In the High Court of Kiribati
Land Jurisdiction
Held at Betio
Republic of Kiribati

High Court Land Appeal 46 of 2001

Between:

Matera Itinikai
Appellant

And:

Nei Tingo Matera
Respondent

For the Appellant: Mr Aomoro Amten
For the Respondent: Mr John O'Sullivan

Date of Hearing: 16 January 2004

JUDGMENT
(Ex Tempore)

The appellant is complaining about his daughter the respondent being given a half share in the rents he receives from three pieces of land. The total of the rents is about $250 a year. The respondent is an unmarried lady with three daughters of her own. The Single Magistrate has given a long and careful judgment and has come to a conclusion after hearing and considering all the evidence. It is all a matter of fact. The Magistrate has come to a conclusion supported by the evidence. She has made no mistake of law. We should not interfere with her decision.

The appeal is dismissed.

The Hon Robin Millhouse QC
Chief Justice

Betero Kaitangare
Magistrate

Raratu Ieita
Magistrate