Vinevel v Gonapa [2005] PGDC 106; DC491 (22 September 2005)

DC491

PAPUA NEW GUINEA
[IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF JUSTICE]

CASE NO 545 OF 2005

BETWEEN

William Vinevel
Complainant

V

Bomal Gonapa
Defendant

Port Moresby: Gauli, Sm
2005: August 23, 24, September 08, 22

District Court –
Oral contract to bid for tender
Tender withdrawn after winning the bid by the Defendant
Defendant refused to reimburse the deposit

Counsel
For the Complainant: Ms. E. Saulep of Warner Shand Lawyers
For the Defendant: In Person

DECISION OF THE COURT

22nd September, 2005

GAULI, SM: The Complainant in this cause of action seeks to recover the K3000.00 he gave to the Defendant for the Defendant to bid on his behalf for a vehicle which were advertised for internal tenders by the National Aids Council the employer for the Defendant.

And the Complainant claims for the following orders –

1. The principle amount of K3000.00

2. Interest at 8% pursuant to statute

3. Any other orders as the court deems fit