2017 High Court of Solomon Islands Decisions

January 2017

• Sawane v Dausabea [2017] SBHC 1; HCSI-CC 113 of 2015 (9 January 2017)
• Amalo v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 151; HCSI-CC 144 of 2014 (16 January 2017)
• Quan Shui Hai v Commissioner of Lands [2017] SBHC 2; HCSI-CC 176 of 2015 (17 January 2017)
• Vanikoro Lumber Ltd v Tau [2017] SBHC 3; HCSI-CC 249 of 2016 (20 January 2017)
• Tion v Court Appointed Manager (MSG) for Development Bank of Solomon Islands [2017] SBHC 4; HCSI-CC 479 of 2010 (27 January 2017)
• Kulolo v Loboi [2017] SBHC 52; HCSI-CC 221 of 2014 (27 January 2017)
• Kahuiramo v Poly Logging (SI) Ltd [2017] SBHC 56; HCSI-CC 246 of 2014 (27 January 2017)

February 2017

• Kola v Mewa [2017] SBHC 5; HCSI-CC 441 of 2014 (9 February 2017)
• Vaymen v Tuhanuku [2017] SBHC 6; HCSI-CC 152 of 2013 (10 February 2017)
• George v Voge Timber Export Ltd [2017] SBHC 7; HCSI-CC 191 of 2015 (10 February 2017)
• Middle Islands Investment Pty Ltd v Ghiro [2017] SBHC 8; HCSI-CC 122 of 2013 (13 February 2017)
• Kulasaru v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 135; HCSI-CC 106 of 2014 (16 February 2017)
• Regina v Sega [2017] SBHC 112; HCSI-CRC 494 of 2015 (17 February 2017)
• Asingera v Irara [2017] SBHC 143; HCSI-CC 108 of 2003 (17 February 2017)
• QQQ Holding Ltd v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 9; HCSI-CC 73 of 2014 (21 February 2017)
• Yung Huang Fisherey Company Ltd v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 10; HCSI-CC 460 of 2005 (21 February 2017)
• Kwan v Hatanga Ltd [2017] SBHC 11; HCSI-CC 538 of 2015 (21 February 2017)
• Gwali v Malai [2017] SBHC 12; HCSI-CC 602 of 2015 (21 February 2017)
• Vali v Commissioner of Lands [2017] SBHC 13; HCSI-CC 368 of 2013 (24 February 2017)
• Sogomo v Regina [2017] SBHC 121; HCSI-CRC 245 of 2016 (24 February 2017)
• Vakapa v Reko Enterprises [2017] SBHC 14; HCSI-CC 246 of 2011 (28 February 2017)

March 2017

• Regina v Saru [2017] SBHC 113; HCSI-CRC 77 of 2015 (3 March 2017)
• Lepping v Misi [2017] SBHC 15; HCSI-CC 203 of 2015 (7 March 2017)
• Regina v Aitorea [2017] SBHC 114; HCSI-CRC 513 of 2016 (7 March 2017)
• Soltuna Ltd v Hickie [2017] SBHC 20; HCSI-CC 272 of 2012 (8 March 2017)
• Kioto v Watts [2017] SBHC 32; HCSI-CC 46 of 2015 (13 March 2017)
• Colin Yow Tuck Fook v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 16; HCSI-CC 398 of 2016 (14 March 2017)
• Regina v Joyce [2017] SBHC 125; HCSI-CRC 371 of 2016 (14 March 2017)
• Kii and Sons Construction Company Ltd v Vuvula Poultry Ltd [2017] SBHC 17; HCSI-CC 264 of 2013 (16 March 2017)
• Development Bank of Solomon Islands v Zalao [2017] SBHC 18; HCSI-CC 474 of 2010 (16 March 2017)
• Revo v Western Provincial Government Executive [2017] SBHC 57; HCSI-CC 312 of 2014 (22 March 2017)
• Bofanata v Samosia [2017] SBHC 74; HCSI-CC 332 of 2016 (27 March 2017)

April 2017

• Regina v Mou [2017] SBHC 115; HCSI-CRC 510 of 2016 (3 April 2017)
• Kolombangara Forests Products Ltd v Alezama [2017] SBHC 21; HCSI-CC 329 of 2007 (4 April 2017)
• Gamana (Qamana) Clan v Treasury Timber Ltd [2017] SBHC 136; HCSI-CC 500 of 2016 (5 April 2017)
• Kargere v Omex Ltd [2017] SBHC 149; HCSI-CC 549 of 2016 (6 April 2017)
• Leo v Mas-Solo Investment Ltd [2017] SBHC 144; HCSI-CC 399 of 2015 (13 April 2017)
• Laperouse Restarant Company Ltd v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 22; HCSI-CC 82 of 2014 (19 April 2017)
• Bisivotu Enterprises v C.Y Chen [2017] SBHC 23; HCSI-CC 249 of 2013 (19 April 2017)
• Samlimsan (SI) Ltd v Vollrath [2017] SBHC 24; HCSI-CC 270 of 2015 (19 April 2017)
• R v Meteao [2017] SBHC 154; HCSI-CRC 375 of 2015 (20 April 2017)
• Regina v Nyiea [2017] SBHC 116; HCSI-CRC 106 of 2017 (21 April 2017)
• Liliau v Tova [2017] SBHC 25; HCSI-CC 407 of 2015 (25 April 2017)
• Malefo v Regina [2017] SBHC 117; HCSI-CRC 143 of 2016 (26 April 2017)
• Regina v Maetarau [2017] SBHC 126; HCSI-CRC 210 of 2015 (26 April 2017)
• Sekani v Pegoa [2017] SBHC 141; HCSI-CC 209 of 2014 (26 April 2017)
• Tohuika v Soaika [2017] SBHC 44; HCSI-CC 72 of 2015 (28 April 2017)
• Regina v Sui [2017] SBHC 127; HCSI-CRC 209 of 2015 (28 April 2017)

May 2017

• St Enterprises Ltd v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 26; HCSI-CC 394 of 2014 (2 May 2017)
• Hivu v Pacific Crest Enterprises Ltd [2017] SBHC 27; HCSI-CC 315 of 2015 (3 May 2017)
• Regina v Manedetea [2017] SBHC 128; HCSI-CRC 353 of 2014 (8 May 2017)
• Sivoro v Paza [2017] SBHC 28; HCSI-CC 298 of 2011 (10 May 2017)
• R v Salovi [2017] SBHC 155; HCSI-CRC 414 of 2009 (10 May 2017)
• Temotu Pele Shipping Line Ltd v Pele Shipping Co Ltd [2017] SBHC 137; HCSI-CC 65 of 2015 (12 May 2017)
• Yeo v Iromea [2017] SBHC 142; HCSI-CC 374 of 2012 (12 May 2017)
• Chow v Constantine [2017] SBHC 138; HCSI-CC 52 of 2016 (16 May 2017)
• Milikada v Barora [2017] SBHC 45; HCSI-CC 588 of 2015 (17 May 2017)
• Kaoniferoa v Catholic Education Authority [2017] SBHC 65; HCSI-CC 436 of 2013 (25 May 2017)
• Vigulu v Joseph [2017] SBHC 84; HCSI-CC 469 of 2015 (26 May 2017)

June 2017

• Taneko v Taneko [2017] SBHC 85; HCSI-CC 104 of 2015 (1 June 2017)
• Ma-ash v Sino Capital (SI) Ltd [2017] SBHC 33; HCSI-CC 426 of 2011 (2 June 2017)
• Regina v Salopuka [2017] SBHC 108; HCSI-CRC 104 of 2013 (6 June 2017)
• Kuper v Secretary of the Cabinet [2017] SBHC 58; HCSI-CC 319 of 2016 (8 June 2017)
• Katovai v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 86; HCSI-CC 467 of 2013 (8 June 2017)
• Ghaokale v Tolia [2017] SBHC 46; HCSI-CC 571 of 2015 (20 June 2017)
• Beldon v Commissioner of Lands [2017] SBHC 75; HCSI-CC 242 of 2015 (20 June 2017)
• Waki v Home Finance Ltd [2017] SBHC 87; HCSI-CC 47 of 2017 (20 June 2017)

July 2017

• JJ Ltd v Eke [2017] SBHC 34; HCSI-CC 53 of 2017 (5 July 2017)
• Eastern Marketing Distributors v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 133; HCSI-CC 186 of 2012 (5 July 2017)
• Korenaia v Solomon Islands Postal Corporation [2017] SBHC 88; HCSI-CC 354 of 2016 (10 July 2017)
• Terikirake Co Ltd v Commissioner of Lands [2017] SBHC 96; HCSI-CC 234 of 2016 (12 July 2017)
• Ri'imana v Fairamo [2017] SBHC 89; HCSI-CC 353 of 2013 (14 July 2017)
• Regina v Do Van Va [2017] SBHC 118; HCSI-CRC 185 of 2017 (14 July 2017)
• Attorney General v Malai [2017] SBHC 147; HCSI-CC 462 of 2013 (14 July 2017)
• Watts v New Georgia Local Court [2017] SBHC 47; HCSI-CC 50 of 2016 (18 July 2017)
• Regina v Buarobo [2017] SBHC 29; HCSI-CRC 501 of 2015 (21 July 2017)
• Russell Islands Plantation Estates Ltd v Kagovai [2017] SBHC 48; HCSI-CC 470 of 2013 (24 July 2017)
• Lukasaru v Profit On Enterprises Ltd [2017] SBHC 79; HCSI-CC 400 of 2015 (31 July 2017)

August 2017

• Maegwali v Abana [2017] SBHC 59; HCSI-CC 453 of 2014 (3 August 2017)
• Rua v Olofia [2017] SBHC 66; HCSI-CC 240 of 2013 (4 August 2017)
• Bule v Maneniaru [2017] SBHC 90; HCSI-CC 235 of 2008 (4 August 2017)
• To'oga v Regina [2017] SBHC 103; HCSI-CRC 364 of 2016 (7 August 2017)
• Pacha v Regina [2017] SBHC 105; HCSI-CRC 29 of 2015 (7 August 2017)
• Kimata v Regina [2017] SBHC 120; HCSI-CRC 362 of 2016 (7 August 2017)
• Sumsum v Regina [2017] SBHC 100; HCSI-CRC 246 of 2015 (10 August 2017)
• Regina v Temoa [2017] SBHC 122; HCSI-CRC 86 of 2017 (11 August 2017)
• Metro Team Ltd v Niva H Integrated Development Co [2017] SBHC 60; HCSI-CC 533 of 2016 (14 August 2017)
• Lone v Solomon Telekom Co Ltd [2017] SBHC 67; HCSI-CC 353 of 2015 (15 August 2017)
• Sori v Saeni [2017] SBHC 91; HCSI-CC 430 of 2007 (16 August 2017)
• Akao v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 92; HCSI-CC 517 of 2016 (25 August 2017)
• Uro v Timi [2017] SBHC 54; HCSI-CC 233 of 2017 (29 August 2017)
• Mbaeroko Timbers Ltd v Renown Surf & Cargo Co Ltd [2017] SBHC 97; HCSI-CC 102 of 2017 (31 August 2017)
• Chee Ming Wong v Talifai [2017] SBHC 146; HCSI-CC 367 of 2015 (31 August 2017)

September 2017

• Tyson v Tyson [2017] SBHC 61; HCSI-CC 221 of 2017 (1 September 2017)
• Public Trustee v Objectors [2017] SBHC 68; HCSI-CC 539 of 2015 (4 September 2017)
• Malefo v Malefo [2017] SBHC 156; HCSI-CC 47 of 2015 (5 September 2017)
• Regina v Tom [2017] SBHC 129; HCSI-CRC 20 of 2017 (6 September 2017)
• Pitakaka v Greenland Enterprises Ltd [2017] SBHC 69; HCSI-CC 283 of 2016 (8 September 2017)
• Ray v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 70; HCSI-CC 261 of 2016 (11 September 2017)
• Estate of Paul, In re [2017] SBHC 76; HCSI-CC 54 of 2016 (11 September 2017)
• Domo v Usa [2017] SBHC 77; HCSI-CC 43 of 2017 (13 September 2017)
• Regina v Sae [2017] SBHC 132; HCSI-CRC 273 of 2016 (13 September 2017)
• Lote v Lako [2017] SBHC 62; HCSI-CC 360 of 2017 (15 September 2017)
• Acquisition Officer v Koga [2017] SBHC 71; HCSI-CC 04 of 2015 (15 September 2017)
• Regina v Columbus [2017] SBHC 119; HCSI-CAC 06 of 2017 (25 September 2017)
• Pule v Siporoti [2017] SBHC 93; HCSI-CC 100 of 2017 (27 September 2017)
• Sanahu v Puia [2017] SBHC 94; HCSI-CC 390 of 2013 (28 September 2017)
• Baiabe v Tango [2017] SBHC 35; HCSI-CC 424 of 2016 (29 September 2017)
• Baiabe v Ghemu [2017] SBHC 95; HCSI-CC 423 of 2016 (29 September 2017)
• Regina v Paul [2017] SBHC 109; HCSI-CRC 346 of 2015 (29 September 2017)
• R v Sasapio [2017] SBHC 153; HCSI-CRC 514 of 2016 (29 September 2017)

October 2017

• Prichard v Delight [2017] SBHC 63; HCSI-CC 425 of 2011 (3 October 2017)
• Regina v Bara [2017] SBHC 134; HCSI-CRC 516 of 2016 (3 October 2017)
• Solfish Ltd v Solomon Islands Ports Authority [2017] SBHC 72; HCSI-CC 225 of 2017 (6 October 2017)
• Tenda v The Vessel, M. V Uta Princess [2017] SBHC 81; HCSI-CC 113 of 2017 (6 October 2017)
• Lukisi v Eagon Resources Development Company Ltd [2017] SBHC 152; HCSI-CC 244 of 2010 (6 October 2017)
• Khana v Isabel Local Court [2017] SBHC 36; HCSI-CC 149 of 2017 (10 October 2017)
• Ri'imana v Mega Enterprises Shem Iniomea Ltd [2017] SBHC 73; HCSI-CC 18 of 2017 (10 October 2017)
• Iordanis v Bemobile (SI) Ltd [2017] SBHC 82; HCSI-CC 219 of 2016 (11 October 2017)
• Regina v Abia [2017] SBHC 145; HCSI-CRC 451 of 2016 (13 October 2017)
• Kikile v Kalahaki Ltd [2017] SBHC 37; HCSI-CC 431 of 2007 (19 October 2017)
• Waitara v Rarai [2017] SBHC 83; HCSI-CC 215 of 2014 (20 October 2017)
• Regina v Chite [2017] SBHC 110; HCSI-CRC 309 of 2017 (24 October 2017)
• Mamani v Teaching Service Commission [2017] SBHC 123; HCSI-CC 393 of 2016 (27 October 2017)

November 2017

• Regina v Chow [2017] SBHC 30; HCSI-CRC 326 of 2015 (2 November 2017)
• Nuaniani v Bulu [2017] SBHC 78; HCSI-CC 410 of 2017 (7 November 2017)
• Regina v Nivah [2017] SBHC 101; HCSI-CRC 261 of 2015 (7 November 2017)
• Bartlett v Hai Way International Co Ltd [2017] SBHC 50; HCSI-CC 244 of 2011 (10 November 2017)
• Pipi v Osifelo [2017] SBHC 98; HCSI-CC 447 of 2017 (10 November 2017)
• Talasasa v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 150; HCSI-CC 463 of 2013 (10 November 2017)
• Magiaro v R [2017] SBHC 148; HCSI-CRC 197 of 2012 (15 November 2017)
• International Comtrade v Solomon Star Ltd [2017] SBHC 38; HCSI-CC 121 of 2015 (16 November 2017)
• Regina v Bosamete [2017] SBHC 106; HCSI-CRC 373 of 2015 (16 November 2017)
• Manetei v Menedika [2017] SBHC 39; HCSI-CC 78 of 2017 (23 November 2017)
• Regina v Manisonia [2017] SBHC 107; HCSI-CRC 241 of 2017 (23 November 2017)
• Regina v Taosuriofa [2017] SBHC 111; HCSI-CRC 554 of 2016 (24 November 2017)
• Regina v Nauluam [2017] SBHC 130; HCSI-CRC 372 of 2015 (27 November 2017)
• Regina v Tome [2017] SBHC 102; HCSI-CRC 504 of 2016 (28 November 2017)
• Regina v Sina [2017] SBHC 104; HCSI-CRC 503 of 2016 (29 November 2017)
• Lilo v Tanangada [2017] SBHC 31; HCSI-CC 451 of 2014 (30 November 2017)
• Kulabule v Liloqula [2017] SBHC 53; HCSI-CC 130 of 2015 (30 November 2017)

December 2017

• Solomon Tropical Products Ltd v Solomon Islands Electricity Authority [2017] SBHC 40; HCSI-CC 68 of 2016 (4 December 2017)
• Bentley v Pan Pacific Parts Ltd [2017] SBHC 41; HCSI-CC 139 of 2014 (4 December 2017)
• Sore v Tradewinds Investment Ltd [2017] SBHC 51; HCSI-CC 512 of 2015 (4 December 2017)
• Suhara v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 64; HCSI-CC 562 of 2015 (5 December 2017)
• Kolikeda v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 99; HCSI-CC 281 of 2016 (5 December 2017)
• Wickham v Attorney General [2017] SBHC 140; HCSI-CC 30 of 2015 (5 December 2017)
• Boape v Nume [2017] SBHC 42; HCSI-CC 465 of 2016 (7 December 2017)
• Matezama v Panisis [2017] SBHC 55; HCSI-CC 212 of 2012 (7 December 2017)
• Samlimsan (SI) Ltd v Bato [2017] SBHC 43; HCSI-CC 548 of 2015 (8 December 2017)
• Regina v Vasipua [2017] SBHC 131; HCSI-CRC 186 of 2017 (8 December 2017)
• Manebona v Solomon Islands Ports Authority [2017] SBHC 139; HCSI-CC 203 of 2014 (13 December 2017)
• Regina v Saleimanu [2017] SBHC 124; HCSI-CRC 537 of 2016 (29 December 2017)