Uakeia v Rabaua [1996] KIHC 42; HCLA 015.89 (23 July 1996)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KIRIBATI
HELD AT MARAKEI
(BEFORE THE HON R LUSSICK C.J.)

HCLA 15/89

BETWEEN:

TANRAOI UAKEIA
Appellant

AND:

BAKA RABAUA
Respondent

No appearance of Appellant
Mr D Lambourne for the Respondent

JUDGMENT

The appellant has been served with a notice of hearing but makes no appearance. We are not aware of any explanation for his failure to appear.

Counsel for the respondent has, in the circumstances, applied for the appeal to be dismissed for want of prosecution. We are of the view that such an application is reasonable and that the order ought to be granted.

The appeal is dismissed accordingly.

THE HON R B LUSSICK
Chief Justice
(23/07/96)

TEKAIE TENANORA
Magistrate
(23/07/96)

BETERO KAITANGARE
Magistrate
(23/07/96)