Teibuako v Bontetaake [2001] KIHC 44; Land Appeal 09 of 1999 (18 May 2001)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KIRIBATI
LAND JURISDICTION
HELD AT BETIO
REPUBLIC OF KIRIBATI

High Court Land Appeal 9 of 1999

Between:

TANIERA TEIBUAKO
FOR ISSUES OF MIKAIO TETAUA
Appellant

And:

NAARO BONTETAAKE
MATARO KIBAKIBA
KAIRO KIBAKIBA
Respondents

For the Appellant: Mr Neil Allen
For Respondents: Ms Taoing Taoaba

Date of Hearing: 18 May 2001

JUDGMENT ON CROSS APPEAL
(Ex Tempore)

Ms Taoaba tells the Court that the effect of the magistrates' decision was to reverse a decision made by magistrates in 1977. Mr Allen did not adduce argument to the contrary.

The result is that the cross appeal is allowed and the decision in NT 46/1977 stands.

	THE HON ROBIN MILLHOUSE QC CHIEF JUSTICE
TEKAIE TENANORA MAGISTRATE			BETERO KAITANGARE MAGISTRATE