Manaruru v Popovi

Court Island Court

Case number 19/906 IC/CUST

Decision date 09 Apr 2026

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Judge(s) Chief Magistrate Laloyer. A

Defendant(s) Rew Popovi, Philemon Pakoalaelae, Jackly Pakoa, Peter Masongomapula, Paul Masongo, Shem Loc & Willie Tapasei - First Respondents; Jimmy Meameadola, Kalulu Taripoa & Kalfau Matuele - Second Respondents; Republic Of Vanuatu - Third Respondent

Claimant(s) Kaltau Manaruru, Henry Tokon & Kenneth Albert

REASONS FOR JUDGMENT

Coram: Chief Magistrate Laloyer. A

Justice Serah Paton

Justice Nicola Kaluatman

Justice Shem Thomas Arlie

Justice Diana Kalsong

Representatives of all parties present

Mr. Damien Boe representing the Nakamal

ORDER

HAVING heard the Applicant in this matter AND being satisfied that the Applicants withdraw their application for review, the Court makes the following orders:

The application for review is hereby withdrawn.

Each party bear their own costs.

DATED at Port Vila, Efate on 09th day of April 2026

BY THE COURT