[1] This is an appeal by the plaintiffs/appellants against the decision of Judge In Chambers over the sole issue of assessment of damages. Prior to that, it was the defendants/respondents who appealed to the Judge In Chambers against the decision of the Senior Assistant Registrar ("SAR"). The whole matter on the assessment of damages, emanated from the decision in the substantive civil suit between the parties, given on 4 April 2002.

The chronology of events leading to this appeal are as follows:

1. The Writ of Summons was filed by the plaintiffs on 22 April 1999.

2. After a full trial, the High Court gave judgment in favour of the plaintiffs on 4 April 2002.

3. The SAR gave her decision on the quantum of damages, after holding on enquiry and assessment hearing, on 23 November 2005.

4. Not satisfied with the said SAR's decision, the defendants filed an appeal to Judge In Chambers on 2 December 2005.

5. The Judge In Chambers, allowe