2016 National Court of Papua New Guinea Decisions

January 2016

• Agiru v Potape [2016] PGNC 411; N6528 (7 January 2016)
• Independent State of Papua New Guinea v Independent Timbers & Stevedoring Ltd [2016] PGNC 412; N6832 (14 January 2016)
• Kais v Tagau [2016] PGNC 1; N6159 (15 January 2016)
• Waguvisa Resource Owners General Co-operative Society Ltd v Kambual [2016] PGNC 2; N6160 (15 January 2016)
• Guru v National Development Bank Ltd [2016] PGNC 3; N6162 (15 January 2016)
• Gason v Mangu Clan of Astrolabe Bay [2016] PGNC 4; N6163 (15 January 2016)
• Asivo v Kaskas [2016] PGNC 5; N6165 (15 January 2016)
• Kamang v Chan [2016] PGNC 6; N6164 (15 January 2016)
• Madang Cocoa Growers Export Co Ltd v Lange [2016] PGNC 8; N6161 (15 January 2016)
• Kau v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2016] PGNC 429; N7010 (19 January 2016)
• Gau v G & S Ltd [2016] PGNC 7; N6169 (22 January 2016)
• Tigavu v Koito [2016] PGNC 9; N6170 (22 January 2016)
• Eastern Highlands Savings & Loan Society Ltd v Nowek Ltd [2016] PGNC 37; N6220 (22 January 2016)
• State v Billy [2016] PGNC 24; N6173 (29 January 2016)
• Medical Society of Papua New Guinea Inc. v Sapuri [2016] PGNC 162; N6354 (29 January 2016)

February 2016

• Itarai v Nokomo [2016] PGNC 25; N6176 (5 February 2016)
• Motoi v Nationwide Microbank Ltd [2016] PGNC 26; N6177 (5 February 2016)
• Sakelu v Vanimo Forest Products Ltd [2016] PGNC 539; N8363 (8 February 2016)
• Kimisopa v Akeke [2016] PGNC 542; N8899 (9 February 2016)
• State v AB (Juvenile) [2016] PGNC 245; N6440 (10 February 2016)
• State v Nepo [2016] PGNC 10; N6178 (12 February 2016)
• State v Binge [2016] PGNC 11; N6179 (12 February 2016)
• State v Kikimbe [2016] PGNC 12; N6180 (12 February 2016)
• Baikisa v J & Z Trading Ltd [2016] PGNC 13; N6181 (12 February 2016)
• State v Lako [2016] PGNC 14; N6182 (12 February 2016)
• State v Pritchard [2016] PGNC 15; N6183 (12 February 2016)
• Varika v Mendikwae Ltd [2016] PGNC 44; N6228 (12 February 2016)
• State v Meseko [2016] PGNC 204; N6414 (12 February 2016)
• State v Kainamale [2016] PGNC 234; N6436 (12 February 2016)
• State v Gura (No.2) [2016] PGNC 16; N6193 (15 February 2016)
• Guia v Arua [2016] PGNC 17; N6184 (16 February 2016)
• Rabaul Shipping Ltd v Unas [2016] PGNC 18; N6197 (16 February 2016)
• State v Kalala (No.2) [2016] PGNC 19; N6194 (17 February 2016)
• State v Handrella (No.2) [2016] PGNC 20; N6196 (17 February 2016)
• State v Paul [2016] PGNC 38; N6213 (17 February 2016)
• State v Kosayam [2016] PGNC 370; N6592 (17 February 2016)
• State v Leo (No.2) [2016] PGNC 21; N6192 (18 February 2016)
• State v Ukil [2016] PGNC 22; N6195 (18 February 2016)
• State v Andaya (No.1) [2016] PGNC 27; N6207 (18 February 2016)
• Daugl v Albert [2016] PGNC 28; N6209 (18 February 2016)
• State v Yau [2016] PGNC 72; N6273 (18 February 2016)
• State v Buka (No.1) [2016] PGNC 29; N6204 (19 February 2016)
• Sipa v Seneka [2016] PGNC 30; N6210 (19 February 2016)
• State v Kogen [2016] PGNC 39; N6211 (19 February 2016)
• State v Goweng [2016] PGNC 40; N6212 (19 February 2016)
• State v Wadbag [2016] PGNC 217; N6410 (22 February 2016)
• Koim v O'Neill [2016] PGNC 23; N6198 (23 February 2016)
• Tommbe v Masket [2016] PGNC 31; N6202 (24 February 2016)
• Steamships Ltd & Kiunga Stevedoring Company Ltd v North Fly Development Corporation Ltd [2016] PGNC 32; N6203 (24 February 2016)
• FHG Investments Ltd v Dion [2016] PGNC 33; N6208 (24 February 2016)
• State v Kaku [2016] PGNC 218; N6411 (24 February 2016)
• Gewane v Kiki [2016] PGNC 34; N6206 (25 February 2016)
• State v Kakuru [2016] PGNC 371; N5693 (25 February 2016)
• Tomscoll v Mataio [2016] PGNC 58; N6200 (26 February 2016)
• Mata Holdings Ltd v Adrias [2016] PGNC 45; N6221 (29 February 2016)
• State v Num [2016] PGNC 46; N6223 (29 February 2016)

March 2016

• Kondra v Lenalia [2016] PGNC 35; N6201 (1 March 2016)
• Loha Customs & Forwarding Ltd, In re [2016] PGNC 47; N6242 (1 March 2016)
• State v Poholi [2016] PGNC 41; N6214 (2 March 2016)
• Danaya v Wobiro [2016] PGNC 59; N6250 (2 March 2016)
• Yama Security Services Ltd v National Capital District Commission [2016] PGNC 270; N6469 (2 March 2016)
• Korowi v Aron [2016] PGNC 36; N6215 (3 March 2016)
• Kalili Kokonas Estate Ltd v Soaliga [2016] PGNC 48; N6239 (4 March 2016)
• Kufen v Vaki [2016] PGNC 244; N6439 (4 March 2016)
• Kum v Coral Sea Hotels Ltd [2016] PGNC 49; N6225 (7 March 2016)
• State v Taul [2016] PGNC 418; N6909 (7 March 2016)
• State v Agori [2016] PGNC 419; N6910 (8 March 2016)
• State v Egi [2016] PGNC 420; N6912 (8 March 2016)
• Maima v Essy [2016] PGNC 140; N6334 (9 March 2016)
• State v Billy [2016] PGNC 421; N6911 (10 March 2016)
• State v Maera [2016] PGNC 219; N6409 (11 March 2016)
• Aire v Togoi [2016] PGNC 235; N6434 (11 March 2016)
• State v Kayas [2016] PGNC 422; N6913 (11 March 2016)
• State v Ngotngot [2016] PGNC 42; N6216 (14 March 2016)
• State v Bonat [2016] PGNC 43; N6217 (14 March 2016)
• Lomon v Vaki [2016] PGNC 226; N6423 (14 March 2016)
• Agiru v Potape [2016] PGNC 396; N6653 (14 March 2016)
• State v Kosono [2016] PGNC 423; N6915 (14 March 2016)
• State v Aru [2016] PGNC 424; N6917 (14 March 2016)
• State v Paka [2016] PGNC 425; N6914 (15 March 2016)
• State v Harai [2016] PGNC 426; N6916 (15 March 2016)
• Evaluation Consult (New Zealand) Ltd v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2016] PGNC 50; N6219 (16 March 2016)
• State v Ota [2016] PGNC 205; N6400 (16 March 2016)
• State v Haro [2016] PGNC 206; N6401 (16 March 2016)
• State v Saliau [2016] PGNC 207; N6403 (16 March 2016)
• Philip v Spiecapag Niugini Ltd [2016] PGNC 51; N6226 (17 March 2016)
• Wafi v Siau [2016] PGNC 52; N6227 (17 March 2016)
• State v Kumuno [2016] PGNC 53; N6243 (17 March 2016)
• State v Yape [2016] PGNC 73; N6316 (17 March 2016)
• State v Nane [2016] PGNC 74; N6317 (17 March 2016)
• State v Keisa [2016] PGNC 208; N6402 (17 March 2016)
• State v Isorombo [2016] PGNC 236; N6437 (19 March 2016)
• CBIP (PNG) Ltd v Landex Ltd [2016] PGNC 416; N6861 (21 March 2016)
• State v Damusuk [2016] PGNC 54; N6229 (22 March 2016)
• Asivo v Cocoa Board of Papua New Guinea [2016] PGNC 55; N6230 (23 March 2016)
• Bande v Godowan Investment Ltd [2016] PGNC 185; N6378 (24 March 2016)
• State v Isorombo [2016] PGNC 237; N6433 (24 March 2016)
• Letaki v Kupo [2016] PGNC 291; N6493 (24 March 2016)
• Mount Kare Enterprises Pty Ltd v Gutnius Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea Inc [2016] PGNC 292; N6494 (24 March 2016)
• Westpac Bank PNG Ltd v Pengkundi Ltd [2016] PGNC 56; N6231 (25 March 2016)
• State v Mehau [2016] PGNC 220; N6407 (29 March 2016)
• State v Melore [2016] PGNC 221; N6408 (29 March 2016)
• Wewak General Hospital v Daniel t-a PINS Construction [2016] PGNC 67; N6258 (30 March 2016)
• State v Kapinias [2016] PGNC 75; N6281 (31 March 2016)

April 2016

• State v Topia [2016] PGNC 76; N6289 (1 April 2016)
• Tovon v Malpo [2016] PGNC 57; N6240 (4 April 2016)
• State v Patrick [2016] PGNC 243; N6438 (7 April 2016)
• Kapera v Omakan [2016] PGNC 393; N6632 (7 April 2016)
• Josiah v Raphael [2016] PGNC 436; N7640 (7 April 2016)
• State v Poni [2016] PGNC 62; N6245 (9 April 2016)
• State v Masida [2016] PGNC 63; N6246 (9 April 2016)
• State v Daku [2016] PGNC 64; N6244 (10 April 2016)
• State v Sangai [2016] PGNC 65; N6247 (10 April 2016)
• Hamaka v Dion [2016] PGNC 60; N6249 (11 April 2016)
• State v Rioke (No. 1) [2016] PGNC 77; N6288 (11 April 2016)
• Ambo v Woodford [2016] PGNC 66; N6254 (13 April 2016)
• Kutubu Catering Ltd v Eurest (PNG) Catering and Services Ltd [2016] PGNC 68; N6255 (13 April 2016)
• State v Dominic [2016] PGNC 78; N6290 (13 April 2016)
• State v Bruno [2016] PGNC 79; N6292 (13 April 2016)
• State v Pakova [2016] PGNC 80; N6286 (14 April 2016)
• PNG Lands Ltd v Tano Dawahi Ltd [2016] PGNC 81; N6307 (14 April 2016)
• State v Korop [2016] PGNC 141; N6336 (14 April 2016)
• State v LP (A Juvenile) [2016] PGNC 222; N6419 (14 April 2016)
• State v Dos [2016] PGNC 209; N6416 (15 April 2016)
• State v Ugene [2016] PGNC 223; N6421 (15 April 2016)
• State v FT (A Juvenile) [2016] PGNC 238; N6435 (15 April 2016)
• Mante v Timmie [2016] PGNC 293; N6495 (15 April 2016)
• Wahune v Barton [2016] PGNC 394; N6655 (18 April 2016)
• State v Bupei [2016] PGNC 410; N6848 (18 April 2016)
• Holland v Nauga [2016] PGNC 533 (18 April 2016)
• State v Makile [2016] PGNC 61; N6251 (19 April 2016)
• State v Melo [2016] PGNC 133; N6267 (19 April 2016)
• State v Efi [2016] PGNC 252; N6454 (19 April 2016)
• Yendi v Attorney General of Papua New Guinea [2016] PGNC 69; N6256 (20 April 2016)
• State v Willyman [2016] PGNC 82; N6298 (20 April 2016)
• State v Hapot (No 2) [2016] PGNC 253; N6452 (20 April 2016)
• ISAS Ltd v Civil (PNG) Ltd [2016] PGNC 83; N6265 (22 April 2016)
• State v Pingina [2016] PGNC 70; N6252 (25 April 2016)
• State v Uapipi [2016] PGNC 84; N6262 (25 April 2016)
• Malewo v Ok Tedi Mining Ltd [2016] PGNC 540; N8368 (25 April 2016)
• State v Yaurabae [2016] PGNC 71; N6253 (26 April 2016)
• University of Papua New Guinea v Ofoi [2016] PGNC 85; N6303 (26 April 2016)
• Kikala v Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea [2016] PGNC 86; N6278 (27 April 2016)
• State v Aven [2016] PGNC 87; N6260 (28 April 2016)
• Lambu v State [2016] PGNC 88; N6318 (28 April 2016)
• Behori Incorporated Land Group v Sirinumu Development Company [2016] PGNC 417; N6862 (29 April 2016)

May 2016

• State v Oba [2016] PGNC 89; N6301 (2 May 2016)
• Manase v Polye [2016] PGNC 536; N7977 (2 May 2016)
• State v Sause [2016] PGNC 90; N6293 (3 May 2016)
• State v Padik (No. 3) [2016] PGNC 91; N6296 (3 May 2016)
• Nawe v Mondia [2016] PGNC 134; N6269 (3 May 2016)
• State v Kuro [2016] PGNC 92; N6261 (4 May 2016)
• Bire v Kereme [2016] PGNC 93; N6328 (4 May 2016)
• Kwialu v Dage [2016] PGNC 135; N6270 (4 May 2016)
• State v Alupi [2016] PGNC 94; N6312 (5 May 2016)
• Waipo v Simitab [2016] PGNC 136; N6266 (5 May 2016)
• State v Kapinias (No. 2) [2016] PGNC 95; N6282 (6 May 2016)
• State v Kataka [2016] PGNC 96; N6297 (6 May 2016)
• Bau v Bine [2016] PGNC 137; N6268 (6 May 2016)
• State v Virogo [2016] PGNC 210; N6415 (6 May 2016)
• Arrow Trading Ltd v New Ireland Development Corporation Ltd [2016] PGNC 431; N7277 (6 May 2016)
• State v Boki [2016] PGNC 97; N6300 (8 May 2016)
• State v Nohuta [2016] PGNC 98; N6304 (9 May 2016)
• State v Kipakpu [2016] PGNC 99; N6309 (9 May 2016)
• State v Eneg [2016] PGNC 100; N6310 (9 May 2016)
• State v Alupi [2016] PGNC 101; N6311 (9 May 2016)
• State v Kaitas [2016] PGNC 102; N6315 (9 May 2016)
• Ngotngot v State [2016] PGNC 138; N6264 (9 May 2016)
• State v Rioke (No. 2) [2016] PGNC 103; N6287 (10 May 2016)
• State v Manuel (No. 3) [2016] PGNC 104; N6291 (10 May 2016)
• State v Gorai [2016] PGNC 105; N6294 (10 May 2016)
• State v Minong [2016] PGNC 139; N6271 (10 May 2016)
• Unagi v U & M Stonecraft Ltd [2016] PGNC 106; N6279 (11 May 2016)
• State v Walla [2016] PGNC 537; N8005 (11 May 2016)
• Kuli v Tande [2016] PGNC 107; N6275 (12 May 2016)
• Papindo Trading Co Ltd v Pat [2016] PGNC 108; N6277 (12 May 2016)
• Maragau v State [2016] PGNC 109; N6280 (12 May 2016)
• State v Bagari [2016] PGNC 405; N6721 (12 May 2016)
• Walaun v Wilson [2016] PGNC 110; N6272 (13 May 2016)
• Bore v State [2016] PGNC 111; N6314 (16 May 2016)
• Kanturk Ltd v Kawage [2016] PGNC 112; N6330 (16 May 2016)
• Independent State of Papua New Guinea v Independent Timbers & Stevedoring Ltd [2016] PGNC 142; N6331 (16 May 2016)
• State v Gorai (No. 2) [2016] PGNC 113; N6295 (17 May 2016)
• Punda v Wiyo [2016] PGNC 114; N6276 (18 May 2016)
• State v Silowana [2016] PGNC 227; N6426 (18 May 2016)
• State v Kandui [2016] PGNC 300; N6502 (18 May 2016)
• State v Waimba [2016] PGNC 430; N6954 (18 May 2016)
• State v Lenga [2016] PGNC 115; N6283 (19 May 2016)
• Sanangkepe v Mowana [2016] PGNC 116; N6327 (19 May 2016)
• State v Kiake [2016] PGNC 535 (19 May 2016)
• Boutau v Central Provincial Government [2016] PGNC 117; N6284 (20 May 2016)
• State v Embere [2016] PGNC 118; N6302 (21 May 2016)
• Bioma Ekamo Holdings Ltd v Avai [2016] PGNC 119; N6285 (23 May 2016)
• Serowa v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2016] PGNC 541; N8470 (23 May 2016)
• Kimai v State [2016] PGNC 120; N6313 (24 May 2016)
• Pawut v Tabereng [2016] PGNC 197; N6394 (26 May 2016)
• Bernard v Duban [2016] PGNC 121; N6299 (27 May 2016)
• Taru v Pacific MMI Insurance Ltd [2016] PGNC 122; N6305 (30 May 2016)
• State v Ngotngot [2016] PGNC 123; N6306 (30 May 2016)
• Somare v Zurenuoc [2016] PGNC 124; N6308 (30 May 2016)
• Bomai v Takela [2016] PGNC 143; N6332 (30 May 2016)
• Kiku v Manase [2016] PGNC 273; N6470 (31 May 2016)

June 2016

• Eru v Interoil (PNG) Ltd [2016] PGNC 152; N6352 (1 June 2016)
• Luma v Kali [2016] PGNC 144; N6337 (3 June 2016)
• State v Naidi [2016] PGNC 228; N6430 (8 June 2016)
• Taluari v Lagayu Hewa People's Association Incorporated [2016] PGNC 172; N6363 (10 June 2016)
• Talpa v State [2016] PGNC 173; N6367 (10 June 2016)
• Kaupa v State [2016] PGNC 174; N6369 (10 June 2016)
• State v Siune [2016] PGNC 145; N6335 (13 June 2016)
• State v Pire [2016] PGNC 125; N6319 (14 June 2016)
• State v Pointer [2016] PGNC 126; N6320 (14 June 2016)
• State v Tomugal [2016] PGNC 146; N6329 (14 June 2016)
• State v Pohien [2016] PGNC 153; N6350 (14 June 2016)
• Agiru v Potape [2016] PGNC 395; N6654 (14 June 2016)
• State v Waie [2016] PGNC 534; N7759 (14 June 2016)
• State v Lopulopu [2016] PGNC 198; N6393 (15 June 2016)
• State v Kaukesa [2016] PGNC 271; N6468 (15 June 2016)
• Kange v State [2016] PGNC 127; N6321 (16 June 2016)
• State v Viga [2016] PGNC 149; N6341 (16 June 2016)
• State v Viga [2016] PGNC 150; N6342 (16 June 2016)
• State v Frank [2016] PGNC 154; N6343 (16 June 2016)
• State v Malabebe [2016] PGNC 229; N6424 (16 June 2016)
• Gigira Development Corporation Ltd v Komo Umbrella Joint Venture Ltd [2016] PGNC 413; N6785 (16 June 2016)
• Hanpan No. 1 Ltd v Nett Holdings Ltd [2016] PGNC 438; N7639 (16 June 2016)
• Okdiman v Firam [2016] PGNC 211; N6406 (17 June 2016)
• State v Awi [2016] PGNC 338; N6563 (17 June 2016)
• Matiul v State [2016] PGNC 128; N6324 (20 June 2016)
• State v Tobiyala [2016] PGNC 230; N6429 (20 June 2016)
• State v Aumora [2016] PGNC 129; N6323 (21 June 2016)
• State v Muli (No. 2) [2016] PGNC 130; N6325 (21 June 2016)
• State v David [2016] PGNC 155; N6346 (21 June 2016)
• State v Samson [2016] PGNC 156; N6347 (21 June 2016)
• State v Chawanin No.1 [2016] PGNC 179; N6372 (21 June 2016)
• State v Ken [2016] PGNC 157; N6345 (22 June 2016)
• State v Ndrowoh [2016] PGNC 181; N6374 (22 June 2016)
• State v Basse [2016] PGNC 131; N6322 (23 June 2016)
• Andalu v Hagua [2016] PGNC 132; N6326 (23 June 2016)
• State v Chawanin No.2 [2016] PGNC 180; N6371 (23 June 2016)
• Magellan Properties Ltd v Papua New Guinea Harbours Ltd [2016] PGNC 182; N6375 (23 June 2016)
• State v Hekoi [2016] PGNC 212; N6413 (23 June 2016)
• Yanopa v Doughty Ltd [2016] PGNC 147; N6333 (24 June 2016)
• State v Daniel [2016] PGNC 158; N6344 (24 June 2016)
• Kawage v Motor Vehicles Insurance Ltd [2016] PGNC 159; N6351 (24 June 2016)
• Summit Development Ltd v Chan [2016] PGNC 199; N6390 (24 June 2016)
• State v Patapata [2016] PGNC 224; N6422 (24 June 2016)
• State v Kuala [2016] PGNC 301; N6501 (24 June 2016)
• Bongoro v Palma [2016] PGNC 188; N6384 (29 June 2016)

July 2016

• Pristine Co No. 8 Ltd v Niugini Steel Corporation Ltd trading as NSC Freighters [2016] PGNC 151; N6340 (4 July 2016)
• Sohia v Semoso [2016] PGNC 148; N6338 (5 July 2016)
• Oumba v State [2016] PGNC 175; N6368 (6 July 2016)
• State v Tumaris [2016] PGNC 200; N6391 (6 July 2016)
• State v Paul [2016] PGNC 231; N6428 (6 July 2016)
• Medaing v Gabut [2016] PGNC 239; N6431 (6 July 2016)
• Awesa v PNG Power Ltd [2016] PGNC 168; N6359 (7 July 2016)
• State v Benke [2016] PGNC 397; N6716 (7 July 2016)
• State v Tobiyala [2016] PGNC 213; N6417 (9 July 2016)
• State v Yosi [2016] PGNC 160; N6348 (11 July 2016)
• State v Buka (No.2) [2016] PGNC 161; N6349 (12 July 2016)
• Lowa v Mori [2016] PGNC 163; N6353 (13 July 2016)
• Umar v State [2016] PGNC 176; N6366 (13 July 2016)
• State v Wepo [2016] PGNC 164; N6356 (14 July 2016)
• State v Kangi [2016] PGNC 165; N6357 (14 July 2016)
• Culture Shock Ltd (1-61817), In re [2016] PGNC 414; N6786 (14 July 2016)
• State v Tom [2016] PGNC 166; N6355 (15 July 2016)
• Application for Adoption by Rosalind Dawn Glass, In re [2016] PGNC 167; N6358 (15 July 2016)
• State v Cajetan [2016] PGNC 189; N6383 (15 July 2016)
• State v Magua [2016] PGNC 404; N6715 (15 July 2016)
• State v Damusuk [2016] PGNC 437; N6799 (15 July 2016)
• Saulep v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (PNG) Ltd [2016] PGNC 201; N6395 (18 July 2016)
• State v Nicky [2016] PGNC 169; N6360 (19 July 2016)
• State v Tinpuar [2016] PGNC 170; N6361 (19 July 2016)
• State v Kamotau [2016] PGNC 214; N6412 (19 July 2016)
• State v Kera (No.1) [2016] PGNC 321; N6539 (19 July 2016)
• State v Aba [2016] PGNC 327; N6544 (19 July 2016)
• State v Naripai [2016] PGNC 183; N6373 (20 July 2016)
• State v Chris [2016] PGNC 186; N6370 (20 July 2016)
• State v Matagewana [2016] PGNC 225; N6420 (20 July 2016)
• State v Kaidori [2016] PGNC 232; N6425 (20 July 2016)
• State v Eddie [2016] PGNC 233; N6427 (20 July 2016)
• State v Timithy [2016] PGNC 246; N6441 (20 July 2016)
• State v Angelie [2016] PGNC 398; N6717 (21 July 2016)
• Lavongai Equities Ltd v Allan [2016] PGNC 171; N6362 (22 July 2016)
• State v Nicholson [2016] PGNC 247; N6442 (25 July 2016)
• State v Wobiro (No.1) [2016] PGNC 240; N6398 (26 July 2016)
• State v Juvenile J.P [2016] PGNC 328; N6545 (26 July 2016)
• Yamanka Multi Services Ltd v National Capital District Commission [2016] PGNC 310; N6513 (27 July 2016)
• Sohia v Semoso [2016] PGNC 177; N6365 (28 July 2016)
• State v Ngotngot [2016] PGNC 178; N6364 (29 July 2016)

August 2016

• Singeri v State [2016] PGNC 184; N6376 (1 August 2016)
• State v Lawrence [2016] PGNC 322; N6542 (3 August 2016)
• State v Kenneth [2016] PGNC 323; N6543 (3 August 2016)
• State v Yapu [2016] PGNC 386; N6633 (4 August 2016)
• State v Luana [2016] PGNC 324; N6541 (5 August 2016)
• State v Kilala [2016] PGNC 372; N6610 (5 August 2016)
• Ngotngot v State [2016] PGNC 187; N6377 (9 August 2016)
• State v Johnson [2016] PGNC 192; N6379 (9 August 2016)
• State v Golu [2016] PGNC 329; N6547 (9 August 2016)
• Soro v Paulus [2016] PGNC 193; N6380 (10 August 2016)
• Ngan v Yai [2016] PGNC 190; N6381 (12 August 2016)
• Kalinoe v Kereme [2016] PGNC 191; N6382 (15 August 2016)
• State v Gigmai [2016] PGNC 248; N6443 (16 August 2016)
• State v Dingi [2016] PGNC 249; N6444 (16 August 2016)
• Barr v Poli [2016] PGNC 302; N6471 (17 August 2016)
• State v Noel [2016] PGNC 379; N6623 (17 August 2016)
• State v Minong [2016] PGNC 194; N6387 (18 August 2016)
• Voivoi v Police [2016] PGNC 387; N6634 (18 August 2016)
• Temu v Lua [2016] PGNC 195; N6388 (19 August 2016)
• Maso v Pat [2016] PGNC 334; N6550 (19 August 2016)
• State v Tubavai [2016] PGNC 380; N6624 (19 August 2016)
• Palaso v Kereme [2016] PGNC 381; N6638 (19 August 2016)
• Nivani Ltd, In re [2016] PGNC 196; N6389 (22 August 2016)
• State v Navu [2016] PGNC 373; N6609 (22 August 2016)
• State v Beret [2016] PGNC 382; N6620 (22 August 2016)
• State v Kera (No.2) [2016] PGNC 325; N6540 (24 August 2016)
• Akia v Francis [2016] PGNC 335; N6555 (24 August 2016)
• State v Polly [2016] PGNC 383; N6621 (24 August 2016)
• State v Ben [2016] PGNC 388; N6629 (24 August 2016)
• Puipui v Pat [2016] PGNC 326; N6538 (25 August 2016)
• Rarua v Batata [2016] PGNC 336; N6554 (29 August 2016)
• State v Gawol [2016] PGNC 263; N6460 (30 August 2016)
• State v Nunisa [2016] PGNC 264; N6463 (30 August 2016)
• State v Tanef [2016] PGNC 265; N6465 (30 August 2016)
• State v Tulia [2016] PGNC 274; N6479 (30 August 2016)
• State v Hurupa [2016] PGNC 275; N6480 (30 August 2016)
• Move v Provincial Police Station Commander [2016] PGNC 202; N6396 (31 August 2016)
• State v Kovio [2016] PGNC 266; N6461 (31 August 2016)
• State v Saka [2016] PGNC 276; N6481 (31 August 2016)

September 2016

• State v Morosake [2016] PGNC 267; N6462 (1 September 2016)
• State v Amoko [2016] PGNC 272; N6467 (1 September 2016)
• Namah v Poole [2016] PGNC 203; N6397 (2 September 2016)
• State v Nohuta [2016] PGNC 268; N6464 (2 September 2016)
• State v Nohuta [2016] PGNC 269; N6466 (2 September 2016)
• State v Mond [2016] PGNC 284; N6483 (4 September 2016)
• Andagali v Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea [2016] PGNC 215; N6404 (5 September 2016)
• Kemben v Nan Jiang (PNG) Holdings Ltd [2016] PGNC 295; N6497 (5 September 2016)
• Potape v Undialu [2016] PGNC 216; N6405 (6 September 2016)
• Igo v State [2016] PGNC 277; N6475 (6 September 2016)
• Maru v Ila'ava [2016] PGNC 296; N6498 (6 September 2016)
• State v Fong [2016] PGNC 241; N6418 (9 September 2016)
• Papua New Guinea Teachers' Association v Hecko [2016] PGNC 242; N6432 (9 September 2016)
• Kalem v Yumi Yet Trading [2016] PGNC 278; N6458 (9 September 2016)
• State v Okole [2016] PGNC 389; N6631 (9 September 2016)
• Korua v Kariko [2016] PGNC 538; N8273 (9 September 2016)
• Pai v Oboko [2016] PGNC 250; N6445 (20 September 2016)
• Agres v State [2016] PGNC 390; N6636 (20 September 2016)
• Tovatnge v Ngatia Enterprises Ltd [2016] PGNC 251; N6446 (21 September 2016)
• State v Jack [2016] PGNC 254; N6449 (21 September 2016)
• Elema v Kali [2016] PGNC 255; N6450 (21 September 2016)
• State v Santos [2016] PGNC 256; N6451 (21 September 2016)
• State v Nahuie [2016] PGNC 257; N6453 (21 September 2016)
• Lupia v Exxonmobil PNG Ltd [2016] PGNC 285; N6484 (22 September 2016)
• Wau v Pala [2016] PGNC 286; N6486 (22 September 2016)
• State v Krapp No.1 [2016] PGNC 287; N6492 (22 September 2016)
• State v Nori [2016] PGNC 258; N6447 (23 September 2016)
• State v Makile [2016] PGNC 261; N6448 (23 September 2016)
• State v Krapp No.2 [2016] PGNC 294; N6496 (23 September 2016)
• Airi v Tom [2016] PGNC 259; N6456 (26 September 2016)
• Aiyen v Toizik [2016] PGNC 260; N6457 (27 September 2016)
• Ihore v Sokepa [2016] PGNC 279; N6477 (27 September 2016)
• Ere v National Housing Corporation [2016] PGNC 311; N6515 (27 September 2016)
• State v Laio [2016] PGNC 365; N6490 (27 September 2016)
• State v Roger [2016] PGNC 366; N6491 (27 September 2016)
• Huasi v State [2016] PGNC 385; N6637 (27 September 2016)
• Ewata v Sangetari [2016] PGNC 280; N6476 (29 September 2016)
• Onguglo v Kowane [2016] PGNC 288; N6485 (29 September 2016)
• Sukina v Chairman Gomberu Primary School [2016] PGNC 297; N6478 (29 September 2016)
• Kambao v Yakka [2016] PGNC 312; N6514 (29 September 2016)
• Peter v Ila'ava [2016] PGNC 262; N6459 (30 September 2016)
• Trans Niugini Tours v Bando [2016] PGNC 349; N6570 (30 September 2016)
• State v Sefere [2016] PGNC 367; N6489 (30 September 2016)
• State v Evere [2016] PGNC 408; N6720 (30 September 2016)

October 2016

• State v Maniwokin [2016] PGNC 384; N6625 (4 October 2016)
• Gire Gire Estates Ltd v Barava Ltd [2016] PGNC 281; N6473 (7 October 2016)
• Saiho v Solomon [2016] PGNC 282; N6474 (7 October 2016)
• State v Piana [2016] PGNC 330; N6546 (7 October 2016)
• Pataure v Lavilau [2016] PGNC 283; N6482 (10 October 2016)
• Manda v State [2016] PGNC 289; N6488 (10 October 2016)
• Kamang v Madang Provincial Government [2016] PGNC 399; N6709 (11 October 2016)
• State v Wagep [2016] PGNC 350; N6575 (12 October 2016)
• Namur v Mare [2016] PGNC 290; N6487 (13 October 2016)
• Kau v Omle [2016] PGNC 303; N6504 (13 October 2016)
• State v Pakuma [2016] PGNC 351; N6573 (13 October 2016)
• State v Matiabe [2016] PGNC 352; N6571 (14 October 2016)
• State v Tiso [2016] PGNC 353; N6572 (14 October 2016)
• Undah v State [2016] PGNC 354; N6574 (14 October 2016)
• State v Krufher [2016] PGNC 309; N6510 (18 October 2016)
• Laka v Nekital [2016] PGNC 339; N6557 (19 October 2016)
• State v Nicky [2016] PGNC 298; N6499 (20 October 2016)
• Port Moresby Gun Club Inc. v Allan [2016] PGNC 299; N6500 (20 October 2016)
• State v Huarikava [2016] PGNC 313; N6511 (20 October 2016)
• Yamanka Multi Services Ltd v National Capital District Commission [2016] PGNC 340; N6556 (20 October 2016)
• State v Wingan [2016] PGNC 433; N7490 (20 October 2016)
• State v Kandui [2016] PGNC 304; N6503 (27 October 2016)
• Manduru v Motor Vehicles Insurance Ltd [2016] PGNC 308; N6509 (28 October 2016)
• Air Niugini Ltd v Warakai [2016] PGNC 355; N6578 (31 October 2016)
• Rabaul Shipping Ltd (1-1275), In re. [2016] PGNC 356; N6579 (31 October 2016)
• Star Ships (PNG) Ltd (1-50175), In re. [2016] PGNC 357; N6580 (31 October 2016)
• Yamsan v State [2016] PGNC 391; N6635 (31 October 2016)

November 2016

• State v Toura [2016] PGNC 305; N6506 (1 November 2016)
• State v Makile [2016] PGNC 306; N6507 (1 November 2016)
• State v Tomugal [2016] PGNC 307; N6508 (1 November 2016)
• Ping Tan Enterprise Ltd v Wasa [2016] PGNC 314; N6512 (4 November 2016)
• State v Biyama [2016] PGNC 400; N6723 (6 November 2016)
• State v Keyana [2016] PGNC 401; N6725 (6 November 2016)
• Unde v Samson [2016] PGNC 315; N6520 (8 November 2016)
• Wena v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2016] PGNC 331; N6549 (10 November 2016)
• State v Rocki [2016] PGNC 427; N6918 (10 November 2016)
• State v Liligu [2016] PGNC 428; N6919 (10 November 2016)
• Madang Reforestation Co Ltd v Mario [2016] PGNC 316; N6516 (11 November 2016)
• Pohon v Czuba [2016] PGNC 317; N6517 (11 November 2016)
• Asivo v Bank of South Pacific Ltd [2016] PGNC 318; N6518 (11 November 2016)
• Salub v Luedi [2016] PGNC 319; N6519 (11 November 2016)
• Bagari v Marape [2016] PGNC 409; N6801 (11 November 2016)
• Kulangil v Malabag [2016] PGNC 320; N6521 (16 November 2016)
• Kumie v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2016] PGNC 332; N6548 (18 November 2016)
• Oil Search (PNG) Ltd v Doiwa [2016] PGNC 337; N6551 (18 November 2016)
• Deputy Commissioner of Taxation of the Commonwealth of Australia v Yii Ann Hii [2016] PGNC 432; N7379 (18 November 2016)
• Karaie v Puruno [2016] PGNC 543; N8915 (18 November 2016)
• Douglas v State [2016] PGNC 358; N6569 (22 November 2016)
• State v Irakau [2016] PGNC 544; N9111 (22 November 2016)
• State v Auharai [2016] PGNC 435; N7492 (23 November 2016)
• Wani v Kanol [2016] PGNC 341; N6559 (24 November 2016)
• Karl v Motor Vehicle Insurance Ltd [2016] PGNC 342; N6560 (24 November 2016)
• Kot v Law Society of Papua New Guinea [2016] PGNC 359; N6576 (24 November 2016)
• Willie v Kaupa [2016] PGNC 333; N6553 (25 November 2016)
• State v Pohien [2016] PGNC 360; N6564 (28 November 2016)
• Dama v Armba [2016] PGNC 361; N6565 (28 November 2016)
• State v Melka [2016] PGNC 374; N6611 (29 November 2016)
• State v Boas [2016] PGNC 375; N6613 (29 November 2016)
• State v Bakit [2016] PGNC 376; N6614 (29 November 2016)
• State v Mai [2016] PGNC 392; N6627 (29 November 2016)
• State v Turubat [2016] PGNC 402; N6724 (29 November 2016)
• State v Maie [2016] PGNC 406; N6722 (29 November 2016)
• Kisa v Taleok [2016] PGNC 343; N6561 (30 November 2016)
• Mt Kare Head Trustee Co Ltd v Nekital [2016] PGNC 369; N6591 (30 November 2016)
• State v Banabas [2016] PGNC 434; N7491 (30 November 2016)

December 2016

• Koim v O'Neill [2016] PGNC 344; N6558 (2 December 2016)
• Naur v Zamua [2016] PGNC 345; N6562 (7 December 2016)
• Larmatam v Kaia Works Ltd [2016] PGNC 346; N6566 (7 December 2016)
• Wellis v Simakus [2016] PGNC 347; N6567 (7 December 2016)
• Kavo v Francis [2016] PGNC 348; N6568 (9 December 2016)
• Steven v Ram KC [2016] PGNC 362; N6577 (9 December 2016)
• Kunai v Finance Corporation Ltd [2016] PGNC 363; N6581 (14 December 2016)
• Nivani Ltd v Coconut Products Ltd [2016] PGNC 364; N6582 (14 December 2016)
• Yalo v White [2016] PGNC 439; N7655 (15 December 2016)
• State v Napi [2016] PGNC 403; N6718 (16 December 2016)
• State v Tommy [2016] PGNC 407; N6719 (16 December 2016)
• Yama v Duban [2016] PGNC 368; N6583 (21 December 2016)
• State v Soni [2016] PGNC 377; N6608 (21 December 2016)
• State v Boniface [2016] PGNC 378; N6612 (21 December 2016)
• Hiwa Tuguba Joint Venture Ltd v Vele [2016] PGNC 415; N6782 (21 December 2016)