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Judgments from the
Pacific Islands reported in the
Law Reports of the Commonwealth 1980 - [2007] 5
Cook Islands
A Ltd, United States of America v [2002] 4 LRC 238, Cook Is HC
A-G, Henry v [1985] Const 1149, Cook Is CA
Clarke v Karika [1985] Const 732, Cook Is CA
Henry v A-G [1985] Const 1149, Cook Is CA
Karika, Clarke v [1985] Const 732, Cook Is CA
Queen’s Representative, Reference by the [1985] Const 56, Cook Is CA
United States of America v A Ltd [2002] 4 LRC 238, Cook Is HC
Fiji
A-G, Bavadra v [1988] Const 13, Fiji SC
Air Pacific Ltd, Raibosa v [2005] 2 LRC 22, Fiji CA
Balelala v State [2005] 5 LRC 365, Fiji CA
Bavadra v A-G [1988] Const 13, Fiji SC
Ben, Suva City Council v [2007] 4 LRC 335, Fiji CA
Chand v Dutt [2007] 4 LRC 1, Fiji CA
Commander, Republic of Fiji Military, Naduaniwai v [2005] 3 LRC 178, Fiji HC
Commander (Republic of Fiji Military Forces) and others, Railumu and others v [2006] 4 LRC 587, Fiji CA
Comr of Police, Kumar v [2007] 3 LRC 214, Fiji SC
Comr of Police, Proceeding Comr (Fiji Human Rights Commission) v [2007] 5 LRC 76, Fiji CA
Director of Lands and Others, Tiva v [2006] 1 LRC 113, Fiji CA
DPP, Rao v [1987] Const 400, Fiji SC
Dutt, Chand v [2007] 4 LRC 1, Fiji CA
Fiji Human Rights Commission v Suva City Council [2007] 3 LRC 448, Fiji HC
Hassan v Transport Workers Union [2007] 3 LRC 35, Fiji SC
Hussein v State [2007] 3 LRC61, Fiji CA
Kakalalabure v State [2007] 1 LRC 50, Fiji SC
Kakalalabure v State (No 2) [2007] 1 LRC 79, Fiji SC
Kumar v Comr of Police [2007] 3 LRC 214, Fiji SC
Matalulu v DPP [2003] 4 LRC 712, Fiji SC
Nadan and another v State (Attorney General and Another intervening) [2006] 3 LRC 166, Fiji HC
Naduaniwai v Commander, Republic of Fiji Military [2005] 3 LRC 178, Fiji HC
Prasad v Republic of Fiji [2001] 1 LRC 665, Fiji HC
Prasad, Republic of Fiji v [2001] 2 LRC 743, Fiji CA
Proceeding Comr (Fiji Human Rights Commission) v Comr of Police [2007] 5 LRC 76, Fiji CA
Railumu and others v Commander (Republic of Fiji Military Forces) and others [2006] 4 LRC 587, Fiji CA
Rao v DPP [1987] Const 400, Fiji SC
Raibosa v Air Pacific Ltd [2005] 2 LRC 22, Fiji CA
Republic of Fiji v Prasad [2001] 2 LRC 743, Fiji CA
Republic of Fiji, Prasad v [2001] 1 LRC 665, Fiji HC
Savu v State [2005] 2 LRC 172, Fiji HC
Silatolu and another v State [2006] 4 LRC 326, Fiji CA
Solinakoroi v State [2007] 1 LRC 93, Fiji SC
State, Balelala v [2005] 5 LRC 365, Fiji CA
State, Hussein v [2007] 3 LRC61, Fiji CA
State, Kakalalabure v [2007] 1 LRC 50, Fiji SC
State, Kakalalabure v (No 2) [2007] 1 LRC 79, Fiji SC
State (Attorney General and Another intervening), Nadan and another v [2006] 3 LRC 166, Fiji HC
State, Savu v [2005] 2 LRC 172, Fiji HC
State, Silatolu and another v [2006] 4 LRC 326, Fiji CA
State, Solinakoroi v [2007] 1 LRC 93, Fiji SC
State, Tuidravu v [2007] 3 LRC 287, Fiji CA
Stuchbery, Tappoo Holdings Ltd and another v [2006] 4 LRC 191, Fiji SC
Suva City Council; Fiji Human Rights Commission v [2007] 3 LRC 448, Fiji HC
Suva City Council v Ben [2007] 4 LRC 335, Fiji CA
Tappoo Holdings Ltd and another v Stuchbery [2006] 4 LRC 191, Fiji SC
Tiva v Director of Lands and Others [2006] 1 LRC 113, Fiji CA
Transport Workers Union, Hassan v [2007] 3 LRC 35, Fiji SC
Tuidravu v State [2007] 3 LRC 287, Fiji CA
Kiribati
A-G, Speaker v [1988] Const 1, Kiribati HC
A-G's application, Re; Tokataake v A-G [2003] 3 LRC 674, Kiribati CA
Ariong, Teitinnang v [1987] Const 517, Kiribati HC
Fathom Fisheries (Tonga) Ltd v Kiribati Shipping Corp [1987] Comm 223, Kiribati HC
Hugill v Republic [1987] Const 1053, Kiribati HC
Kiribati (Republic of) v Teoiaki [1993] 3 LRC 385, Kiribati HC
Kiribati Shipping Corp, Fathom Fisheries (Tonga) Ltd v [1987] Comm 223, Kiribati HC
Republic v Taabere [1985] Crim 8, Kiribati HC
Republic v Toromon and another [2006] 1 LRC 375, Kiribati HC
Republic, Hugill v [1987] Const 1053, Kiribati HC
Speaker v A-G [1988] Const 1, Kiribati HC
Taabere, Republic v [1985] Crim 8, Kiribati HC
Tangana v Tong [2005] 3 LRC 588, Kiribati CA
Taniera, Tong v [1987] Const 1, Kiribati HC
Tatireta v Tong [2003] 5 LRC 665, Kiribati HC
Teitinnang v Ariong [1987] Const 517, Kiribati HC
Teoiaki, Republic of Kiribati v [1993] 3 LRC 385, Kiribati HC
Tokataake v A-G [2003] 3 LRC 674, Kiribati CA
Tong, Tangana v [2005] 3 LRC 588, Kiribati CA
Tong v Taniera [1987] Const 1, Kiribati HC
Toromon and another, Republic v [2006] 1 LRC 375, Kiribati HC
Nauru
Adeang v DPP [1989] Crim 167, Nauru SC
Amoe, Republic v [1991] Const 21, Nauru SC
Chief Secretary, Clodumar v (1983) [1985] Const 1123, Nauru SC
------- (1985) [1987] Const 979, Nauru SC
Chief Secretary, Keke v [1987] Const 979, Nauru SC
Clodumar v Chief Secretary (1983) [1985] Const 1123, Nauru SC
------- (1985) [1987] Const 979, Nauru SC
Constitutional Reference No 1 of 2003 [2004] 5 LRC 1, Nauru SC
Deireragea, Detudamo v [1987] Const 164, Nauru SC
Detudamo v Deireragea [1987] Const 164, Nauru SC
DPP, Adeang v [1989] Crim 167, Nauru SC
Karl, Republic v [1986] Crim 158, Nauru SC
Keke v Chief Secretary [1987] Const 979, Nauru SC
Republic v Amoe [1991] Const 21, Nauru SC
Republic v Karl [1986] Crim 158, Nauru SC
Solomon Islands
Abe v Minister of Finance [1994] 2 LRC 10, Sol Is HC
Aerolift International Ltd v Mahoe Heli-Lift (SI) Ltd [2002] 3 LRC 213, Sol Is HC
-------- (No 2) [2002] 3 LRC 267, Sol Is HC
A-G (representing the Accountant General), Auditor General v [2006] 1 LRC 358, Sol Is HC
A-G v Einfeld and another (R v Sogavare, ex p Attorney General; Attorney General v Einfeld and another) [2007] 2 LRC 254, Sol Is HC )
A-G, Folotalu v [2002] 3 LRC 699, Sol Is HC
A-G, Island Enterprises Ltd v [1986] Comm 719, Sol Is HC
A-G, Jamakana v [1985] Const 569, Sol Is HC
A-G, Kenilorea v [1986] Const 126, Sol Is CA
A-G, Khan v [1986] Comm 719, Sol Is CA
A-G, Sato (Roviana) & Co Ltd v [2004] 5 LRC 10, Sol Is HC
A-G, Ulufa’alu v [2002] 4 LRC 1, Sol Is HC
A-G, Ulufa’alu v [2005] 1 LRC 698, Sol Is CA
Alliance Trading Association Solomon Islands v Sanau [2001] 3 LRC 1, Sol Is HC
Angitalo and others v R [2006] 2 LRC 422, Sol Is CA
Auditor General v Attorney General (representing the Accountant General) [2006] 1 LRC 358, Sol Is HC
Bartlett, R v [2007] 3 LRC 67, Sol Is HC
Biku, Kasa v [2001] 1 LRC 133, Sol Is HC
Chow, Rebitai v [2002] 4 LRC 226, Sol Is HC
DPP v Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corp [1986] Crim 912, Sol Is HC
DPP v Toritelia [1986] Crim 862, Sol Is HC
DPP, Gerea v [1986] Crim 3, Sol Is CA
DPP, Loumia v [1986] Crim 62, Sol Is CA
Earthmovers Group of Companies (trading as Eastern Development Enterprises Ltd), Premier of Isabel Province v [2006] 2 LRC 439, Sol Is CA
Einfeld and another, A-G v (R v Sogavare, ex p Attorney General; Attorney General v Einfeld and another) [2007] 2 LRC 254, Sol Is HC )
Emery v Hashimoto [1995] 2 LRC 674, Sol Is HC
------- [1996] 2 LRC 644, Sol Is CA
Evo v Supa [1986] Const 18, Sol Is HC
Folotalu v A-G [2002] 3 LRC 699, Sol Is HC
Gerea v DPP [1986] Crim3, Sol Is CA
Governor-General, Ulufa’alu (Prime Minister) v [2001] 1 LRC 425, Sol Is HC
Governor-General of the Solomon Islands, Hilly v [1994] 2 LRC 27, Sol Is CA & HC & CA
Harry v Kalena Timber Co Ltd [2001] 3 LRC 24, Sol Is CA
Hasimoto, Emery v [1995] 2 LRC 674, Sol Is HC
------- [1996] 2 LRC 644, Sol Is CA
Hilly v Governor-General of the Solomon Islands [1994] 2 LRC 27, Sol Is CA & HC & CA
Island Enterprises Ltd v A-G [1986] Comm 719, Sol Is HC
Jamakana v A-G [1985] Const 569, Sol Is HC
Kalena Timber Co Ltd, Harry v [2001] 3 LRC 24, Sol Is CA
Kasa v Biku [2001] 1 LRC 133, Sol Is HC
Kejoa v R [2006] 5 LRC 501, Sol Is CA
Kenilorea v A-G [1986] Const 126, Sol Is CA
Khan v A-G [1986] Comm 719, Sol Is CA
Loumia v DPP [1986] Crim 62, Sol Is CA
Maeaniani v Saemela [1980-84] Comm 339, Sol Is HC
Mahoe Heli-Lift (SI) Ltd, Aerolift International Ltd v [2002] 3 LRC 213, Sol Is HC
------- (No 2) v [2002] 3 LRC 267, Sol Is HC
Minister of Finance, Abe v [1994] 2 LRC 10, Sol Is HC
Murray v Tower Insurance [2004] 5 LRC 60, Sol Is HC
Nori’s Application, Re [1989] Const 10, Sol Is HC
Osifelo v R [1995] 3 LRC 602, Sol Is CA
Panjuboe's Estate, Re [2004] 3 LRC 1, Sol Is HC
Premier of Isabel Province v Earthmovers Group of Companies (trading as Eastern Development Enterprises Ltd) [2006] 2 LRC 439, Sol Is CA
R v Bartlett [2007] 3 LRC 67, Sol Is HC
R v Rose [1988] Crim 369, Sol Is HC
R v Sogavare, ex p Attorney General; Attorney General v Einfeld and another [2007] 2 LRC 254, Sol Is HC
R v Somae [2006] 2 LRC 431, Sol Is CA
R, Angitalo and others v [2006] 2 LRC 422, Sol Is CA
R, Kejoa v [2006] 5 LRC 501, Sol Is CA
R, Osifelo v [1995] 3 LRC 602, Sol Is CA
R, Toritelia v [1989] Crim 647, Sol Is CA
Rebitai v Chow [2002] 4 LRC 226, Sol Is HC
Rose, R v [1988] Crim 369, Sol Is HC
Saemela, Maeaniani v [1980-84] Comm 339, Sol Is HC
Sanau, Alliance Trading Association Solomon Islands v [2001] 3 LRC 1, Sol Is HC
Sato (Roviana) & Co Ltd v A-G [2004] 5 LRC 10, Sol Is HC
Sogavare, R v, ex p Attorney General; Attorney General v Einfeld and another [2007] 2 LRC 254, Sol Is HC
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corp, DPP v [1986] Crim 912, Sol Is HC
Somae, R v [2006] 2 LRC 431, Sol Is CA
Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd, Trading Co (Solomons) Ltd v [1985] Comm 135, Sol Is HC
Supa, Evo v [1986] Const 18, Sol Is HC
Tobataiburi Ltd, Ulufa’alu v [1992] Comm 419, Sol Is HC
Toritelia v R [1989] Crim 647, Sol Is CA
Toritelia, DPP v [1986] Crim 862, Sol Is HC
Tower Insurance, Murray v [2004] 5 LRC 60, Sol Is HC
Trading Co (Solomons) Ltd v Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd [1985] Comm 135, Sol Is HC
Ulufa’alu v A-G [2002] 4 LRC 1, Sol Is HC
Ulufa’alu v A-G [2005] 1 LRC 698, Sol Is CA
Ulufa’alu v Tobataiburi Ltd [1992] Comm 419, Sol Is HC
Ulufa’alu (Prime Minister) v Governor- General [2001] 1 LRC 425, Sol Is HC
Tonga
Air Fiji and another, Cauchi v [2006] 1 LRC 70, Tonga SC
‘Akilisi Pohiva (Kolomotu’a), R v [1988] Crim 536, Tonga SC
Attorney General v Helu [2006] 1 LRC 282, Tonga SC
Cauchi v Air Fiji and another [2006] 1 LRC 70, Tonga SC
Fainga'a v Lelea [2005] 5 LRC 535, Tonga SC
Fakafanua, Fifita v [2000] 5 LRC 733, Tonga CA
Fifita v Fakafanua [2000] 5 LRC 733, Tonga CA
Fotofili v Siale [1988] Const 102, Tonga PC
Fotofili, sanft v [1987] Const 247, Tonga SC
------- [1988] Const 110, Tonga PC
Fotofili, Siale v [1987] Const 240, Tonga SC
Fulilangi, Mataele v [1987] Comm 463, Tonga SC
Helu, Attorney General v [2006] 1 LRC 282, Tonga SC
Kingdom of Tonga, Taione v [2005] 4 LRC 661, Tonga SC
Lasike and others v Tu'iha'angana and others [2007] 1 LRC 116, Tonga SC
Lelea, Fainga'a v [2005] 5 LRC 535, Tonga SC
Makahununiu and others, R v [2006] 3 LRC 105, Tonga CA
Mataele v Fulilangi [1987] Comm 463, Tonga SC
Pohiva v Prime Minister [1988] Const 949, Tonga SC
Prime Minister, Pohiva v [1988] Const 949, Tonga SC
R v ‘Akilisi Pohiva )Kolomotu’a) [1988] jCrim 536, Tonga SC
R v Makahununiu and others [2006] 3 LRC 105, Tonga CA
R, Sefo v [2005] 3 LRC 576, Tonga SC
R v Vola [2006] 3 LRC 309, Tonga SC
R v Wight [2005] 3 LRC 172, Tonga SC
Sanft v Fotofili [1987] Const 247, Tonga SC
------- [1988] Const 110, Tonga PC
Saulala, Tupou v [2005] 3 LRC 51, Tonga SC
Saulala, Tupou v (No 2) [2005] 3 LRC 60, Tonga SC
Sefo v R [2005] 3 LRC 576, Tonga SC
Siale v Fotofili [1987] Const 240, Tonga SC
Siale, Fotofili v [1988] Const 102, Tonga PC
Taione v Kingdom of Tonga [2005] 4 LRC 661, Tonga SC
Tonga, Kingdom of, Taione v [2005] 4 LRC 661, Tonga SC
Tu'iha'angana and others, Lasike and others v [2007] 1 LRC 116, Tonga SC
Tupou v Saulala [2005] 3 LRC 51, Tonga SC
Tupou v Saulala (No 2) [2005] 3 LRC 60, Tonga SC
Vola, R v [2006] 3 LRC 309, Tonga SC
Wight, R v [2005] 3 LRC 172, Tonga SC
Tuvalu
A-G, Toafa v [1988] Const 898, Tuvalu HC
Pou, Tepulolo v [2005] 5 LRC 701, Tuvalu HC
Tepulolo v Pou [2005] 5 LRC 701, Tuvalu HC
Toafa v A-G [1988] Const 898, Tuvalu HC
Vanuatu
A-G, President v [1993] 1 LRC 141, Vanuatu SC
Benard and others, Public Prosecutor v [2006] 1 LRC 418, Vanuatu SC
Emelee and others, Public Prosecutor v [2006] 2 LRC 76, Vanuatu CA
Government of the Republic of Vanuatu, Temar and others v [2006] 2 LRC 33, Vanuatu CA
Ombudsman of the Republic of Vanuatu, Virelala v [1997] 4 LRC 282, Vanuatu SC
President v A-G [1993] 1 LRC 141, Vanuatu SC
President’s Reference of the Constitution of Vanuatu and the Broadcasting and Television
Bill 1992, Re, the Business Licence (Amendment) Bill 1992, and the Land Acquisition Bill
1992 [1993] 1 LRC 141, Vanuatu SC
Public Prosecutor v Benard and others [2006] 1 LRC 418, Vanuatu SC
Public Prosecutor v Emelee and others [2006] 2 LRC 76, Vanuatu CA
Public Prosecutor, Sokomanu v [1989] Crim 389, Vanuatu CA
Public Prosecutor, Vere v [2007] 2 LRC 479, Vanuatu CA
Sokomanu v Public Prosecutor [1989] Crim 389, Vanuatu CA
Temar and others v Government of the Republic of Vanuatu [2006] 2 LRC 33, Vanuatu CA
Vere v Public Prosecutor [2007] 2 LRC 479, Vanuatu CA
Virelala v Ombudsman of the Republic of Vanuatu [1997] 4 LRC 282, Vanuatu SC
Western Samoa
A-G, Vermeulen v (1985) [1986] Const 786, Western Samoa SC
---- (1988) [1989] Const 974, Western Samoa SC
Agricultural Supplies Ltd, Bank of Western Samoa v [1991] Comm 377, Western Samoa SC
Apia Quality Meats Ltd v Westfield Holdings Ltd [2007] 3 LRC 172, Western Samoa SC
Aukusitino v Corp of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
[1990] Const 781, Western Samoa SC
Bank of Western Samoa v Agricultural Supplies Ltd [1991] Comm 377, Western Samoa SC
Corp of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Aukusitino v
[1990] Const 781, Western Samoa SC
Cummins Engine Co Ltd v OTT Transport Ltd [2006] 5 LRC 260, Western Samoa SC
Duffy, Toailoa Law Office v [2006] 2 LRC 138, Western Samoa SC
Elisaia v Ropati and another [2006] 4 LRC 700, Western Samoa SC
Enosa v Samoa Observer Co Ltd and others [2006] 1 LRC 409, Western Samoa SC
Galumalemana v Timani Samau & Sons Truck [2006] 5 LRC 256, Western Samoa CA
Head of State, Reference by the [1989] Const 671, Western Samoa SC
Hunt v Police [2006] 5 LRC 249, Western Samoa CA
Liquor Control Board, Tatiana Investments Co Ltd v [2007] 3 LRC 78, Western Samoa SC
Maimoaga v Public Service Commission [1989] Const 988, Western Samoa SC
Maxima Resources Corp, Philip v [2005] 5 LRC 788, Western Samoa SC
OTT Transport Ltd, Cummins Engine Co Ltd v [2006] 5 LRC 260, Western Samoa SC
Petaia v Supreme Court of Western Samoa [1991] Const 201, Western Samoa CA
Philip v Maxima Resources Corp [2005] 5 LRC 788, Western Samoa SC
Police v Ropati [2006] 2 LRC 62, Western Samoa SC
Police v Tulaga [2007] 2 LRC 235, Western Samoa SC
Police, Hunt v [2006] 5 LRC 249, Western Samoa CA
Public Service Commission, Maimoaga v [1989] Const 988, Western Samoa SC
Ropati and another, Elisaia v [2006] 4 LRC 700, Western Samoa SC
Ropati, Police v [2006] 2 LRC 62, Western Samoa SC
Samoa Observer Co Ltd and others, Enosa v [2006] 1 LRC 409, Western Samoa SC
Supreme Court of Western Samoa, Petaia v [1991] Const 201, Western Samoa CA
Tatiana Investments Co Ltd v Liquor Control Board [2007] 3 LRC 78, Western Samoa SC
Timani Samau & Sons Truck, Galumalemana v [2006] 5 LRC 256, Western Samoa CA
Toailoa Law Office v Duffy [2006] 2 LRC 138, Western Samoa SC
Tulaga, Police v [2007] 2 LRC 235, Western Samoa SC
Vermeulen v A-G (1985) [1986] Const 786, Western Samoa SC
------- (1988) [1989] Const 974, Western Samoa SC
Westfield Holdings Ltd, Apia Quality Meats Ltd v [2007] 3 LRC 172, Western Samoa SC