Taeuea v Bitakarawa [1996] KIHC 56; HCLA 265.89 (24 July 1996)

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

HCLA 265/89

BETWEEN:

TEATA TAEUEA
Appellant

AND:

TERUATARA BITAKARAWA
N. KAIE BITAKARAWA
N. TITAAKE BITAKARAWA
Respondents

JUDGMENT

The appellant has been served with a notice of hearing but makes no appearance. However, he has sent a telegram to the High Court registry advising that he has appointed a person named Tererei Taeuea to represent him. That person also makes no appearance and no communication has been received from him.

The respondent Titaake is present and ready to proceed. The first-named respondent, Teruatara, is deceased and the other respondent, N. Kaie, is in Tarawa.

In default of appearance by the appellant or his representative, the appeal is dismissed.

THE HON R B LUSSICK
Chief Justice
(24/07/96)

TEKAIE TENANORA
Magistrate
(24/07/96)

BETERO KAITANGARE
Magistrate
(24/07/96)