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\i\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 B.C. Patel}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
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\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 for the Respondent
\par Date of Hearing: 10 March 1981\line Date of Judgment: 4 April 1981
\par The Court of Appeal reasons included a summary viz. that appellant had brought an action for damages in the Supreme Court at Lautoka against the respondent claiming that respondent having accepted appellant's tend
er for garbage collection breached that contract by accepting a tender from another to whom the contract was subsequently let, to the exclusion of the appellant.
\par On 1 February 1980, after a hearing in the Supreme Court the learned trial Judge dismissed the action. He held that there had been no binding contract between appellant and respondent.
\par The Court of Appeal stated the facts thus: The Nadi Town Council early in 1978 decided tenders should be called for the letting of any contract to commence on 1 January 1979 for the collection of garbage. Advertisements were issued, inviting tenders.

\par Appellant tendered as did the then current contractor Ram Pratap. On 6}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978, the Health Commit
tee of the Council which included seven Councillors, opened and considered the tenders: the appellant tendered the sum of $41,330.20 for the cost of garbage collection for each of three years - 1979, 1980 and 1981. It forwarded a letter stating "our above
 prices are open for negotiation and we request you to call us at any time to reconsider the prices". A cheque for $1,000 deposit was enclosed.
\par A Committee (Health Committee) of four-named persons were appointed to carry out the negotiations with the appell
ant. After discussion between the Committee and Mr Kumar Singh of the appellant the tender price was reduced to $35,000 a fresh tender reflecting this step was produced by the Council completed by appellant and delivered to the Council.
\par On 8 December, 1978 the appellant by letter sought "confirmation of your decision".
\par There continued discussions between the respondents representatives and the appellant. On 28 December, 1978 a letter was received by appellant from respondent stating that its tender had been
 unsuccessful and return the $1,000 deposit. The learned trial Judge deciding that there had not "on 7 December, 1978 or thereafter been a concluded contract between the parties".
\par In its appeal, appellant contended there had been a concluded oral contract on 7 December 1978, its terms agreed at the meeting and that the committee had been delegated by the full Council to settle the terms of the contract which terms had been accepted
 
by the Committee. Further that appellant was entitled to assume the committee had power to act on behalf of the respondent; that appellant was not required nor obliged to enquire into the indoor management or procedures of the respondent. It was said that
 
when the tender price was finally fixed there had been unconditional parol acceptance by the committee. The respondent said that the evidence of the Engineer at the meeting was accepted by the trial Judge, and was in effect inconsistent with there being a
 
concluded contract: that there was no evidence as to delegation empowering an ad hoc committee to accept tenders. The learned Judges on appeal referred to the principles governing the position of the Court of Appeal in relation to findings of fact made by
 a lower court including}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
Benmax v Austin Motor Co. Ltd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}
{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9183819 HYPERLINK "http://www.paclii.org.vu/cgi-bin/LawCite?cit=%281955%29%20AC%2037" \\o "View LawCiteRecord"}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6973960 {\*\datafield 
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\fs27\ul\cf2\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 (1955) A.C. 37}}}\sectd \ltrsect\linex0\endnhere\sectlinegrid360\sectdefaultcl\sectrsid9721309\sftnbj {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
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on the issue of credibility. Evidence of conversations to which Saram Singh deposed were either not accepted or the construction he put on them was not accepted: or favoured the respondents. It was unne
cessary to decide whether the ad hoc committee had authority to accept plaintiffs' tender.
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\i\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 Held}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
: There had been no concluded contract between the parties. Appeal dismissed.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 Cases referred to:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 Powell v Streathem Manor Nursing Home (1935) A.C. 243\line Watt (or Thomas) v Thomas (1947) A.C. 484\line S.S. Hontestroom v S.S. Sagaporack (1937) A.C. 37\line 
Benmax v Austin Motor Co. Ltd. (1955) A.C. 370\line Batteley v Finsbury Borough Council (1958) 56 L.G.R. 165
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\b\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 SPRING. Justice of Appeal:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\chshdng0\chcfpat0\chcbpat8\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 JUDGMENT
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 Appellant brought an action for da
mages in the Supreme Court of Fiji at Lautoka against the respondent Council claiming that respondent having accepted appellant's tender for the collection of garbage within its area breached that contract by accepting a tender from another contractor to 
whom the contract for garbage collection was subsequently let.
\par On 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 st}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
February 1980, after an hearing in the Supreme court which lasted five days, the learned trial Judge dismissed the action and, in so doing, held that there was no binding contract between appellant and respondent.
\par The brief facts are as follows: The Nadi Town Council had previously employed an independent contractor to collect garbage within its boundaries: early in 1978 as a result of audit recommendations respondent was advised that tend
ers should be called for the letting of any contract for the collection of garbage; on 13}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
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September, 1970, the Finance Committee of the respondent recommended that advertisements be issued not later than mid October, 1978, calling for tenders for the collection of garbage, the contract to commence on 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 st}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 January, 1979, confirmed this recommendation. Advertisements were issued, somewhat tardily, on 18}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 and 21}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 st}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 November, 1978, which read as follows:
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\b\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\chshdng0\chcfpat0\chcbpat8\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 "TENDER\line NADI TOWN COUNCIL\line GARBAGE REMOVAL CONTRACT
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
Tenders are invited from approved and eligible contractors for providing garbage service on a yearly basis from and within the Nadi Town Boundary and part of the Airport area. Tender papers with terms and conditions can be obtained from the Office of the 
under-signed during working hours from Mondays to Fridays. Tenders close at 4 p.m. on 4}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978. Late tenders will not be accepted.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qr \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 S.S. PILLAY\line Town Clerk"
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 Appellant tendered as did the then current contractor Ram Pratap. A third tender was received but as no deposit accompanied this tender it was not considered. On 6}{\rtlch\fcs1 
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\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
December, 1978, the Health Committee of the Councillors, opened and considered the tenders; the appellant tendered the sum of $41,330.20 for the cost of garbage collection for each o
f three years - 1979, 1980 and 1981 - and forwarded a letter stating "our above prices are open for negotiation and we request you to call us any time to reconsider the prices". A cheque for $1,000 deposit was also enclosed. Ram Pratap tendered $43,390.08
 
for the year 1978, and thereafter to increase by 8 percent for the 3 year period. The Health Committee resolved that "that the lowest tender of Sivams Transport be recommended for acceptance subject to further negotiation as indicated by the tenderer in i
ts letter with a view to reducing the quoted amount. His Worship the Mayor, the Town Clerk, the Town Engineer and the Health Inspector were given the mandate to carry out the negotiations with Messrs Sivams Transport."
\par This Committee of the four named persons was called an "ad hoc" Committee of the Health Committee. Doubts as to the validity of the appointment of such a committee were expressed by the learned trial Judge in his judgment. A meting was called for 7}{
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December, 1978, at the Town Clerk's office a
nd Kumar Sivam attended together with his brother Param Sivam; they were advised that the respondent did not require the market area to be included in the tender price; further, appellant was asked to reduce its price in view of the comments contained in 
the letter enclosing the tender. After discussion the tender price was reduced on 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
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December, 1978, to $35,500. A fresh tender form was produced by the Town Clerk which was duly completed by Kumar Sivam on behalf of appellant sowing garbage work $33,000 a
nd dump service $2,500. The new tender form was attached to the other relevant tender documents. The tender form signed by Kumar Sivam contained provision for the Town Clerk to sign, but the Town Clerk did not sign, nor did anyone present at the meeting r
equest that the tender form be signed on behalf of respondent. On 8}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
December, 1978, a letter was sent to respondent council by appellant in the following terms:
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\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 "The Town Clerk\line Nadi Town Council\line Nadi
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 Dear Sir
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 Re}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
: Garbage Removal Contract 1979 - Tender Dated 4}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December 1978.
\par Further to our discussion herein we hereby reconfirm our new price for the undermentioned work and to be done in accordance with the above contract except the cleaning of the market on Saturdays which work with our agreement your Coun
cil elected to have done by its own employees.
\par (a) Collection and Removal of\line Garbage \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ $33,000.00 per year
\par (b) Dump Maintenance\~\~ $2,500.00 per year
\par \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~_________
\par \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~$35,500.00
\par \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~=========
\par (Thirty Five Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars).
\par We also confirm that our above price is quoted per year and shall be in force for 3 (Three) years only with effect from the 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 st}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 day of January 1979.
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\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 Thanking you for your kind consideration and an early confirmation of your decision.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qr \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 Yours faithfully,
\par SIVAMS TRANSPORT"
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\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 This letter appears to have been received by respondent on 8}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{
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December, 1978. Kumar Sivam stated in evidence that his reason in sending the letter was for audit purposes and to reconfirm the price; Param Sivam confirmed:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 (a) that the price for the garbage collection was deleted as respondent did not require the cleaning of the market area and,
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 (b) a fresh tender form completed and signed by Kumar Sivam with whom the Mayor shook hands; and the Mayor stated that work was to start on the 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 st}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 January, 1979.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 Respondent's Engineer discussed with Kumar Sivam various matters relating to the garbage collection contract and Param Sivam heard the 
Engineer inquire "where he would park his truck if he got the contract". The Engineer in his evidence said that he told Kumar Sivam that "if he was successful he could park lorries for the time being with us at our depot". Appellant assumed that once the 
tender price for the garbage collection contract has been agreed upon there was an oral contract binding upon respondent and appellant. Kumar Sivam in his evidence said:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
"The form needed a signature of the Town Clerk. He was there. I was told it would be si
gned and copies sent to me. I had faith in the four of them. There was a contract, it was verbally agreed .... I was not told it would be put before the Council for consent."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 The Mayor stated in evidence that he made it clear to Kumar Sivam that appellant'
s offer had to be approved by the full Council; that the ad hoc committee acted merely as negotiators; that the ad hoc committee had "no powers to accept anything without approval of full council". The Mayor said:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
"We were to finalise fresh tender figures 
to put to Council. We were to negotiate to reduce price. Plaintiff wanted to bring figures down and he did so. Certain work was to be deleted. These were recommendations of Health Committee. He submitted new tender figures and cancelled previous figures. 
Tender figures were signed to be put before full council. Health Committee had no powers. We reported back to Health Committee with new figures."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 The Town Clerk said in evidence:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
"I referred tenders for garbage collection to Health Committee. Tenders opened on 6.12.78. I was present. Subsequently I asked plaintiff to come and see me. He came on 7.12.78 to see an ad hoc committee. Mayor arrived. Tender was made 'subject to negotiat
i
on'. We asked him to reduce figure. He cancelled his original figure and I have him another tender form to complete. Nothing was said about a contract. It was said that committee would recommend his tender to full council and it was most likely that Counc
il would accept it".
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
On or about 15 December, 1978, Kumar Sivam telephoned the Town Clerk of the respondent council advising that he had heard disquieting news that some Councillors were in favour of the garbage contract being given to the other contractor;
 he was advised to speak to the Mayor who confirmed the Town Clerk's advices . On 18}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
December, 1978, Kumar Sivam was requested by Town Clerk to come to his office along with the other tenderer; no satisfactory reason was given to Kumar Sivam for this sum
mons. He called at the Town Clerk's office and handed him a letter from his solicitors claiming that appellant was the successful tenderer, and, that the Council through its ad hoc committee had accepted the tender; after waiting for some time in the Town
 Clerk's office Kumar Sivam left as nothing eventuated on that day. On 27}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
December, 1978, the full Council met and resolved "that the report of the ad hoc committee of the Health, Market, Fire and Parks be rejected". Thereupon the Council resolved that fresh tenders be called for the garbage collection contract. On 28}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978, a letter was received by appellant from respondent Council stating that its tender had been unsuccessful and refunding the $1,000 paid.
\par On 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 st}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 January, 1979, Kumar Sivam saw
 an advertisement in the local paper whereby respondent was calling for fresh tenders for garbage collection within its boundaries; appellant submitted a fresh tender together with a cheque for $1,000 deposit. On 31}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 st}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 January, 1979, respondent wrote to the appellant's solicitors advising that its subsequent tender was unsuccessful and returned the cheque for $1,000.
\par After considering the evidence in detail the learned trial Judge made several findings of fact and held "that there was not on the 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December
, 1978, nor at any time thereafter a concluded binding contract between the plaintiff and the defendant".
\par Appellant appealed to this Court and submitted that the full Council had resolved to call for tenders and the committee acting on behalf of the full C
ouncil finalised the terms with appellant; that an oral contract had come into existence at the meeting on 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978, when appellant's tender was accepted by the committee; that all the terms of the contract had been agreed upon at the meeting and 
that the committee had been delegated by the full Council to settle the terms of the contract which terms had been accepted by the Committee; that the $1,000 deposit was receipted on 11}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978 - after the settlement of terms - which was supportive of the claim that appellant was the successful tenderer; that if the agreement reached on 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978 required formal confirmation by respondent a binding contract had nevertheless come into existence. That appellant was entitled to assum
e the committee had the necessary power to act on behalf of respondent; that appellant was not required, nor obliged, to inquire into the "indoor management" or respondent's procedures and that when the tender price was finally fixed there was an uncondit
ional parol acceptance by the committee.
\par Another ground of appeal dealing with the admissibility of certain evidence was abandoned.
\par Mr Ram Krishna submitted that the 'ad hoc' committee had power merely to negotiate a fresh tender price consequent upon the r
emoval from the tender of the cleaning of the market area: that appellant knew something further had to be done before a contract came into existence and submitted that the letter written by appellant dated 8}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978, to the Town Clerk giving deta
ils of the new tender price confirmed this submission. That the evidence of respondent's Engineer (which was accepted by the learned trial Judge) clearly indicated that there were matters yet to be finalised; that there was no evidence of delegation empow
e
ring an ad hoc committee of the Health Committee to accept tenders on behalf of the respondent; that the learned trial Judge saw and heard the witness; made correct findings of fact on the evidence, and drew correct inferences therefrom; that the onus was
 on appellant to show that the learned trial Judge, in determining as he did the issues of fact, fell into error.
\par The real issue in this appeal therefore is whether the trial Judge erred in his finding that the appellant's tender, finally submitted as amended on the 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978, was not accepted, in fact, by the respondent Council.
\par The principles governing the position of a Court of Appeal in relation to findings of fact made by a lower court are fully stated in}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ai\af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 Powell v Streatham Manor Nursing Home}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 (1935) A.C. 243}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
, Watt (or Thomas) v Thomas}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
(1947) A.C. 484}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
Benmax v Austin Motor Co. Ltd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 . (1955) A.C. 370}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 S.S. Hontestroom v S.S. Sagaporack}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 (1937) A.C. 37 and need not be repeated.
\par In the Court below the learned Judge analysed the case for the plaintiff - now the appellant - and said:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 "The plaintiff's claim is based on breach of contract, on the basis that the meeting with the ad hoc committee on the 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December 1978, ended with a concluded agreement, binding on the Town Council even though there was no written signed agreement".
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 "What transpired at the meeting on 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
December, 1978, is in dispute and that it was the difference in versions which is one of the issues in this case".
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 The issue of credibility was therefore a matter which assumed importance in t
he action and the trial Judge made a clear finding as to the credibility of respondent's witnesses when he said:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
"I must say also for reasons that will become apparent from the evidence that of the three witnesses giving evidence for the Town Council the o
nly one who emerged with his integrity intact was the Town Engineer, Mr Mehrotra. And I must say that the Town Clerk, not only emerged as totally lacking in credibility but I was also left seriously in doubt as to whether he was incompetent or whether the
 
answer was rather more sinister. Amongst other things, not only did he appear to lack quite elementary knowledge of what a Town Council could and could not do or the procedure to be followed; but he also seemed to be of the understanding that the Mayor wa
s a law unto himself not bound by the usual rules or practices to be followed by other councillors. I don't doubt that this goes a long way to explain the troubles that gave rise to this case".
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 We have to decide the correctness of the conclusion reached by the trial Judge that on the 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978, there was no acceptance by respondent of appellant's tender.
\par Mr Patel argued that the tender as amended by appellant was accepted by the ad hoc committee and was binding on respondent Council; that the full C
ouncil resolved to call tenders for the collection of garbage; the ad hoc committee and settled the terms of the tender and had accepted same; accordingly the respondent Council was bound.
\par Counsel for appellant relied on}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
Battelley v Finsbury Borough Council}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
(1958) 56 L.G.R. 165 which was a case where a works committee of a local authority had selected Battelley as assistant road superintendent "subject to confirmation"; subsequently the committee appointed someone else and Battelley brought an action for br
each of contract. This case, however, dealt with the true construction of the standing orders of the local authority and is not, in our view, relevant to the matter we have to decide - namely whether appellant's tender was in fact accepted by respondent. 
The Local Government Act 1972 (Fiji) empowers a local authority to appoint committees and delegate certain powers to committees. Section 27 states:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 "27.-(1) A council may from time to time appoint standing or special committees and may delegate to any such 
committee any matters for consideration or enquiry or management or regulation and may delegate to any such committee any of the powers and duties conferred or imposed upon the council by the provisions of this Act except -
\par (a) to borrow money;
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 (b) to make a rate;
\par (c) to make by-laws;
\par (d) to execute a contract; or
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 (e) to institute an action.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 (2) Persons who are not councillors may be appointed to a committee, other than a committee for regulating and controlling the finances of the m
unicipality, appointed under the provisions of this section but shall not be entitled to vote on any matter coming before the committee:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 Provided that at least two-thirds of the members of every committee shall be councillors."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 We agree with the comments o
f the learned Judge when he questioned the validity of the appointment of the ad hoc committee and its ability to make effective and binding decisions on behalf of respondent Council; further the ad hoc committee consisted of four persons only one of whom
 was a Councillor - the Mayor. The trial Judge said:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
"It is doubtful if the Health Committee has power to appoint an ad hoc committee or sub-committee, let alone delegate powers to it. Certainly as constituted the so called ad hoc committee would not qualif
y as a committee of the Council, because not only was it not appointed and empowered by the Council but it also was not at least two-thirds comprised of councillors."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 It is clear that the tender, as amended and submitted by appellant, to be converted into 
a binding contract unconditional acceptance thereof by the respondent Council or some committee duly authorised and empowered on its behalf was required; moreover the fact of such acceptance had to be notified to appellant.
\par It is apparent from the evidence that there was no acceptance in fact by the ad hoc committee of appellant's tender.
\par Turning now to the receipting on 11/12/78 of appellant's cheque for $1,000 it is to be noted that the receipt forwarded to appellant states "Garbage Tender Deposit". The Town Clerk stated:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
"I kept deposit in my custody. Cashier had receipt written out on 11.12.78. I had overlooked it till then."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 The Mayor said:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 "In my presence there was no discussion of deposit money. We could have kept cheque till 7/1/79. Tender documents 
require $1,000. I believe in case of successful contractor $1,000 is kept.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 Plaintiff's $1,000 was receipted on 11/12/78 - after 7/12/78. On p.3 of contract I don't know why it was receipted on 11/12/78."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 In our view, therefore, it is not possible to conclude on the evidence that the receipting of the cheque for $1,000 on 11}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978, was capable of being treated as an unconditional acceptance of appellant's tender by the ad hoc committee on 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978.
\par Dealing with the submission that the learned trial Judge failed to appreciate that even if the agreement of 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
December, 1978, needed the formal confirmation of respondent Council a binding contract had come into existence.
\par In our view there is no validity in this submission - the learned Judge found -
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 (a) that there was no acceptance of appellant's tender by the ad hoc committee and
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 (b) that the appellant was aware "that something more was necessary before the agreement was binding".
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 The evidence clearly establishes that no contract at all was concluded between the parties on the 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978 - not even a contract conditional upon the Council approving same.
\par The trial Judge said:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
"But was there a concluded binding agreement between the parties, even assuming that the negotiators and power
s to conclude such an agreement? I don't think so and there are three pieces of evidence that lead me to that conclusion, and the conclusion that even P.1 the main witness for the plaintiff knew that something more was necessary before the contract was bi
nding."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 The three pieces of evidence mentioned by the learned trial Judge from which he concluded appellant knew that the tender had not been unconditionally accepted by the Committee were-

\par (1) The fresh tender form signed by Kumar Sivam on behalf of appellant was not signed by the Town Clerk in the space provided on the form for his signature.
\par The learned trial Judge said:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 "Firstly it was agreed that the tender documents ultimately became th
e final contract documents once they were signed by both parties. The plaintiff had added his signature when he submitted the tender. A space was left for the Town Clerk to sign and clearly the addition of the Town Clerk's signature is the final step in t
he conclusion of the contract, and the execution of the contract documents.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 If, as the plaintiff claims, the contract was concluded on 7/12/78 why did he not insist that the Town Clerk sign there and then? He had amended his tender and signed it so there wa
s nothing further for him to do; the contract documents were all ready for the Town Clerk to sign."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 The learned Judge was correct when he drew the inference from this evidence that appellant knew there was something further to be done; he said:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
"The plaintiff must have realised that the signing of the tender documents by both sides was a necessary final step in concluding the contract, and that therefore all was not yet completed."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 (2) The covering letter dated 8}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978 which accompanied appellant
's tender concluded with the words "Thanking you for your kind consideration and an early confirmation of your decision."
\par Again the learned Judge drew the correct inference that if the appellant's claim, that the tender had been accepted by the committee was true, there was no necessity to confirm the decision at an early date or at any other time.
\par (3) The evidence of appellant's own witness Param Sivam who overheard respondent's Engineer ask Kumar Sivam where he would park his lorries in Nadi "if he got th
e Contract" confirmed the view taken by the learned Judge on the evidence that the tender had not been unconditionally accepted by the ad hoc committee.
\par The learned trial Judge correctly stated the position when he said:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
"Those words indicate once again that however confident everyone was that the plaintiff would get the contract all was not yet finalised."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 The credibility of the witnesses was an important issue in determining the happenings on the 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978, and thereafter, and, it is clear from the record that the learned trial Judge made correct assessments of credibility when -
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 (a) he accepted the evidence of respondent's engineer and disbelieved Kumar Sivam when he said:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
"I accept the Town Engineer as an honest witness, and he said that it was 
always understood (even by the plaintiff) that everything would have to be approved by the full Council, and he was clearly in no doubt himself that whatever they agreed would have to go to the full Council."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 (b) disbelieved Kumar Sivam's explanation that the letter dated 8/12/78 was sent for audit purposes.
\par The learned Judge said:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
"P.1 said that he was asked to send a covering letter confirming the new tender figures were in the amended tender sheet, a covering letter was not a requirement of the tender co
nditions. P.1 said he was told that the covering letter was for audit purposes, but it is difficult to see what those purposes could be or what the auditors could get from the covering letter that they could not get from the tender documents themselves."

\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 (c) disbelieved Kumar Sivam when he stated he was called to the Town Clerk's office on 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\super\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 \~}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978 by the Engineer to finalise the terms of contract.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 It is clear from the judgment in the court below that Kumar Sivam had gone to the Town Clerk's offic
e to negotiate on the tender price which was consistent with the terms of the letter sent by him when he forwarded the tender.
\par In our opinion the learned Judge considered the whole of the evidence in detail and concluded finally by saying:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 
"Not only was there no power to conclude a binding contract, but the plaintiff was aware that whatever agreement had been reached on 7/12/78 was not a final concluded contract."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa100\sbauto1\saauto1\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12342700 \cbpat8 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs27 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 In this appeal the onus is on the appellant, if he is to succeed, to convince 
this Court that the trial Judge fell into error in coming to the conclusion on the evidence that there was no acceptance of appellant's tender.
\par The assessment of credibility of witnesses was as we have said a matter of prime importance; we have given caref
ul consideration to the arguments advanced by counsel for appellant but are satisfied that the trial Judge tested the evidence by careful scrutiny, took proper advantage of having seen and heard the witnesses, and, came to the clear conclusion that on 7}{
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\ltrch\fcs0 \fs27\cf1\lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\insrsid12342700\charrsid12342700 December, 1978, the ad hoc committee did not, in fact accept appellant's amended tender on behalf of respondent Council.
\par While we appreciate the expressed reluctance of the trial Judge, that judgment be given in favour of the respondent, we are led inescap
ably to the conclusion that the material findings of fact made by him in the Supreme Court must be accepted, and, we do so find that the tender as finally submitted by appellant was not accepted by the ad hoc committee on behalf of the respondent Council.

\par Having reached this conclusion it is unnecessary for us to pass to a consideration of such matters as delegation, agency or "indoor management", or, to consider generally the question whether the ad hoc committee had authority to accept appellant's tender
 on behalf of respondent.
\par Accordingly the appeal is dismissed with costs to the respondent to be taxed if not agreed.
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