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\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864386\charrsid11864386 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF FIJI}{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8457784 
\par }{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864386\charrsid11864386 (WESTERN DIVISION)}{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3687438\charrsid11864386 
\par }{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864386\charrsid11864386 AT LAUTOKA
\par }{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8457784 CIVIL JURISDICTION}{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864386\charrsid11864386 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11864386 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864386 Action No. 278 of 1976
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\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864386\charrsid7539765 s/o Ram Prasad
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864386 Plaintiff
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\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864386 1st Defendant
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\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864386\charrsid5129293 .}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864386 
\par 2nd Defendant
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\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864386 Patel, Counsel for the Plaintiff
\par Mr. S.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11864386 Prasad, Counsel for the 1st & 2nd Defendants
\par 
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\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11405535 This is a claim for damages arising out of }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943022 a }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11405535 
motor accident which occurred at the end of a bridge}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496  on the main Lautoka/Nadi road.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11405535 
\par 
\par On 1/1/75 the plaintiff was a passenger in saloon car travelling towards Lautoka and the defendant was driving a van towards Nadi. It was a little before mid-day and th}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 e w
eather was bright and sunny.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11405535 
\par 
\par The statement of claim alleges that the accident occurred owing t}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943022 o t}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11405535 he defendant}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11405535 s negligent driving and the defendant was convicted in the magistrate}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 '}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11405535 s court for careless }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 driving.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11405535 
\par 
\par The plaintiff}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11405535 s }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223181\charrsid11685496 driver}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223181  was}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11405535  emerging from the
 bridge when the collision occurred. P.W.5, the driver, said his speed was about 35-40 m.p.h. on the bridge when he saw the defendant}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11405535 
s van approaching on the wrong side of the road and a collision seemed imminent. He could not swerve left because of the railings and tried to swerve to his off side to avoid the defendant}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 '}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11405535 s car but failed and a collision occurred. The van continued across the bridge }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943022 and }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 stopped in a cane field.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3107302 
\par 
\par P.W.8, Kuni Deo, was driving a bus at 35-40 m.p.h. in the direction of Nadi at the material time when the defendant}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3107302 
s van overtook him. It was zig}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 -}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3107302 zagging. This was about \'bd a mile from the scene of the accident and he followed b}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 ehind the van. He says he was 1}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3107302 \'bd chains away when he saw the van on its wrong side of the road collide with the approaching car.
\par 
\par The defendant explains }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 "}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3107302 the zig-zag}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 "}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3107302  by saying that he applied his brakes as he approached the bridge and his van suddenly pulled over to the right. His speed, he says, was 30-40 m.p.h. and he not only applied his brakes but dropped a
 gear. The defendant said he slowed down in this manner as he approached a bend 3 chain fr}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4418145 o}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3107302 m the bridge. There is no evidence that the}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3223181  bend is so sharp as to require}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3107302 
 such a reduction in speed when one is proceeding at a modest 30-40 m.p.h. and I have some doubt as to whether it would be necessary to slow down on that bend in the manner described by the defendant. I also}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943022 ,}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3107302  note from the defendant that this was }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4418145 3 chains 
from the bridge. Presumably he swerve}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1208779 d}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4418145  to his right about 3 chains from the bridge when he applied his brakes but the accident}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11405535  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4418145 occurred as he entered the bridge. One wonders why he swerve}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1208779 d}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4418145  as he entered the bridge. Defendant says that }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 as }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4418145 he reached the bridg
e he had applied his brakes a second time and this again caused him to swerve and hit the car. Since he had slowed down whilst rounding the bend I wonder why he regarded it as necessary to further reduced his speed as he was about to enter the bridge. I}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4418145 m not impressed by the defendant}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 '}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4418145 
s explanation as to how he came to be on his wrong side. Having applied his brakes once and swung violently to the right as consequence he should have avoided applying them again and I cannot see why there was any need for hi
m to brake yet again. In any event }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 being forewarn}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4418145 ed of this sudden dangerous trait in the car}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4418145 s braking behaviour he should have been fully pr}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 
epared to counter react it and at hi}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4418145 s reduced speed should not have found it beyond his capacity.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11405535 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15808522 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1595286 The defendant was admittedly o}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15808522 
n his wrong side and I preferred the evidence of the bus driver P.W.8 who says that the defendant was driving in }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1595286 a }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 zig-zag manner.}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15808522 
\par 
\par I am satisfied that the accident occurred as }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 a }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15808522 result of the defendant}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 
's negligence.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15808522 
\par 
\par As a result of the acci
dent the plaintiff was rendered unconscious. He was taken to hospital and found to have 5 fractured ribs and a broken arm. He required a blood transfusion. Pieces of glass were removed from both eyes and he had lacerations on his face and chest. }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 He was in hospital for 5 weeks.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15808522 
\par 
\par As an out-patient he attended}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1595286  the hospital 1}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15808522 
4 times which cost him $7.00 per trip amounting to $98.00 and he spent $3.00 on a medical report. This claim of $101.00 for special damages is not disputed.
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15099783 
\par The plaintiff is a cane farmer and his claim for special damages also includes lo}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 s}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15099783 
ses due to reduced output on his farm during 1975 and 1976 amounting to $1100.00 and $550.00 respectively. The loss of production each}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  year is alleged to have been 50}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15099783  tons, but the price of cane in 1975 was $32.50 and in 1976 was $24.00, and the net}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3818031 t}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15099783  profit per ton according to his statement of claim was $20.00 in 1975 and $15.00 in 1976. If one examines those figures they suggest that the cost of production in 1975 was $(32.50-20.00}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4352705 ) =}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15099783 $12.50 per ton but in 1976 in an era inflation the cost h}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4352705 ad dropped to $(24}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  - }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15099783 15) =}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15099783 $9.00. The statement of claim contains an }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4352705 obvious}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15099783  mathematical error for 1976 because on the figures alleged the total loss is $(50}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15099783 \'d7}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4352705 50) =}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4352705 $750 whereas the statement of claim gives this figure as $550.
\par 
\par In support of the claim evidence was given by P.W.2, and F.S.C. Field Officer who revealed }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 that }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4352705 the plaintiff}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4352705 s cane production in 1975 and 1976 was 176 tons and 111 tons. His production for the 3 precedin
g years was 274, 192 and 219 tons, which averages 228 tons per year. I am satisfied that there was a drop in the plaintiff}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4352705 
s cane production of at least 50 ton}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 s per year for those two years.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4352705 
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\par The plaintiff states }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1595286 that }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4352705 his loss of production was due to the fracture of his left arm which has seriously }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1595286 weakened it and he cannot do}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4352705  heavy farming work. That allegation is }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 supported}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4352705  by the evidence of Dr. Welbi Korowa (P.W.7) which I accept. He is also somewhat incapaci}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 tated by his rib injuries.}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15099783 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 
\par P.W.2, states that the total cost of a farmer}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 s cane production is roughly }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid5129293\charrsid5129293 1}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293\charrsid5129293 /}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\sub\langnp2057\insrsid5129293\charrsid5129293 3}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 of its gross value. That must be a very roug}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1595286 h estimate indeed because it would ga
}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 ve a cost of $11.00 in 1975 and a much lower cost of $8.00 in 1976 i.e. per ton when cost}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 s}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 
 could be expected to have increased and it also suggests that if there is a fall in the price of a cane there is an automatic drop in production costs. The figures given by P.W.2 in cross-examination for production, harve}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1595286 sting and transport indicate an}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354  overall cost of about $12.00 per ton.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 I accept the figure of $12.00 per ton as the total production cost for 1975 and 1976. This gives a nett value of $20.50 for 1975 and $12.00 for 1976.
\par 
\par Accordingly I estimate the plaintiff}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 s loss of cane income for 1975 as $(50}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 \'d7}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 20.50) =}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 $1025 and for 1976 as $(50}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 \'d7}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 12) =}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 
$600. That is a total of $1625.00.
\par 
\par There }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845 is no general claim for }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12809354 loss}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 of }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845 future earnings and no evidence was adduced which could be directed to such a claim.}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15808522 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845 
\par There is a claim for general}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid613230  damages which would cover pain}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845 
 and suffering and his now restricted left arm movement. He cannot raise his left arm above his shoulder and finds it difficult to drive a truck. In addition he had had one attack of pneumonia which is attributable to the loss o}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 f resistance in the lungs to}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845 
 microbes which causes such infections. He is now 42 years of age and he may have a further attack or attacks of pneumonia. For his pain, suffering and loss of amenities I make an award of $1500.
\par 
\par The total award of $(101}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845 +}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845 1625}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845 +}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845 1500) =}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845 $3,226.00 as against the defendant No.}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845 1.
\par 
\par Costs fixed at }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11685496 $80.00 including disbursements.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845 
\par 
\par The claim against 2nd defendant is dismissed with costs which I fix at $30.00.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8721845 {\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845\charrsid11160876 (}{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293 S}{
\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845\charrsid11160876 gd.)}{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11160876  }{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845\charrsid11160876 J.T.}{
\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5129293  }{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845\charrsid11160876 Williams
\par JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8721845 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8721845 
\par LAUTOKA,
\par 7th December, 1978
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16410089 
\par Date of hearing}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11756127 : 27}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16410089 & 28th September}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11756127 , 1978}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16410089 .
\par }}