Quinto v Republic of Vanuatu [2020] VUSC 45; Constitutional Case 622 of 2020 (14 April 2020)

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU (Civil Jurisdiction)

Constitutional Case No. 20/622 SC/CNST

BETWEEN:	Stephen Quinto & Nicola Juliet Quinto Applicants
AND:	Republic of Vanuatu
	Respondent

First Conference Hearing Date:	14th day of April, 2020
Before:	Chief Justice Lunabek

In Attendance:

Mrs MNF Patterson and Ms Lamiana Raikatalau for the Applicants Mr. Sammy Aron for the Respondent

ORDERS

1. The Constitutional Application No. 622 of 2020 is struck out as there is no cause of action found in the Constitution relating to the breach of the fundamental rights of the applicants against the Republic;
   
2. The costs are granted in favour of the Respondent against the applicants in VT10,000 and such costs shall be paid by the applicants within 14 days from the date of this decision.
   

DATED at Port Vila this 14^th day of April, 2020.

BY THE COURT

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Vincent Lunabek
Chief Justice