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\ts19\trgaph108\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid10969966\tbllkhdrrows\tbllklastrow\tbllkhdrcols\tbllklastcol \clvertalt \clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth2088\clshdrawnil \cellx1980\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth6768\clshdrawnil \cellx8748\row }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11108172 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 Pathik, J}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10969966\charrsid11108172 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 I gave oral decision on 23 February 2001 herein and stated that I will give my reasons in writing in due course and leave it on the file which I now do.}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 By motion dated 18 January 2001 the first and Second Defendants (hereafter referred to as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 D1" and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 D2") have applied for the foll owing orders upon the grounds set out in the affidavit of Mohammed Aruf in support:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10969966 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10969966\charrsid11108172 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 1.}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 \tab }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 That execution on the judgment by Defendant entered herein be stayed pending the hearing of this application \par 2.\tab That the judgment by default entered on 19th September 2000 against the 1st and 2nd Defendants be set aside. \par 3.\tab That the 1st and 2nd Defendants be granted leave to file a defence herein. \par 4.\tab Costs of application be costs in the cause. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11108172 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 The second application herein is by the Third Defendant (hereafter referred to as }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 D3") which party by motion dated 6 February 2001 applies for an order that it be discharged from these proceedings upon the grounds set out in the affidavit in support of clerk to Gibson & Company, Solicitors of Labasa. \par \par It was agreed by counsel that both the applications be heard together. \par \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 Background facts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10969966 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11108172 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 The background facts very briefly are that after service of the Writ of Summons herein on D1 and D2, they did not take the appropriate step of filing.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 Acknowledgment of Service.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 Whereupon on 19 September 2000 the Plaintiffs went ahead and obtained Default Judgment against them.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 On the other hand D3 filed Acknowledgment of Service. \par \par The D1 and D2 say that by the time they attempted to file Acknowledgment of Service judgment had already been entered against them.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 The present application comes before the Court over five months after service of Writ of Summons.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 The reasons for delay are set out at length in the affidavit in support, suffice it to say that D2 tried to locate the insurance policy which D3 could not trace and expected D2 to locate it.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 This took time.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 D1 and D2 say that they have a good defence and a draft copy whereof is an annexure to the said affidavit.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 They say that delay in filing acknowledgment is not their fault in the circumstances as outlined to Court through their counsel. \par \par On the second application on behalf of D3, Mr. Adrian Ram submits that the Statement of Claim does not disclose any cause of action against D3 nor is there any nexus between the Plaintiff and the accident that has allegedly occurred to implicate D3 except that there is a insurance policy of indemnity and D3 are the insurers for D2.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 There is no need to join them as a party for they will have to abide by the judgment which will be given in this case. \par \par The learned counsel for the defence submitted that there be a hearing on merits.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 It is also to be noted that no assessment of damages has taken place.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 The Plaintiff s will not be prejudiced if the first application is granted. \par \par Mr. Sen for the Plaintiffs submitted that the fact the two Defendants were endeavouring to locate the policy in collaboration with D3 is not a good enough reason for not complying with the Rules for a search at the Land Transport Authority would have revealed everything as to ownership of vehicle in question etc.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 Counsel says that the Defence is frivolous.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 The D1 was charged and convicted and is now saying that there was no collision.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 They took time to apply; it certainly prejudices the Plaintiffs.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 On the second application the learned counsel in effect is saying that the application has no merit.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 He says that the provisions of {\*\bkmkstart Motor_Vehicles_tp_S_Chandra_v_Rokoqica}Motor Vehicles (Third Party (Insurance) Act Cap. 177 {\*\bkmkend Motor_Vehicles_tp_S_Chandra_v_Rokoqica}allows D3 to be joined.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 This will enable judgment to be satisfied otherwise there will be considerable delay if one had to chase after the insurance company if for some reason it decides not to pay. \par \par Mr. Sen says that both the application should be dismissed with costs. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10969966 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11108172 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 Consideration of the applications \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 As for the first application to set a side, there is no doubt that there has been a delay of about four and a half months in not complying with the Rules of the High Court on the part of D1 and D2 after service of Writ of Summons herein on them.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 The reason which has been advanced for the dela y is far from satisfactory for they ought to have known better instead of going off at a tangent they should have moved according to the Rules. \par \par Be that as it may, in the light of all the submissions made by counsel and bearing in mind the principles invol ved in any consideration of an application of this nature, I consider that in the interests of justice in the exercise of my discretion I ought to grant the application to set aside the judgment herein against D1 and D2. \par \par In doing so, I have not lost sight of the fact that it is a regular judgment and in that case in setting aside }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 there must be an affidavit of merit i.e. an affidavit stating facts showing a defence on the merits}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 [}{ \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 {\*\bkmkstart Farden_v_Richter_S_Chandra_v_Rokoqica}Farden v Richter}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 {\*\bkmkend Farden_v_Richter_S_Chandra_v_Rokoqica}(1889) 23 QBD 124] but where }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 such an application is not then supported, it ought not to be granted except for some very sufficient reasons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 (Huddleston B in } {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 Farden}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 ibid p.129).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 (The Supreme Court Practice 1993 Or.13 r.9 p.137). \par \par The following passage also, on this aspect from the Supreme Court Practice (ibid) p.137-138 is apt:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10969966\charrsid11108172 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11108172 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 ... the major consideration is where the Defendant has disclosed a defence on the merits, and this transcends any reasons given by him on the delay in making the application even if the explanation given by him is false}{ \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 (}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 {\*\bkmkstart Vann_v_Awford_Sharat_v_Consort}VANN v AWFORD }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 {\*\bkmkend Vann_v_Awford_Sharat_v_Consort}(1986) 83 L.S. Gaz. 1725, THE TIMES, APRIL 23, 1986 C.A.).}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 The fact that he has told lies in seeking to explain the dela y, however, may affect his credibility of his defence and the way in which the Court should exercise its discretion.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 "}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11108172 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 \par The nature of defence required to be disclosed in accordance with the principles has been disclosed and this would }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 transcend}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 any reason given for delay and even if the Defendants now state that there was no }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 collision}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 For as Lord Denning MR in }{ \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 {\*\bkmkstart Burns_v_Kandel_S_Chandra_v_Rokoqica}Burns v Kandel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 {\*\bkmkend Burns_v_Kandel_S_Chandra_v_Rokoqica}(1971) 1 Lloyd}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 s Rep. 554 at p.555 has said that it is not }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 '}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 that the Defendant must show a good defence on the merits.}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{ \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 He need only show a defence which discloses an arguable and triable issues}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 A prima facie defence on affidavit is required. (}{ \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 {\*\bkmkstart FSC_v_Mohd_Ismail_S_Chandra_v_Rokoqica}The Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited and Mohammed Ismail}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 Civ. {\*\bkmkend FSC_v_Mohd_Ismail_S_Chandra_v_Rokoqica}App. No. 28/87 FCA at p9). \par \par For these reasons I set aside the judgment by default against the 1st and 2nd Defendants.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 It is ordered that defence be filed within 21 days.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 The application to discharge the 3rd Defendant is refused.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 Leave is granted to D3 to file Statement of Defence within 21 days.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 Liberty is reserved to the Third Defendant to make a further application to discharge but not before Defence is filed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 Costs to the Plaintiffs in the sum of $150.00 to be paid within 7 days by the 1st and 2nd Defendants.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11108172 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 The matter to take its normal course hereafter. \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 \par }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 Application allowed. \par \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10969966 \fs24\lang3081\langfe3081\cgrid\langnp3081\langfenp3081 {\insrsid3479058\charrsid11108172 Marie Chan}{ \lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1972231\charrsid10969966 \par }}