v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 en}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3018305\charrsid13046015 ient}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015  to refer at this stage to ground }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 (c).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015  This is as follows:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3018305\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid932235 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 That the learned trial Judge erred in accepting the evidence of Mr Wheatley, Mr Gregg and Mrs Andrews.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid932235 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
Enough has been said on grounds }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (g), (h)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (i)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  to dispose of this ground.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Ground }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (j)}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  was}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid932235 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 That the learned trial Judge erred in not taking into account fully }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 or at}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  all the effect of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  the loss of the official file held by the respondent as Pu}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 blic}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12979985  Trustee}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 relating to the will in dispute and in particular as to the credibi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 lity}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  of Mr }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 S.M.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  Bidesi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s evidence concerning the drawing up of a will}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6979511\charrsid13046015  for}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  Bidesi testator by Mr Harry Wheatley wherein it was intended that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 
Mr }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 S.M.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
 Bidesi be named the executor and in addition as to the credibi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 lity}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  of Mrs Christine Andrews, Mr B.L. Gregg and Mr Harry Wheatley }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 on }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 matters in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015 issue raised by the appellants.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid932235 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 In considering grounds }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (a)}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (m)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  I have already commented on the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15957811\charrsid13046015  loss}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  of the official file. There is nothing in the judgment to suggest that the Ju}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 dge}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  did not give this matter its proper weight and he was entitled to have reg}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 ard}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  to the fact that although the of
ficial file was not available for production th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 ere}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  were good reasons why neither the instructions nor the draft will had b}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 een kept.
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Ground }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 (k)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  was}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6767042 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 That the learned trial Judge misdirected himself and erred in law }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15957811\charrsid13046015 
in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 disallowing appellants contention that inasmuch as Messrs Crompto}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 ns,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  Solicitors, Suva, had already acted for the appellants }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 S.M.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Bidesi a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15957811\charrsid13046015 nd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 C.P.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015  Bidesi relating to some of the ma}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 tters in dispute, Messrs Cromptons}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 
and their associate Mr Mitchell should not be permitted to act for the respondent at this trial and that the continuance of the trial with their instructing }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15957811\charrsid13046015 counsel (Mr M}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015 
cGarvie) would cause great injustice to the appellants. (See pages 121-122 of the Record).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932235\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015 
\par I do not think that this ground of appeal can be sustained. If there is any basis for Mr Koya}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015 
s complaint either against Cromptons or Mitchell it seems to be a matter of domestic discipline though I am far from suggesting that there was any impropriety on the part either of Cromptons or Mr Mitchell.
\par 
\par Ground }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015 (l)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015  was:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4880057 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015 That the learned }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9769200 trial }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015 
Judge erred in law in his findings on the issues relating to acquiescence and laches raised by the respondent in his defence. The learned Judge in this connection misdirected himself to draw proper inferences from the circumstances leadin
g to the giving of an undertaking in writing by the respondent to the 2}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015 nd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015  and 3}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015 rd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015  appellants on the 19}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015  February 1958 (see page 418 of the Record) and the conduct thereafter of the respondent.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7547552 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015 
In view of the judgment I have arrived at on what I perceive to be the more fundamental issue raised on this appeal I do not think it necessary to consider the defences of acqui}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15957811\charrsid13046015 escence or}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4594839\charrsid13046015  laches. To succeed on this appeal, appellants must show that the Jud
ge was wrong in his judgment on testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4594839\charrsid13046015 
s knowledge and approval of the will }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4594839\charrsid13046015 and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4594839\charrsid13046015  on the defence of acquiescence and on the defence of laches. If they fail on any one of the grounds of appeal then it must be dismissed. Not only do I think that the Judge is
 not shown to be}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15957811\charrsid13046015  in}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4594839\charrsid13046015 
 error in his judgment on testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4594839\charrsid13046015 
s knowledge and approval of the will but I think that there was an abundance of evidence available to support his findings. Indeed, it would have been difficult for him to take any other view.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7547552\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4594839\charrsid13046015 
\par In my opinion not one appellant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4594839\charrsid13046015 
s grounds can be sustained. Being of that view I would dismiss the appeal.
\par 
\par There was a further ground added during the hearing of the appeal. It is ground }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4594839\charrsid8415236 (o)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4594839\charrsid13046015 . Ground }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4594839\charrsid8415236 (o)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4594839\charrsid13046015  provides:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4594839 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4594839\charrsid13046015 That the learned trial Judge having regard to all circumstances of the case erred in awarding costs against the appellants.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4594839\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6428209 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
The record shows that Mr Koya objected on the 1st day of the trial to Mr Mitchell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s appearance as one of respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 s counsel although the indications are that the main objection
 was to ensure that Mr Mitchell should say nothing about certain matters which had taken place between respondent and S.M., C.P. and S.P. at the time when Cromptons were acting for them. It would appear that in May 1969 Mr Mitchell commenced employment wi
th Cromptons as a qualified clerk and continued his association with them either in that capacity or as a partner until the 31st December 1974. Since the 1st January 1975 he had been in}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6428209\charrsid13046015  practice on his own account. C}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 romptons took over the conduct of the act
ion on behalf of respondent in September 1972 and remained on the record as solicitors for respondent until the 31st January 1975. On that date a notice of change of solicitors was filed in favour of Mr Mitchell. In 1959, 1960 and 1961 Cromptons on behalf
 
of C.P. and S.M. acted in claims relating to the estate though it is not said that Mr Mitchell handled these matters personally. Their association did, however, relate to matters which might have a possible relevance to the defences of estoppel, acquiesce
nce and laches which were prepared on behalf of respondent by Cromptons. It was Mr Mitchell who signed the particulars of these defences on which the respondent intend to rely}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15957811\charrsid13046015 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 Mr Koya submitted that the trial Judge should not have }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6428209\charrsid13046015 allowed Mr Mitchell to appear. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
However, the Judge let him appear and said}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6428209\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15957811\charrsid13046015 that if it became necessary Mr K}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6428209\charrsid13046015 
oya could renew his objection to the particular evidence which he considered to be in breach of the confidential relationship of solicitor and client. He said that he would proceed on the basis that an objection could be raised to the ev}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13990589\charrsid13046015 
idence adduced and not to counsel. The point was not raised again during the trial. It was not suggested that in the conduct of the proceedings either counsel for the respondent made any use of 
information gained by Cromptons or by Mr Mitchell while Cromptons were acting for }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 C.P.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13990589\charrsid13046015  and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 S.M.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13990589\charrsid13046015  In support of his objection Mr Koya referred to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13990589\charrsid13046015 Halsbury}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13990589\charrsid13046015 s Laws of England,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13990589\charrsid13046015  3}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid13990589\charrsid13046015 rd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13990589\charrsid13046015  Edition, Vol. 36 p. 95 para}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13990589\charrsid13046015  131
. In my view, while this passage does define the obligations of solicitors as to the confidentiality of information received by them while acting for clients, it does not support Mr Koya}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13990589\charrsid13046015 s contention. It seems to me that if Mr Koya had any objection to make it w}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10035648\charrsid13046015 as to the fact that Cromptons were }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13990589\charrsid13046015 
on the record as solicitors and not to Mr Mitchell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13990589\charrsid13046015 s appearance. This ground falls to be decided irrespective of our decision on the substantive aspects of this appeal. While recognising that costs generally follow the event Mr Koya }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13990589\charrsid13046015 submitted that the Judge ought not to have made an order for costs against appellants as the cause of litigation was respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13990589\charrsid13046015 
s failure to implement an undertaking to secure a change}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4746673\charrsid13046015  in the law of Fiji to overcome the decision in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4746673\charrsid13046015 Chapman v Chapman}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015  [1934] 1 W.L.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4746673\charrsid13046015 R. 723. I do not agree. Respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13836514\charrsid13046015  could not himself eff}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3565081 ect a change in the law. There we}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13836514\charrsid13046015 
re other agencies who could better pursue such a cours}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3565081 e. Even if respondent had the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13836514\charrsid13046015 
ability to bring about the legislative change necessary, it is likely that appellants could at best, if the change had been effected, secure a variation in the trusts of the will and not their inclusion as beneficiaries under it. In short, any variation i
n the trusts of the will would have itself recognized the will as a valid testamentary document. The action finally instituted by appellants was an action which directly attacked the efficacy of that document as testator}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13836514\charrsid13046015 s last will. It was not an action to
 enable appellants to vary the trusts of the will by obtaining for them a greater security of tenure of lands which they occupied. The action failed. Had it been brought at an earlier stage, it is likely that appellants would have been ordered to pay}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5989132\charrsid13046015  respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5989132\charrsid13046015 s costs in respect to it. By reason of the long delays respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5989132\charrsid13046015 
s difficulties of proving the will increased and the litigation was necessarily protracted. I think that the order made by the Judge as to costs was right.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6428209\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5989132\charrsid13046015 
\par Accordingly, for the reasons I have given, I am of the view that the appeal should be dismissed with costs and the order for costs made by the learned Judge sustained.
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14369418\charrsid13046015 MARSACK J.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5989132\charrsid13046015 A.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid338930 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5989132\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
I have read the advantage of reading the very full and carefully reasoned judgment of Mr Justice McMullin with which I am in complete agreement. At the same time there is one short comment which I should like to make.
\par 
\par As I see it there has been, in the presentation of the case, some confusion as to the issues which required det}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5989132\charrsid13046015 e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 rmination by the Court. This was an action brought by the appellants against the respondent for revocation of probate of the will of their father, which was granted in common form t
o the respondent as sole executor on the 21st April 1959. The respondent counter}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid338930\charrsid13046015 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 claimed, asking that the Court grant to him probate in solemn form. The basis put forward by the appellants for their claim that probate of the will should be revoked was that
 the deceased at the time of the execution of the alleged will neither knew nor ap}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5989132\charrsid13046015 p}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 roved of its contents.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5989132\charrsid13046015 
\par That, then, was the issue which the learned trial Judge had to decide. It had to be established to his satisfaction that all legal requirements of th
e making of a will had been complied with, including the formalities of execution and attestation; that the testator understood what was set out in the will, and that its provisions were strictly in accordance with his wishes.
\par 
\par It is true that a great deal
 of evidence was called with reference to this issue, and fully considered by the learned trial Judge in his judgment. But there was also much evidence as to the dissatisfaction of the appellants with the terms of the will under which they received no ben
efit; and also to the strenuous efforts made by the appellants to obtain a family settlement}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4936029\charrsid13046015 
 by which they would obtain some advantages in the disposition of the estate. To my mind these matters were irrelevant to the question which had to be decided by the
 Court, that is to say the validity of the will. Accordingly I have grave doubts whether the matters of laches and acquiescence, to which so much time}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2908994\charrsid13046015  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4936029\charrsid13046015 
was devoted during the trial, were not extraneous to the real subject of the dispute.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5989132\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4936029\charrsid13046015 
\par The learned trial Judge held, on the evidence which in my opinion was thoroughly adequate for the purpose, that the will in dispute was in all respects a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12338333\charrsid13046015  valid will of which probate in solemn form should be granted to the executor, the Public Trustee. I do not think he was called upon to decide any other matters.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4936029\charrsid13046015 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12338333\charrsid13046015 
\par As I have said, I fully concur wi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14509707\charrsid13046015 th the judgment of McMullin, J.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12338333\charrsid13046015 A. and the order he proposes thereon.
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14509707\charrsid13046015 GOULD V.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12338333\charrsid13046015 P.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 
\par I have had the advantage of reading the very painstaking judgment of McMullin J.A. and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6767042\charrsid13046015  am in full agreement with his }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3361471\charrsid13046015 reasoning and conclusions.
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