JUDGMENT

RK Nathan J:

Facts

The plaintiff sued the defendant insurer on a guarantee agreement for a sum of RM369,444.42 and for interest and costs. This suit was filed on 1 October 1997. The defendant entered appearance on 22 October 1997 and filed a defence on 10 November 1997. Nothing happened after that. Neither party took any action on this matter. The court then on its own motion took the initiative to write to both parties, a letter dated 3 May 1999 to show cause why this suit ought not to be struck out for want of prosecution. Parties were required to appear before me in open court on 19 May 1999 at 9.30am. This notice was issued by my Deputy Registrar (DR) pursuant to my directions. The said notice addressed to both solicitors is reproduced herewith:

Ruj. Kami: (6)dlm.S2-21-126-97

Tarikh: 3.5.99

1. Peguam Persekutuan Bahagian Penasihat Undang-Undang Kementerian Kerja Raya (Ruj. Tuan: Idham/AY/KKR-U-31.423(26/9/97)

2. T/n Yusuf Khan & Pathmanathan (Ruj. Tuan: S276/50)

Tuan,

NO. KES:S2-21-126-97

PIHAK: Kerajaan Malaysia v. South East Asia Insurance Berhad

NOTIS: Tiada tindakan selepas pembelaan difailkan pada 10.11.97 TUNJUK SEBAB ---------------------------------------