Public Prosecutor v Benson [2002] VUSC 41; Criminal Case No 021 of 2002 (24 June 2002)

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IN THE SUPREME COURT

OF THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU

(Criminal Jurisdiction)

Criminal Case No. 21 of 2002

PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

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WILLIE BENSON

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(b)&nb"> &nnbsp; &nsp; &nbbp;&nnbp;&&nbp;; &nsp; the mnante orde ordered for the wife and two children is allowed as set out below.

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2. &bsp; ; &nbbp;&nnbsp;&nsp; &nbp; &nbssp; &&nsp;;&nsp; The resntndent will pay maintenance as follows:-

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(a) &nbssp;&nnsp;&&nsp; &nsp; &nbbp;&nnbsp; for the two chwo children together – Vt6,240 per fort comng onp>th July 2002.

(b) &nbssp;&nnbsp;&nsp; &nsp; &nbssp; &&nsp;; sp; Foan>For the wife – Vt500 per fortnight commencing oup>th> July 2002.

All sums are to be paid directly into the bank account of the wife. The respondent is to keep a record of sums paid.

(The parties must ask the Court for an amended Order when each child reaches 18 years or if the respondent’s pay changes)

3. & p; &nsp; &nsp; ;&nbpp; &nnsp;&&nsp; p; Thp resntndent must pay thool ff both children until they reach 18 years. The first fees are to be paid foid for ther the term starting in August 2002.

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Dated at Port Vila this 24^th June 2002.

R.J. COVENTRY

Judge