Recent Traditional Rights Court of the Marshall Islands Decisions

March 2025

• Lelwoj v Helies [2025] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2023-01257 (14 March 2025)

January 2025

• Debrum v Konou [2025] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2021-01452 (11 January 2025)

November 2024

• In re the Confirmation of Customary Adoption for KN and PN, minor children, by Christina Lemari [2024] MHTRC 7; Civil Action 2022-01973 (25 November 2024)
• In re the Application for the Citizenship by Registration of Teinauea Tiare Yere On [2024] MHTRC 6; Civil Action 2024-01336 (22 November 2024)
• Rusin v Jeilar [2024] MHTRC 5; Civil Action 2023-00393 (7 November 2024)

September 2024

• Ten v Kabua [2024] MHTRC 4; Civil Action 2022-02153 (3 September 2024)

June 2024

• Jorbon v Michael [2024] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 2023-01720 (14 June 2024)
• Langmour v Samson [2024] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2017-024 (7 June 2024)

April 2024

• Langidrik v Reimers [2024] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2017-00022 (3 April 2024)

October 2023

• Tokjen v Lodge-Lobju [2023] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 2018-00294 (2 October 2023)

September 2023

• Alik v Kintaro [2023] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2022-021 (11 September 2023)

June 2023

• Malachi v Abon [2023] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2013-00213 (16 June 2023)

December 2022

• Malachi v Abon [2022] MHTRC 7; Civil Action 2013-213 (19 December 2022)

October 2022

• Sormile v Jerbal [2022] MHTRC 6; Civil Action 2016-143 (11 October 2022)

May 2022

• Jorbon v Akira [2022] MHTRC 5; Civil Action 2020-00329 (17 May 2022)
• Bikajela v Katwan [2022] MHTRC 4; Civil Action 2020-00640 (13 May 2022)
• Jorbon v Akira [2022] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 2020-0329 (5 May 2022)

February 2022

• Rilometo v Kabua [2022] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2018-006 (11 February 2022)

January 2022

• Jorbon v Akira [2022] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2020-00329 (7 January 2022)

November 2021

• Malachi v Abon - TRC Answer & Opinion, Amended [2021] MHTRC 6; Civil Action 2013-213 (23 November 2021)
• Malachi v Abon [2021] MHTRC 5; Civil Action 2013-213 (12 November 2021)

September 2021

• Lekka v Kaiko [2021] MHTRC 4; Civil Action 2017-149 (7 September 2021)

June 2021

• Makroro v Lani - Amended Dissention Opinion [2021] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 2018-074 (17 June 2021)
• Makroro v Lani [2021] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2018-074 (16 June 2021)

March 2021

• Beaja v Hitto [2021] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2003-059 (10 March 2021)

February 2020

• Lekka v Kaiko [2020] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2017-149 (3 February 2020)

January 2020

• Noah v Patrick [2020] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2015-095 (23 January 2020)

November 2019

• Kotton v Tarilang [2019] MHTRC 5; Civil Action 2018-010 (12 November 2019)

October 2019

• Samuel v Langinbelik [2019] MHTRC 4; Civil Action 2018-191 (16 October 2019)

May 2019

• Langidrik v Reimers [2019] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 2017-022 (8 May 2019)
• Sorimle v Jerbal [2019] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2016-143 (3 May 2019)
• Sorimle v Jerbal - Dissenting Opinion [2019] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2016-143 (3 May 2019)

December 2018

• Tibon v Molik [2018] MHTRC 5; Civil Action 2003-122 (24 December 2018)

May 2018

• Clanry v Zedkaia [2018] MHTRC 4; Civil Action 2017-026 (7 May 2018)
• Latdrik v Laik [2018] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 2006-101 (3 May 2018)

February 2018

• Tibon v Hisaiah [2018] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2003-122 (26 February 2018)

January 2018

• Langinmij v Solomon [2018] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2016-172 (9 January 2018)

December 2017

• Yamamura v Helen [2017] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2012-077 (22 December 2017)

August 2017

• Anmontha v Jorbal [2017] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2002-307 (1 August 2017)

December 2016

• Kabua v Malolo [2016] MHTRC 8; Civil Action 2012-190 (19 December 2016)

October 2016

• Langidrik v Dolar [2016] MHTRC 7; Civil Action 2005-241 (3 October 2016)

September 2016

• Ishiguro v Jinuna [2016] MHTRC 6; Civil Action 2012-212 (29 September 2016)
• Bungitak v Jowels [2016] MHTRC 5; Civil Action 2010-177 (29 September 2016)

July 2016

• Ishiguro v Jinuna [2016] MHTRC 4; Civil Action 2012-212 (6 July 2016)

March 2016

• Myzoe (Deceased) v Kemman [2016] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 2011-019 (17 March 2016)
• Ueno v Lajar [2016] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2002-008 (4 March 2016)
• Aini v Benjamin [2016] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2012-228 (3 March 2016)

November 2015

• Silk v Jortak [2015] MHTRC 5; Civil Action 2009-191 (24 November 2015)

October 2015

• Kumar v Kojar [2015] MHTRC 4; Civil Action 2006-041 (12 October 2015)

August 2015

• Peterson v Adding [2015] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 2012-185 (28 August 2015)
• Jeppa v Jeur [2015] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2008-238 (21 August 2015)

June 2015

• Lejjena v Langijota [2015] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2007-057 (3 June 2015)

October 2014

• Sheet v Langtur [2014] MHTRC 5; Civil Action 2009-212 (14 October 2014)
• Korok v De Brum [2014] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2011-180 (10 October 2014)

August 2014

• Jacob v Hermios [2014] MHTRC 4; CA 221 of 2008 (20 August 2014)

July 2014

• Republic of Marshall Islands v Nack [2014] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 2012-045 (18 July 2014)

April 2014

• Lorennij v Enoch [2014] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2010-182 (14 April 2014)

September 2013

• Tibon v Chutaro [2013] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2006-138 (25 September 2013)

June 2011

• Mack v Robert [2011] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2005-127 & 2007-217 (17 June 2011)

September 2008

• Peter v Napking [2008] MHTRC 1; Civl Action 2006-163 (9 September 2008)

August 2008

• Debrum v Maun [2008] MHTRC 6; Civil Action 2007-029 (13 August 2008)

April 2008

• Juda v Josehia [2008] MHTRC 5; Civil Action 2000-025 (11 April 2008)

March 2008

• Lanki v Maun [2008] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 2007-029 (28 March 2008)

January 2008

• Latdrik v Jane's Corporation Inc. [2008] MHTRC 4; Civil Action No. 2006-101 (4 January 2008)

December 2007

• Juda v Josetha [2007] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2000-023 (28 December 2007)
• Dribo v Bondrik [2007] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 2002-067 (13 December 2007)

November 2007

• Lanki v Maun [2007] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2007-029 (29 November 2007)

August 2006

• Sheldon v Jacklick [2006] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 2003-197 (22 August 2006)

July 2006

• Nuka v Morelik et al [2006] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2005-078 (18 July 2006)

March 2006

• Thomas v Samson [2006] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2000-184 (17 March 2006)

November 2005

• Mawilong v Laninbit [2005] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 2005-096 (4 November 2005)

April 2005

• Lokboj v Rowa [2005] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2003-214 (14 April 2005)

October 2004

• Laiot v Laibwij, et al [2004] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 1996-160 (12 October 2004)

September 2004

• Kelet v Lanki [2004] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 1996-201 (10 September 2004)

June 2001

• Jeilar v Rusin [2001] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 1998-288 (28 June 2001)
• Marshalls Energy Company INC. v Erbin [2001] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 1998-194 (5 June 2001)

February 2001

• Kios v Kios [2001] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 2000-080 (12 February 2001)

November 2000

• Jack v Hisaiah [2000] MHTRC 1; CIVIL ACTION NO 1999-250 (16 November 2000)

August 2000

• Clarence v Laukon [2000] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 1999-302 (8 August 2000)

July 2000

• Samuel v Lokkar [2000] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 1999-229 (26 July 2000)

June 1998

• Lokar v Kemoot [1998] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 1997-124 (25 June 1998)

October 1997

• Jamomo v Jenre [1997] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 1997-069 (1 October 1997)

October 1992

• Mack v Edwards [1992] MHTRC 3; Civil Action 1990-053 (19 October 1992)
• Mack v Lininmeto [1992] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 1990-053 (16 October 1992)

September 1992

• Piamon v Bulele [1992] MHTRC 2; Civil Action 1988-146 (4 September 1992)

September 1990

• Abija v Bwijmaron [1990] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 1989-22 (1 September 1990)

April 1988

• Majuwi v Lomore [1988] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 1987-21 (5 April 1988)

June 1986

• Kelemen v Mwejenwa [1986] MHTRC 1; Civil Action 1982-10 (20 June 1986)