Manaruru v Popovi

Court Island Court

Case type Customary Land

Case number 906 of 2019

Hearing date 09 Apr 2026

Decision date 09 Apr 2026

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Judge(s) Chief Magistrate Laloyer Anna; Justice Serah Paton; Justice Nicola Kaluatman; Justice Shem Thomas Arlie; Justice Diana Kalsong

Respondent(s) Andrew 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

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

Counsel 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:

1. The application for review is hereby withdrawn.
2. Each party bear their own costs.

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

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Chairlady
Laloyer. A

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Justice Serah Paton

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Justice Nicola Kaluatman

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Justice Shem Thomas Arlie

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Justice Diana Kalsong