Taravaki v The Electoral Commission [2020] VUSC 78; Election Petition 920 of 2020 (18 May 2020)

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

Election Petition Case No. 20/920 SC/ELTP

BETWEEN:	Michel Taravaki Petitioner
AND:	The Electoral Commission Respondent

Date of Conference :	18th May 2020
Before:	Justice Oliver.A.Saksak

In Attendance:

Mr Philip Fiuka for Petitioner Mr Hardison Tabi for the Respondent

ORDER

1. The Respondent having filed an application to strike out the petition on the grounds that it has no foundation, and
2. Upon the Petitioner through his counsel conceding to the application with costs in the sum of VT 20.000.

It is Ordered-

3. The Petition be dismissed with costs of VT 20.000 payable to the Respondent
4. The Registrar shall release the deposit of VT 20.000 to the State Law Office within 7 days from the date hereof.
   

DATED at Port Vila this 18th day of May, 2020.

BY THE COURT

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Oliver.A.Saksak
Judge