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{\title IN THE SUPREME COURT OF FIJI}{\author blake_r}{\operator blake_r}{\creatim\yr2004\mo10\dy19\hr15\min12}{\revtim\yr2004\mo10\dy19\hr15\min12}{\version2}{\edmins5}{\nofpages4}{\nofwords1540}{\nofchars8781}{\*\company USP}{\nofcharsws10301}
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF FIJI
\par }{\b\caps\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256\charrsid1468630 Civil Jurisdiction
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 Action No.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 93 of 1977
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 Between:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256\charrsid1468630 OSEA VOLU}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 of Oneata Street,
\par Samabula, Bar Supervisor
\par Plaintiff
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256  and }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256\charrsid1468630 WILSON TH}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630\charrsid1468630 
OMAS MAWI
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 of Dillingham Wilkins}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
\par and Green, Fish}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 erman's Lodge, Veisari, Foreman}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
\par Defendant
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
\par Mr.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 R.I.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 Kapadia for the Plaintiff

\par Mr. N.J. Arjun for the Defendant
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256\charrsid1468630 JUDGMENT
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 This is an action for damages for negligent driving \tab arising out of a motor accident at Wailekutu on 8th of February, 1976 between a landrover reg. No. AL136 driven by the defenda
nt and a Datsun motor car Reg. No.AM33 owned and driven by the plaintiff. As a result of the accident the plaintiff's car was damaged beyond economical repairs and the plaintiff himself suffered a severe injury to his right hip and other less serious inju
ries as well.
\par 
\par The question of liability for negligence is not now in dispute as this was admitted by the defendant during the course of hearing. This leaves only the question of quantum of damages to be determined by this court.
\par 
\par The plaintiff claims special damages in the sum of $8,110.50, particulars of which are}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
set out in full in the pleadings. However, the main general items of special damages are as under: 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 Medical expenses in Fiji\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85..\tab $12.20
\par Medical expenses in Australia\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85..\tab  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 1,043.00
\par Transport expenses in Fiji during treatment\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85.140.00
\par Transport and other expenses in Australia\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85.\tab 88.00
\par Airfares \_ Nausori to Nadi and accommodation\'85\'85\'85\'85.\tab 64.00
\par Return airfares Nadi/Australia\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85...583.30
\par Loss of salary to 2.10.77\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85... }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 4,280.00
\par Damage to car\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85.}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 1,900.00}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
\par }\pard \ql \li5760\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin5760\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630   }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 $8,110.50
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
\par Except for items relating to loss of salary and damage to car no serious dispute is made over the other items which in my judgment are clearly owing as special damages. As to the contested items, I will advert to them later in this judgment.
\par 
\par The plaintiff also claims general damages under two main heads:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 (i) loss of prospective earnings; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 (ii) pain and suffering and loss of amenities of life.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
\par Following the accident the plaintiff was admitted to the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630  C.W.M. hospital in Suva. The me}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
dical evidence which is not in dispute and which I accept was given by Dr D.D. Sharma, Consultant Surgeon at the C.W.M. Hospital. According to him the plaintiff suffered bruises to his chest, hips, right should
er and right knee in the accident. The plaintiff also had fracture dislocation of the right femoral head which was the most serious of the injuries sustained by the plaintiff. The fracture was reduced and the pl}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 aintiff spent six weeks in bed i}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 n traction. After this he was gradually mobilised and was discharged from hospital on 28th March, 1976.
\par 
\par A week after the plaintiff was discharged from hospital he developed severe}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630  pain in his right hip and an X-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
ray showed a fracture of the femoral neck. This further f
racture was caused by the weakening of the bone due to the fracture dislocation. On 27th May, 1976 nailing of the hip was attempted but without success as the broken piece was too small. It therefore became obvious that the Plaintiff needed a total hip re
p
lacement which could not be done in Fiji. He was advised to seek outside treatment overseas. In July, 1976 the plaintiff underwent a complete hip replacement in Sydney, Australia. Although the operation in Sydney has benefited the Plaintiff a great deal a
nd has enabled him }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 to walk about, he has got a non-union of part of the b}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
one (greater trochanter) at the hip as a result of the operation. The right leg has bec}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 o}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
me longer by half an inch and there is a slight pain and limitation of movement at the }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 h}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 ip. Dr. 
Sharma estimated that the plaintiff's permanent residual incapacity as forty percent.
\par 
\par The plaintiff whos}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 e evidence I also accept is 55 y}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 ears }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 o}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 f age. At the time of the accident the plaintiff was employed as bar manager at Korolevu Beach Hotel in Nadroga. He }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 commenced employment there on 1
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
st January, 1975 and was regarded as a good and conscientious worker by the management, prior to his employment at Korolevu the plaintiff was a soldier in the Royal Fiji Military Forces. He spent over 23 years in the army 
which he served efficiently and with much distinction. In the army he was for many years in charge of the officers' mess and responsible for catering of foods and drinks. The plaintiff developed such a skill and flair for that type of work that his servic
es were often sought and utilised in high Government circles. It was at his own request in order to take on his Korolevu employment which was better paid and with promising prospects that he was released from }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 the army on a pension of $72.61}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 c}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
a month. Until the accident the plaintiff had been a fairly active man who took much interest and pride in tending to }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 his vegetable and root-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
crop gardens. He is a person who used to enjoy outdoor life during his spare time. The Plaintiff has sober habits, having been a teetotaller for the past sixteen years. He is a dedicated family}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256\charrsid1468630  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 man who has his own house in Oneata Street, Samabula, with only a relatively small mortgage left on it.
\par 
\par The plaintiff suffered much pain and suffering from his injuries in the accident. As a result of the frac}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 ture dislocation of the right femo}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
ral head, the plaintiff}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191  had to spend six weeks in bed i}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
n traction with its attendant great discomfort and inconvenience. The plaintiff spent more than a month and a half in hospital before being discharged. However, further complications arose a week later when a severe pain d}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid1468630 eveloped in his right hip. An X-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
ray showed a fracture of the femoral neck which was caused by weakening of the bone due to the initial fracture dislocation. Treatment of this was not 
successful so that the plaintiff was advised that a total hip replacement was required and this could not be obtained in Fiji. The plaintiff subsequently went to Australia where he underwent an operation for hip replacement. Though the operation has been 
characterised as successful, it has unfortunately caused his right leg to be a little longer than his left leg resulting in a rather awkward limp, a condition he w}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 i}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 ll carry with him throughout life. The plaintiff could not move about freely as before and e
asy mobility is a thing of the past. He still suffers pain in the hip area every now and again, particularly during changes in the weather and this condition will probably continue for a long time. Moreover, the plaintiff gets tired easily and finds it im
p
ossible to do heavy physical exertions. He finds it difficult to remain standing or seated for long periods and needs more rest in bed. The plaintiff's condition is such that he could no longer carry on its employment as bar manager at the Korolevu Beach 
Hotel and of course he is no longer so employed. It is not likely and I wholly rule out the possibility of the plaintiff being }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 e}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
ver sufficiently fit again to be able to find a job as a bar manager}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256\charrsid3047191  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 for which he has experience and suitable qualifications.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191  Hi}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 s permanent}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256\charrsid3047191  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
disability has been medically assessed as forty percent and this must necessarily handicap the plaintiff very muc}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 h on the labour market which, as is well-}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 known, is highly competitive because of the rate of unemployment in the country. In such a market only per}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 sons of undoubted fitness would}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
 be preferred. Thus the outlook for the plaintiff of finding employment suited to his condition must be regarded as bleak indeed. For the purpose of this judgement I must regard the plaintiff as virtually unempl
oyable on the paid labour market because of his physical handicap.
\par 
\par It in clear that if the plaintiff had not been involved in the accident in question and sustained injuries, he would no doubt still be working as bar manager at Korolevu and would probably
 continue to do so for several years. The plaintiff in 55 years of age and while I }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 a}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
m well conscious of the fact that life is not without its contingencies and uncertainties, I think it i}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
 reasonable to suppose that the plaintiff who was apparently of good health prior to the accident would have continued in remunerativ}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 e employment for as much as a fu}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 rther 6 years. Beyond that it becomes impossible to say what the future might hold for the plaintiff. I }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 m satisfied that bearing in mind his sober habits and h}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 is age and modest life-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
style the plaintiff but for the accident would almost certainly have remained in remunerative employment for a further 6 years.
\par 
\par Thus as regards the claim for loss of prospective earnings which the plaintiff is alleged to have suffer
ed I would regard 6 years as the proper multiplier for assessing this claim. It is in evidence that the plaintiff was at the time of the accident earning a net salary of $214 a month or $2568 a year. Applying the multiplier of 6 to the sum}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256\charrsid3047191  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 of $2568, it comes to $15,408. I am satisfied that such is the amount this Court ought to award for the plaintiff's lose of }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 p}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 rospective earnings}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256\charrsid3047191  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
as the result of the accident.
\par 
\par As for pain and suffering and loss of amenities of life, I think a reasonable amount of compensation for this}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
 bearing in mind what the plaintiff has gone through after the accident and bearing in mind the fact that his full enjoyment of life in the years ahead has been much curtailed, would be $4,000.
\par 
\par As stated earlier there is dispute as to the amount claimed for loss of earnings totalling $4,280.00. However, on the evidence placed before this Court it is clear that such an }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 mount which is computed from the time of the accident to the date of trial represents the plaintiff's actual lose of earnings
 as a result of the accident. I am satisfied therefore that such amount should be reimbursed to the plaintiff.
\par 
\par As for the damage to the plaintiff car, evidence i}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 s not controverted that the pre-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 accident value of the car was $2,500. The wreck was sold for $
600, leaving the amount claimed of $1 900. I am satisfied that this amount should also be reimbursed to the plaintiff.
\par 
\par In all I assess damages as under -
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 Special damages-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85
\'85\'85.\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 $8,110.50
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 General damages:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 (i) Loss of prospective earnings\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85.\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85...}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 15,408.00
\par (ii) Pain and suffering and loss of amenities of life\'85\'85\'85}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256\charrsid3047191 \'85}{\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191\charrsid3047191 .}{
\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 4,000.00
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid3047191 Total\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 \tab }{
\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 $27,518.50}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 
\par Accordingly there will be judgment for the plaintiff against the defendant in the sum of $27,518.50 with costs which by agreement of both counsel I fix at $500.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256\charrsid3047191 T.U. Tuivaga
\par JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3047191 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\noproof0\langnp2057\insrsid9926256 Suva,
\par 31st October, 1977
\par }}