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\par All three defendants deny owing the plaintiff any money under the said building contract.
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efendants. They allege that the construction work on their house}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13047203\charrsid11889929  was defective in several }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5517849\charrsid11889929 respects}{
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 and that it would cost $4,563.74 to rectify the alleged defects. A further item in the counterclaim is for a sum of $2,690 said to be owing under clause 5 of the building contract and c
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\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13047203\charrsid11889929 
\par Certain basic facts in this case are really not in dispute and these I have}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11873776  set out in the next paragraph.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6171618\charrsid11889929 
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. 11343) at Kennedy Avenue, Nadi, for a total contract price of $30,000 and in accordance with the plans and specifications approved for that purpose by the Nadi Town Council. The }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6171618\charrsid11889929 
3rd}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5517849\charrsid11889929  defendant is the mortgagee of the property having agreed to lend the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6171618\charrsid11889929 1st}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5517849\charrsid11889929  and }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6171618\charrsid11889929 2nd}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5517849\charrsid11889929 
 defendants a sum of $20,000 towards the contract price by way of progress payments on the works carried out. Under the building contract the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6171618\charrsid11889929 1st}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5517849\charrsid11889929  and }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6171618\charrsid11889929 2nd}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5517849\charrsid11889929 
 defendants agreed to pay the plaintiff direct an initial sum towards the contract price for work done to the value of $10,000. }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14437163\charrsid11889929 This}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5517849\charrsid11889929  amount was varied by a letter dated 3 July, 1974 signed by the parties (Item 3 Ex. 1) to $10,900. }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7809890\charrsid11889929 On}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5517849\charrsid11889929  26 March, 1975}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7809890\charrsid11889929 
 the certificate of completion and permit to occupy (Ex.21) was issued by the building surveyor of Nadi Town Council in respect of the dwelling house in question.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13047203\charrsid11889929 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16678120\charrsid11889929 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10639409 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4348812\charrsid11889929 The plaintiff g}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929 ave evidence that }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9665913\charrsid11889929 he was requested by the 1st def}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929 endant to do this extra work. The 1st defendant denied any such request being made by}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9665913\charrsid11889929  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929 him. Reliance is also placed by the defendants upon clause 12 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9665913\charrsid11889929 of the building contract which}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929  states:
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\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4348812\charrsid11889929 12. The Contractor shall not be e}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929 
ntitled to do any extra or additional work or to make any variations of the plans and specifications without the written consent of the Owner and Home Finan}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4348812\charrsid11889929 ce}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929  Company Limited.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10639409\charrsid11889929 "}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929 
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\par So}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929  far as the first two items of extra work are concerned (ti}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8938391\charrsid11889929 les}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929  and wall boards) I do not think these could properly be regarded as extras. I am satisfied that they are provided for in the contract.}{
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ings }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9665913\charrsid11889929 and double concrete driveway) we}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929 re actually constructed by the plaintiff. The question now }{
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 is not easy to decide this conflict of evidence between the two principal witnesses each being adamant about his particular version. However on the balance of probabilities I feel I must accept the plaintif}{
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 are fairly sizeable involving much expense. For that reason I would find it somewhat difficult to believe that the plaintiff would on his own initiative and unprompted proceed to do t}{
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 authorised to do so by the 1st defendant.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929  A}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929 ccordingly I find }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 as}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929  a fact that the request to do the}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4145930\charrsid11889929  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929 
extra work had in fact emanated from the 1st defendant. In my view such request by the 1st defendant operate}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4145930\charrsid11889929 d }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929 a}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4145930\charrsid11889929 s a}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929  waiver of clause 12 o}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4145930\charrsid11889929 f the contract in so far as the}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929  two items of extra wor}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4145930\charrsid11889929 k in question w}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 e}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4145930\charrsid11889929 
re concerned. I am satisfied therefore that}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929  the plaintiff is entitled }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 to be compensated for the extra}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929  work performed in respect of the galvanized pipe railings and}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4145930\charrsid11889929  the double concrete driveway. I}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929  would therefore al}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4145930\charrsid11889929 low to the plaintiff a sum of $}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929 900 to cover the extra costs of those two items.
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4145930\charrsid11889929 
\par As indicated above the plaintiff could not succeed on his claim in respect }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 of}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4145930\charrsid11889929 
 the other two items of alleged extra work where amount involved is said to be $520 subtracting this amount from $6,740 leaves a balance of $6,220 in the plaintif}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11889929\charrsid11889929 f}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4145930\charrsid11889929 s claim which I am satisfied must be allowed.
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9066246\charrsid11889929 
\par It is to be noted that the extra work in respect of the construction of the driveway must of necessity have prolonged the date of completion of the contract. The driveway was not provided for in the plans and specifications and time must be allowed }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 for}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9066246\charrsid11889929 
 it. Having regard to the size and nature of the driveway which the plaintiff had to construct I feel 8 days should be allowed by way of extension beyond the contract completion date. I will have occasion to refer again to this aspect of the matter.

\par 
\par With regard to the plaintif}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11889929\charrsid11889929 f}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9066246\charrsid11889929 
s claim for special and general damages, the plaintiff has not in my view made out a case with respect to each of them. His claim under those heads will therefore be dismissed.
\par 
\par I turn now to the counterclaim of the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 1st}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9066246\charrsid11889929  and }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 2nd}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9066246\charrsid11889929  defendants.
\par 
\par The first item for which claim is made in the counterclaim is for a sum of $4,563.74 as damages for alleg}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 e}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9066246\charrsid11889929 d defective workmanship in the construction of the dwelling house. Th
e items concerned are twenty-two in number and these have been particularized in the statement of defence as follows:
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4339752\charrsid11889929 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6366094 {\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 1. }{
\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid4339752\charrsid11889929 Door Type 1
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 2. }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid4339752\charrsid11889929 Door Type 2
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 3. }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid4339752\charrsid11889929 Wardrobe
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 4. }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid4339752\charrsid11889929 Curtain Tracks to Pelmets
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 5. }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid4339752\charrsid11889929 Shower
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 6. }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid4339752\charrsid11889929 Two Shaving cabinets
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 7. }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid4339752\charrsid11889929 Railing to stairs and balcony
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 8. }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid4339752\charrsid11889929 Door to Kitchen
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 9}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 .}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid4339752\charrsid11889929 Door to linen cupboard
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 10}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid12392092\charrsid11889929 .}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid4339752\charrsid11889929 Architraves
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 11. Partition to first floor}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid4339752\charrsid11889929 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 12. Roofing iron
\par 13. Skirting
\par 14}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 .}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929  Battons to screen windows
\par 15}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 .}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929  Door to hearter compartment
\par 16}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 .}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929  Plaster on first floor balcony
\par 17}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 .}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929  Kitchen wall cupboard
\par 18}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 .}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929  Screen doors
\par 19}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 .}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929  Mosquitoe Screens
\par 20}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 .}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929  }{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid12392092\charrsid11889929 Storm wat}{
\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 er drains
\par 21}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 .}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929  Painting
\par 22}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid14434190\charrsid11889929 .}{\fs24\cf0\lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929  Driveway
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10639409 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12392092\charrsid11889929 S}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7878275\charrsid11889929 
ince the list was compiled item 12 (roofing iron) has been rectified and is no longer in contention. The complaint}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849243\charrsid11889929  about the railings is that it is unsteady and was not 
firmly affixed. The driveway is said to be cracking up because no steel reinforcement was used and the storm water drains could not clear waste water properly. However the general complaint about the remaining items alleged to be defective is that they we
re not constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications to the reasonable satisfaction of the defendants. Much evidence was led on this aspect of the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11419316\charrsid11889929 m}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849243\charrsid11889929 atter but I need not go into it at any length because of the view I have taken in regard to th}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11419316\charrsid11889929 
e evidence of Mr. Walker (D. W.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412019  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849243\charrsid11889929 
2) on this matter. I should however mention that during the course of hearing and before it was concluded the defendant}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11419316\charrsid11889929 s arranged for Mr. Khan (D. W.}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412019  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14443636\charrsid11889929 4}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13849243\charrsid11889929 ), the}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14443636\charrsid11889929  joinery foreman for Popular Furniture Limited, Lautoka, to visit the site at Nadi and prepare a quotation on the works to be done in order to rectify all the alleged defects. Mr}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412019 .}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14443636\charrsid11889929  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3112102\charrsid11889929 K}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14443636\charrsid11889929 han went to the site on 17 May, 1978. His quotation which is Ex.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412019  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14443636\charrsid11889929 26 gives an estimate of $5,456.70 to rectify all the defects alleged by the defendants. I am afraid I find this evidence to be of little use. The quota}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2586450\charrsid11889929 tion was prepared three years af}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14443636\charrsid11889929 
ter the construction of the dwelling house was completed and did not allow for price variation over the period. Further, it was largely based on repla
cement costs which give no credit for wear and tear since the house was completed nor for the possibility of upgrading at the time of the carpentry and joinery work in the house. All in all the quotation is in my view too unrealistic for any proper use to
 be made of it.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11404858\charrsid11889929 
On the evidence before me I accept that there were in fact defects not only in the materials used but also in the workmanship with regard to carpentry and joinery work as already particularised. I also accept Mr. Walker}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1274786\charrsid11889929 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11404858\charrsid11889929 s opinion that it wo
uld cost between $350 to $450 to rectify the defects in accordance with plans and specifications. Mr. Walker was the architect supervising the work on behalf of the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3112102\charrsid11889929 3rd}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11404858\charrsid11889929  defendant and it was on his certificate of satisfactory progress of work that the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3112102\charrsid11889929 3rd}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11404858\charrsid11889929  defendant would advance money by way of progress payments towards the contract price.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16132843\charrsid11889929 
 Mr. Walker was an expert witness with no particular interest in the result of the contest between the plaintiff on the one hand and the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3112102\charrsid11889929 1st}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16132843\charrsid11889929  and }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3112102\charrsid11889929 2nd}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16132843\charrsid11889929 
 defendants on the other. He was an independent and neutral witness. I accept his }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6311874\charrsid11889929 assessment and would allow a sum of $450 to the }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3112102\charrsid11889929 1st}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6311874\charrsid11889929  and }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3112102\charrsid11889929 2nd}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6311874\charrsid11889929  defendants for defective workmanship in the construction of their house. However, it should be noted that Mr. Walker}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1274786\charrsid11889929 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6311874\charrsid11889929 
s assessment did not cover the railings, driveway or storm water drains which also suffered from poor workmanship. I consider $180 should be allowed for compensation for defects in those items.}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14443636\charrsid11889929 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11491580\charrsid11889929 The defendants also claim in their counterclaim a sum of $2,6
90 for liquidated damages arising from the delay in the completion of the contract on or before the stipulated date namely 15 December, 1974. This claim is based on clause 5 of the building contract which requires a sum of $10 per day}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid542029\charrsid11889929  to be paid by the pla
intiff for any delay. The sum claimed is based on an alleged delay of 269 days. For my part I find this figure somewhat perplexing and unrealistic. Surely the delay must be for the period from 16 December, 1974 to the date when the certificate of completi
on and permit to occupy was issued, namely 26 March, 1975.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7304261\charrsid11889929  The number of}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3347282\charrsid11889929  days between 16 December, 1974}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3176581\charrsid11889929  (inclusive) and 26 March, 1975 (inclusive) is 101. I have also already allowed in dealing with the plaintif}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11889929\charrsid11889929 f}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15412019 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3176581\charrsid11889929 s claim 8 days to be deducted because of the
 extra time required on the construction of the double concrete driveway which was not included under the contract. Thus the number of days f}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3112102\charrsid11889929 or}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3176581\charrsid11889929  which the defendants could justly claim under clause 5 of the contract would be 93.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14443636\charrsid11889929 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5124300\charrsid11889929 
\par The plaintiff in his evidence claims 20 days of the delay}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11754284\charrsid11889929  was caused because work was held up just before the laying of the foundations at the request of the }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2496075\charrsid11889929 1st}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11754284\charrsid11889929  defendant who in accordance with Hindu religious }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1982856\charrsid11889929 traditions wanted to wait for an auspicious day for }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11754284\charrsid11889929 the laying of the foundation of his house.}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1982856\charrsid11889929  The }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2496075\charrsid11889929 1st}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1982856\charrsid11889929 
 defendant denied having made any such request and in this I accept his evidence and reject the allegation about the auspicious day as improbable having regard to all the surrounding circumstances. T
he plaintiff also claims that much of the delay was caused by wet weather when work could not be proceeded}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1907664\charrsid11889929  with. In support of his claim h}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1982856\charrsid11889929 e produced a weather chat with which he had been furnished by the Fiji Meteorological Service for the period in questi
on and a time book (Ex.4), the first to show the number of days of wet weather and the second to show the days on which no work was done because of rain.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613294\charrsid11889929 
 I find the time book to be of little evidential value because it was the plaintif}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11889929\charrsid11889929 f}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2390072 '}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7613294\charrsid11889929 s own private compilation without any attesting signatures by any of his employees shown against}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4026531\charrsid11889929 
 the entries therein. The book is at best a self-serving document and for that reason of questionable worth. The weather chart is no better. All it proves is that during the period in question there were some wet days which fact}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6105784\charrsid11889929 
 could hardly support the contention that on several days work under the contract could not proceed because of rain. As I have said 93 days appear to me to be a reasonable figure to be allowed for delay. Thu
s under this head the defendants would be credited with $930.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5124300\charrsid11889929 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6105784\charrsid11889929 
\par In their counterclaim the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2496075\charrsid11889929 1st}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6105784\charrsid11889929  and }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2496075\charrsid11889929 2nd}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6105784\charrsid11889929 
 defendants also claim loss of rent for a period of three and a half months at the rate of $350 per month. The claim is for loss of rent during January, February, March and first half of April, 1975. }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2496075\charrsid11889929 I}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6105784\charrsid11889929 t seems to me that the defendant}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12744001\charrsid11889929 s are only entitled to claim for the first three months in 1975 as the evidence is clear that the house was ready for occupation tow
ards the end of March. The rent claimed is higher than what the defendants were able to get when they did rent the premises. The amount they receive}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929 d for rent was $320. }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2496075\charrsid11889929 I}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929 n my view that would be a reasonable figure on which to assess loss of rent. I am sati
sfied that the defendants have suffered loss of rent during those three months to the extent of $960 and I would allow the}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7222326\charrsid11889929 m}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929  that amount.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6105784\charrsid11889929 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929 
\par It will be noted from the above that the plaintiff succeeds in his claim against the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7222326\charrsid11889929 1st}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929  and }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7222326\charrsid11889929 2nd}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7222326\charrsid11889929 defendants to the ext
ent of $6,}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929 220 while the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7222326\charrsid11889929 1st}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929 
 and }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7222326\charrsid11889929 2nd}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929 
 defendants have due to them from the plaintiff a sum of $2,520 (compensation for defective workmanship $630, liquidated d}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371838\charrsid11889929 a}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929 mages $930 and loss of rent $960). The amount allowed in the counterclaim ($2,520) must be off-set
 against the amount allowed to the plaintiff ($6,220). The balance to the plaintiff is therefore $3,700.
\par 
\par The }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375231\charrsid11889929 3rd}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929  defendant was joined in this action no doubt in the belief that as agent of the }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375231\charrsid11889929 1st}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929  and }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375231\charrsid11889929 2nd}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929  defendants it was contractually bound by the terms of the building contract in the same way as the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375231\charrsid11889929 1st}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929  and }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199863\charrsid11889929 2nd }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929 
defendants. In my opinion}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid11889929  the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375231\charrsid11889929 3rd}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid11889929  defendant could not be regarded as an agent in that sense. The }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375231\charrsid11889929 3rd}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid11889929  defendant was not a party to the contract between the plaintiff and the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375231\charrsid11889929 1st}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid11889929  and }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6375231\charrsid11889929 2nd}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid11889929 
 defendants and therefore could not be mad}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199863\charrsid11889929 e}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid11889929 
 liable in any way under the contract. The relationship as is clear from the evidence is one of mortgagee a}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199863\charrsid11889929 nd}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid11889929  mortgagor as opposed to one of agent and principal as alleged. The claim against the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199863\charrsid11889929 3rd}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid11889929  defendant must therefore be dismissed with costs.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid11889929 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid11889929 
\par There will be judgment for the plaintiff against the }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199863\charrsid11889929 1st}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid11889929  and }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16199863\charrsid11889929 2nd}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid11889929  defendants in the sum of $3,700. }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2371838\charrsid11889929 Because}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid11889929  each side has succeeded to some extent in this action there will be no order as to costs.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5702103 {\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid2390072 Sgd. T. U. Tuivaga
\par JUDGE}{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4920327\charrsid2390072 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5702103 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid11889929 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10639409 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1274786\charrsid11889929 Suva,}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5048037\charrsid11889929 
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14104766\charrsid11889929 3rd }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5702103\charrsid11889929 July, 1978}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11565785\charrsid11889929 
\par }}