Korman v Republic of Vanuatu [2010] VUCA 29; Civil Appeal 22 of 2010 (26 November 2010)

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
(Civil Appellate Jurisdiction)

CIVIL APPEAL CASE No.22 OF 2010

BETWEEN:

Hon. Maxime Carlot Korman, Leader of Opposition,
Hon. Ham Lini Vanuaroro Deputy Leader of Opposition
Hon. Harry Iauko, MP for Tanna Constituency,
Hon. Willie Reuben Abel Titongoa, MP, Tongoa Constituency,
Hon. Joshua Kalsakau, MP for Efate Constituency,
Hon. Yoan Omawa Simon, MP for Epi Constituency,
Hon. James Bule, MP for Ambae Constituency,
Hon. Morking Stephens, MP for Tanna Constituency,
Hon Esmon Simon, MP for Malekula Constituency,
Hon. Marcelino Pipite, MP for Santo Constituency,
Hon. Domonique Morin, MP for Luganville Constituency,
Hon. Donna Browney, MP for Malekula Constituency,
Hon. Alfred Carlot, MP for Efate Constituency,
Hon. Jossie Masmas, MP for Ambrym Constituency,
Hon. Samson Samsen, MP for Santo Constituency,
Hon. Havo Molisale, MP for Malo/Aore Constituency,
Hon. Patrick Crowby Manarewo, MP for Port Vila Constituency
Hon. Don Ken, MP for Malekula Constituency,
Hon. David Areiasuv, MP for tanna Constituency,
Hon. Louis Etap, MP for Tanna Constituency,
Hon. Jean Ravu –A Kolomoule, MP for Santo Constituency
Hon. James Nwango, MP for Ambae Constituency,
Hon. Eta Rory, MP for Malekula Constituency,
Hon. Philip Charley, MP for Tafea Outer Island Constituency,
Hon. Tae Voiasusu, MP for Santo Rural Constituency.

Appellants

AND:

THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
Respondent

Coram: Hon. Justice John Mansfield
Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak
Hon. Justice Nevin R. Dawson
Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough

Counsel: Mr Dudley Aru for the Appellants
Mr Frederick Gilu for the Respondent

Date of hearing: 26th November 2010

ORDER

Upon hearing counsel in relation to this appeal it is by Consent ordered that the appeal be dismissed with no Order as to costs.

DATED at Port-Vila this 26th day of November 2010

BY THE COURT

Hon. Justice J. MANSFIELD

Hon. Justice O. SAKSAK

Hon. Justice N. R. DAWSON

Hon. Justice E. GOLDSBROUGH