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Appeal against judgment \endash  error of magistrate in failing to set aside judgment when circumstances explained attempt to file a defence on merits \endash formal proof date changed to earlier date without notice to Appellant \endash 
 failure of magistrate to afford natural justice - what constitutes a liquidated demand 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 the circumstances relating to the attempted filing of a Statement of Defence which disclosed a defence on the merits.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
The Learned Trial Magistrate erred in law in failing to consider that the formal proof date was changed to an earlier date without notice to the Appellant.
\par }\pard \ql \fi-10\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 The undisputed facts are that on the 30th of November 1993 the Defendant
 issued a Summons in the Magistrates}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669  Court claiming the sum of $6,515.00 owing by the Defendant to the Plaintiff
 for moneys lent to the Defendant.
\par 
\par A request for further and better particulars of the claim was delivered to the Plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
s solicitors and these were duly supplied on the 11th of January 1999.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
\par 
\par On the 26th of February 1999 the Magistrate fixed the date of formal proof to be on the 21st of April 1999.
\par 
\par On 9th March 1999, contrary to her order of the 26th of February, the Magistrate heard the Plaintiff}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
s claim in the absence of the Defendant or her counsel and made an order in favour of the Plaintiff for the sum of $6,615.00 plus endorsed costs.
\par }\pard \ql \fi748\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 The Defendant alleges, and I am satisfied that the Magistrates}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669  Court did not give any notice to the Defendant or her counsel of the altered date for the hearing of the formal proof.
\par }\pard \ql \fi748\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 The Plaintiff denies that the Defendant was not notified by the Court and claims
 that in paragraph 9 of the Plaintiff stated that the Defendant was properly notified.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 I reject that submission.
\par }\pard \ql \fi748\li40\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin40\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
Paragraph 9 of the affidavit of the 5th of April states that, "I further say that the Defendants allegations are without sufficient grounds and cannot be relied upon to allow setting aside judgment".
\par }\pard \ql \fi748\li40\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin40\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
The Defendant subsequently applied to set aside the Judgment but on the l1th of June 1999 the Learned Magistrate dismissed the Motion.
\par }\pard \ql \fi748\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 She stated in giving her reasons that she was not satisfied
 about the reasons advanced for failing to appear when directed or file a defence as ordered on the 29th of January 1999.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
On the 26th of February, when fixing the formal proof date as the 21st of April 1999, the Learned Magistrate also gave the Defendant liberty to file a defence within seven days.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 This was not done although according to an affidavit of Mitchell Prasad, a Filing Clerk in the employ of the Defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 s solicitors, a Statement of Defence was filed on the 5th of March 1999 but was returned by the Court Registry.
\par }\pard \ql \fi1420\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
That Statement of Defence alleged that the Plaintiff had a friendly relationship with the Defendant during which he made a gift to her of some money but the friendly relationship turned sour when the Defendant refused to have a sexual
 relationship with the Plaintiff.
\par }\pard \ql \fi748\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 The Defence also alleged that as a result the Plaintiff confiscated the Defendant}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
s passport and airline ticket in Sydney only released it when the Defendant signed a document acknowledging, a debt of $2,000.00 to the Plaintiff.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 It was alleged that this document was signed under duress.
\par 
\par On the 9th of March 1999 the Plaintiff gave formal evidence relating to his claim and the Learned Magistrate accepted that evidence.
\par }\pard \ql \fi748\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 In the submissions of the parties the Defendant cont
ended that the claim was not a liquidated claim because it required further investigation to ascertain the correct amount. There are several authorities on what constitutes a liquidated demand but the most relevant which I have been able to discover was t
he statement of Farwell, L.J. in }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 {\*\bkmkstart Lagos_v_Grunwaldt_Devi_v_Anthony}Lagos v Grunwaldt}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669  
{\*\bkmkend Lagos_v_Grunwaldt_Devi_v_Anthony}[1910] 1 KB 41 at page 48 who said that a liquidated demand was where the debt is for goods sold and delivered,
 goods bargained and sold, work done, money lent, money paid, money received, interest, and upon accounts stated.
\par }\pard \ql \fi748\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
\par }\pard \ql \li40\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin40\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
It is unnecessary for me to consider this question any further in this case because of the clear view I have formed that the second ground of appeal must be upheld.
\par 
\par In failing to notify the Defendant of the changed date of hearing of formal proof I am satisfied that the Learned Magistrate failed to apply the principles of natural justice.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 In }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
{\*\bkmkstart Kanda_v_Government_Malaya_Devi_v_Anthony}Kanda v Government of Malaya}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 {\*\bkmkend Kanda_v_Government_Malaya_Devi_v_Anthony}
 (1962) AC 323 at p. 337 the Privy Council stated:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669\charrsid1725669 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
"If the right to be heard is to be a real right which is worth anything, it must carry with it a right in the accused man to know the case which is made against him.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 He must know what evidence has been given and what statements have been made affecting him, and then he must be given a fair opportunity to correct or contradict them....}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 It follows, of course, at the judge or whoever has to adjudic
ate must not bear evidence or receive representations from one side behind the back of the other. "
\par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 \fs16\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
\par In }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 {\*\bkmkstart Annets_v_McCann_Devi_v_Anthony}Annets v McCann }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 {\*\bkmkend Annets_v_McCann_Devi_v_Anthony}
(1990) 170 CLR 596 at 598, Mason C.J. Deane and McHugh JJ stated:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669\charrsid1725669 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1725669 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669  It can now be taken as settled that, when a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 statute}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 confers}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 power}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
upon}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 public official to destroy, defeat or prejudice a person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 s
 rights,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 interests or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 legitimate expectations, the rules of natural justice regulate the exercise of that power unless they}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 are}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 excluded}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
plain}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 words}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 of necessary Intendment..."
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 Accordingly the appeal is upheld and I refer the case back to the Magistrates}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1725669 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669  Court to be heard by another Magistrate. The Respondent must pay the Appellants costs to be taxed if not agreed.
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 
\par }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 Appeal allowed.
\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1725669 \fs24\lang3081\langfe3081\cgrid\langnp3081\langfenp3081 {\insrsid15609778\charrsid1725669 Marie Chan}{
\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1972231\charrsid1725669 
\par }}