2020 National Court of Papua New Guinea Decisions

January 2020

• Emos v Bagrie [2020] PGNC 1; N8166 (6 January 2020)
• Kapigeno v Central Bank of Papua New Guinea [2020] PGNC 2; N8167 (9 January 2020)
• King v King [2020] PGNC 124; N8344 (9 January 2020)
• T.W. Transport Ltd (trading as Transwest Transport) v National Development Bank Ltd [2020] PGNC 483; N8841 (13 January 2020)
• Andrias v Kereme [2020] PGNC 21; N8190 (14 January 2020)
• Kaupa v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2020] PGNC 41; N8202 (15 January 2020)
• Pidik v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2020] PGNC 42; N8203 (15 January 2020)
• Moio v Kaeka [2020] PGNC 26; N8204 (21 January 2020)
• Sanu v Tuke [2020] PGNC 15; N8187 (24 January 2020)
• Kupo v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2020] PGNC 3; N8171 (30 January 2020)
• Molem v Taylor [2020] PGNC 4; N8172 (31 January 2020)
• Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea v Maru [2020] PGNC 5; N8173 (31 January 2020)
• Mayfuels Ltd 1-57219, In re [2020] PGNC 6; N8174 (31 January 2020)
• Ekri, In re [2020] PGNC 7; N8175 (31 January 2020)
• PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd v Western FDR Ltd [2020] PGNC 8; N8176 (31 January 2020)
• Super Value Store Ltd v Dangkim [2020] PGNC 9; N8177 (31 January 2020)

February 2020

• Namo'aporo Landowners Association Inc v Sakai [2020] PGNC 10; N8178 (4 February 2020)
• State v Modudula [2020] PGNC 52; N8247 (4 February 2020)
• Malem v Bukop Business Group [2020] PGNC 11; N8179 (5 February 2020)
• Kapin v Tobo [2020] PGNC 12; N8180 (5 February 2020)
• Koima v Pat [2020] PGNC 13; N8181 (5 February 2020)
• State v Wai [2020] PGNC 14; N8182 (7 February 2020)
• Morua v China Harbour Engineering Co (PNG) Ltd [2020] PGNC 16; N8188 (7 February 2020)
• State v Kissip [2020] PGNC 17; N8184 (7 February 2020)
• State v Simon [2020] PGNC 18; N8183 (7 February 2020)
• Akai v Reeves [2020] PGNC 19; N8185 (10 February 2020)
• Simon, In re [2020] PGNC 20; N8189(LT) (10 February 2020)
• State v Mindipi [2020] PGNC 53; N8239 (12 February 2020)
• Kais v Tagau [2020] PGNC 22; N8191 (14 February 2020)
• Wakendui v Vagi [2020] PGNC 31; N8199 (14 February 2020)
• Wembut v Ok Tedi Fly River Development Foundation Ltd [2020] PGNC 23; N8192 (17 February 2020)
• HBS (PNG) Ltd v Manda [2020] PGNC 24; N8193 (17 February 2020)
• Constantinou, In re [2020] PGNC 43; N8212 (18 February 2020)
• State v Auma [2020] PGNC 315; N8520 (18 February 2020)
• Anis v Dau [2020] PGNC 25; N8200 (19 February 2020)
• Pacific Energy Aviation (PNG) Ltd v PNG Air Ltd [2020] PGNC 28; N8196 (19 February 2020)
• Gabutu v Russo [2020] PGNC 29; N8197 (19 February 2020)
• Hua v Hua [2020] PGNC 40; N8195 (19 February 2020)
• Enforcement of Basic Rights under the Constitution of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, Section 57, In re [2020] PGNC 45; N8221 (19 February 2020)
• Assemblies of God of Papua New Guinea v Banovo [2020] PGNC 48; N8225 (19 February 2020)
• Lalaeta v Linge [2020] PGNC 54; N8248 (19 February 2020)
• Aliser v Sipian [2020] PGNC 74; N8287 (19 February 2020)
• Oliver Taste Ltd v Elipas [2020] PGNC 30; N8198 (20 February 2020)
• Airways Development Ltd v Tkatchenko [2020] PGNC 36; N8208 (20 February 2020)
• Lohoro v Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [2020] PGNC 33; N8201 (21 February 2020)
• State v Teiyo [2020] PGNC 104; N8302 (21 February 2020)
• State v Waira [2020] PGNC 500; N9517 (21 February 2020)
• Ah Koy v BMobile Ltd [2020] PGNC 27; N8205 (24 February 2020)
• Tapame v Patrick [2020] PGNC 55; N8249 (24 February 2020)
• State v Patrick [2020] PGNC 56; N8253 (24 February 2020)
• Sakai v Natto [2020] PGNC 35; N8211 (25 February 2020)
• Credit Corporation Finance Ltd v Greenfield Contractors Ltd [2020] PGNC 34; N8210 (27 February 2020)
• Waru v Aoba [2020] PGNC 37; N8209 (27 February 2020)
• Mirupasi v Australia New Zealand Banking Group (PNG) Ltd [2020] PGNC 46; N8215 (28 February 2020)
• Paulus v Abio [2020] PGNC 488; N9160 (28 February 2020)

March 2020

• Yama v Yalamu [2020] PGNC 44; N8214 (2 March 2020)
• Pia v Danton [2020] PGNC 39; N8219 (3 March 2020)
• Job v Tori [2020] PGNC 38; N8218 (4 March 2020)
• State v June [2020] PGNC 102; N8288 (4 March 2020)
• State v Peter [2020] PGNC 47; N8220 (5 March 2020)
• State v Valken [2020] PGNC 170; N8391 (5 March 2020)
• State v Malto [2020] PGNC 328; N8556 (5 March 2020)
• Melanesian Trustee Services Ltd v Tongayu [2020] PGNC 445; N8582 (5 March 2020)
• Airi v Bire [2020] PGNC 49; N8227 (6 March 2020)
• State v Paraka [2020] PGNC 51; N8229 (6 March 2020)
• Loni v Loni [2020] PGNC 57; N8250 (6 March 2020)
• Oliver Taste Ltd v Public Curator of Papua New Guinea [2020] PGNC 523; N8231 (6 March 2020)
• Api v Wiyai [2020] PGNC 50; N8228 (9 March 2020)
• Jessica Hymel Hoopes, In re [2020] PGNC 118; N8322 (9 March 2020)
• Raimase v Borema [2020] PGNC 338; N8583 (10 March 2020)
• State v Bungtabu [2020] PGNC 58; N8240 (11 March 2020)
• State v Waluka [2020] PGNC 59; N8241 (11 March 2020)
• Kuli (trading as Wakepo Trading) v Kaldagasa [2020] PGNC 95; N8306 (11 March 2020)
• Wambunawa Holdings Ltd v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (PNG) Ltd [2020] PGNC 113; N8310 (11 March 2020)
• Grand Columbia Ltd v Anis [2020] PGNC 141; N8323 (11 March 2020)
• State v Tom [2020] PGNC 171; N8392 (11 March 2020)
• State v Paki [2020] PGNC 60; N8252 (12 March 2020)
• State v Josh [2020] PGNC 61; N8258 (12 March 2020)
• Pawa v Halliburton Overseas Ltd [2020] PGNC 88; N8272 (12 March 2020)
• Limba v State [2020] PGNC 93; N8305 (12 March 2020)
• State v Mave [2020] PGNC 169; N8389 (13 March 2020)
• Job v Tori [2020] PGNC 62; N8254 (16 March 2020)
• Samot v Yame [2020] PGNC 63; N8256 (17 March 2020)
• Estate of Hengebe Haluya [2020] PGNC 64; N8257 (18 March 2020)
• Stellar Constructions Ltd v Soalili [2020] PGNC 67; N8274 (18 March 2020)
• State v Namaliu [2020] PGNC 75; N8284 (18 March 2020)
• State v Elias [2020] PGNC 172; N8393 (18 March 2020)
• Millennium Guards Ltd v Kuak [2020] PGNC 94; N8304 (20 March 2020)
• Unido v Mamu [2020] PGNC 96; N8307 (20 March 2020)
• Kekam Ltd (trading as Kekam Car Rentals Lae) v Nasinom [2020] PGNC 114; N8308 (20 March 2020)
• Moresby Plumbing Suppliers & Services Ltd (trading as Plumbers & Builders Supplies) v Timkumba Holdings Ltd [2020] PGNC 115; N8309 (20 March 2020)
• Amanab Forest Products Ltd v Bewani Palm Oil Development Ltd [2020] PGNC 119; N8325 (20 March 2020)
• State v Kadoka [2020] PGNC 256; N8454 (20 March 2020)
• Auro Incorporated Land Group v Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [2020] PGNC 76; N8289 (23 March 2020)
• PNG Power Ltd v Kerenga [2020] PGNC 100; N8264 (23 March 2020)
• Kaku v Powi [2020] PGNC 65; N8259 (26 March 2020)
• Goi v Bank South Pacific Ltd [2020] PGNC 87; N8271 (27 March 2020)
• Ango v Hides Gas Development Co Ltd [2020] PGNC 101; N8265 (30 March 2020)

April 2020

• Seribu Daya (PNG) Ltd v Tropicana Ltd [2020] PGNC 98; N8261 (3 April 2020)
• Nick v Wia [2020] PGNC 99; N8262 (7 April 2020)
• Kornet v Sumala [2020] PGNC 66; N8260 (8 April 2020)
• Panao v Panao [2020] PGNC 89; N8280 (14 April 2020)
• Waula v Hela [2020] PGNC 90; N8282 (14 April 2020)
• Uddin v Kantha [2020] PGNC 83; N8267 (16 April 2020)
• Riyong v Shelley [2020] PGNC 85; N8269 (16 April 2020)
• Ipara v Trainor [2020] PGNC 84; N8268 (17 April 2020)
• Frabelle (PNG) Ltd v Bismark Maritime Ltd [2020] PGNC 149; N8332 (17 April 2020)
• Ketegu (trading as Pishon Hire Cars) v Gourley [2020] PGNC 150; N8334 (17 April 2020)
• Mineral Resources Ok Tedi No. 2 Ltd [1-27966] v National Capital District Commission [2020] PGNC 155; N8333 (17 April 2020)
• Derwent Ltd v Pakena [2020] PGNC 77; N8294 (21 April 2020)
• Feo v Samson [2020] PGNC 86; N8270 (21 April 2020)
• State v DP (Juvenile) [2020] PGNC 497; N9270 (22 April 2020)
• Kosu Maila Anda Ltd v United Pacific Corporation Ltd [2020] PGNC 68; N8275 (23 April 2020)
• Iangalio v National Development Bank [2020] PGNC 69; N8278 (23 April 2020)
• Amode HK Ltd v Anitua Housing Solutions Ltd [2020] PGNC 71; N8281 (23 April 2020)
• Flavalea Ltd v China Railway Construction Engineering (PNG) Ltd [2020] PGNC 70; N8279 (24 April 2020)
• Matrix Constructions (PNG) Ltd v Air Niugini Ltd [2020] PGNC 72; N8283 (24 April 2020)
• Pate v Duban [2020] PGNC 78; N8277 (24 April 2020)
• Ang v Maraliza Ltd [2020] PGNC 81; N8276 (24 April 2020)
• Aivia v Beno [2020] PGNC 105; N8297 (24 April 2020)
• Dex v Anep [2020] PGNC 126; N8347 (24 April 2020)
• G.R. Logging Ltd v Pulie Anu Timber Co Ltd [2020] PGNC 156; N8345 (24 April 2020)
• Kolly v Brutnall [2020] PGNC 103; N8293 (27 April 2020)
• Finance Corporation Ltd v Kombra [2020] PGNC 73; N8285 (28 April 2020)
• TST Holdings Ltd v Wavik [2020] PGNC 106; N8298 (28 April 2020)
• Waghi Mek Plantations Ltd v Registrar of Companies [2020] PGNC 125; N8346 (28 April 2020)
• Opi v Telikom PNG Ltd [2020] PGNC 168; N8290 (29 April 2020)
• Waliet v Maisam [2020] PGNC 107; N8291 (30 April 2020)
• State v Simon [2020] PGNC 120; N8321 (30 April 2020)
• Geosite Management Ltd v Kavo [2020] PGNC 223; N8439 (30 April 2020)
• Yambaran Pausa Saka Ben Ltd v National Capital District (NCD) Water and Sewerage Ltd (trading as Eda Ranu) [2020] PGNC 522; N10175 (30 April 2020)

May 2020

• Conway v Samuel [2020] PGNC 108; N8299 (1 May 2020)
• State v Guina [2020] PGNC 91; N8311 (4 May 2020)
• Mara v Bagre Nui (trading as Pacific Taxi Services) [2020] PGNC 128; N8369 (4 May 2020)
• Wianduo Logging Ltd v Hompowafe [2020] PGNC 82; N8292 (8 May 2020)
• Pomat v Consort Express Lines Ltd [2020] PGNC 109; N8300 (8 May 2020)
• Wenhai Lin v Baosen International Holdings Ltd [2020] PGNC 185; N8401 (8 May 2020)
• Wembut v Ok Tedi Fly River Development Foundation Ltd [2020] PGNC 79; N8295 (11 May 2020)
• Kelly v Yakasa [2020] PGNC 213; N8425 (12 May 2020)
• VNA Security Services Ltd v BUP Development Co Ltd [2020] PGNC 97; N8315 (13 May 2020)
• Kandi v Wange [2020] PGNC 110; N8301 (13 May 2020)
• Apae v Akis [2020] PGNC 116; N8312 (13 May 2020)
• Goranding v Mangkepe [2020] PGNC 117; N8313 (13 May 2020)
• White Corner Investments Ltd (trading as Glazeworks Glass & Aluminium) v Noka Builders Ltd [2020] PGNC 121; N8316 (13 May 2020)
• Memafu v National Housing Corporation [2020] PGNC 122; N8317 (13 May 2020)
• Gura v Perry [2020] PGNC 167; N8314 (13 May 2020)
• Justice Foundation for Porgera Ltd v Kopi [2020] PGNC 183; N8402 (13 May 2020)
• Augerea v Kopaol [2020] PGNC 138; N8374 (15 May 2020)
• Yaferaka Incorporated Land Group v Namo'aporo Landowners Association Incorporated [2020] PGNC 80; N8303 (18 May 2020)
• East New Britain Provincial Government v Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [2020] PGNC 343; N8531 (18 May 2020)
• Monave v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2020] PGNC 166; N8319 (19 May 2020)
• Lewin v Westpac Bank PNG Ltd [2020] PGNC 92; N8318 (20 May 2020)
• Kakiyus v Guambelek [2020] PGNC 129; N8329 (20 May 2020)
• Pacific Medical Centre Inc v Tkachenko [2020] PGNC 154; N8327 (20 May 2020)
• G.R. Logging Ltd v Dotaona [2020] PGNC 527; N8320 (20 May 2020)
• Patrick's Transport Ltd v Cascade Apartments Ltd [2020] PGNC 529; N11012 (20 May 2020)
• Nambawan Trophy Ltd v Telikom (PNG) Ltd [2020] PGNC 186; N8403 (21 May 2020)
• Girire v Investment Promotion Authority [2020] PGNC 190; N8412 (22 May 2020)
• Namane v Kagame [2020] PGNC 509; N9828 (25 May 2020)
• Asivo v Maigari Ltd [2020] PGNC 130; N8330 (26 May 2020)
• Yogae v Bonou [2020] PGNC 131; N8331 (29 May 2020)
• Daniels v National Housing Corporation [2020] PGNC 291; N8473 (29 May 2020)

June 2020

• Reuben v Jack [2020] PGNC 111; N8326 (1 June 2020)
• Lara v Samy [2020] PGNC 157; N8328 (2 June 2020)
• Tupou v Tolopa [2020] PGNC 133; N8351 (4 June 2020)
• Lara v Samy [2020] PGNC 160; N8352 (4 June 2020)
• NKW Holdings Ltd v Paladin Solutions PNG Ltd [2020] PGNC 112; N8339 (5 June 2020)
• Yal v Mission of the Holy Ghost (New Guinea) Property Trust [2020] PGNC 132; N8342 (5 June 2020)
• State v Karnhick [2020] PGNC 142; N8341 (5 June 2020)
• State v Kissip [2020] PGNC 151; N8340 (5 June 2020)
• Barrick (Niugini) Ltd v Nekital [2020] PGNC 180; N8409 (5 June 2020)
• State v Pihmbou [2020] PGNC 123; N8354 (10 June 2020)
• Kanaparo v Maue [2020] PGNC 134; N8357 (10 June 2020)
• State v Raymond [2020] PGNC 161; N8379 (10 June 2020)
• Mondo v Toropo [2020] PGNC 158; N8356 (11 June 2020)
• Pama v Gens (trading as Kanagio Security Services) [2020] PGNC 159; N8358 (11 June 2020)
• State v Sindol [2020] PGNC 127; N8355 (12 June 2020)
• Ipata v Kereme [2020] PGNC 137; N8372 (12 June 2020)
• Bellawa v Kasing [2020] PGNC 290; N8475 (12 June 2020)
• State v Pomat [2020] PGNC 443; N8596 (15 June 2020)
• Aloi v Aka [2020] PGNC 135; N8359 (16 June 2020)
• Waninga v Sukwianomb [2020] PGNC 136; N8371 (16 June 2020)
• Conway v Samuel [2020] PGNC 143; N8373 (17 June 2020)
• Mirupasi v Australia New Zealand Banking Group (PNG) Ltd [2020] PGNC 177; N8394 (19 June 2020)
• Nambawan Super Ltd v Paul Paraka (trading as Paul Paraka Lawyers) [2020] PGNC 139; N8375 (22 June 2020)
• State v Petrus [2020] PGNC 162; N8380 (22 June 2020)
• Nobetau v Bougainvill Executive Council [2020] PGNC 176; N8395 (22 June 2020)
• Papir Holdings Ltd v Kokiva [2020] PGNC 144; N8376 (23 June 2020)
• H.Tsuse and Sons Ltd v PNG Power Ltd [2020] PGNC 152; N8378 (23 June 2020)
• Golden Valley Transport v Pipili [2020] PGNC 165; N8377 (23 June 2020)
• CJ Transport & Hire Cars v Madang Provincial Government [2020] PGNC 145; N8383 (24 June 2020)
• Ngip Agmark Ltd v J & Z Trading Ltd [2020] PGNC 146; N8384 (24 June 2020)
• Jacob v Namora [2020] PGNC 147; N8385 (24 June 2020)
• Honjepari v Wuatai [2020] PGNC 148; N8386 (24 June 2020)
• State v Gomang [2020] PGNC 163; N8381 (24 June 2020)
• Kobale v Sindra [2020] PGNC 261; N8474 (24 June 2020)
• Davidwestern Advertising Ltd v HIRI 152 Developments Ltd [2020] PGNC 140; N8382 (25 June 2020)
• State v Tarukal [2020] PGNC 320; N8532 (25 June 2020)
• State v Bonny [2020] PGNC 321; N8534 (25 June 2020)
• State v Chris [2020] PGNC 426; N8535 (25 June 2020)
• State v Francis [2020] PGNC 436; N8536 (25 June 2020)
• Hari SG Investment Ltd v Londolovit Town Development Committee [2020] PGNC 498; N9487 (25 June 2020)
• State v Gart [2020] PGNC 514; N8533 (25 June 2020)
• Augerea v Kopaol [2020] PGNC 153; N8388 (26 June 2020)
• Dau v Papua New Guinea Forest Authority [2020] PGNC 181; N8396 (26 June 2020)
• Papindo Trading Co Ltd v Tolopa [2020] PGNC 262; N8476 (26 June 2020)
• Gehlot v PNG Power Ltd [2020] PGNC 287; N8477 (26 June 2020)
• O'Brien (trading as O'Brien's Lawyers) v Monogenis [2020] PGNC 164; N8387 (29 June 2020)
• Avaukava v Tapat [2020] PGNC 182; N8397 (29 June 2020)
• Polup v Garry [2020] PGNC 173; N8398 (30 June 2020)

July 2020

• Papir Holdings Ltd v Kokiva [2020] PGNC 178; N8405 (3 July 2020)
• State v Kwaram (No. 1) [2020] PGNC 179; N8406 (3 July 2020)
• Mann v Niningi [2020] PGNC 184; N8404 (3 July 2020)
• Andama v Niningi [2020] PGNC 191; N8413 (3 July 2020)
• Namah v Higgins [2020] PGNC 174; N8407 (7 July 2020)
• Kindi v Guan [2020] PGNC 175; N8408 (7 July 2020)
• State v Michael [2020] PGNC 322; N8538 (8 July 2020)
• State v Mamana [2020] PGNC 323; N8539 (8 July 2020)
• State v Taingbam [2020] PGNC 503; N9897 (8 July 2020)
• State v Ambuk [2020] PGNC 512; N9942 (8 July 2020)
• Marfu v Gaupu [2020] PGNC 344; N8537 (9 July 2020)
• Barrick (Niugini) Ltd v Nekital [2020] PGNC 199; N8429 (10 July 2020)
• Koma v Bukwa [2020] PGNC 283; N8479 (10 July 2020)
• Maragau v Niningi [2020] PGNC 289; N8478 (10 July 2020)
• Pride PNG Ltd v New Britain Enterprises Ltd [2020] PGNC 504; N8540 (13 July 2020)
• Leadership Tribunal Appointed pursuant to Section 27(2) and 27(7)(e) of the Organic Law on Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership, In re [2020] PGNC 192; N8414(LT) (14 July 2020)
• State v Damanin (No. 2) [2020] PGNC 210; N8420 (14 July 2020)
• State v Korisibeni (No. 2) [2020] PGNC 211; N8421 (14 July 2020)
• Vuksich & Borich (NZ) Ltd v Pacific Energy Aviation (PNG) Ltd [2020] PGNC 187; N8410 (15 July 2020)
• Tzen Resources Ltd v Kinmas Investment Ltd [2020] PGNC 188; N8411 (15 July 2020)
• Namah v Higgins [2020] PGNC 189; N8415 (16 July 2020)
• Sorum v Aloi [2020] PGNC 193; N8416 (16 July 2020)
• Kaluga v Danton [2020] PGNC 195; N8417 (17 July 2020)
• Wereh v Cajetan [2020] PGNC 196; N8418 (17 July 2020)
• Betanjo v Yakasa [2020] PGNC 197; N8419 (17 July 2020)
• Tape v State [2020] PGNC 296; N8503 (17 July 2020)
• Leong King Ngu v Wong King Ngu [2020] PGNC 194; N8422 (21 July 2020)
• State v Leven [2020] PGNC 245; N8455 (21 July 2020)
• State v Bilaga [2020] PGNC 324; N8541 (21 July 2020)
• Allan v State [2020] PGNC 505; N9899 (21 July 2020)
• State v Petrus (No. 2) [2020] PGNC 206; N8423 (22 July 2020)
• State v Kwaram (No. 2) [2020] PGNC 212; N8424 (22 July 2020)
• Margo v Neneo [2020] PGNC 198; N8426 (24 July 2020)
• Kaunji v Raim [2020] PGNC 204; N8427 (27 July 2020)
• Solomon v Raim [2020] PGNC 205; N8428 (27 July 2020)
• Noki v Galia [2020] PGNC 217; N8433 (27 July 2020)
• Haiveta v Kaluwin [2020] PGNC 233; N8430 (27 July 2020)
• State v Lilou [2020] PGNC 316; N8521 (27 July 2020)
• Aweto v Tobias [2020] PGNC 284; N8480 (28 July 2020)
• National Housing Corporation v Audela Ltd [2020] PGNC 201; N8436 (29 July 2020)
• Kipahi v Nambos [2020] PGNC 222; N8437 (29 July 2020)
• Katumani Incorporated Land Group v Yawing [2020] PGNC 285; N8481 (29 July 2020)
• Wailapu v Wurr [2020] PGNC 200; N8438 (31 July 2020)

August 2020

• State v Harry [2020] PGNC 225; N8442 (5 August 2020)
• Selon Ltd v Madang District Development Authority [2020] PGNC 226; N8440 (5 August 2020)
• Barrick (Niugini) Ltd v Nekital [2020] PGNC 376; N8652 (5 August 2020)
• Digicel (Singapore) Private Ltd v Na'aru [2020] PGNC 202; N8441 (6 August 2020)
• State v Bikeh [2020] PGNC 215; N8456 (6 August 2020)
• State v Dani [2020] PGNC 221; N8444 (6 August 2020)
• State v Bidogo (No.1) [2020] PGNC 224; N8443 (6 August 2020)
• State v Martin [2020] PGNC 246; N8457 (6 August 2020)
• Oil Palm Industry Corporation Board v Simon [2020] PGNC 203; N8445 (7 August 2020)
• Lewis v Flores [2020] PGNC 249; N8482 (7 August 2020)
• JT Investment Ltd v Aisi [2020] PGNC 263; N8483 (7 August 2020)
• Noga v POM Steak House [2020] PGNC 207; N8446 (11 August 2020)
• Rumbam Engineers Ltd v Hiri 152 Developments Ltd [2020] PGNC 208; N8447 (11 August 2020)
• State v Timothy [2020] PGNC 311; N8523 (11 August 2020)
• State v Daulok [2020] PGNC 317; N8522 (11 August 2020)
• Solmein v Lim [2020] PGNC 214; N8450 (12 August 2020)
• State v Wai [2020] PGNC 240; N8452 (12 August 2020)
• Solmein v Lim [2020] PGNC 264; N8449 (12 August 2020)
• Solmein v Lim [2020] PGNC 288; N8448 (12 August 2020)
• State v Talui [2020] PGNC 308; N8542 (12 August 2020)
• State v Tulungen [2020] PGNC 325; N8543 (12 August 2020)
• Okire v Kokoha [2020] PGNC 501; N9831 (13 August 2020)
• Yuku v Lukom Trading Ltd [2020] PGNC 227; N8462 (14 August 2020)
• Islands Helicopter Services Ltd (trading as Islands Nationair) v Manolos Aviation Ltd [2020] PGNC 485; N9068 (14 August 2020)
• Pacific Project Logistics Ltd v Herbert [2020] PGNC 209; N8453 (17 August 2020)
• State v Maneke [2020] PGNC 247; N8458 (17 August 2020)
• State v Amdeng [2020] PGNC 312; N8524 (17 August 2020)
• Sios v Kelegai [2020] PGNC 357; N8594 (17 August 2020)
• Canopus No. 101 Ltd, In re [2020] PGNC 216; N8459 (19 August 2020)
• State v Bungo [2020] PGNC 241; N8461 (19 August 2020)
• State v Dani [2020] PGNC 254; N8469 (19 August 2020)
• State v Tabi [2020] PGNC 265; N8526 (20 August 2020)
• State v Asabona [2020] PGNC 293; N8494 (20 August 2020)
• State v Pongi [2020] PGNC 313; N8527 (20 August 2020)
• State v Waira [2020] PGNC 499; N9518 (20 August 2020)
• Nivani Ltd v West New Britain Provincial Government [2020] PGNC 437; N8561 (24 August 2020)
• Bilas v Guan [2020] PGNC 228; N8463 (25 August 2020)
• Hulahau v Kennedy [2020] PGNC 230; N8465 (25 August 2020)
• Evito Investments Ltd (trading as Evito Investments Ltd) v Wowongo [2020] PGNC 266; N8485 (25 August 2020)
• Alina v Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd [2020] PGNC 292; N8492 (25 August 2020)
• Oiya v Kaia [2020] PGNC 297; N8484 (25 August 2020)
• Yasi v Suka [2020] PGNC 309; N8486 (25 August 2020)
• Moduwa v State [2020] PGNC 433; N8603 (25 August 2020)
• Outskirts Constructions Ltd (trading as Sunset Lodge) v Atasoa [2020] PGNC 229; N8464 (27 August 2020)

September 2020

• Janguan v William [2020] PGNC 242; N8466 (1 September 2020)
• Alfred v Kapi [2020] PGNC 243; N8467 (1 September 2020)
• Yopo v Gure [2020] PGNC 250; N8496 (1 September 2020)
• Cakara Alam (PNG) Ltd v East Arowe Timber Resource Ltd [2020] PGNC 218; N8472 (3 September 2020)
• Yuwi v Popuna [2020] PGNC 255; N8471 (3 September 2020)
• State v Kange [2020] PGNC 237; N8488 (4 September 2020)
• Gumanch Muipulg Wampnga Ltd v Samson [2020] PGNC 267; N8490 (4 September 2020)
• Kalkali v Samson [2020] PGNC 298; N8491 (4 September 2020)
• Lucas v Unido [2020] PGNC 310; N8487 (4 September 2020)
• Mal-Con Ltd v Exxonmobil PNG Ltd [2020] PGNC 219; N8489 (7 September 2020)
• State v Banaba [2020] PGNC 251; N8495 (7 September 2020)
• PNG Power Ltd v Piel [2020] PGNC 351; N8568 (7 September 2020)
• State v Monde [2020] PGNC 378; N8631 (7 September 2020)
• Koitaki Plantations Ltd, In re [2020] PGNC 441; N8595 (7 September 2020)
• Gambu v Godowan Investment Ltd [2020] PGNC 220; N8493 (8 September 2020)
• East New Britain Development Corporation Ltd (1-6222) v Lamur [2020] PGNC 352; N8570 (8 September 2020)
• State v Max [2020] PGNC 326; N8544 (9 September 2020)
• State v Malas [2020] PGNC 506; N8545 (9 September 2020)
• Simbatka v Wirka [2020] PGNC 253; N8498 (10 September 2020)
• Independent State of Papua New Guinea v Independent Timbers & Stevedoring Ltd (1-50093) [2020] PGNC 231; N8499 (11 September 2020)
• Mapua v McNamara [2020] PGNC 252; N8497 (11 September 2020)
• Noki v Raven [2020] PGNC 465; N8724 (11 September 2020)
• Polup v Garry [2020] PGNC 299; N8507 (14 September 2020)
• Gedion v State [2020] PGNC 473; N8719 (14 September 2020)
• Sunset Rentals Ltd (In Liquidation), In re [2020] PGNC 260; N8500 (15 September 2020)
• Kepe v Rosso [2020] PGNC 294; N8501 (15 September 2020)
• Toyota Tsusho (PNG) Ltd (trading as Ela Motors) v Tsingolie [2020] PGNC 300; N8509 (15 September 2020)
• State v Namaliu [2020] PGNC 234; N8506 (17 September 2020)
• Kina Bank Ltd v Pruaitch [2020] PGNC 232; N8502 (18 September 2020)
• State v Kaisa [2020] PGNC 327; N8555 (18 September 2020)
• Asemiaba v Thomas [2020] PGNC 365; N8666 (18 September 2020)
• Weuta v Wellington [2020] PGNC 496; N9263 (18 September 2020)
• Nickson Kiuk (trading as Nikiuma Lawyers) v Iduhu [2020] PGNC 301; N8504 (21 September 2020)
• Raga v National Executive Council [2020] PGNC 302; N8505 (21 September 2020)
• Pandopa v Urupu [2020] PGNC 303; N8510 (21 September 2020)
• State v Rex [2020] PGNC 439; N8565 (21 September 2020)
• State v Bonny [2020] PGNC 466; N8720 (21 September 2020)
• Mauri v Garry [2020] PGNC 467; N8725 (21 September 2020)
• State v Paraka [2020] PGNC 239; N8508 (22 September 2020)
• Sixth Estate Ltd, In re [2020] PGNC 235; N8515 (23 September 2020)
• CRCE Property Ltd v Samson [2020] PGNC 304; N8511 (23 September 2020)
• Ahwong v Ane [2020] PGNC 305; N8512 (23 September 2020)
• Lara v Samy [2020] PGNC 306; N8513 (23 September 2020)
• Ova v Rogakila [2020] PGNC 307; N8514 (23 September 2020)
• El Mangoth Co Ltd v Sarviman [2020] PGNC 314; N8517 (23 September 2020)
• Vuksich & Borich (NZ) Ltd v Pacific Energy Aviation (PNG) Ltd [2020] PGNC 236; N8518 (25 September 2020)
• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Inc v Kimas [2020] PGNC 268; N8519 (25 September 2020)
• Pama v Chris Gens (trading as Kanagio Security Services) [2020] PGNC 318; N8516 (25 September 2020)
• Gele v Selefkariu [2020] PGNC 345; N8553 (25 September 2020)
• Chow v Samson [2020] PGNC 366; N8667 (25 September 2020)
• State v Apa [2020] PGNC 440; N8566 (25 September 2020)
• State v Martinez [2020] PGNC 493; N9216 (25 September 2020)
• Tule v Ulam [2020] PGNC 257; N8575 (26 September 2020)
• Kewa v Ilau [2020] PGNC 462; N8746 (28 September 2020)
• Giheno v Uvovo [2020] PGNC 244; N8528 (29 September 2020)
• Soltuna Ltd v Paradise Supermarket Ltd [2020] PGNC 248; N8530 (30 September 2020)
• State v Niagau [2020] PGNC 434; N8604 (30 September 2020)
• State v Steven [2020] PGNC 435; N8605 (30 September 2020)
• Tumba (trading as Kamkumung Bakery) v Samson [2020] PGNC 468; N8721 (30 September 2020)

October 2020

• Micson Ltd v Giru Ltd [2020] PGNC 334; N8549 (1 October 2020)
• Pingipe v Mangape [2020] PGNC 335; N8557 (2 October 2020)
• Jerry v Sam [2020] PGNC 341; N8551 (2 October 2020)
• Dads Investment Corporation Ltd (formally known as Eric Trading Pty Ltd) v Samson [2020] PGNC 346; N8554 (2 October 2020)
• Finance Corporation Ltd (trading as FINCORP) v Delphi Management Consultants Ltd) v Samson [2020] PGNC 347; N8558 (2 October 2020)
• Mathew Salung Ronny (trading as Boma Fishing Service) v Bonomane [2020] PGNC 430; N8550 (2 October 2020)
• Reu v Simon [2020] PGNC 487; N8552 (2 October 2020)
• Infratech Management Consultants Ltd v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2020] PGNC 336; N8578 (7 October 2020)
• 3A Composites (PNG) Ltd v Saru [2020] PGNC 348; N8563 (7 October 2020)
• Ekepa v Nalepe [2020] PGNC 349; N8564 (7 October 2020)
• Steamships Ltd v Kopaol [2020] PGNC 350; N8567 (7 October 2020)
• Nivani Ltd v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2020] PGNC 438; N8562 (7 October 2020)
• Ruh v Kerker [2020] PGNC 353; N8571 (8 October 2020)
• Maken v Mori [2020] PGNC 386; N8587 (8 October 2020)
• Pupu v Kupo [2020] PGNC 272; N8572 (9 October 2020)
• State v Dau [2020] PGNC 278; N8611 (9 October 2020)
• Application by Patricia Elaine Cahill, In re [2020] PGNC 360; N8586 (9 October 2020)
• Sakilya v Enga Provincial Government [2020] PGNC 432; N8569 (9 October 2020)
• Pupu v Kupo [2020] PGNC 450; N8573 (9 October 2020)
• Kautu v Bogan [2020] PGNC 463; N8726 (9 October 2020)
• Alabain v Commissioner of the Correctional Service [2020] PGNC 258; N8576 (12 October 2020)
• Neri v Commissioner of the Correctional Service [2020] PGNC 259; N8577 (12 October 2020)
• Sakilya v Enga Provincial Government [2020] PGNC 442; N8574 (12 October 2020)
• Nuak v Mokono [2020] PGNC 502; N9830 (13 October 2020)
• Talu v Hides Gas Development Co Ltd [2020] PGNC 337; N8580 (14 October 2020)
• Tawa v Mainland Holdings Ltd [2020] PGNC 469; N8727 (14 October 2020)
• State v Benson [2020] PGNC 329; N8593 (15 October 2020)
• Pulie Anu Timber Company Ltd v Barton [2020] PGNC 387; N8589 (15 October 2020)
• Pawa v Barrick (Niugini) Ltd [2020] PGNC 269; N8581 (16 October 2020)
• Alina v Ben [2020] PGNC 354; N8588 (16 October 2020)
• Dabada v Niugini Oil Palm Ltd [2020] PGNC 355; N8590 (16 October 2020)
• Niugini Logistics & Construction Co Ltd v Fearon [2020] PGNC 270; N8584 (19 October 2020)
• Lulug v Michael [2020] PGNC 431; N8585 (20 October 2020)
• State v Bill [2020] PGNC 388; N8658 (21 October 2020)
• State v Lare [2020] PGNC 271; N8597 (22 October 2020)
• Kukuleng v State [2020] PGNC 330; N8598 (22 October 2020)
• Carrol v Daniels [2020] PGNC 356; N8591 (22 October 2020)
• State v Lavai [2020] PGNC 363; N8660 (22 October 2020)
• Ipata v Kereme [2020] PGNC 389; N8592 (22 October 2020)
• State v Gem [2020] PGNC 390; N8679 (22 October 2020)
• Namb v Batata [2020] PGNC 275; N8607 (23 October 2020)
• State v Paraka [2020] PGNC 276; N8608 (23 October 2020)
• Lagapu v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2020] PGNC 279; N8615 (23 October 2020)
• Tand v Newcrest Mine Ltd (formerly known as ''Lihir Gold Ltd) [2020] PGNC 280; N8616 (23 October 2020)
• State v Kirkman [2020] PGNC 391; N8659 (23 October 2020)
• State v Paraka [2020] PGNC 444; N8606 (23 October 2020)
• Amanab Forest Products Ltd v Sai'i [2020] PGNC 451; N8609 (23 October 2020)
• Peter v Motor Vehicle Insurance Ltd [2020] PGNC 455; N8728 (23 October 2020)
• Nayabbanung (trading as Lonestar International Agency) v Adams [2020] PGNC 456; N8729 (23 October 2020)
• Aure v State [2020] PGNC 331; N8599 (27 October 2020)
• Medako v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2020] PGNC 332; N8600 (27 October 2020)
• Yaki v State [2020] PGNC 333; N8601 (27 October 2020)
• Mangape v State [2020] PGNC 342; N8602 (28 October 2020)
• Bluewater International Ltd v Mumu [2020] PGNC 392; N8633 (28 October 2020)
• Jessy (trading as G. Jessy Hire Cars) v Kappa [2020] PGNC 457; N8730 (28 October 2020)
• State v Kiaro [2020] PGNC 277; N8610 (30 October 2020)
• Umbrella Hides PDL 7 Association Incorporated v Pok [2020] PGNC 448; N8627 (30 October 2020)
• Karl v Xing [2020] PGNC 458; N8731 (30 October 2020)

November 2020

• Green Wood PNG Ltd v Cakara Alam (PNG) Ltd [2020] PGNC 273; N8612 (3 November 2020)
• Pandum v National Executive Council [2020] PGNC 393; N8630 (4 November 2020)
• South Pacific PNG Seafoods Co Ltd v Tanuvasa [2020] PGNC 464; N8750 (4 November 2020)
• PNG Aviation Services Ltd v Tanuvasa [2020] PGNC 476; N8751 (4 November 2020)
• Atlas Corporation Ltd v Ngangan [2020] PGNC 379; N8624 (5 November 2020)
• Nambawan Super Ltd v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2020] PGNC 380; N8625 (5 November 2020)
• Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (PNG) Ltd v Lafana [2020] PGNC 459; N8732 (5 November 2020)
• Tupou v Tolopa [2020] PGNC 486; N9088 (5 November 2020)
• Maliso v Marape [2020] PGNC 281; N8620 (6 November 2020)
• Tai v Aka [2020] PGNC 286; N8618 (6 November 2020)
• JV PNG Investment Construction Ltd v Samson [2020] PGNC 394; N8628 (6 November 2020)
• Jaro Investment Ltd v Ane [2020] PGNC 395; N8629 (6 November 2020)
• Charlie v Kantha [2020] PGNC 446; N8619 (6 November 2020)
• Karisa v Rahman [2020] PGNC 282; N8621 (9 November 2020)
• Maso v Jack [2020] PGNC 370; N8622 (9 November 2020)
• Andama v Niningi [2020] PGNC 381; N8623 (9 November 2020)
• Manlel v AJ Timber Development Ltd [2020] PGNC 447; N8626 (9 November 2020)
• Amanab 56 Timber Investments Ltd v Sai'i [2020] PGNC 396; N8642 (10 November 2020)
• Double Field (PNG) Ltd v Mirisim [2020] PGNC 397; N8643 (11 November 2020)
• Oroi v Rove [2020] PGNC 398; N8644 (11 November 2020)
• State v Riria [2020] PGNC 364; N8663 (12 November 2020)
• State v Rex (No. 2) [2020] PGNC 399; N8661 (12 November 2020)
• State v Bungo (No. 2) [2020] PGNC 400; N8662 (12 November 2020)
• Haveru Building & Maintenance Ltd v Antakite [2020] PGNC 452; N8733 (12 November 2020)
• Ibung v Apuan [2020] PGNC 470; N8734 (12 November 2020)
• State v Leva [2020] PGNC 369; N8696 (13 November 2020)
• Yuku v Lukom Trading Ltd [2020] PGNC 382; N8646 (13 November 2020)
• Woyengu v Unas [2020] PGNC 401; N8645 (13 November 2020)
• State v Belami [2020] PGNC 449; N8613 (13 November 2020)
• Nambawan Super Ltd v Occupants Portion 2157 Milinch Granville Fourmil Port Moresby [2020] PGNC 295; N8632 (16 November 2020)
• State v Kaboanga [2020] PGNC 371; N8634 (17 November 2020)
• Tepoka v Paraka [2020] PGNC 375; N8647 (18 November 2020)
• State v Tobata [2020] PGNC 507; N9901 (18 November 2020)
• State v Gela [2020] PGNC 513; N9940 (18 November 2020)
• State v Tulungen (No 2) [2020] PGNC 516; N9941 (18 November 2020)
• Amory v Maynes [2020] PGNC 402; N8635 (19 November 2020)
• Kebori v Momis [2020] PGNC 403; N8648 (19 November 2020)
• State v Krofung (No. 1) [2020] PGNC 489; N9161 (19 November 2020)
• State v Tonga [2020] PGNC 515; N9943 (19 November 2020)
• State v Simanjon [2020] PGNC 372; N8637 (20 November 2020)
• Ramu Development Foundation Ltd v Yama [2020] PGNC 383; N8636 (20 November 2020)
• Bewani Oil Palm Plantations Ltd v Barton-Kneene [2020] PGNC 384; N8651 (20 November 2020)
• Inugu v Maru [2020] PGNC 404; N8649 (20 November 2020)
• Lita v Wange [2020] PGNC 405; N8650 (20 November 2020)
• Memafu v National Housing Corporation [2020] PGNC 453; N8736 (20 November 2020)
• Andrew v Guard Dog Security Services Ltd [2020] PGNC 471; N8735 (20 November 2020)
• State v Dangi [2020] PGNC 494; N9218 (20 November 2020)
• Amean v Kereme [2020] PGNC 511; N9982 (20 November 2020)
• Adam v Ainui [2020] PGNC 373; N8638 (23 November 2020)
• Ote v Lau [2020] PGNC 385; N8639 (23 November 2020)
• State v Inia [2020] PGNC 491; N9219 (23 November 2020)
• Michael Ramsey Ekri, In re [2020] PGNC 319; N8640 (24 November 2020)
• Ekri, In re [2020] PGNC 461; N8640 (24 November 2020)
• Job v Gena [2020] PGNC 474; N8737 (24 November 2020)
• Lai v Backley [2020] PGNC 374; N8641 (25 November 2020)
• State v Waninara [2020] PGNC 510; N9900 (25 November 2020)
• State v Lambert [2020] PGNC 517; N9944 (26 November 2020)
• State v Max (No 2) [2020] PGNC 518; N9945 (26 November 2020)
• State v Mumio [2020] PGNC 519; N9946 (26 November 2020)
• State v Talim (No 1) [2020] PGNC 520; N9947 (26 November 2020)
• Palie v Wagi [2020] PGNC 524; N8677 (26 November 2020)
• Kots Investment Ltd (trading as Kots Catering) v Toa [2020] PGNC 339; N8654 (30 November 2020)
• Yeng v George [2020] PGNC 377; N8653 (30 November 2020)
• Matthew v Ling [2020] PGNC 406; N8665 (30 November 2020)
• Ume v Watson [2020] PGNC 407; N8669 (30 November 2020)
• Nobetau v Bougainville Executive Council (BEC) [2020] PGNC 408; N8670 (30 November 2020)

December 2020

• Sike v Sawin [2020] PGNC 409; N8671 (1 December 2020)
• PNG Sustainable Development Program Ltd v Rosso [2020] PGNC 410; N8672 (1 December 2020)
• State v Sialin [2020] PGNC 508; N9902 (1 December 2020)
• State v Suka [2020] PGNC 521; N9948 (1 December 2020)
• Ola v Kana [2020] PGNC 411; N8673 (2 December 2020)
• Augwi v David [2020] PGNC 412; N8674 (2 December 2020)
• Amban v Wandil [2020] PGNC 413; N8686 (2 December 2020)
• Manihoru v Oscar [2020] PGNC 454; N8738 (3 December 2020)
• State v Morris [2020] PGNC 492; N9220 (3 December 2020)
• State v Iroto [2020] PGNC 340; N8657 (4 December 2020)
• State v Korop [2020] PGNC 362; N8655 (4 December 2020)
• State v Bewa [2020] PGNC 472; N8742 (4 December 2020)
• State v Kumasi [2020] PGNC 475; N8740 (4 December 2020)
• Katu v National Housing Corporation [2020] PGNC 478; N8739 (4 December 2020)
• State v Pombo [2020] PGNC 482; N8741 (4 December 2020)
• State v Jerry [2020] PGNC 490; N9221 (4 December 2020)
• Kisombo v Apore [2020] PGNC 414; N8683 (7 December 2020)
• Lita v Wawun [2020] PGNC 415; N8684 (7 December 2020)
• Kariko v Morabang [2020] PGNC 416; N8685 (7 December 2020)
• Girire v Registrar of Companies [2020] PGNC 417; N8687 (7 December 2020)
• Wabira v Bando [2020] PGNC 418; N8688 (7 December 2020)
• New Ireland Enterprises Ltd (1-564) v Salo [2020] PGNC 479; N8830 (7 December 2020)
• Tokilang Land Group Inc v Tabaule Enterprises Ltd [2020] PGNC 528; N8829 (7 December 2020)
• Clinton Capital Partners Pty Ltd v Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd [2020] PGNC 358; N8668 (8 December 2020)
• State v Ima [2020] PGNC 419; N8676 (8 December 2020)
• Umbrella Hides PDL 7 Inc v Mano [2020] PGNC 367; N8678 (9 December 2020)
• Avaukava v Tapat [2020] PGNC 420; N8689 (9 December 2020)
• Duwang v Manning [2020] PGNC 421; N8691 (10 December 2020)
• Towalingan Toboberatagul ILG v McGrade [2020] PGNC 480; N8831 (10 December 2020)
• Renikam v Toyota Tsusho (PNG) (trading as Ela Motors) [2020] PGNC 481; N8832 (10 December 2020)
• State v Steven [2020] PGNC 495; N9222 (10 December 2020)
• Meten v Mamu [2020] PGNC 525; N8690 (10 December 2020)
• Limporo v Meabune [2020] PGNC 422; N8692 (11 December 2020)
• Kae v Mondo [2020] PGNC 359; N8681 (14 December 2020)
• Niutech Building & Civil Contractors Ltd v Wood Star Builders Ltd [2020] PGNC 361; N8682 (14 December 2020)
• Bail Application by Donald Rex, Dickson Ari and Katsi Ari [2020] PGNC 423; N8680 (14 December 2020)
• Morola v Kapavore [2020] PGNC 368; N8693 (16 December 2020)
• Opiari v Fleming [2020] PGNC 424; N8694 (16 December 2020)
• PDA Investment Ltd v Rosso [2020] PGNC 425; N8695 (16 December 2020)
• Lawi v Lalie [2020] PGNC 460; N8775 (18 December 2020)
• Dads Investment Corporation Ltd v U Sky Ltd [2020] PGNC 429; N8698 (21 December 2020)
• Lebasi v Klembassa [2020] PGNC 484; N8901 (22 December 2020)
• Kaipaya v Pauli [2020] PGNC 427; N8699 (23 December 2020)
• State v Lafana [2020] PGNC 526; N8697 (23 December 2020)
• Kanda International Ltd (trading as Kanda International Insurance Brokers) v Emeck (trading as Emeck Lawyers) [2020] PGNC 428; N8700 (29 December 2020)