2009 Supreme Court of Vanuatu Decisions

February 2009

• Republic of Vanuatu v Mahit - Reasons for judgment [2009] VUSC 168; Civil Case 207-07 (3 February 2009)
• Republic of Vanuatu v Mahit [2009] VUSC 169; Civil Case 207-07 (3 February 2009)
• Toka v Public Service Commission [2009] VUSC 56; Civil Case 115 of 2006 (5 February 2009)
• Kolou v Traverso [2009] VUSC 58; Civil Case 81 & 82 of 2008 (5 February 2009)
• Joseph v Silas [2009] VUSC 170; Civil Case 193-07 (5 February 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Vatu [2009] VUSC 44; Criminal Case 25 of 2008 (9 February 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Tatu [2009] VUSC 45; Criminal Case 26 of 2008 (9 February 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Moli [2009] VUSC 46; Criminal Case 27 of 2008 (9 February 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Leo [2009] VUSC 47; Criminal Case 31 of 2008 (9 February 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Tali [2009] VUSC 43 (11 February 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Wilson [2009] VUSC 48; Criminal Case 23 of 2008 (12 February 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Bue [2009] VUSC 49; Criminal Case 28 of 2008 (12 February 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Venven [2009] VUSC 50; Criminal Case 29 of 2008 (12 February 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Kalo [2009] VUSC 3; Criminal Case 94 of 2008 (16 February 2009)
• Bule v Tabisap [2009] VUSC 51; Civil Case 37 of 2006 (19 February 2009)
• In re Estate of John Maxine Grose [2009] VUSC 53; Probate Case 10 of 2008 (20 February 2009)
• In re Estate of Giovanni Stellio [2009] VUSC 54; Probate Case 11 of 2008 (20 February 2009)
• Maliu v Molitamata Village Land Tribunal [2009] VUSC 52; Civil Case 28 of 2008 (23 February 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Black [2009] VUSC 4; Criminal Case 57 of 2008 (24 February 2009)
• Leo v Vilvil [2009] VUSC 55; Civil Case 15 of 2007 (26 February 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Ware [2009] VUSC 183; Criminal Case 82 of 2008 (26 February 2009)

March 2009

• Santo Kava Company Ltd v Anderson [2009] VUSC 61; Civil Case 48 of 2008 (2 March 2009)
• Palaud v Commissioner of Police [2009] VUSC 75; Civil Case 34 of 2006 (2 March 2009)
• Colmar v Tran [2009] VUSC 76; Civil Case 45 of 2006 (2 March 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Sobro [2009] VUSC 69; Criminal Case 03 of 2009 (3 March 2009)
• Leona v Ben [2009] VUSC 63; Civil Case 53 of 2008 (4 March 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Nabit [2009] VUSC 184; Criminal Case 03 of 2009 (10 March 2009)
• Iercet v Naliupis [2009] VUSC 5; Civil Case 176 of 2007 (11 March 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Joseph [2009] VUSC 6; Criminal Case 86 of 2008 (13 March 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Motoutourua [2009] VUSC 7; Criminal Case 95 of 2008 (13 March 2009)
• Kaltapang v Director of Land Records [2009] VUSC 8; Civil Case 175 of 2005 (16 March 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Leo [2009] VUSC 64; Criminal Case 02 of 2009 (17 March 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Toa [2009] VUSC 65; Criminal Case 30 of 2008 (17 March 2009)
• Eruiti Island Village Ltd v Traverso [2009] VUSC 9; Civil Case 222 of 2005 (18 March 2009)
• Malites v Government of the Republic of Vanuatu [2009] VUSC 10; Civil Case 143 of 2005 (19 March 2009)
• Kaukare v Cai [2009] VUSC 11; Civil Case 93 of 2008 (19 March 2009)
• Annie v Uly [2009] VUSC 66; Civil Appeal Case 05 of 2006 (19 March 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Ulas [2009] VUSC 12; Criminal Case 96 of 2008 (23 March 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Wai [2009] VUSC 70; Criminal Case 11 of 2007 (24 March 2009)
• Joe v Government of Vanuatu [2009] VUSC 13; Civil Case 13 of 2006 (25 March 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Lewawa [2009] VUSC 14; Criminal Case 02 of 2009 (26 March 2009)
• Nompuwo v Attorney General [2009] VUSC 15; Civil Case 222 of 2006 (27 March 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Mark [2009] VUSC 16; Criminal Case 57 of 2005 (27 March 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Black [2009] VUSC 17; Criminal Case 57 of 2008 (27 March 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Mael [2009] VUSC 18; Criminal Case 60 of 2006 (27 March 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Donald [2009] VUSC 19; Criminal Case 97 of 2008 (30 March 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Moli [2009] VUSC 77; Criminal Case 20 of 2008 (31 March 2009)

April 2009

• Public Prosecutor v Tari [2009] VUSC 20; Criminal Case 06 of 2006 (2 April 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Tabi [2009] VUSC 21; Criminal Case 60 of 2006 (2 April 2009)
• Tasso v Omawa [2009] VUSC 1; Election Petition Case 01 of 2008 (6 April 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Joseph [2009] VUSC 22; Criminal Case 86 of 2008 (6 April 2009)
• Lop v Isaac [2009] VUSC 23; Election Petition Case 05 of 2008 (6 April 2009)
• Mawa v Vanuatu Internal Air Services Ltd [2009] VUSC 24; Civil Case 133 of 2006 (7 April 2009)
• Hungai v Simon [2009] VUSC 171; Civil Case 18-09 (7 April 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Akoteo [2009] VUSC 71; Criminal Case 04 of 2009 (9 April 2009)
• Snoopys Stationary and Office Supplies Ltd v Minister of Education [2009] VUSC 2; Civil Case 209 of 2007 (16 April 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Peter [2009] VUSC 25; Criminal Case 10 of 2009 (17 April 2009)
• Nako v Public Service Commission [2009] VUSC 26; Civil Case 24 of 2005 (20 April 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Kawai [2009] VUSC 185; Criminal Case 19 of 2009 (24 April 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Molisa [2009] VUSC 186; Criminal Case 17 of 2009 (28 April 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Len [2009] VUSC 187; Criminal Case 23 of 2009 (28 April 2009)
• Joel v Kalpoi [2009] VUSC 59; Civil Case 136 of 2003 (29 April 2009)

May 2009

• Public Prosecutor v Mahit [2009] VUSC 188; Criminal Case 20 of 2009 (4 May 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Kulkul [2009] VUSC 189; Criminal Case 25 of 2009 (4 May 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Belden [2009] VUSC 27; Criminal Case 03 of 2006 (5 May 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Tomol [2009] VUSC 28; Criminal Case 52 of 2007 (5 May 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Yona [2009] VUSC 29; Criminal Case 74 of 2006 (5 May 2009)
• Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation (VBTC) v Luganville Municipal Council [2009] VUSC 67; Civil Case 04 of 2009 (5 May 2009)
• Joseph v Natu [2009] VUSC 68; Civil Case 44 of 2008 (5 May 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Malau [2009] VUSC 30; Criminal Case 77 of 2006 (7 May 2009)
• Groupe Nairobi (Vanuatu) Ltd v Government of the Republic of Vanuatu [2009] VUSC 60; Civil Case 140 of 2006 (13 May 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Malnaim [2009] VUSC 31; Criminal Case 80 of 2009 (15 May 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Tunat [2009] VUSC 32; Criminal Case 98 of 2008 (15 May 2009)
• Tasale v Government of the Republic of Vanuatu [2009] VUSC 33; Civil Case 162 of 2008 (19 May 2009)
• Westpac Banking Corporation v Goiset [2009] VUSC 34; Civil Case 213 of 2007 (19 May 2009)
• President v Speaker [2009] VUSC 35; Constitutional Case 01 of 2009 (19 May 2009)
• Iaukas v Government of the Republic of Vanuatu [2009] VUSC 36; Constitutional Case 05 of 2008 (19 May 2009)
• Union Electrique Du Vanuatu Ltd v Ludvaune [2009] VUSC 37; Civil Case 46 of 2009 (20 May 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Koata [2009] VUSC 151; Criminal Case 31 of 2006 (20 May 2009)
• Colmar v Rose Vanuatu Ltd [2009] VUSC 38; Civil Case 32 of 2008 (22 May 2009)
• Bohn v Badman [2009] VUSC 39; Civil Case 43 of 2007 (22 May 2009)
• Isom v Public Service Commission [2009] VUSC 40; Civil Case 216 of 2005 (25 May 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Carlo [2009] VUSC 41; Criminal Case 29 of 2006 (26 May 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Wayanne [2009] VUSC 42; Criminal Case 33 of 2006 (26 May 2009)
• Silas v Joel [2009] VUSC 72; Civil Case 38 of 2008 (28 May 2009)

June 2009

• Public Prosecutor v Tabi [2009] VUSC 73; Criminal Case 09 of 2009 (9 June 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Lealul [2009] VUSC 78; Criminal Case 05 of 2009 (9 June 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Thoma [2009] VUSC 74; Criminal Case 06 of 2009 (10 June 2009)
• Sope v Principal Election Officer [2009] VUSC 62; Election Petition Case 06 of 2008 (15 June 2009)
• Westpac Banking Corporation v Goiset [2009] VUSC 102; Civil Case 213 of 2007 (18 June 2009)
• Bohn v Government of the Republic of Vanuatu [2009] VUSC 172; Civil Case 06-08 (30 June 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Etienne [2009] VUSC 192; Criminal Case 06 of 2008 (30 June 2009)

July 2009

• Kalorib v Mala [2009] VUSC 173; Civil Case 117-08 (3 July 2009)
• Wass v Tari [2009] VUSC 112; Civil Case 16 of 2007 (22 July 2009)
• Dinh v Samuel [2009] VUSC 106; Civil Case No 09 of 2009 (28 July 2009)
• Wabak v Commissioner of Police [2009] VUSC 116; Civil Case 17 of 2007 (29 July 2009)

August 2009

• Bohn v Republic of Vanuatu [2009] VUSC 174; Civil Case 06-08 (5 August 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Toara [2009] VUSC 167; Criminal Case 90 of 2007 (7 August 2009)
• Malere and Others v Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation [2009] VUSC 164; Civil Case 219 of 2005 (10 August 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Kalsau [2009] VUSC 79; Criminal Case 95 of 2008 (21 August 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Timbolo [2009] VUSC 94; Criminal Case 86 of 2009 (25 August 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Atuary [2009] VUSC 87; Criminal Case 87 of 2009 (27 August 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Bob [2009] VUSC 95; Criminal Case 104 of 2009 (27 August 2009)

September 2009

• Public Prosecutor v Kal [2009] VUSC 80; Criminal Case 43 of 2007 (4 September 2009)
• Ron v Turner [2009] VUSC 108; SC Civil Case 01 of 2009 (4 September 2009)
• In re Anita Dorren Leiman [2009] VUSC 81; Adoption Case 03 of 2007 (8 September 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Masanga [2009] VUSC 82; Criminal Case 96 of 2009 (9 September 2009)
• Ware v Republic of Vanuatu [2009] VUSC 107; Civil Case No 39 of 2008 (9 September 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Martin [2009] VUSC 83; Criminal Case 93 of 2008 (11 September 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Kalwat [2009] VUSC 96; Criminal Case 07 of 2007 (14 September 2009)
• Malastapu v Marapongi [2009] VUSC 176; Land Appeal Case 58 of 2004 (14 September 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Johnathan [2009] VUSC 97; Criminal Case 102 of 2009 (15 September 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Albert [2009] VUSC 190; Criminal Case 72 of 2009 (15 September 2009)
• Asemele v Marmar [2009] VUSC 119; Civil Case 19 of 2009 (16 September 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Benny [2009] VUSC 99; Criminal Case 103 of 2009 (17 September 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Samuel [2009] VUSC 84; Criminal Case 94 of 2009 (18 September 2009)
• Daniel v Supenatavui Tano Island Land Tribunal [2009] VUSC 105; Consolidated Civil Case 46 of 2006 (18 September 2009)
• Mele v Rene [2009] VUSC 120; Civil Case 40 of 2005 (18 September 2009)
• Romain v Neprei [2009] VUSC 121; Matrimonial Case 01 of 2008 (18 September 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Tabi [2009] VUSC 122; Criminal Appeal Case 01 of 2009 (21 September 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Tabi [2009] VUSC 123; Criminal Case 21 & 22 of 2006 (21 September 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Allan [2009] VUSC 88; Criminal Case 106 of 2009 (22 September 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Wotu [2009] VUSC 89; Criminal Case 82 of 2009 (23 September 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Tabisini [2009] VUSC 124; Criminal Case 08 of 2009 (23 September 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Kori [2009] VUSC 93; Criminal Case 105 of 2009 (25 September 2009)
• Public Prosector v Tabisini [2009] VUSC 166; CRC 08 of 2009 (29 September 2009)

October 2009

• Benard v Government of the Republic of Vanuatu [2009] VUSC 85; Civil Case 199 of 2007 (2 October 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Kawai [2009] VUSC 90; Criminal Case 35 of 2007 (2 October 2009)
• Petersen v de Sonneville [2009] VUSC 100; Civil Case 172 of 2005 (6 October 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Eade [2009] VUSC 113; Criminal Case 01 of 2009 (6 October 2009)
• Lord Mayor Hungai v Minister of Internal Affairs [2009] VUSC 114; Civil Case 115 of 2009 (7 October 2009)
• Rave v Vuroese [2009] VUSC 125; Civil Case 10 of 2008 (9 October 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Nicholas [2009] VUSC 86; Criminal Case 76 of 2009 (12 October 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Rokoty [2009] VUSC 91; Criminal Case 56 of 2005 (12 October 2009)
• National Housing Corporation v Bule [2009] VUSC 92; Civil Case 104 of 2004 (13 October 2009)
• Government of the Republic of Vanuatu v Mahit [2009] VUSC 98; Civil Case 207 of 2007 (15 October 2009)
• Westpac Banking Corporation v Goiset [2009] VUSC 103; Civil Case 213 of 2007 (15 October 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Benny [2009] VUSC 126; Criminal Case 103 of 2009S (15 October 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Lorence [2009] VUSC 101; Criminal Case 21 of 2009 (20 October 2009)
• Bule v Esau [2009] VUSC 115; Civil Case 05 of 2009 (20 October 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Kapalu [2009] VUSC 127; Criminal Case 101 of 2009 (21 October 2009)
• Westpac Banking Corporation v Goiset, Interested Party Mahit [2009] VUSC 104; Civil Case 213 of 2007 (23 October 2009)
• J v Public Service Commission [2009] VUSC 128; Civil Case 216 of 2005 (23 October 2009)
• Wala Cultural Tours Association v South Seas Shipping Ltd [2009] VUSC 129; Civil Case 149 of 2007 (27 October 2009)
• Isom v Public Service Commission [2009] VUSC 130; Civil Case 216 of 2005 (27 October 2009)
• Iririki Island Holding Ltd v Ascension Ltd [2009] VUSC 131; Civil Case 70 of 2007 (27 October 2009)

November 2009

• Sandy v Vari [2009] VUSC 132; Civil Case 016 of 2008 (3 November 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Kaloran [2009] VUSC 109; Criminal Case 109 of 2009 (6 November 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Soalo [2009] VUSC 110; Criminal Case 144 of 2009 (6 November 2009)
• Vivisi v Awa [2009] VUSC 133; Civil Case 25 of 2007 (6 November 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Keleb [2009] VUSC 111; Criminal Case 117 of 2009 (9 November 2009)
• Melcoffee Sawmill Ltd v Mark [2009] VUSC 134; Civil Case 11 of 2006 (9 November 2009)
• Paul v SLQ Associates Ltd [2009] VUSC 135; Civil Appeal Case 01 of 2009 (11 November 2009)
• In re Estate of Late Sin Chiao [2009] VUSC 136; Probate Case 05 of 2009 (12 November 2009)
• Ni-Vanuatu Microfinance Scheme v Hack [2009] VUSC 148; Civil Case 03 of 2006 (12 November 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Herromanley [2009] VUSC 137; Criminal Appeal Case 01 of 2006 (17 November 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Natuman [2009] VUSC 146; Criminal Case 107 of 2009 (19 November 2009)
• Iautu v Republic of Vanuatu [2009] VUSC 149; Constitutional Case 07 of 2009 (20 November 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Nawoko [2009] VUSC 138; Criminal Case 18 of 2009 (23 November 2009)
• In re Estate of Varean Sale [2009] VUSC 139; Probate Case 08 of 2009 (24 November 2009)
• In re Estate of Francis Yourinmal [2009] VUSC 140; Probate Case 09 of 2009 (24 November 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Tabideng [2009] VUSC 141; Criminal Case 21 & 22 of 2009 (25 November 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Sawe [2009] VUSC 150; Criminal Case 133 of 2009 (27 November 2009)

December 2009

• Public Prosecutor v Dawson [2009] VUSC 142; Criminal Case 67 of 2009 (1 December 2009)
• Iautu v Republic of Vanuatu [2009] VUSC 144; Constitutional Case No. 7 of 2009 (5 December 2009)
• Natapei v Korman [2009] VUSC 147; Constitutional Case No. 8 of 2009 (5 December 2009)
• Teilemb v Public Prosecutor [2009] VUSC 118; Criminal Appeal Case 110 of 2009 (7 December 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Lini [2009] VUSC 175; Criminal Case 122 of 2009 (15 December 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v William [2009] VUSC 177; Criminal Case 141 of 2009 (17 December 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Ben [2009] VUSC 178; Criminal Case 144 of 2009 (17 December 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Mahit [2009] VUSC 191; Criminal Case 138 of 2009 (17 December 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Johnson [2009] VUSC 179; Criminal Case 145 of 2009 (18 December 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Tabi [2009] VUSC 180; Criminal Case 146 of 2009 (21 December 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Japhet [2009] VUSC 181; Criminal Case 140 of 2009 (23 December 2009)
• Public Prosecutor v Shem [2009] VUSC 182; Criminal Case 142 of 2009 (23 December 2009)