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\par CIVIL APPEAL NO. CBV0007}{\insrsid2061682\charrsid2061682  }{\insrsid9729626\charrsid2061682 OF 2008S
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\par }{\b\insrsid9729626\charrsid2061682 MARK SPURLING
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\par Coram:}{\insrsid2061682\charrsid2061682  }{\insrsid9729626\charrsid2061682 The Hon Justice Keith Mason, Judge of the Supreme Court
\par The Hon Justice Kenneth Handley, Judge of the Supreme Court
\par The Hon Justice Mark Weinberg, Judge of the Supreme Court
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\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682  presumably}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14489489\charrsid2061682 signed }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 by the Judge }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682 on 29 May 2008,}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14489489\charrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682 the date of its publication. }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 
\par 
\par [3]\tab The order pronounced in the final paragraph }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14489489\charrsid2061682 was }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682 perfected}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14489489\charrsid2061682 on 10 June}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682  2008}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682  when the Registrar signed}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 , dated and sealed a document in the following form:}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682 
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\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 BEFORE THE HONOURABLE MR JU}{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9186836\charrsid2061682 S}{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 
TICE JITEN SINGH
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\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 Ms A Neelta Counsel for the Plaintiff and Mr B. Narayan Counsel for the Defendant. }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 
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 having been tried before the Judge }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 IT IS THIS DAY ORDERED}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 
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\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 That judgment be entered for the Plaintiff against the Defendant in the sum of UK22725.00 pounds together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum
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\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 That costs is summarily fixed in the sum of $1,400.00 (One Thousand Four Hundred Dollars}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2115366\charrsid2061682 )}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 against the Defendant.
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\par }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 SEALED}{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 this 10 day of June, 2008.
\par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 
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\par \'85(SGD\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85..
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 
\par }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 CHIEF REGISTRAR}{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5454559\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14489489\charrsid2061682 [}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 4}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14489489\charrsid2061682 ]\tab Rule 16 of the Court of Appeal Rules states}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11469109\charrsid2061682 :}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14489489 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11469109\charrsid2061682 Time for appealing
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11469109\charrsid2061682 
\par 16.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11469109\charrsid2061682 
Subject to the provisions of this rule, every notice of appeal shall be filed and served under paragraph (4) of rule 15 within the following period (calculated from the date on which the judgment or order of the Court below was signed, entered or otherwis
e perfected), that it to say - 
\par }\pard \ql \fi720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11469109\charrsid2061682 (a)}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11469109\charrsid2061682 
in the case of an appeal from an interlocutory order, 21 days;
\par (b)}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11469109\charrsid2061682 in any other case, 6 weeks.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11469109\charrsid2061682  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14489489\charrsid2061682 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 [5}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11469109\charrsid2061682 ]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682 The petitioner }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2115366\charrsid2061682 filed}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682  a notice of appeal on 25 July 2008, }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 accompanied by a}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682 summons seeking an extension of time}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 .}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682 It was supported by an affidavit sworn by }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 Ms Narayan, }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682 the financi}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 al controller of the petitioner stating that:}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682 

\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 (a)\tab the petitioner attempted to lodge its notice of appeal on 16 July}{
\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 2008;
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 (b)\tab the petitioner had been informed by its solicitors and verily believed that lodgement}{\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 on this date complied with the Court of Appeal Rules;}{\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 (c)\tab filing was rejected as being out time on the basis of a recent judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal in the May 2008 session;
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 (d)\tab the deponent was}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 
informed by our Solicitors and verily believe that it has been well settled law and common practice in Fiji that the 6 weeks time limitation for filing of a Notice of Appeal starts to run from the dates on which the Judgm}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 e}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 nt in the Court below has been sealed or otherwise perfected}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 .}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 [}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 6}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 ]\tab }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682 The above mentioned recent judgment of the Court of Appeal is}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 
Raj v Shell Fiji}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 ,}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 Civil Appeal No. ABU0039 of 2007S}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 .}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682 In that matter a }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 Notice of Appeal was lodged almost five years after the decision below had been given }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682 by}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 a written }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682 J}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 udgment}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682  signed by the }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682 Judge }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 and dated 26 July 2002.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 No one had take}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682 n any steps to enter the orders until, we assume, shortly before the lodgement of the Notice of Appeal.}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 The Court}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682  (Byrne and Hickie JJA)}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682 hel}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 d }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 that }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 a close reading of [Rule 16] \lquote p}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4729687\charrsid2061682 u}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid13450024\charrsid2061682 ts paid\rquote  to }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 the appellant\rquote 
s argument that he was in time\'85. The judgment of His Lordship was clearly signed on 26 July 2002.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 
Thus, six weeks ran from that date.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 ""}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
\par [7]\tab The information provided to Ms Narayan and deposed to by her as to the }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 well settled law}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682  in Fiji was, indeed, correct.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 Furthermore, nothing has been put before us to challenge the statement that it represented common practice in Fiji, at least prior to the }{
\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 Raj}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682  decision. 
\par 
\par [}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 8}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 ]\tab In }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 John Fong v John T Polotini and Anor}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2628166  [}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 1974}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2628166 ]}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
 20 FLR 15 Williams J held that the practice in Fiji for entering judgments was set out in Order 42 Rule 5 of the (then) Supreme Court Rules 1968.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 His Lordship stated (at 17-18):
\par 
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Under Order 42, Rule 5(1), judgments must be settled under the direction of the Registrar before they are entered or drawn up.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
By this it is meant that when a judgment has been delivered, the actual order to be framed and endorsed under}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 the judgment must b
e set out and approved by the Registrar as accurately containing the Judge\rquote s directions.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
Rule 5(2) places an onus upon the party who seeks to enter a judgment, i.e. to file and perfect it, to prepare a draft for the Chief Registrar\rquote s approval.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 5(3) states that if the judgment creditor does not within 21 days prepare a draft judgment for the Registrar\rquote s approval then the other party may do so.
\par 
\par By 5(4) every judgment when entered shall be endorsed with the date of entry.
\par 
\par It is clear from the foregoing that 
the date of entry and perfecting of a judgment in a Civil Appeal from a Supreme Court judgment, is not the day on which the judgment is delivered in Court, but the date on which the Registrar approves, enters and files a draft thereof.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 [9]\tab The correctness of this view was s}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 t}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 
ated by a Full Court of Appeal in }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 Hart v Air Pacific Ltd}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 , unreported, July 1984, Civil Appeal No. 23 of 1983.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 [}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 10}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 ]\tab 
The Supreme Court Rules 1968 were the rules of court in force in the Supreme Court of Judicature in England on 1 January 1967 as amended by the Supreme Court Ordinance of Fiji.
\par 
\par [}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 11}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 ]\tab In 1988 the Supreme Court Rules 1968 were replaced by the High Court Rules 1988.}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 Order 42 rules 5 and 6 effectively restated the old Order 42 r 5 with presently immaterial exceptions.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 [12}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 ]\tab In 1991 the Fiji Court of Appeal affirmed the continuing authority of }{
\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 John Fong}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682  as regards the 1988 Rules (see }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
Muma v The University of the South Pacific}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2628166 [}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 1991}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2628166 ]}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682  37 FLR 109).}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
In a reserved decision, Tikaram JA pointed out that this was in accord with the decision of the English Court of Appeal in }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 Lant v Lant}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682  [1964] 1 WLR 829 applying an English rule expressed in identical terms to Rule 16.
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\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 [1}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 3}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 ]\tab In }{
\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 Muma}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682  it was }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682 held}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682  (at 111) that these principles apply in Fiji, where the practice has long been}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 for written judgments to be signed and dated by the Judge.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
The rationale is that a judgment remains within the court\rquote s power to withdraw, alter or modify until it is perfected:}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
Re Harrison\rquote s share under a settlement}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 .}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 Harrison v. Harrison}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682  [1955] Ch 260.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 [14}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 ]\tab This inter}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 pr}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 eta}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 tion of}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
Rule 16 was}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 r}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 estated}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 by }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 Thompson J in }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 Fa v Tradewinds Marine Ltd}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 , unreported, 18 November 1994, Civil Appeal ABU0040 of 1994 and by }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 Sheppard JA in }{
\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 The Official Receiver v Petri}{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 e}{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682  Ltd,}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682  unreported, 28 November 1997, Civil Appeal No. ABU0049 of 1997.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5076547\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 [}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 15}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 ]\tab T}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 here is no reference }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 in }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 Raj }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 to earlier authorities and no further reasoning on the point in question.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 
Their Lordships appear to }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 had }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 regard}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 ed}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682  the matter as turning upon the plain reading of Rule 16, treating the word }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 
signed}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682  as applicable to the signing of reasons for judgment by the Judge when publishing his or her }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 Judgment}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 
 as distinct from signing by a Registrar of the court orders w}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682 hen}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682  entering the same.}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 [1}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 6}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 ]\tab }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 In the decision under appeal in the present petition, Hickie JA }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 followed }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 Raj }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 and }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 offered }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 some }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 additional reasons. His}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 Lordship }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 stated}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682  that the earlier Fiji decisions were each }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 made}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 
 by a single Judge of Appeal and }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 were }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 perhaps from an er}{
\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 a}{\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682  when ex tempore judgments was more the \lquote norm\rquote  or when numerous copies of judgments were not available.}{
\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 " }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 H}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 e}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 
 held (at [24]) }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 that time runs, in the case of signed reasons for judgment, from the date of the }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 order}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 .}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 He added: 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 
Only if the order is delivered ex tempore (or is not signed or copies unavailable) would the period not run until it was either }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 
entered}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682  by the Registrar (that is, a copy filed}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 in the Court file) or }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 otherwise perfected}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 , that is, sealed.}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16400316\charrsid2061682 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 [}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 17}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 ]\tab With respect to the judges who decided }{
\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 Raj}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 , }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 and to Hickie JA in the present matter}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682 ,}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682  this }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 
reasoning overlooks the vital distinction between a Judge}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 \rquote }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 s reasons f}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 or}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 making an order and the order itself.}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 While it is commonplace with published reasons to hea}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 d the entire document }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 Judgment}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 
, it is in truth a statement of reasons explaining the judgment or order that is pronounced, usually in the concluding paragraph.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 That }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 concluding }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 order may be interlocutory or final.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 It takes effect from its date, being the date on which it is pronounced, given }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 or made}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 , unless the Court orders otherwise (see Order 42 r 4).}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 
In the case of an injunctive order, it will }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid723764\charrsid2061682 immediately }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 bind th}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 os}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 e to wh}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 om}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682  it is addressed and who have notice of it. }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 [}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 18}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 ]\tab }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 But a judgment or order required to be entered is only entered }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 and thereby }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 perfected}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 
after it is drawn up}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682  and sealed and signed, usually by a Registrar, i}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 n}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682  accordance with the Rules.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682  This has been long-standing practice in England and Fiji}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682 .}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5459592\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 [}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 19}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 ]\tab Not every judgment or order requires 
to be drawn up (see Order 42 r 5(2)). }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 For those that are, it is open to the}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 
 Judge to direct the parties and the Registrar to enter judgment within a particular time frame.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 
Furthermore, it is open to either party to draw up and procure the entry of judgment promptly, thereby setting the clock running f}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 or}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682  the purposes of Rule 16.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9569343\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 [20}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 ]\tab In our opinion, the decision in }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 Raj}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682  is incorrect.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 
It involves an unjustified departure from an earlier, unbroken line of authority that correctly distinguished between }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 reasons for judgment and the pronouncing of orders; and between}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 the pronouncement and }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 the }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 perfecting of orders and judgments.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 There is}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 ,}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 in our view,}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 no basis }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 in principle or precedent }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 for distinguishing between written and unwritten (}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 i.e.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 
 ex tempore) reasons for judgment.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 The word }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 signed}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682  in the phrase }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 signed, sealed or otherwise perfected}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 
 refers, not to the signature of the Judge on his or her }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 Judgment}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499\charrsid2061682 , but to the process where}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid10291334\charrsid2061682 by any order }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 made by the Judge }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid10291334\charrsid2061682 requiring to be entered is in fact entered.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 The words }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 or otherwise perfected}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 
 give colour to the words }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 signed, sealed}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 , indicating that }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 signed}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682  and }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 sealed}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682  are used to denote methods of perfecting an order, as distinct from its announcement.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8784499 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 [21}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682 ]\tab The practice of}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682 entry by the Registrar signing, dating and sealing a minute of the order or judgment previously pronounced by the Judge is the event referred to in Order 16 of the Court of Appeal Rules.

\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 [2}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 2}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 ]\tab 
It is unnecessary to consider the application of Rule 16 to orders that are }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682 not}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682  required to be }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682 drawn up (see Order 42 r 5(2)) although it}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682  may well be that a party who wishes to set the clock running for an appeal}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682  will }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 need to take out }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 the}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682  orders}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682  even in such matter}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 s}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 .
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 [2}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 3}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid10291334\charrsid2061682 ]\tab It is of course open for Order 16 to be amended}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9186836\charrsid2061682  to give effect to the concerns expressed by Hickie JA}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid10291334\charrsid2061682 .}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 In the Supreme Court, }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 time }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 for lodging a petition }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 runs}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682  from the date of the decision from which special leave to appeal is sought (Supreme Court Rules, r 6).}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682  In New South Wales and Victoria, the time for filing an appeal }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 to the Court of Appeal }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 runs from the day of pron}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682 ouncement of orders, not the date}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 
 of their entry.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 Such provisions }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 avoid the scandal of long delayed appeals }
{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682 of right }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 and provide}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 
 an objectively determined starting point that }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682 does not vary}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 
 according to the efforts of an individual party and/or the Registrar}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682 .}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 

\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 [2}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 4}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682 \tab Hickie JA refused th}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 e}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682  application }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11094146\charrsid2061682 for an extension of time }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682 on 12 August 2008.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682 He }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9186836\charrsid2061682 did so far various reasons, }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 but }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9186836\charrsid2061682 principally because the Notice of Appeal was filed late, according to the reasoning in }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9186836\charrsid2061682 Raj}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682 . 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682 [}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 25}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682 ]\tab It was observed}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9186836\charrsid2061682  by his Lordship}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14107922\charrsid2061682  that the Notice of Appeal was filed late }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9915619\charrsid2061682 
even if time were calculated, as asserted by the applicant}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682  in the Court of Appeal from the date o}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9915619\charrsid2061682 
f perfecting and entering the judgment of the High Court.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682 But this}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9186836\charrsid2061682 with respect, failed to give due weight to}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682 
 the fact that an attempt to file a timely Notice of Appeal (on 16 July 2008) was rejected at the}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682  Court of Appeal}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682 Registry on the basis of the }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682 Raj}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid6847935\charrsid2061682  decision.}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 The petitioner}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid7614352\charrsid2061682  ought not to be penalised for }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 this}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 ,}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682  because }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 one of the first and hi}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid7614352\charrsid2061682 g}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 hest du}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid7614352\charrsid2061682 t}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 
ies of all courts is to take care that the act of the court does no injury to any of the suitors}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 "}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682  (}{
\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682 Rodger v The Comptoir D\rquote Escompte de Paris}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3868094\charrsid2061682  (1871) LR 3 PC 465 at 475).}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 Since }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 Raj}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682  is to be overruled, }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 then the petitioner\rquote s }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 timely }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2435088\charrsid2061682 claim to have its right to bring an appeal vindicated }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 is an overwhelming one.}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682  The petitioner had a right of appeal, subject to compliance with the procedural requirements, and }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 it}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682  did everything within its power to comply}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid7614352\charrsid2061682  with the rules.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682 

\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9915619\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid10291334\charrsid2061682 [}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid7614352\charrsid2061682 26}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9915619\charrsid2061682 ]\tab }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9186836\charrsid2061682 In the circumstances, this Court }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 must }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9186836\charrsid2061682 consider}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682  afresh}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9186836\charrsid2061682  the application for an extension of time}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 .}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 N}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9186836\charrsid2061682 oting the }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 
unchallenged }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9186836\charrsid2061682 evidence as to the petitioner\rquote s belief concerning the general practice and about the attempted filing on 16 July 2008, we would make the order as sought.}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid7614352\charrsid2061682 [27}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 ]\tab The matter is obviously one of general importance to the administration of justice}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 , thereby attracting a grant of special leave.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid7614352\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682 [2}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 8}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9714698\charrsid2061682 ]\tab The respondent filed }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16415977\charrsid2061682 
in this Court a Notice of Motion seeking the summary dismissal of the petition on the basis that the order appealed from was not a final decision of the Court of Appeal within s.122(1) of the Constitution.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  
}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16415977\charrsid2061682 The appeal is, however, competent because Hickie JA\rquote s refusal of extension of time to appeal was in substance a final judgment (see }{
\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16415977\charrsid2061682 Ralumu v The Commander Republic of Fiji Military Forces}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16415977\charrsid2061682  Civil Appeal No. CBV0008 of 2003S; }{
\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16415977\charrsid2061682 Penioli Tubuli v The State}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16415977\charrsid2061682  Criminal Appeal CAV0009 of 2006, 25 February 2008).}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16415977\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 [29]\tab On the other hand, there is no preclusion in law to the making of a second application for an interlocutory order such as an application to extend time to appeal (see }{
\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 Carr v Finance Corporation of Australian Ltd. (}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 1981) 147 CLR 246 at 256).}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 Obviously, such applications are }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 only }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 to be entertained in exce}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 ptional circumstances, but the consequences of the }{
\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 Raj }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid9396850\charrsid2061682 decision would appear to be exceptional.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 We have been informed that the ruling in }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 Raj}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 
 has already }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 been }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 applied in a number of cases}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid13450024\charrsid2061682 
, by the Registrar on direction.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid13450024\charrsid2061682 Single}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682  Judges of Appeal}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid13450024\charrsid2061682  are likely to have done likewise, when addressing applications for extension of time}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 This is understandable.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 But now that }{
\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 Raj}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682  has been overruled }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682 it will be incumbent on }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 members of the profession }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682 to act reasonably and co}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 operati}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682 vely to ensure that steps taken in reliance on }{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682 Raj}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682 
 are reversed as promptly and cheaply as possible.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682 Parties or practitioners who }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 a}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682 re obstructive in addressing the consequences of this }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 Court
\rquote s }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682 decision should expect to suffer adverse costs consequences.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16415977\charrsid2061682 [}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16191992\charrsid2061682 30}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16415977\charrsid2061682 ]}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid14754044\charrsid2061682 \tab Order 41 rule}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 
 5(2) permits an affidavit sworn for the purpose of being used in interlocutory proceedings to contain statements of information or belief with the sources and grounds thereof.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 This practice can be traced back at least as far as the nineteenth century.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 
So long as the requirement to state the source of information is adhered to, the practice is beneficial given that time may be of the essence.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 If there is a genuine contest a}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682 bout}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 
 the information thus sworn to, it can be raised by a counter- affidavit as well as a submission as to weight.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 
We would point out that any practice of disregarding the letter or spirit of Order 41 r 5(2) may have adverse consequences both in regards to timeliness and cost that must be kept in mind.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 
\par [31]\tab Hickie JA was critical of Ms Narayan\rquote s affidavit for having deposed to matters solely within the knowledge of her solicitor.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 
We do not share such views.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 [32]\tab We were informed that there is a practice within Fiji of objection being taken if the lawyer who swears }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 a}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 n affidavit appear}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682 s}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 as advocate}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 in }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682 the}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682  case.}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 
While we express no view as to when such objection may or may not be appropriate, we point out that }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682 automatic}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 rejection of an affidavit}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682  because}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 
 it deposes to matters within the exclusive knowledge of a lawyer who is a sole practitioner would have the }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11938153\charrsid2061682 unfortunate }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 
consequence of precluding such a practitioner from representing his or her client}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682  in many interlocutory matters}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid5402299\charrsid2061682 .
\par 
\par [33]}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid10291334\charrsid2061682 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 Accordingly, we make}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 the following orders:}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16415977\charrsid2061682 
\par (1)\tab Respondent\rquote s motion for summary dismissal dismissed with costs;
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 (}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16415977\charrsid2061682 2}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 )\tab Grant special leave to appeal}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 ;}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16415977\charrsid2061682 (3}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 )\tab Appeal upheld}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 ;}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16415977\charrsid2061682 (4}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 )\tab 
Set aside the order of Hickie JA }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid16415977\charrsid2061682 made }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 on 22 August 2008 and}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8063426\charrsid2061682 
 any subsequent order for costs made in the application for leave}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 ;}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid1662672\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8063426\charrsid2061682 (5}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 )\tab }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8063426\charrsid2061682 De}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 em }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8063426\charrsid2061682 the}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682  notice of appeal }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8063426\charrsid2061682 filed }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 in the Court of Appeal}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8063426\charrsid2061682  on 25 July 2008 }{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4458848\charrsid2061682 to have been}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682  }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8063426\charrsid2061682 duly filed;}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8063426\charrsid2061682 (6}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 )\tab Respondent to pay petitioner\rquote s costs in this Court;
\par }{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8063426\charrsid2061682 (7}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 )\tab Cost of the application before Hickie JA to be costs in}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8063426\charrsid2061682  the}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682  appeal}{\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8063426\charrsid2061682  to the Court of Appeal.}{
\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid3429704\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4524913\charrsid2061682 The Hon Justice Keith Mason
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4524913\charrsid2061682 Judge of the Supreme Court
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid2061682 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4524913\charrsid2061682 The Hon Justice Kenneth Handley
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4524913\charrsid2061682 Judge of the Supreme Court
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid11151424\charrsid2061682 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4524913\charrsid2061682 The Hon Justice Mark Weinberg
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4524913\charrsid2061682 Judge of the Supreme Court
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid8063426\charrsid2061682 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4524913\charrsid2061682 Solicitors:
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\ul\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4524913\charrsid2061682 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2061682 {\lang2057\langfe3081\langnp2057\insrsid4524913\charrsid2061682 Lateef and Lateef for the Petitioner
\par Sherani and Company, Suva for the Respondent
\par }}