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\par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 PRESIDENT OF THE FIJI ISLANDS,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 JUDICIAL SERVICES COMMISSION,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12065793\charrsid11673153 CHIEF JUSTICE OF FIJI,
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ATTORNEY}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10317315\charrsid11673153 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 GENERAL}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7684217\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid11673153 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 JAYANT PRAKASH;}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10431685 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11673153\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14419297\charrsid11673153 EX-PARTE IFTAKHAR IGBAL AHMAD KHAN}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11673153\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Gates, J
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14419297\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 12 October, 2000}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13594093\charrsid11673153 HBJ007/2000L
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7684217\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Constitutional law - }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 Fiji}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  - Courts and Tribunals - Chief Justice unlawfully and unilaterally directed Puisne Judge to transfer}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 proceedings to another}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
Judge - Appearance of justice sullied - Chief Justice a party to those proceedings - Chief Justice failed to disclose to other parties series of material memoranda to effect unlawful transfer - Puisne Judge disclosed the memoranda to all parties}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Bias alleged}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Civil procedure}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6386748\charrsid11673153 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Chief}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Justice}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 swore}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 af}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 fi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 davit}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 before }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  non-independent commissioner}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Definition of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 cause of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 action}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid747318\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12065793\charrsid11673153 - }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Proceedings properly commenced - Transfer refused - Administration of Justice Decree 2000 (Fiji), s2(2), Criminal Procedure Code (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 Fiji}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
), ss 117(3), 345, Crown Suits Act 1908 (Fiji): High Court Act (Cap 13) (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 Fiji}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ), ss 2, 6. 25(2): High Court (Amendment) Act 1998 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 Fiji}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ), s9: Interpretation Act (Cap 7) (F}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 ij}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 i), s2; Magistrate Court Rules (Cap 14) (Fiji), Ord XIII R 1; Rules of the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 Fiji}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  High Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid866060\charrsid11673153 , Ord 4}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  R 1, Ord }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 32 RR 8, 9(k), Ord 33, 41 RR 5, 8, O}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
rd 53 R 3; Rules of the High Court (Eng), Ord 4 R}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 3: Supreme Court Act (Eng), s65
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par The applicant, a lawyer, challenged by judicial review the appointment of the fifth respondent as an Acting High Court Judge. The proceedings were filed in the High Court Registry at Lautoka, where the fifth respondent would sit as a Judge. The first resp
o
ndent (the President of Fiji), second respondent (the Judicial Services Commission), third respondent (the Chief Justice of Fiji and Chairman of the second respondent) and the fourth respondent (the Attorney-General) all filed a summons requiring the proc
e
edings to be transferred to the High Court at Suva. The applicant and fifth respondent opposed the transfer. The swearing in of the fifth respondent had occurred in the Lautoka High Court, and the applicant both resided in and was a practising barrister i
n Lautoka.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7684217\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
While the transfer summons was pending adjudication, the Chief Justice issued a memorandum stating that all judicial business in the High Court was allocated by the Chief Justice or on his behalf by the Chief Registrar. The trial Judge, Gates J,
 disclosed to all parties that memorandum and another memorandum written by the Chief Justice stating that the instant proceedings were now unilaterally assigned to Scott J and transferred to the High Court at Suva. Gates J also disclosed a further memora
n
dum from the Acting Chief Registrar in Suva to the Deputy Registrar in Lautoka stating the Chief Justice was concerned about the improper acceptance by officials in the Lautoka Registry for filing of three sets of proceedings, including the present judici
al review; as they should have been filed in the Suva Registry. Counsel for the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6691035\charrsid11673153 Chief Justice argued that as Gat}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 es J had disclosed to all the parties the series of confidential and highly material}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 memoranda, this disclosed that he was biased and asked Gates
 J to disqualify himself. The applicant and fifth respondent submitted that the Judge had properly and necessarily made the disclosure in the interests of justice.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7684217\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 A preliminary objection was taken to two affidavits filed on behalf of the Chief Justice, w
ho had sworn the affidavits before the Acting Chief Registrar and a Deputy Registrar. It was argued that both commissioners were employees of the department headed by the Chief Justice and that this offended, if not the strict letter of Ord 41 R 8 of the 
High Court Rules, at least its spirit. The Chief Registrar had many duties, one of which was to work closely with the Chief Justice and be subject to his directions. The Deputy Registrar}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s name was attached to a letter to the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 Fiji}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  Times}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  newspaper seeking to explain the Chief Justice}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s role in the present application to transfer }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3372886\charrsid11673153 
the case to the Suva High Court.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7684217\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The commencement of the substantive judicial review proceedings was governed by Ord 4 R 1(1), which said proceedings must ordinarily be commenced in 
the High Court registry located in the division in which the cause of action arose. The application was to judicially review the decisions by the second respondent (the Judicial Services Commission, chaired by the Chief Justice) to recommend the appointme
nt of the fifth respondent as Acting }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6386748\charrsid11673153 P}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
uisne Judge and the President}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
s decision to appoint him as a Puisne Judge. Those decisions were made in Suva.
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Held }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
(refusing to transfer the proceedings to the Suva High Court)
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (1) The statement in the Chief Justice}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s memorandum that the position in law 
was that all High Court business was allocated by the Chief Justice and therefore could be unilaterally transferred at his insistence was wrong in law. There was}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 no jurisdiction providing such a power. A}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Judge once sei
zed of a matter must be left to decide alone whether he continued with it or whether he transferred it to another Judge.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (2) The appearance given to the other parties who were previously in the dark about the Chief Justice}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s memorandum directing that the 
case be transferred to Scott J in the Suva High Court, would be that one of the litigants}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 was selecting his own venue and indeed his own Judge. Justice must palpably be seen to be done. It was obvious that a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6386748\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3372886\charrsid11673153 Judge who had agreed to hear a e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6386748\charrsid11673153 a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 se at the insti
gation of one litigant only would be automatically disqualified from hearing the matter. Section 25(2)(k) of the High}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  Court Act did not empower the }
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Chief Justice to order the transfer of cases from one Judge to another.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (3) The allegation of bias was prom
pted by the trial Judge disclosing a series of memoranda revealing that the Chief Justice (third respondent) had arranged for his choice of Judge to adjudicate on the challenged decision of himself and the second respondent of which he was Chairman. This 
c
hoice was neither revealed by the third respondent in his application to transfer the proceedings, brought by summons, nor subsequently explained after disclosure of it. But this information had to be divulged. The fundamental principle was that a man cou
ld not be a Judge in his own cause. Disclosure of the directive from the third respondent for the assignment of the case to the third respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s choice of Judge was imperative. A trial Judge must always strive for absolute impartiality and his duty was to
 protect each and every litigant from potentially unfair or}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 improper advantages at the hands of other litigants. Such a striving for fairness and absolute impartiality was a radically different concept from bias.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6759849\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 R v Bow Street Metropolitan Stipendiary Magistrate, ex pa}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6386748\charrsid11673153 rt}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 e Pinochet (No 2)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  [1999] 2 WLR 272 (HL) applied.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (4) The exercise of the power of transfer was discretionary. It was a decision for the Judge seized of the case to divest himself of it, in consult
ation with}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
brother Judges, including the Judge who was to hear the case. In this case, the applicant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 and the fifth respondent, the parties with the most}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 
 at stake in the litigation, ex}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 pressly desired the case to remain in Lautoka. Both had to fund their own
 litigation and travel costs. The first to fourth respondents were all funded by the public purse. It was in the interests of justice that the matter remained in Lautoka. The application for transfer was refused.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Barclays Bank Plc v Bemister }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 [
1989] 1 WLR 128 applied. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 Dorney v Sun}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 flower Airlines Ltd }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (Fiji Hi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6386748\charrsid11673153 gh Court. Suva Civil Action 460/}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 89, 4 November 1999, Shameem J) considered.

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (5) It was not appropriate for the third respo}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11601770\charrsid11673153 ndent (Chief Justice) to swear}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  
affidavits in front of either the Chief Registrar or the Deputy Registrar. The administering of the oath to a deponent who swore to the truth of the contents of his affidavit was a judicial process or proceedings. The non-identification of interests of de
ponent as against the person before whom he swore the affidavit and the commissioner}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s independence from the deponent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s cause were matters of some importance. The Chief Registrar}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s knowle}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11601770\charrsid11673153 dge of the substantive judicial}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  review proceedings could be inferred, 
as he was also Secretary of the Judicial Services Commission (the second respondent) by virtue of his office. The Deputy Registrar also lacked the necessary independence from and lack of knowledge of the evidence deposed before her, the issue of transfer.
 However, the affidavits of the third respondent had earlier been allowed in and they would be considered for the purposes of the transfer application. B}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11212474\charrsid11673153 oth affidavits would be removed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  
from the Court file and fresh affidavits sworn before independent commissioners and then filed and served.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Bourke v Davis}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
 (1889) 44 Ch D 110 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Foster v Harvey}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (1863) 46 ER 837 (CA) applied.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (6) The proper Registry for commencement of High Court proceedings turned on the extended meaning of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 cause of action}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 . Identification
 of the place of any decision under challenge was less important than taking into account the whole factual matrix on which the applicant relied to show that the proceedings had been filed in the proper Registry.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Read v Brown}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (1}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11601770\charrsid11673153 8}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 88) 22 QBD) 128 applied. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Bass v R}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  [1948] NZLR 777 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Dillon v Macdonald}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (1902) 21 NZLR 375 (CA) considered. }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Gunac Hawkes}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Bay (1986) Ltd v Palmer}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  [1991] 3 NZLR 297 and }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 Colman v Attorney-Gen}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 eral}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (High Court, Wellington}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 A 629/77,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 3 August 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 978, Quilliam J) distinguished.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
(7) The affidavits filed in support of the application to transfer the proceedings were of little assistance. An affidavit should have been filed establishing that the facts giving rise to the cause of action arose in Suva. There were proper circumstances
 permitting the applicant to commence his judicial review proceedings in the Lautoka High Court Registry. Every fact did not have}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 
 to occur within a particular j}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 urisdiction. So long as a plaintiff relied on facts that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 were the basis of his claim, some of whi
ch occurred within the jurisdiction where he sought to commence his action, he could rightfully file an action within that jurisdiction.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10237046\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Jackson v Spittal}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
 (1879) LR 5 CP 542 applied.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Application
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 This was an application by way of summons dated 22 August 
2000 by the first, second, third and fourth respondents under Ord 4 of the High Court Rules to transfer judicial review proceedings from the Lautoka High Court to the Suva High Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11023366\charrsid11673153 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  The applicant and fifth respondent opposed the application.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Editorial Note}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
: The third respondent (Chief Justice) did}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3939625\charrsid11673153 subsequent to this judgment, re}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
-file and re-serve the original affidavits though sworn on this occasion though before an independent commissioner.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5507744\charrsid11673153 
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 This note extracted from [2002] NZAR 393
\par 
\par Application to transfer proceedings from Lautoka to Suva refused.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Cases referred to in judgment
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11023366\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 foll }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Amina Koya v State}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  [1998] CAV0002}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397856\charrsid11673153 /}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 97 26 March 1998
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10431685\charrsid11673153 c}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ons }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Auckland Casino Ltd v Casino Central Authority}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6759849\charrsid11673153  (1995) 1 NZLR 142}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10431685\charrsid11673153 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ist }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Baker v Ambrose}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  [1890] 2 QB 372
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10431685\charrsid11673153 c}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ons }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Bass v The King}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  [1948] NZLR 777}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 foll }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Bennett v White}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  [1910] 2 KB, 643}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4865042\charrsid11673153 A}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ppr }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Bourke v Davis}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12271582\charrsid11673153  (1890) 44 Ch D. 110}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10431685\charrsid11673153 c}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ons }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Coleman v Attorney-General Wellington}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  A 629}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6887771\charrsid11673153 /}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854303\charrsid11673153 77}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3949468\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 3 August 1978
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10431685\charrsid11673153 c}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ons }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Dillon v Macdonald}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (1902) 21 NZLR 375
\par appl }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Foster v Harvey}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
 [1863] 46 ER 837
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10431685\charrsid11673153 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ist }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Gunac Hawkes Bay}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  (1986) Ltd v Palmer}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  [}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 1991] 3 NZLR 297}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6386748\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 appl }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Jackson v Spittal}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11673153  (1870) LR 5 CP}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  542
\par appl }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Re Kim Industries Limited }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
(No. 1) [2000] HBF0036}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6578372\charrsid11673153 /}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 99L 7 July 2000}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10431685\charrsid11673153 c}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ons }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Livesey v N.S.W. Bar Association}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (1983) 151 CLR 288
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4865042\charrsid11673153 A}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ppr }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Read v Brown}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (1888) 22 QB 128}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10431685\charrsid11673153 c}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ons}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 Webb v Queen}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  (1994) 181 CLR 41
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10431685\charrsid11673153 f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 oll }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Barclays Bank Plc. v Bemister & Anor}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  [1989] 1 WLR 128
\par ref }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Chandrika Prasad v Republic of Fiji and Attorney General}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  HBC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9256988\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 0217}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6896714\charrsid11673153 /}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 2000
\par ref }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Ratu Isireli Vuibau & Anor v Rat}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 u K.K. T. Mara and 4 Others}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  HBC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10439983\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 265}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10439983\charrsid11673153 /}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 2}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10439983\charrsid11673153 0}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 00
\par appl }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Regina v Bow Street Metropolitan Stipend}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ary Magistrate & Others Ex Parte Pinochet }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (No. 2) [1999] 2 WLR 272
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 Iq}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ba}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 l}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  Khan}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (applicant) in person.
\par William Calanchini with Janmai Udit and Sun}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7281904\charrsid11673153 il }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Kumar}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th respondents}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 .
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Chen B. Young}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 for the 5th respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 .
\par 
\par 12 October 2000.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 RULING
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Gates, J
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 This is a case concerning the appointment of an Acting High Court Judge. The Applicant challenges the appointment. He says he is better qu
alified, that there were others also qualified and he says the person appointed was not}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 sufficiently qualified in accordance with the Constitution for appointment. He raises other challenges against the recommending authority, the Judicial Services Commiss
ion, inter alia alleging bias, breach of the doctrine of legitimate expectation, illegality, ultra vires the Administration of Justice Decree and procedural impropriety.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 These issues the applicant brings to court by way of judicial review proceedings firs
t filed on 4 July 2000 at Lautoka High Court Registry. Leave was later given to amend the papers and amended papers were filed on 8th September 2000. With the original papers the applicant filed an affidavit verifying, which affidavit he swore on 3rd July
 2000}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15476681\charrsid11673153 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
When the matter first came on for mention on 14 July 2000 I allowed the Respondents an extension of time till 18th July 2000 in order to file their grounds of opposition to the grant of leave. Form 32 set}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153  out in the Rules [Ord. 53 r. 3}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14682535\charrsid11673153 ]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
includes a note which allows only 2 days for the filing of grounds of opposition from the date of receipt of the Applicant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s papers. In practice this would seem to allow too little time for the various bodies and Commissions to obtain legal advice and with
in which to respond. Although judicial review proceedings are intended to be prosecuted without delay, this rule could more profitably allow 7 days for the filing of grounds of opposition.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 On 14th July 2000}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9047163\charrsid11673153  I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  allowed affidavits in opposition to be filed b
y the Respondents within 21 days with an affidavit in reply by the Applicant within 14 days thereafter. The leave application was set for hearing on 28 August 2000. The Notice of Opposition filed by the Attorney-General}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s office referred to Respondent in t
he singular, but it appears to have }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12875552\charrsid11673153 been filed on behalf of the 1st }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12875552\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 4th Respondents. Notice of Opposition was also filed by the 5th Respondent [Jayant Prakash], whose appointment as an Acting Puisne Judge is challenged. The Chief Justice [3rd Respondent]
 filed an affidavit in reply on behalf of the Judicial Services Commission [the 2}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12875552\charrsid11673153 nd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Respondent] himself on 10 August}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
2000, and the 5th Respondent filed his affidavit in opposition to leave on 22 August 2000.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
However by summons dated 22 August 2000 the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Respondents sought a transfer of the case to Suva. The summons referred to Order 33 as the governing Rule of the High Court Rules for transfer and to inherent jurisdiction. Later at the hea
ring, leave was given to amend this to Ord. 4. The affidavit of Sharmila Singh sworn on 22 August 2000 was filed in support of the summons.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The Applicant and the 5th Respondent opposed the transfer. Both filed affidavits in opposition. Following certain disclosures on 28 August 2000 to}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
which I shall revert later, I allowed the filing of further affidavits by all of the parties on the transfer matter.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11023366\charrsid11673153 
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The transfer summons came on for hearing on 6 October 2000. Mr. Khan, the Applicant, raised some prelimina
ry objections to the affidavit material filed on behalf of the 1st - 4th Respondents in support of the transfer application. I do not deal with all of the objections, but the chief ones are as follows.
\par 
\par First it is said the Chief Justice}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
s affidavit sworn on 7 September 2000 was incorrectly }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14811650\charrsid11673153 entitled}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  or headed for judicial review proceedings. Almost all of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12875552\charrsid11673153 
 the forms set out in Appendix 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  to the Rules state }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Heading as in Action}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 . 
In dealing with Form 27 [now Form 32] Practice Direction No. l of 1981, issued by the Chief Justice, provided:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 for the purposes of an application under the High Court Rules Ord. 53, the forms set out in Atkin}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s Encyclopaedia of Court Forms (Second Editio
n) Volume 14 (1980 issue) at page 70 et sequentes shall be used where applicable with necessary alteration in the court of trial and with such variations as the circumstances of the particular case require.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 A further Practice Note [No. 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
 of 1997 20 June 1997] also issued by the Chief Justice, emphasised the need for the title of the motion to include }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The State v. .....Ex parte.....}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4131942\charrsid11673153 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  The Practice Note concluded }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 In future no motions for Judicia}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 l }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Review will be accepted by the Registry unless they conform
 with this direction.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
 The affidavit of the 3rd Respondent sworn on 7 September 2000 does not have the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 heading as in action}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  or the format demanded in the Practice Note. This omission must have been an oversight. It is not a weighty omission and can be ov
erlooked in spite of the strictures of the 1997 Practice Note. I grant necessary leave for the use in these proceedings of this affidavit with the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 irregularity of form, pursuant to Ord. 41 r. 4.
\par 
\par The second objection is to both affidavits of the Chief Justice on the ground that they offend the spirit of Ord. 41 r. 8, which rule states:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 No affidavit shall be sufficient if sworn before the barrister and solicitor of the party on whose behalf the affidavit is to be used or before any agent, partner or clerk }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1789624\charrsid11673153 of that barrister and solicitor.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5640936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Objection is taken to the fact that the Chief Justice swore an affidavit:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 (i) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 on 10 August 2000 before Mr. Tabete, Acting Chief Registrar of the High Court, based in Suva.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (ii) 
on 7th September 2000 before Ms Vandhana Narayan, the Deputy Registrar (Legal) also of the High Court in Suva.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 It is argued that both Commissioners were employees in the Department of which the 3rd Respondent as Chief Justice was Head, and that this offen
ded if not the strict letter of the Rule at least its spirit.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4675832\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par 
\par First}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153 , it is obvious that neither Mr}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
 Tabete nor Ms Narayan are barristers and solicitors employed by the solicitors on record namely the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Atto}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153 rn}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ey-General}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s Chambers who are acting for the 3rd Respondent. They are not the 3rd Respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
s solicitors whereby administering of an oath to the 3rd Respondent would come within the prohibition of the Rule, see }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Baker v. Ambrose}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153 [1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 890] 2 QB 372. Does it matter that the 3rd Respondent has sworn these affidavits before members of the same Government Department, namely Judicial Department?
\par 
\par In his famous guidelines to the legal profession on the subject of affidavits, Kay J. said }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The court requires the security of an independent commissioner.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Bourke v. Davis}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
 (1890) 44 Ch D. 110 at 126). This particular observation appears to have been directed at the importance of a deponent understanding what was in the affidavit and of accepting the statements therein as his or her true evidence, independentl
y from the solicitor who assisted in drafting the affidavit. In }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Foster v. Harvey}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  [1863] 46 ER 837 the Court of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Appeal declined to interfere with the order of the Vice-Chancellor in the court below in allowing into evidence the affidavit of a senior partner of a firm of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
Norwich solicitors who had sworn the affidavit before one of his clerks who was qualified to administer oaths in chancery.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The firm of solicitors acting for the Senior partner was a different firm from his own, even though that firm was norm
ally but not in this matter, the town agents for the deponent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
s firm. In the two judge appeal court, Lord Justice Knight Bruce dissented. Whilst stating that the rule in question should be confined to the case of solicitors on the record and their clerks, Lord Justice Turner siding with the Vice-Chancellor said:

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
but I apprehend that the principle upon which that rule was established is that a solicitor and the clerk must be presumed to have an intimate knowledge as to evidence which would prove material o
r immaterial to the success of the cause. That principle does not, as it appears to me, apply to the case of a person who happens merely to be in the employment of one of the parties to the cause, for there is no ground for assuming that such a person is 
acquainted with the circumstances connected with the cause in consequence of that relationship.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
In the ordinary course of events the Chief Registrar (or a Deputy Registrar) could administer oaths as Commissioners for Oaths. Powers are provided for them to
 do so in civil jurisdiction by Ord. 32 r. 8, and Section 9 of the High Court (Amendment) Act 27 of 1998, and in criminal jurisdiction by Section 345 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 In this matter however I find it was not appropriate for the 3rd Responde
nt to swear the affidavits in front of either the Chief Registrar or the Deputy Registrar (Legal). The administering of the oath to a deponent who swears to the truth of the contents of his affidavit is a judicial process or proceedings [see Section 2 Int
erpretation Act Cap. 7 and the offence of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
perjury, Section 117(3) of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
the Criminal Procedure Code]. The non-identification of interests of deponent as against the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11566055\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 person before whom he swears the affidavit, and the commissioner}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s independence from the deponent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s cause}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13391463\charrsid11673153  are matters of some importance.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  I take heed of Kay J}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s opinion on the need for }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 the security of an independent commissioner}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 .
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 If there is such a need it would have to apply unexceptionally irrespective of whether the deponent was an unsophistic
ated person or whether, as here, the deponent was a person well familiar with court practice, procedures and evidence.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The Acting Chief Registrar has many functions. But it is clear one of them is to work closely with the Chief Justice and be subject to h
is directions see Section 9 of the High Court (Amendment) Act 1998. At times he must act as supernumerary or aide-de-camp to the Chief Justice.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 But his knowledge of the substantive matter here, the judicial review proceedings, can now be inferred from the duties, purport}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 edly cast upon him by section 2(}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 2}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 )}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13391463\charrsid11673153  of the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Admin}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 istration of Justice Decree 200}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 1 in which the Chief Registrar becomes the Secretary of the Judicial Services Commission, [2nd Respondent] by virtue of his office. Additionally on the transfer
 issue, he signed his name to a memorandum originating from his office of 24 August 2000 addressed to the Deputy Registrar Lautoka copied to the two High Court Judges at Lautoka, in which the alleged incorrect filing of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 this case was adversely referred to, besides }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
the purported revocation of the 1997 Constitution and the legitimacy of the present government.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 These reflect that knowledge that Lord Justice Turner referred to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
as to evidence which would prove material or immaterial to the success of the cause.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  [}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Foster v. Harvey}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  supra at 838]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7678630\charrsid11673153 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The Deputy Registrar may know nothing of the relevant evidence existing with the 2nd Respondent concerning the substantive judicial review matter. She
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13391463\charrsid11673153  has no obvious connection with }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
the workings of the Commission. However when the issue of transfer reached the newspapers her name was attached to a letter to the Fiji Times of 31 August 2000, of which I take notice, seeking to explain the 3rd Respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
s role in the direction to transfer this case. Accordingly, on the issue of transfer, which is the subject matter of the 3rd Respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
s affidavit sworn before her on 7th September 2000 it must be concluded that the Deputy Registrar lacks the necessary independence from and lack of knowledge of the evidence deposed to before her.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
I had earlier ruled that the 2 affidavits of the 3rd Respondent be allowed in, and stated that I would rule on what remedial action would have to be taken on any irregularities.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 I will take heed of the affidavits for the purposes of the transfer
 application. However, both affidavits must be removed from the court file and fresh affidavits sworn before independent commissioners and then filed and served.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The third objection to the affidavits of the 3rd Respondent is that they were not indorsed }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153 in compliance with Ord. 41 r. 9(}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 2}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153 )}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  of the High Court Rules.
\par 
\par Ord. 41 r. 9(2) states:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 9(1) ................
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (2) Every affid
avit must be indorsed with a note showing on whose behalf it is filed and the dates of swearing and filing, and an affidavit which is not so indorsed may not be filed or used without the leave of the Court.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 I have dealt with this type of objection in a preliminary ruling }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 In the matter of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Kim Industries Limited}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (unreported) Lautoka Hi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 gh Court Winding Up No. HBF0036}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15291903\charrsid11673153 /}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 99L 7 July 2000 pp}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 -4. In that Ruling I indicated that the information required by Ord. 41 is often conveniently noted on the backsheet in a variable format as follows:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li2160\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin2160\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11342784\charrsid11673153 _____________________________________
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li2880\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin2880\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 A}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 FFID}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11342784\charrsid11673153 AVIT OF XYZ
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 In Opposition to Summ}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
ons for Transfer
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li2160\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin2160\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11342784\charrsid11673153 ______________________________________

\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044317\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li2160\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin2160\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 [Not}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044317\charrsid11673153 e Indorsed pursuant to Order 41
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 r. 9(2) of th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044317\charrsid11673153 
e High Court Rules 1988
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (Fiji) as amended.]
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2181244\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li2880\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin2880\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Sworn by: XYZ
\par Date sworn: }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14044317\charrsid11673153 17 August 2000
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12063158\charrsid11673153 Date file:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 18 August 2000 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5010873\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 On behal}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 f of}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12063158\charrsid11673153 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  3rd Respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 In the ruling I had set out the reas}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2181244\charrsid11673153 
ons for, and efficacy of, such indorsement. The i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ndorsement has not been made on either of the 3rd Respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
s affidavits. Since I have ordered the affidavits to be sworn before a commissioner not acquainted with the evidence, this omission can be corrected at the same time. Meanwhile pursuant to Ord. 41 r. 9(2) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  grant leave for the affidavits to be used for the
 purposes of this transfer application, and I shall refer to them.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
I turn now to the transfer application itself.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
Where should the proceedings have been commenced?
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The commencement and progress of proceedings is governed by Ord. 4 r. 1(1) [amend}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15095066\charrsid11673153 ment set out in Legal Notice 73/}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 97] which states }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15095066\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126170\charrsid11673153 r.1 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126170\charrsid11673153 ) Proceedings}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
 must ordinarily be commenced in the High Court registry located in the Division in which the cause of action arises.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 It is noteworthy that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ordinarily}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  tempers somewhat the mandatory nature of the rule. Some causes of action will fit neatly into one location of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12744759\charrsid11673153 the High Court without question.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
 Others will require more consideration, whilst others could have reason to be commenced in either of two registries.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Cause of Action has been defined as }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 the fact or combination of facts}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 which gi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2181244\charrsid11673153 ve rise to a right of action}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2181244\charrsid11673153  (O}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 sborn}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s Concise Law Dictionary 6th Edition).
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Pollock B in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Read v. Brown}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 (1888) 22 QB 128 at 129 said \endash }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12744759\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The expressions }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 cause of action}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 part of the cause of action}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  have long been judicially defined as meaning respectively the material facts and any material}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 fact in the case for the plaintiff}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
. The interpretation was confirmed on appeal in which Lord Esher MR at 131 said:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 every fact which it would be necessary for the plaintiff to prove, if}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 traversed, in order to support his right to the judgment of the Court. It does not comprise every piece of evidence which is necessary to prove}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 each fact, bu}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8408063\charrsid11673153 t }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 eve
ry fact which is necessary to be proved. It has been suggested today in argument that this definition is too broad, but I cannot assent to this, and I think that the definition is right.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Fry LJ was of the same opinion. At 132 he commented:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Everything w
hich, if not proved, gives the defendant an immediate right to judgment, must be part of the cause of action. If the plaintiff in the present case were to fail at the trial to prove the assignment he could not succeed therefore part of his cause of action
 did arise in the City.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par Finally, Lopes LJ at 133 said }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
I agree with the definition given by the Master of the Rolls of a cause of action, and that it includes every fact which it would be necessary to prove, if traversed, in order to enable a plaintiff
 to sustain his action. In the present case the plaintiff could not possibly succeed without proving the assignment; it would be useless for him to prove the mere delivery of the goods. The assignment was therefore part of his cause of action, and that pa
rt of the cause }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153 of action arose within the City.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par This case was followed in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Bennett v. White}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  [1910] 2 KB, 643. Stroud}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s Judicial Dictionary 4th Edit. defines cause of action as }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 the entire set of facts that gives rise to an enforceable claim.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  Action is to be considered less wide than cause of action. Cause of action }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 is that which forms or relates to its basis.
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 It must be stated that the High Court place of commencement turns on the extended meaning of the plaintiff}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
s cause of action. No guidance can be gained from an examination of the Magistrates Court Rules Cap. 14 which turn on the concept of where }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 the defendant or one of the defendants resides or carries on business.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  [Ord. XIII r. I]. The two tests are quite different.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Mr. Calanchini for the 1st - 4th Respondents referred me to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Bass v. The King}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
 [1948] NZLR 777. In that case Gresson J. referred to the definition first enunciated in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Jackson v. Spittal}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11673153  (1870) LR 5 CP}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  542 at 552 and approved by}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 the NZ Court of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Appeal in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Dillon v. Macdonald}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (1902) 21 NZLR 375 and by a conference of Judges that a }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 cause of action}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  is:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 the act on the part}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 of the defendant which gives the plaintiff his cause of complaint}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  In case}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 s arising out of the handling of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  motor-vehicles, it is seldom one act which constitutes the negligence. It is more often a series of acts or a combination of acts or omissions which together constitute conduct.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 In }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Bass v. The King}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  fresh facts came to light and leave was given to file an Amended Petition
 of Right under the Crown Suits Act 1908. The accident had happened in a different way from that first pleaded. It was said the original petition }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ..fulfilled its object of letting the respo}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6713732\charrsid11673153 ndent know definitely what the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 suppliant}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s alleged grievance was 
and out of which occasion it arose.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par 
\par A review of authorities by the court in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Guna}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 c}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  Hawkes Bay (1986) Ltd. v Palmer}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  [1991] 3 NZLR 297 at 301, led to the conclusion that they appeared to be }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 somewhat divergent.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  Quilliam J. in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Coleman v. Attorney-General}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (unreported) (Wellington, A 629}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 /}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 77, 3 August 1978) said in interpreting the meaning of }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 material part}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 :
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 I think the word was intended to have the kind of meaning ascribed to it as one of the definitions given in the Shorter Oxford English Dict}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 ionary (3rd ed. 1973), namely, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 pertinent, germane or essential to}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 . Plainly this must depend upon the circumstances of the case.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par The Applicant here is not limited to establishing }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 material part}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  but simply }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 cause of action}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  which has the wider meaning attributed to it by the English decisions. Therefore discovering place of execution or place of decision may be}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
less crucial, when taking into account the entire facts on which the Applicant relies. The }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Gunac}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  decision was concerned with a transfer applicati
on from the High Court to the District Court and not, which District Court was the appropriate Court that should be seized of the matter. The High Court felt it should not deal with the application as if it were a transfer application from one District Co
urt to another, but as if the case should be returned to that District Court where it considered under}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 the District Court Rules the action should have been commenced in the first place. There did not seem to be any impediment preventing the High Court from 
remitting the case in accordance with normal principles of transfer, since this would obviously have saved the parties time and cost. As it turned out, the parties were left to make a further application once back at the District Court.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 I turn now to the affidavit material. On 22 August 2000 one Sharmila Singh, described as a clerical officer in the Attorney-General}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
s chambers in Lautoka, swore an affidavit in support of the su}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9058561\charrsid11673153 mmons for transfer. She deposes}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  at paragraph 4 of her affidavit }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 THAT I am in
formed and verily believe that the cause of action of this judicial review application arose in the Suva Jurisdiction of the High Court of Fiji. The appointment of the 5th Respondent was done in Suva. Under the circumstances the jurisdiction to hear this 
case arose in the Suva Jurisdiction of the High Court of Fiji.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par She does not name her sources of information. The affidavit offends thereby Ord. 41 r. 5. None of the salient facts are set out necessary for an application for transfer, bearing in mind the application for judicial review and the applicant}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s affidavit verifying, save to say }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 the appointment of the 5th Respondent was done in Suva.}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
 This affidavit is of little value and I derive no assistance from it.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The second affidavit filed on behalf of the
 1st - 4th Respondents in this transfer matter is that sworn by the 3rd Respondent on 7 September 2000. This affidavit appears to be directed largely at making a reply to an affidavit of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
Acting Judge Prakash [5th Respondent] in which the judge stated he had been denied Departmental financial assistance for his legal defence in these proceedings. On the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 cause of action}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  issue, the 3rd Respondent deposed:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 That the decision to appoint the 
5th Respondent to Acting Puisne Judge which is the main issue in these proceedings was made in Suva pursuant to appointment processes and mechanism involving the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Respondents.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The 1st-4th Respondents should have filed an affidavit in
 support not from the clerical officer in Lautoka who would know nothing of the matter, but from the Secretary of the Judicial Services Commission [2nd Respondent] or from a member of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11435191\charrsid11673153 the 2nd Respondent either of who}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 m could have spoken with direct knowledg
e of the deliberations, processes and decisions of the 1st and 2nd Respondents in the matter. That affidavit should have addressed the facts in the Applicant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
s claim as set out in the motion and affidavit verifying in order to discharge the onus of establishing that the facts giving rise to the cause of action arose in Suva and that an order for transfer should be made.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
There was a third affidavit filed on behalf of the 1st - 4th Respondents on the transfer matter, that of Anare Tuilevuka, an Acting Senior Legal Officer in the Attorney-General}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s office at Lautoka, sw}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid685501\charrsid11673153 orn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 on 4 October 2000.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 This }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9320562\charrsid11673153 like }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 that of the 3rd Respon
dent was focused on replying to the affidavit of the 5th Respondent in opposition. It dealt with correspondence terminating in the Judge being refused Departmental funds for his legal representation in these proceedings. Paragraph 5 of the affidavit amoun
ted to a submission as to why the case should more properly have been filed in Suva. He ended that paragraph at (g) by stating}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9320562\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 - }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The Respondents carried out all the decision-making functions and processes in Suva.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  These otherwise hearsay statements were n
ot attributed, in breach of Ord. 41 r. 5, and should, as I have indicated earlier have come from the Secretary of the Commission or a person directly acquainted with its workings on the particular decision challenged before this court. This affidavit was 
similarly of little value.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
In his affidavit opposing transfer the Applicant refers to the appointment of the 5th Respondent as Acting Puisne Judge in Lautoka, that he resided in Lautoka, and that the 5th Respondent was sworn in at Lautoka.
\par 
\par In his affidavit opposing transfer (affirmed on 25th August 2000) the 5th Respondent referred to his taking th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9320562\charrsid11673153 e oath of office by affirmation}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  at Lautoka and the fact that the decision to appoint came about as a result of an exchange of correspondence. The 5th Respondent 
lives in Lautoka, worked as a Resident Magistrate in Lautoka and was appointed an Acting Puisne Judge to serve at Lautoka High Court.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The Amended Notice of Motion for leave seems to challenge two decisions, namely:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (a) The decision of the 2nd Respondent
 chaired by the 3rd Respondent to recommend to his Excellency the President of the Fiji Islands the 1st Respondent, to appoint the 5th respondent as Acting Puisne Judge of the High Court of Fiji, pursuant to Section 132 of the Constitution Amendment Act, 
1997;
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (b) 
The decision of the 1st Respondent to appoint the 5th Respondent to act as a Puisne Judge of the High Court of Fiji Islands with effect from 1st June, 2000, which was duly Gazetted on the 19th day of May, 2000, in the Fiji Islands Government}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s Gazette No. 32 (778).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993114\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
It seeks various reliefs, declarations, certiorari, and mandamus. On first examination these decisions, though the evidence presented of them left much to guesswork, appear to have been made in Suva. The motion also seeks two orde
rs in relation to the swearing in of the Judge:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
vii) A DECLARATION that the swearing in of the 5th Respondent as a Puisne Judge is unconstitutional and/or ultra }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3349199\charrsid11673153 v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ires the Administration of Justice Decree 2000 or otherwise illegal;
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (viii) A CERTIORARI t
o go to quash the decision of the swearing in of the 5th Respondent as a Puisne Judge under the Constitution Amendment Act, 1997.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The swearing-in occurred in Lautoka. This part of the appointment procedure is challenged separately from the decision. Thes
e facts concerning the cause of action came within Lautoka}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s jurisdiction. Then follow claims characteristic of judicial review, of ultra }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7360328\charrsid11673153 v}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ires, arbitrary exercise of powers, illegality and procedural impropriety, and the taking into account of irrelevant 
matters and ignoring of relevant matters. At paragraphs a) (iv) and (v) there were claims that there had been a breach of a legitimate expectation that further vacancies would be advertised and there was a failure to accord an opportunity for other barris
ters of over 7 years experience to apply.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The applicant is a practising barrister and solicit}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153 or of the High Court of Fij}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
i. He resides in Lautoka and practises from offices in Lautoka and Nadi. He ch}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153 allenges the decisions of the 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 st - 3rd Respondents which were made in Suva}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 to appoint the 5th Respondent to the position of Acting Puisne Judge. He says he had earlier applied for such a position. He h}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7360328\charrsid11673153 ad had an acknowledgment dated}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13318988\charrsid11673153 6 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 May 1997 from the Secretary of the 3rd Respond
ent, stating that his application was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
Currently under consideration and you will be informed once a decision has been made.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  He says the post was not advertised again, nor was he given an opportunity to apply for the same, such failure being a breach of t
he doctrine of legitimate expectation. This treatment, if true, occurred to him in Lautoka, he was not informed to re-apply and he suffered the breach of the doctrine, both occurring in Lautoka. This forms a separate part of his challenge to the decision,
 which has its basis in his suffering denial of expectation whilst in Lautoka.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
He refers to the purported abrogation of the 1997 Constitution affecting the position of the President and Vice-President. He regards the ceremonial swearing in at Lautoka of th
e 5th Respondent as unlawful and illegal. The fact of the abrogation if established has the consequence that the loss of the Constitution occurs everywhere in Fiji not just in Suva.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
Additionally the facts raised on the respective academic and work experience, qualifications of the 5th Respondent and the Applicant occur in Lautoka and other places. The decision on the recommendation and the appointment and the consideration or non-con
sideration of the facts on the other hand occur in Suva. There are other issues which I need not go into.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 In conclusion, it is sufficient if a part of the facts giving rise to the cause of action occur within the jurisdiction - }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Jackson v. Spittal}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (supra). 
Though most of the facts of a case could concern foreigners and occur overseas the English courts have been prepared to entertain jurisdiction if they }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 were mixed and connected with it.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 It was said at 550:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 And there is no trac}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 e of any objection ever ha
ving been maintained on the ground that in a transitory action there was no jurisdiction unless any fact necessary to be proved in order to support the action occurred within the jurisdiction.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Every fact does not have to occur within a particular jurisdi
ction. So long as the plaintiff relies on facts which are the basis of his claim, some of which occur in the jurisdiction where he seeks to commence his action, he can rightfully file action within that jurisdiction. He may of course face an application f
rom the litigants he sues, for a transfer to another jurisdiction. I find therefore that there are proper circumstances}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9728169\charrsid11673153 
 permitting the Applicant to commence}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  his action at the Lautoka High Court Registry.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Should the Case nonetheless be Transferred to Suva?
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Transfers are governed by Ord. 4 r.1 (4) which provides:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Any action co}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 mm}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 enced in the High Court may be transferred by the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Court from one High Court registry to another or to a Magistrate}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s Court.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par The exercise of the power of transfer is discretionary }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Barclays Bank P}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 l}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153 c}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 . v. Bemister & Anor.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
 [1989] 1 WLR 128 at 132. For instance to obtain an expedited hearing and to cite delay is not sufficient unless a plaintiff is already granted an expedited hearing and the judge considers the transfer to achieve that aim is merited }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Barclays Bank Plc.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13318988\charrsid11673153  at 131}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 F.
\par 
\par Si}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 r John Donaldson MR said at 131}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 G:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ..it would be for the judge of his own motion to direct a transfer with the consent of his own head of division and that of the division to which the case would be transferred.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (underlining added)}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
It is clear that it is the decision of the judge seized of the case to divest himself of it in consultation with brother judges, including the judge who is to hear the case.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 In }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
Dorney & Anor. v. Sunflower Airlines Ltd. & Anor.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (unreported) S}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153 uva High Court Civil Action 460/}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
89 4 November 1999, Shameem J. refused a transfer from Suva to Lautoka preferring inconvenience of witnesses, parties and expense over the likelihood of delay in hearing of a 6-week trial if it were transferre
d to Lautoka. The case had already taken 10 years to set down for}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4746842\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 trial, and any further delay would overly prejudice the plaintiff.
\par 
\par The English Rules [Ord. 4 r.3] provide for transfer at any stage of the proceedings upon the order of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 the court made in the Division in which the cause or matter is proceeding.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  A judge may transfer a case to another judge in accordance with section 65 of the Supreme Court Act (E}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3433010\charrsid11673153 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 g.) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 as rules of court may direct.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par 
\par By virtue of Ord. 32 r. 9(k) the Registrar (Chief Registrar and Deputy Registrars) in Fiji can also make orders for transfer of proceedings. Such orders are appellable to a judge in chambers, by issuance within 5 days of the ord}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3433010\charrsid11673153 er of a notice to attend before }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 the judge on a day specified.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Whilst this transfer summons was pending the 3rd Respondent issued Chief Justice}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s Circular Memorandum No. 1 of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3433010\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
2000 [31 August 2000]. It appears to pronounce upon the matter in which I am called on to rule, and in which the 3rd Respondent as a litigant seeks m
y ruling on his application for transfer. This is unfortunate. It would appear to be put forward as persuasive material for me to consider since it is exhibited with the affidavit of Mr. Tuilevuka of 4 October 2000. Mr. Calanchini accepts this is not retr
ospective procedural law, but urges the court to be persuaded by it.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 In summary, the judge presently appointed [5th Respondent] residing at Lautoka wishes to have the case remain at Lautoka. The person wishing to}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 replace the judge, the Applicant, who resid
es at Lautoka, also wishes it to remain at Lautoka. These are the parties with most at stake in the outcome, and both are obliged to fund their own litigation and travel costs for counsel to attend Suva}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153 . On the other hand the 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 st-4th Respondents are all fu
nded civil servants. This is a case which will probably have no viva voce evidence and will be decided on affidavit evidence, discovery, and legal submissions. Weighing the circumstances I find it in the interests of justice that the matter remain}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  to be h
eard in Lautoka. Accordingly the application for transfer is refused. That unfortunately is not quite the end of the matter.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Disclosure of Matters previously unknown to some of the Litigants
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\tx9450\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 On 28 August 2}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14942971\charrsid11673153 000 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  mad
e disclosure to all counsel and to the Applicant of two memoranda. Later by letter from the Deputy Registrar Lautoka I caused a copy of my reply to the second memorandum, to be provided to counsel and to the Applicant as I said I would.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\tx9360\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The two memoranda 
did not form part of the 3rd Respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
s affidavit material in the transfer application.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The first written by the 3rd Respondent read as follows (omitting the full heading of this Judicial Review):
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Acting Chief Registrar,
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Judicial Review No. 7 of 2000
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
I have spoken with Mr. Justice M.D. Scott regarding the motion for an application for leave to apply for Judicial Review under Order 53 rule 3 in this matter. He has agreed to hear and deal with this application for leave to apply for judicial review.

\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
This matter should accordingly be assigned to Judge Scott in due course.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qr \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 T.U. Tuivaga}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Chief Justice
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 13.7.2000
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15364825\charrsid11673153 c.c. Deputy Registrar (Legal)
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Deputy Registrar Lautoka}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The second was sent by the Acting Chief Registrar to the Deputy Registrar Lautoka and copied to myself and to Judge Prakash, 5th Respondent. It read:

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\par \ltrrow}\trowd \irow0\irowband0\ltrrow\ts22\trgaph108\trleft612\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllklastrow\tbllkhdrcols\tbllklastcol\tblind720\tblindtype3 
\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3798\clshdrawnil \cellx4410\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl 
\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1980\clshdrawnil \cellx6390\pard\plain \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\pararsid16144022\yts22 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5202663\charrsid11673153 From: The Acting Chief Registrar \cell 211481\cell }\pard\plain \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl276\slmult1\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5202663\charrsid11673153 \trowd \irow0\irowband0\ltrrow
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\clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3798\clshdrawnil \cellx4410\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1980\clshdrawnil \cellx6390\row \ltrrow
}\pard\plain \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\pararsid16144022\yts22 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5202663\charrsid11673153 High Court Suva \cell H-5\cell }\pard\plain \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl276\slmult1\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5202663\charrsid11673153 \trowd \irow1\irowband1\lastrow \ltrrow
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The Deputy Registrar High Court Lautoka
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I would like you to know that the Hon Chief Justice was very concerned about the acceptance for filing of the following three cases at the Lautoka Registry namely:
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\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Judicial Review No. 007 of 2000
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The State v President of Fiji & 4 Others}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 );
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 );
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\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153 5 of 2000
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Court Registry. The filing of those cases at Lautoka was clearly in breach of Order 4 rule 1(1) which reads:
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-(1) Proceedings must ordinarily be commenced in the High Court registry located in the Division in which the cause of action arises. Where a cause of action arises in the Eastern Division Proceedings must ordinarily be commenced in Suva.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
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\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 A cursory perus
al of the abovementioned cases would show that the cause of action in each case arose in the Central Division. By not complying with the High Court Rules, the Lautoka High Court Registry has created a lot of administrative and procedural difficulties in t
he proper management of these cases which raise the same important issues i.e. the purported revocation of the 1997 Constitution and the legit}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid68214\charrsid11673153 
imacy of the present government.
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I must stress that you should be more careful and exercise proper responsibility in the future in regard to the filing of cases at the Registry.
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\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 M. Tabete
\par Acting Chief Registrar
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\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Mr. Justice Prakash}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
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\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 I replied on 28.8.2000 to the Acting Chief Registrar as follows:
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 From: The Hon. Mr. Justice Gates 660771
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\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1533168\charrsid11673153 28. 8. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 2000
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I refer to your faxed memorandum of 24 August 2000 on acceptance of cases for filing by registry staff at the Lautoka High Court.
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the Hon. Chief Justice was very concerned about the acceptance for filing}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  of three cases, then named.
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Since the 3 cases you mentioned are all before me, two of which with current Motions for transfer, I do not wish to make any comment on them.
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\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 You quoted Ord. 4 r. 1(1) from }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10974552\charrsid11673153 LN67/}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 93. This has been}{\rtlch\fcs1 
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ce of the old rule. The principle stated however remains the same, and is the issue that I have to rule on. To determine where a cause of action arises is not always a straightforward exercise. Many factors have to be considered before a sound decision ca
n be arrived at.
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My earlier general directions to the Lautoka registry staff were not to reject documents for filing. There are exceptions. But Private practitioners have occasionally suffered at the hands of registry clerks,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
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 and who have purported to express bold opinions on this or that point of procedure. I have previously advised the staff to pin a note to what they regard to be the offending document, indicating the nature of the irregularity. When the matter comes on be
f
ore the judge in the presence of counsel, any irregularity can be ventilated either by counsel or by the judge, and the judge can then rule on the matter. Similarly solicitors should not be deterred from filing their actions where they believe they are en
titled to do so. There should be no over the counter rejections, save in the clearest cases, and then only after referral to a judge. This at least has been the practice of the Lautoka High Court.
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Since the point you seek to make was made without prior reference to the resident judges at Lautoka who have the duty of regulating proceedings and practices in their court, it m}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6186765\charrsid11673153 ust appear as if we are at odds.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qr \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Anthony Gates }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5467936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Judge
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 cc. The Hon. Mr. Justice Prakash }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5467936\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Deputy Registrar Lautoka}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The memorandum of 13
.3.2000, says Mr. Calanchini, is merely the Chief Justice wearing his Chief Justice hat and exercising lawful powers allocating the business of the court. I shall come back to those powers shortly.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The Applicant and the 5th Respondent however knew nothing 
of this out of court directed transfer by the 3rd Respondent. If the 3rd Respondent was exercising valid powers by a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 long established convention}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 , why did he not persist with the exercise of those powers. The Lautoka Registry could have been instructed ag
ain to forward the case file to Suva, and the judge who was seized of the case reminded of such convention. If it were possible to wear two hats without embarrassment, and lawfully to order transfer to a named judge of his choice, then there would be no i
ndelicacy either in tackling the judge and asking}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 him to divest himself of the case to the preferred judge. But this was not}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ventured.
\par 
\par The impression left with the other litigants however, who were in the dark about these arrangements, would be that one of the litigants, the 3rd Respondent, was selecting his own venue and his own judge. It is o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 f course essential that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
justice be done. But it is even more important that justice palpably be seen to be done.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Judge Scott apparently }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 agreed to hear and deal wi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16279348\charrsid11673153 th this application for leave
\'85}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
. Asked at the instigation of one only of the litigants to hear the case and having agreed with the litigant to do so, it is obvious such a judge would be automatically disqualified from hearing the matter.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12532510\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 No a
ffidavit material has been filed explaining what was going on here, or for what reason. Simply counsel for the 3rd Respondent has advanced argument that the Chief Justice was exercising powers which he possessed to transfer a case out of one judge}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s court to that of another.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
What were those powers? It is clear this being a jurisdiction matter it cannot simply be governed by longstanding practice. In any event there is no eviden}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16279348\charrsid11673153 ce of any longstanding practice.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  Of course a judge could always be}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 approached by
 a brother judge indicating that the brother judge has particular expertise or commercial knowledge in a matter, and the judge seized of the matter could then order the case to be transferred from himself to his brother. But the divesting of the case is d
one only by the judge seized of the case.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Section 6 of the High Court Act Cap. 13 deals with the equality of powers as between Judges:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 6.-(1) All the judges of the Court shall have in all respects save as is herein expressly otherwise provided, equal power, authority and jurisdiction under this Act.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Section 2 of the Act (after amendment in 199}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4474027\charrsid11673153 
8}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3825579\charrsid11673153 ) defines a judge to be:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ...a judge of the High Court, including the Chief Justice.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 A Chief Justice is sometimes said to be }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 first amongst equals}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  in relation
 to his brother judges. In court he has equal jurisdiction. Certain legislation imposes particular duties and burdens on him, one of which is to make Rules of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
Court. Mr. Calanchini says section 25 (2) (k) of the High Court Act empowers him to order cases from one judge to another.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Section 25(2) (k) states:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (2) It shall be la}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14689196\charrsid11673153 wful for the Chief Justice to m}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ake rules of Court carrying this Act into effect and in particular for all or any of the following matters (that is to say) -
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (k) 
generally for regulating any matters relating to the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 practice and procedure of the Court or to the duties of the officers thereof or the costs of proceedings therein.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 This does not provide the necessary authority for the unilateral power to direct a case out of one judge}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
s court into that of another. Nor, with respect, can I accept the bald statement }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1920533\charrsid11673153 in the Circular Memorandum No. 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  of 2000 that:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Until the present arrangements are changed the position }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 in law}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  is that all business of the High Court is allocated by the Chief Justice or on his behalf (underlining added).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 There is no law providing such a power. Judges accept how
ever that if they cannot act, are on long leave, sick, indisposed or die, arrangements may have to be made for re-allocation of their cases, and apart from the last occurrence this would be done, if possible though it is not always possible, with their co
nsent. Such a housekeeping task would fall upon the Registrars and the Chief Justice may have a guiding role in such matters.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Otherwise a j}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278886\charrsid11673153 udge }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 once seized of a matter must be left to decide for himself whether he continues with a matter or whether he transfers it to a brother or sister judge.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153 The Alleg}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ation of Bias

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Upon instructions of the 3rd Resp}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid278886\charrsid11673153 
ondent apparently, Mr. Calanchini}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
 said the 3rd Respondent considered I had manifested bias against him. The grounds for this allegation were that I had disclosed the two memoranda, the 3rd Respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
s ordering of the transfer of the case to Suva to Judge Scott and that I had responded by
 memorandum in reply to that of the Acting Chief Registrar. It was said that accordingly I should disqualify myself from hearing the case. The Applicant did not agree and submitted that it was in the interests of justice that I had disclosed copies of the
s
e memoranda to the other litigants. Mr. Young for the 5th Respondent indorsed what Mr. Khan said and stated that the Chief Justice, when a litigant, cannot give a direction such as he gave. Because of it, the court must of necessity reveal the directive t
o the parties.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 At the hearing I rejected the notion of bias and said I would give my reasons later.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 In my memorandum of 28 August 2000 in reply to that of the Acting Chief Registrar who had expressed his and the 3rd Respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s criticism of the Lautoka R
egistry staff, I had stated the current practice at the Lautoka High Court. I had particularly avoided any comment on the current cases then before me in these words:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Since the 3 cases you mentioned are all before me, two of which with current Motions for transfer, I do not wish to make any comment on them.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 There have been many tests for bias. In Australia, the test is whether a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
fair minded but informed observer might reasonably apprehend or suspect that the judge has prejudged or might prejudge the case (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
Livesey v. N.S.W. Bar Association}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (1983) 151 CLR 288 at 293, 294, 300; }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Webb v. The Queen}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2294049\charrsid11673153  (19}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 94) 181 CLR 41). The test as formulated in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 R v. Gough}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (1993) AC 646 was favoured in New Zealand see }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
Auckland Casino Ltd. v. Casino Central Authority}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (1995) 1 NZLR 142. In }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Amina Koya v. The State}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  (unreported) Supreme Court Criminal Appeal No. CAV0002
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6321606\charrsid11673153 /}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
97 26 March 1998 the Fiji Supreme Court said of the two tests at 13:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
...there is little if any difference between asking whether a reasonable and informed person would consider there was a real danger of bias and asking whether a reasonable and informed observer would reasonably apprehend or suspect bias.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 These are judici
al review proceedings. Where is the evidence of bias that in sifting the evidence and facts that I as trial judge will be prejudiced against the decision of the 2nd Respondent of which the 3rd Respondent is Chairman. Obviously the Applicant and the 5th Re
spondent do not believe such exists yet one of these opposed litigants inevitably must lose the case before me.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 What has prompted this allegation of bias is the fact that I as trial judge have disclosed material which hitherto was not known by the Applican
t and 5th Respondent in particular. The information revealed that the 3rd Respondent had arranged for his choice of judge to adjudicate upon the challenged decision of himself and the 2nd Respondent. This choice had not been either revealed by the 3rd Res
p
ondent in his transfer application, nor subsequently explained after the disclosure. But this information had to be divulged. The failure of Lord Hoffmann in the House of Lords to reveal an existing association with one of the litigants meant that he was 
automatically disqualified from hearing the case. (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Regina v. Bow Street Metropolitan Stipendary Magistrate & Others Ex Parte Pinochet }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 (No. 2) [1999] 2 WLR 272. No allegation of actual bias was put forward.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 The fundamental principle is that a man may not be
 a judge in his own cause. For a judge litigant to select his own judge unbeknownst to the other litigants, however innocent his intentions, results in an automatic disqualification of the selected judge.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Of Lord Hoffmann}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153 s predicament, Lord Browne-Wilki}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 nson in the }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Pinochet Case}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  at 281 he said:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
In my judgment, this case falls within the first category of case, viz}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6759849\charrsid11673153 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
, where the judge is disqualified because he is a judge in his own cause. In such a case, once it is shown that the judge is himself a party to the cause, or has a relevant interest in its subject matter, he is disqualified without any investigation into 
whether there was a likelihood or suspicion of bias. The mere fact of his interest is sufficient to disqualify him unless he has made sufficient disclosure; see}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16743937\charrsid11673153  Shetreet, Judges on Trial (1976}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 ), p. 303; De Smith, Wool}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153 f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  and Jowell, Judicial Review of Administrative }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2708324\charrsid11673153 Action, 5th ed. (1995) p.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587055\charrsid11673153  525. I}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  will call this }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 automatic disqualification}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Lord Browne-Wilkinson stated the historical reasoning f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153 or the disqualification at 284A:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin720\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
If the absolute impartiality of the judiciary is to be maintained, there must b
e a rule which automatically disqualifies, a judge who is involved, whether personally or as a director of a company, in promoting the same causes in the same organisation as is a party to the suit. There is no room for fi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153 ne distinctions if Lord Hewart L}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153 J}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 s famous dictum is to be observed, it is }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
of fundamental importance that justice should not only be done, but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  see }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Rex v. Sussex Justices, Ex parte McCarthy}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153  [1924] 1 KB 256,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6759849\charrsid11673153 259.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 For these reasons, disclosure of the directive from the 3rd Respondent for the assignment of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8413206\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 the case to the 3rd Respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16144022\charrsid11673153 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 
s choice of judge was imperative. A trial judge must always strive for absolute impartiality and his duty is to protect each and every litigant from potentially unfair or improper advantages at}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 the hands of other litigants.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13392647\charrsid11673153 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 But such a striving for fairness and absolute impartiality is quite a different concept from bias.
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13856856\charrsid11673153 Application refused.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ai\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1380447\charrsid11673153 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qr \li0\ri31\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin31\lin0\itap0\pararsid16144022 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid727571\charrsid11673153 Gerard McCoy, QC
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