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\par The Plaintiffs sought summary judgment for the balance of 2 years rent on premises vacated early by the Defendant. The Defendant filed a defence and cross-claim, that it sought service, repair of water leakage, and a formal 
notice to vacate, but the Plaintiff denied receiving any formal notice. The Defendant failed to annex relevant documents in its affidavit
 and submitted that the issue before the Court was a proper interpretation of the agreement and that during discovery t
he Defendant would adduce documents concerning negotiations. The Court found that the Defendant failed to set up a good defence or raise isues which ought to be tried.
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 [Note: the Court of Appeal twice refused leave to appeal from this Ruling. On 20 September 2006 the Court found that the effect of the summary judgment was to strike out the Defendant}{
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\par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas (Suisse) S.A. v Costa de Narray}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  [1984] 1 Lloyd}{
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\par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 Dougles Trading Co. Ltd v Westend Services Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  C.A. 94/86. N.Z. Court of Appeal 12/12/86 
\par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 Fau Count v Merchantile Credits Ltd }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 (1983) 154 CLR 87
\par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 General Steel Industries Inc v Commissioner for Railway }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 (SW) (1964) 112 CLR 125
\par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 Maganlal Brothers Ltd v L.B. Narayan}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  [1984] ABU 31/84 15 November 1984}{
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(NZ 1987) Ltd v John Hamilton Milner }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 NZ Court of Appeal. CA 273/89
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\par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 Suruj Lal v Chin Sami}{\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6967965  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 [1995] HBC 495/93S 1 June 1995
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Ronald Gordon for the Plaintiffs 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 This is an application by the Plaintiffs for summary judgment against the Defendant in terms of its claims against the Defendant
. The Application is made pursuant to Order 14 of the High Court Rules 1988. Both parties filed affidavits in support and opposition to the Summons. By consent of the parties written submissions were ordered on 16/08/00. These were filed after considerabl
e delays in December 2000.
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\par The procedure for summary judgment is well established by the authorities. The principles applicable are succinctly summarised by the Court of Appeal in}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  
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 against the Defendant as may be just...
\par 
\par The Defendant may show cause by affidavit or otherwise to the satisfaction of the court. He must }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 condescend upon particulars}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 , and, in all cases, sufficient facts and particulars must be given to show that there is a genuine defence."
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6967965 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 And in a note (Note 4) to the paragraph it is stated that:
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6967965 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
\par "The normal everyday practice is for the Defendant, to show cause by affidavit, and except in a clear case, it is rare for the court to allow a Defendant to sh
ow cause otherwise than by affidavit. A defence already served may be a sufficient mode of showing cause, but not if it is a sham defence served early to avoid showing cause, by affidavit: see }{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 McLardy v Slateum}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  (1890) 24 QBD 504."}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6967965 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 The }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 White Book}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  Vol. 
37 para 413 also states that an order for summary judgment may be granted if the Plaintiffs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
 claim is duly proved by affidavit evidence and "the Defendant is unable to set up a good defence or raise issues which ought to be tried. Where no fairly arguable point is raised by way of defence it is the Court}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 s duty to give judgment for the Plaintiff, for the Defendant
 is bound to show some reasonable grounds of defence". The Court also has to be mindful that genuine claims by either party is not frustrated by the summary judgment procedure. As Casey J stated in }{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 {\*\bkmkstart Dougles_v_Westend_Gurdev_Singh_v_Deoji}Dougles Trading Co. Ltd v Westend Services Ltd}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  
{\*\bkmkend Dougles_v_Westend_Gurdev_Singh_v_Deoji}C.A. 94/86. N.Z. Court of Appeal (12/12/86 unreported):}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965\charrsid6967965 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6967965 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 Whil
e the desirability of eliminating the frustration and delays which can be caused by unmeritorious or tendentious defence needs no emphasis, it is important to pay proper regard to the Defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 s interest and to be wary of allowing the rule to become an in
strument of oppression or injustice in the laudable interest of expeditory litigation. It is true that "justice delayed is justice denied}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 , but not at the expense of a fair hearing for both parties, unless the Court is sure there is no real defence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965\charrsid6967965 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6967965 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 (Quoted in }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
{\*\bkmkstart Sensons_Ice_v_Milner_Gur_Singh_v_Deoji}Sensons Ice Cream Co.}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
(NZ 1987) Ltd v John Hamilton Milner }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 NZ {\*\bkmkend Sensons_Ice_v_Milner_Gur_Singh_v_Deoji}Court of Appeal. CA 273/89 unreported by p.5). 
\par 
\par Cases cited and observations of Pathik J. in }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 {\*\bkmkstart Surj_Lal_v_Sami_Gurdev_Singh_v_Deoji}Surj Lal f/n Ram v Chin Sami}{
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 {\*\bkmkend Surj_Lal_v_Sami_Gurdev_Singh_v_Deoji}, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 Suva
 High Court CA495/93 are also relevant. Australian cases, cited by the Defense Counsel also express similar sentiments. The power to order summary judgment must be exercised with "exceptional caution}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 "}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 (}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
{\*\bkmkstart General_Steel_v_Cmsner_Gur_Singh_v_Deoji}General Steel Industries Inc v {\*\bkmkend General_Steel_v_Cmsner_Gur_Singh_v_Deoji}Commissioner for Railway }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
(SW) (1964) 112 CLR 125) and "should never be exercised unless it is clear that there is no real question to be tried}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  }{
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 (}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 {\*\bkmkstart Fau_Count_v_Merchant_Gurde_Singh_v_Deoji}Fau Count v 
{\*\bkmkend Fau_Count_v_Merchant_Gurde_Singh_v_Deoji}Merchantile Credits Ltd }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 (1983) 154 CLR 87).
\par 
\par It is clear from the submissions that the material facts are not in dispute. The case concerns a tenancy agreement between the parties. The agreement was for a tenancy for 6 years from 1 December 1994. However, the Defendant
 vacated the said premises in or about December 1998, almost 2 years before the expiry of the agreement. In its submissions in reply to the Plaintiffs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  submissions Defence Counsel admits that the material 
facts are not in dispute. However, it submits that "what is involved in the present case is a question of interpretation of the agreement entered into between the parties}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 . It then lists some "other material facts which are relevant ...}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 . Further on in its submissions in reply it suggests that "... the process of discovery will allow the Defendant
 to adduce documents to be relied on as evidence concerning the negotiations...and that certain terms be implied into the Agreement". The Court is not clear what is the purpose of such submissions. It is clear from the Defenc
e filed and the cross-claim that the critical documents for the Defendant are within its possession. These have not been annexed to its affidavits. In its Defense the Defendant states, inter alia, that:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid6967965 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965\charrsid6967965 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 \tab 
it gave formal notice to vacate the premises on or about 2 November 1998 (para 2 Statement of Defense)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6967965 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965\charrsid6967965 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid6967965 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 \tab by letter dated September 1997 the Defendant informed the Plaintiff that the premises was not in a good and tenable condition due to excessive water leakage and thereby, the 
Defendant gave notice that it would vacate the premises if the Plaintiffs failed to remedy the defects (para 4).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6967965 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
\par The Plaintiffs deny receiving any formal notice to vacate. In its cross claim the Defendant 
lists letters in the Particulars to para 7 requesting service, repair or remedy of the situation re: the water leakage. The various letters noted in the particulars may be relevant to a denial of the Defendant}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 s breach. However, none of the letters are annexed in the Defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 s affidavit.
\par 
\par The Supreme Court Practice.1997 (White Book) is clear as to the requirements of the Defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
s affidavit at para 14/3 - 4/4 it states:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6967965 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965\charrsid6967965 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 "Defendants affidavit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  - The Defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 s affidavit must "condescend upon particulars,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
 and should, as far as possible, deal specifically with the Plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
s claim and affidavit, and state clearly and concisely what the defence is, and what facts are relied upon to support it. It should also state whether the defence goes to the whole or part of the claim, and in the latter case it should specify the part.

\par 
\par A mere general denial that the Defendant is indebted will not suffice }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 (}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
{\*\bkmkstart Wallingfor_v_Mutual_Gurdev_Singh_v_Deoji}Wallingford v Mutual Society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  {\*\bkmkend Wallingfor_v_Mutual_Gurdev_Singh_v_Deoji}
(1880) 5 App. Cas. 685, per Lord Blackburn, p.704.
\par 
\par Indeed in all cases, sufficient facts and particulars must be given to show that there is a triable issue (see r.3(l)).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6967965 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
\par At para 14/3 - 4/8 it is further stated:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965\charrsid6967965 
\par }\pard \ql \li640\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin640\itap0\pararsid6967965 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 "It is trite law that the mere assertion 
in an affidavit of a given situation does not, ipso facto, provide leave to defend, since the Defendant must satisfy the court that he has 
a fair or reasonable probability of showing a real bona fide defence, i.e. that his evidence is reasonably capable of belief }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 (}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 per Ackner L.J, in}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
{\*\bkmkstart Banque_v_Narray_Gurdev_Singh_v_Deoji}Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas (Suisse) S.A. v Costa de Narray}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  {\*\bkmkend Banque_v_Narray_Gurdev_Singh_v_Deoji}[1984] 1 Lloyd}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 s Rep. 21, 28). See also per Bingham L.J. in }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
{\*\bkmkstart Bhopal_v_Pubjab_NB_Gurdev_Singh_v_Deoji}Bhopal v Punjab National {\*\bkmkend Bhopal_v_Pubjab_NB_Gurdev_Singh_v_Deoji}Bank}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  [1972] 2 All ER 286, 303; }{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 {\*\bkmkstart Std_Charter_v_Yacob_Gurdev_Singh_v_Deoji}Standard Chartered Bank v Yacob}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965  
{\*\bkmkend Std_Charter_v_Yacob_Gurdev_Singh_v_Deoji}1990, C.A. Transcript No. 699 per Lloyd LJ."
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6967965 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
\par It is clear from the materials put before the Court that the Defendant has not discharged the onus placed on him to satisfy the Court t
hat there is some issue or question in dispute which ought to be tried or that there ought for some other reason to be a trial. The Plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6967965 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 s application for summary judgment is granted in terms of its summons of 18/05/99 with costs to be taxed if not agreed.
\par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
\par }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 Application granted.
\par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 
\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6967965 \fs24\lang3081\langfe3081\cgrid\langnp3081\langfenp3081 {\insrsid15289767\charrsid6967965 Marie Chan}{
\i\lang2057\langfe3081\cgrid0\langnp2057\insrsid1972231\charrsid6967965 
\par }}