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No.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9175567 16}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940 of 1979 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin0\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin0\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6098957 BETWEEN}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940\charrsid1928797 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin0\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin0\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9175567\charrsid6098957 KIRAN}{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 \par d/o}{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6098957\charrsid7106355 Johan}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940\charrsid6098957 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940\charrsid1928797 Appellant \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin0\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin0\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6098957 AND}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940\charrsid1928797 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin0\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin0\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9175567 SUSHILA DEVI}{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 \par }{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6098957\charrsid7106355 w/o Suresh Prasad}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6098957\charrsid6098957 }{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 & \par }{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6098957 SURSATI}{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 \par }{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6098957\charrsid7106355 w/o Shiu Prasad}{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940\charrsid7106355 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940\charrsid6098957 Respondent \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin0\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940 \par Mr. }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid525564 S. Prasad Counsel for the Appellant}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 Mr. M}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid525564 . Tappoo Counsel for the Respondent}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6098957 s}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid525564 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin0\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9636940\charrsid6098957 JUDGMENT}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10492401\charrsid6098957 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin0\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16585346 \par This is an appeal against the order of a magistrate directing that the defendant pay into Court the sum of $400 within 14 days plus $40 for costs on an occasion when the defendants}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 '}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16585346 solicitor failed to appear on the hearing date. \par \par One housewife }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10028256 brought an action against two others for injuries caused when they assaulted her}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10512386 . The special damages amounted to $82.50 and general damages. They allegedly cut off her hair by force and caused injury to the scalp in the course of the operation.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16585346 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10512386 \par The writ was filed on 26.9.78 and the parties appeared in Court on several occasions and on 17.2.79 it was set down for hearing on 27.4.79. On the latter date Mr. Prasad appeared for the defendants and obtained an adj ournment on the ground that he had only just been instructed. Defences were filed and a hearing fixed for 29.6.79 on which date the plaintiff and her advocate appeared along with the defendants but Mr. Prasad failed to appear. \par \par The learned magistrate observed that Mr. Prasad was aware of the date and rather }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3360868 than proceed }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10963761 and deprive the defendants of their}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6098957 advocate he adjourned to the 11th}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10963761 July to fix a further hearing date. He also made the above order which is appealed against.}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10512386 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10963761 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6098957 Mr. Prasad submits }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10963761 that the learned magistrate has no power to make any such order as to payment in of $400.00 and that the costs awarded were excessive. \par \par Mr. Prasad referred me to }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 O}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10963761 .XXX r.3 of the Magistrates}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 '}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10963761 Courts}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10963761 Rules (Vol.VI, Laws), but that covers the absence of parties and in this case the parties were present. \par \par Mr. Tappoo for the plaintiff}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976450 referred to }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 O}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976450 .35 }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 r.3}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7675055 (}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976450 1) of the White Book but it has little application to a situation of this kind.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10963761 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976450 \par However, the Magistrates}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976450 Courts}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 '}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976450 Rules}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7675055 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976450 (supra) appear to cover the matter. }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 O}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976450 .XXXIII r. 10 thereof states:- \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin720\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 "}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976450\charrsid7675055 10. Where upon the trial of any cause or matter it appears that the same cannot conveniently proceed by reason of the barrister and solicitor for any party having neglected to attend personally}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112653 _____________}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976450\charrsid7675055 such barrister and sol icitor shall personally pay to all or any of the parties such costs as the court shall think fit to award.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 "}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976450 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin0\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976450 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15100525 The forgoing provision does not allow for any deposit to be ordered to cover a possible award against the party whose advocates has defaulted.}{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12976450 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15100525 \par The order of the learned magistrate is se}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13112653 t aside and he should consider O}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15100525 .33 r.10. No doubt he should order Mr. Prasad to pay the }{ \fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2696989 plaintiffs personal costs of attendance and the fee that would be payable to her advocate for appearing for a fixed hearing date. In addition the magistrate may add what he considers to be the costs incurred by the defendants for their personal attendance.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15100525 \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2696989 \par Although this appeal has succeeded to the extent that the learned magistrate}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7106355 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2696989 s order has been set aside it would in my view be unfair to order the plaintiff to pay costs hereof. \par \par I make no order on the costs of the appeal. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin0\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2696989\charrsid2696989 (Sgd.) J.T. Williams \par JUDGE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri8\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin8\lin0\itap0\pararsid2031979 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2696989 \par LAUTOKA \par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9467317 10th}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2696989 October, 1979.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2696989\charrsid10702740 \par }}