Ali v Tahir [2005] FJHC 617; HBA0003.2002 (11 July 2005)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT LAUTOKA
APPELLATE JURISDICTION

ACTION NO. HBA0003 OF 2002

BETWEEN:

RIYAZ ALI
APPELLANT

AND:

RIHANA NISHA TAHIR
RESPONDENT

No appearance for the Appellant
Mr M S Sahu Khan for the Respondent

Date of Hearing: 11 July 2005
Date of Judgment: 11 July 2005

ORAL JUDGMENT OF FINNIGAN J

Mr Sahu Khan appears today for the Respondent but there is no appearance for the Appellant. Mr Sahu Khan advises that after filling the appeal the Appellant has shown no interest in the matter. Appellant is represented by the Legal Aid Commission.

On the basis that the Appellant has taken no interest in the appeal even though assisted by Counsel from the Legal Aid Commission, and on the basis of his non appearance today this appeal is struck out on the Respondent’s application. Costs to the Respondent summarily assessed at $500.00.

D.D. Finnigan
JUDGE

At Lautoka
11 July 2005