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Recent Customary Land Appeal Court of Solomon Islands Decisions

August 2021

• Agosautu v Guadalcanal Local Court [2021] SBCLAC 1; GCLAC Case 02 of 2018 (24 August 2021)

June 2019

• Kamapoge v Choiseul Local Court [2019] SBCLAC 1; Western Customary Land Appeal Court Case 12 of 2017 (25 June 2019)

October 2016

• Dive v Lagobe [2016] SBCLAC 5; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 3 & 29 of 2013 (24 October 2016)
• Kolovatu v Andrew [2016] SBCLAC 4; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 23 of 2014 (21 October 2016)
• Quanahai Inter Development Company Ltd v Western Provincial Executive [2016] SBCLAC 3; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 20 of 2013 (21 October 2016)
• Pacific Crest Enterprises Ltd v Western Provincial Executive [2016] SBCLAC 2; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 18 of 2013 (21 October 2016)
• Kale v Western Provincial Executive [2016] SBCLAC 1; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 15 of 2013 (21 October 2016)

November 2015

• Vaekesa v Galo [2015] SBCLAC 12; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 11 of 2014 (20 November 2015)
• Piko v Ponisi [2015] SBCLAC 11; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 10 of 2015 (20 November 2015)

July 2015

• Sutamauri v Attorney General [2015] SBCLAC 10; Malaita Customary Land Appeal Case 2 of 2015 (23 July 2015)

May 2015

• Sura v Bosali [2015] SBCLAC 9; CLAC Case Number 03 of 1998 (22 May 2015)
• Ngavia v Lalaea [2015] SBCLAC 8; CLAC Case Number 05 of 1998 (22 May 2015)
• Viravira v Tanda [2015] SBCLAC 7; CLAC Case Number 03 of 1998 (22 May 2015)
• Onoi v Tome [2015] SBCLAC 6; CLAC Case Number 34 of 2013 (22 May 2015)
• Garegha v Tagirongo [2015] SBCLAC 5; CLAC Case Number 32 of 2013 (22 May 2015)
• Belakake v Vogithia [2015] SBCLAC 4; CLAC Case Number 24 of 2014 (22 May 2015)
• Kolitoghe v Buto [2015] SBCLAC 3; CLAC Case Number 06 of 1998 (22 May 2015)

April 2015

• Bresmana v Isabel Provincial Executive [2015] SBCLAC 1; CLAC App 07 of 2011 (23 April 2015)

April 2014

• Soqavare v Choiseul Provincial Executives [2014] SBCLAC 5; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 46 of 2003 (28 April 2014)
• Bako v Kolly [2014] SBCLAC 1; CLAC 36 of 2013 (24 April 2014)
• Siorobui v Western Provincial Executives [2014] SBCLAC 4; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 of 2014 (23 April 2014)
• Zale v Choiseul Provincial Executive [2014] SBCLAC 3; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 18 & 19 of 2012 (1 April 2014)

November 2013

• Polosoboe v Choiseul Provincial Government [2013] SBCLAC 16; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 25 of 2013 (20 November 2013)
• Djokovic v Tavo [2013] SBCLAC 15; Western Customary Land Appeal Case (8 November 2013)
• Rasvolpitakere v Mason [2013] SBCLAC 14; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 17 of 2012 (8 November 2013)

October 2013

• Djokovic v Tavo [2013] SBCLAC 2; CLAC2012 (30 October 2013)
• Alisae v Jomu [2013] SBCLAC 12; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 12 of 2013 (20 October 2013)
• Kera v Vaguni, In re Sioqo Customary Land Timber Right Appeal [2013] SBCLAC 5; CLAC No 28 of 2013 (15 October 2013)
• Leketo v Kulasaru [2013] SBCLAC 1; CLAC27.2013 (4 October 2013)

August 2013

• Iliwane v Ramosalu [2013] SBCLAC 6; Civil (Land) Case No 4 of 2013 (1 August 2013)

May 2013

• Abaeta v Kinisita [2013] SBCLAC 3; Land Appeal Case 07.2007 (31 May 2013)

April 2013

• Tesua v Sanguika [2013] SBCLAC 4; CLAC Number 03 of 2007 (6 April 2013)
• Lukisi v Soqati [2013] SBCLAC 10; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 1 of 2013 (3 April 2013)
• Tokuru, In re [2013] SBCLAC 9; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 3 of 2004 (2 April 2013)

March 2013

• Qiuna v Sibisopere [2013] SBCLAC 8; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 8 of 2012 (27 March 2013)

February 2013

• Pitakaji v Choiseul Provincial Executive [2013] SBCLAC 7; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 16 of 2012 (15 February 2013)

December 2012

• Matava v Soqekana [2012] SBCLAC 8; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 2 of 2012 (13 December 2012)
• Zote v Kikobule [2012] SBCLAC 7; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 6 of 2012 (12 December 2012)

November 2012

• Kimata v Ngajikesa [2012] SBCLAC 6; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 3, 4 & 5 of 2012 (7 November 2012)

October 2012

• Pitavoqa v Pirukana, In re Vaquni Customary Land Timber Right Appeal [2012] SBCLAC 1; CLAC No 24 of 2012 (25 October 2012)
• Nenete v Zapo [2012] SBCLAC 5; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 12 of 2012 (10 October 2012)
• Tutua v Choiseul Provincial Executive [2012] SBCLAC 4; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 3 of 2012 (10 October 2012)

May 2012

• Zoro v Evala [2012] SBCLAC 3; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 13 of 2012 (8 May 2012)

January 2012

• Makoto v Naisi [2012] SBCLAC 2; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 2 of 2011 (11 January 2012)

December 2011

• Kuku v Naisi [2011] SBCLAC 8; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 3 of 2011 (8 December 2011)
• Damutaru v Sokeni [2011] SBCLAC 7; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 1 of 2009 (8 December 2011)

November 2011

• Majoria v Tokuru [2011] SBCLAC 6; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 3 of 2004 (30 November 2011)

October 2011

• Lulu v Kona [2011] SBCLAC 5; Malaita Customary Land Appeal Case 2 of 2006 (18 October 2011)
• Sade v Diau [2011] SBCLAC 1; MCLAC 4.1998 (18 October 2011)

April 2011

• Tugumana v Gedi [2011] SBCLAC 3; Land Appeal Case Number 20 of 2007 (6 April 2011)
• Pacific Venture (SI) Ltd v Isabel Provincial Executive - re Gaghe Land [2011] SBCLAC 4; Land Appeal Case No 14 of 2010 (2 April 2011)

April 2010

• Taupongi v Puia [2010] SBCLAC 1; Land Case No 14 of 2007 (16 April 2010)
• Tavasi v Meke - Maleiali Water Source Land [2010] SBCLAC 2 (13 April 2010)

November 2009

• Kobaka v Deledele [2009] SBCLAC 4; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 11 of 2006 (26 November 2009)
• Pitu v Kera [2009] SBCLAC 3; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 7 of 2009 (26 November 2009)
• Kevu v Provincial Executive [2009] SBCLAC 2; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 6 of 2009 (26 November 2009)

July 2009

• Paia v Dhari [2009] SBCLAC 1; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 of 2008 (27 July 2009)

March 2008

• Kumavole v Meso [2008] SBCLAC 3; Customary Land Appeal Case 13 of 2006 (28 March 2008)
• Piosasa v Boso [2008] SBCLAC 2; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 1 of 2007 (28 March 2008)
• Tago v Ti'ingia - re Magaone Aga'eha Land [2008] SBCLAC 1; Civil Case No 10 of 2007 (14 March 2008)

December 2007

• Veni v Pana [2007] SBCLAC 4; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 3 of 2006 (18 December 2007)
• Pala v Evo [2007] SBCLAC 3; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 4 of 2006 (10 December 2007)

May 2007

• Siru v Saefafia [2007] SBCLAC 1; CLAC Case No 3 of 2000 (31 May 2007)
• Kelaho v Hanumea [2007] SBCLAC 2; Malaita Customary Land Appeal Case 5 of 1995 (1 May 2007)

November 2006

• Kimisi v Kaki [2006] SBCLAC 10; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 1 of 1978 (14 November 2006)
• Aaron v Aquillah [2006] SBCLAC 9; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 12 of 2005 (10 November 2006)

October 2006

• Roni v Bisili [2006] SBCLAC 8; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 2 & 3 of 2007 (6 October 2006)

August 2006

• Piruku v Whitney [2006] SBCLAC 7; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 3 of 2015 (18 August 2006)
• Pentani v Halu [2006] SBCLAC 6; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 3 of 2002 (18 August 2006)

January 2006

• Kuve v Samuel [2006] SBCLAC 5; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 12 of 2002 (16 January 2006)
• Kera v Hite [2006] SBCLAC 4; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 10 of 2005 (16 January 2006)
• Jale v Tiketike [2006] SBCLAC 3; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 9 of 2001 (16 January 2006)
• Vasaro v Medoko [2006] SBCLAC 2; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 2 of 1997 (16 January 2006)
• Pitisopa v Polosovai [2006] SBCLAC 1; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 1 of 2004 (16 January 2006)

October 2005

• Lomulo v Mateni [2005] SBCLAC 13; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 11 of 2003 (17 October 2005)
• Lato v Kubebatu [2005] SBCLAC 12; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 4 of 1997 (17 October 2005)
• Poloso v Kisini [2005] SBCLAC 11; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 22 & 23 of 2003 (10 October 2005)

July 2005

• Darcy v Ghomo [2005] SBCLAC 10; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 4 of 2004 (8 July 2005)
• Gorae v Lepping [2005] SBCLAC 9; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 1 & 4 of 1995 (8 July 2005)

May 2005

• Biliki v Biliki [2005] SBCLAC 8; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 43 & 44 of 2003 (18 May 2005)
• Pitasopa v Pitamama [2005] SBCLAC 7; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 7 of 2003 (18 May 2005)
• Qoqonokana v Pitamama [2005] SBCLAC 6; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 5 & 8 of 2003 (18 May 2005)
• Eli v Polosokia [2005] SBCLAC 5; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 33 of 2003 (4 May 2005)
• Gasirigolomo v Lumete [2005] SBCLAC 4; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 11 of 1997 (4 May 2005)
• Pirukana v Burukere [2005] SBCLAC 3; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 29 & 30 of 2003 (3 May 2005)
• Paia v Panapio [2005] SBCLAC 2; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 9 of 2003 (2 May 2005)
• Saeve v Niva [2005] SBCLAC 1; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 1 of 2005 (2 May 2005)

October 2004

• Papo v Bosoboe [2004] SBCLAC 2; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 14 of 2003 (23 October 2004)
• Eto v Nonga [2004] SBCLAC 1; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 20 of 2003 (22 October 2004)

August 2003

• Zoloveke v Polosoboe [2003] SBCLAC 2; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 8 of 2002 (26 August 2003)
• Boe v Dikolo [2003] SBCLAC 1; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 1, 2 & 3 of 2001 (19 August 2003)

April 2001

• Sade v Barua [2001] SBCLAC 1; CLAC Nos 5,6, & 9 of 1996 (2 April 2001)

October 1999

• Taika v Tekiou - re Taneka Land [1999] SBCLAC 2; Case Number 08 of 1993 (7 October 1999)

September 1999

• Laumani v Saniel [1999] SBCLAC 7; Malaita Customary Land Appeal Case 2 of 1998 (29 September 1999)

July 1999

• Farobo v Afu [1999] SBCLAC 6; Land Case No 4 of 98 (5 July 1999)

June 1999

• Rua v Oliga [1999] SBCLAC 4; MD-CLAC-4-97 (2 June 1999)

May 1999

• Nanaimae v Ngwasimaele [1999] SBCLAC 8 (28 May 1999)

April 1999

• Enesea v Kile - re Sareai Customary Land Dispute LR 681 [1999] SBCLAC 3; CLAC Case Number 13 of 1998 (28 April 1999)
• Denimana v Majora [1999] SBCLAC 1; CLAC 18 of 1998 (28 April 1999)

July 1998

• Tharogia v Mandetea [1998] SBCLAC 1; CLAC Case Number 09 of 1998 (25 July 1998)

May 1998

• Saomae v Misiaku [1998] SBCLAC 2; CLAC No. 8 of 1997 (8 May 1998)

December 1997

• Nanaimae v Ngwasimaele [1997] SBCLAC 2; Malaita Customary Land Appeal Case (16 December 1997)

September 1997

• Nanaimae v Ngwasimaele [1997] SBCLAC 1; Land Case No 4 of 97 (17 September 1997)

April 1997

• Levo v Bakele [1997] SBCLAC 3; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 12 of 1991 (30 April 1997)

August 1996

• Liiouou v Saruhohola [1996] SBCLAC 3; Malaita Customary Land Appeal Case 17 of 1995 (24 August 1996)
• Liofanua v Taenao [1996] SBCLAC 2; Malaita Customary Land Appeal Case 15 of 1995 (23 August 1996)
• Ta'afia v Lefo [1996] SBCLAC 1; Malaita Customary Land Appeal Case (16 August 1996)

July 1996

• Lezutini v Lagobe [1996] SBCLAC 4; Western Customary Land Appeal Case 6 of 1995 (25 July 1996)

November 1995

• Muakitangata v Pongi - re Taghaiana Land [1995] SBCLAC 2; Land Case Number 02 of 1993 (17 November 1995)

September 1995

• Sina v Vella La Vella Area Council [1995] SBCLAC 3; Western Customary Land Appeal Case (28 September 1995)

April 1995

• Maneugu v Juapi - re Vai Customary Land [1995] SBCLAC 1; Land Appeal Case Number of 1995 (3 April 1995)

October 1992

• Oromea v Aikafua [1992] SBCLAC 1; Land Case No 12 of 92 (13 October 1992)

September 1990

• Kikolo v Manedika [1990] SBCLAC 1; Land Appeal Case No. 2/89 (11 September 1990)

December 1989

• Linganafelo v Ganita [1989] SBCLAC 2; CLAC No. 9 of 1988 (18 December 1989)
• Farobo v Risa [1989] SBCLAC 3; CLAC No. 4 of 1988 (12 December 1989)

January 1989

• Saueha v Songeika [1989] SBCLAC 4; CLAC No. 1 of 1989 (1 January 1989)

October 1988

• Saueha v Songeika [1988] SBCLAC 1; CLAC 1-89.CMC (11 October 1988)

August 1986

• Sihei v Bagaro - re Kaokaona Land [1986] SBCLAC 1; Land Appeal Case B/3/71 (22 August 1986)

June 1985

• Tahea, In re application by [1985] SBCLAC 3 (12 June 1985)
• Taupongi v Takiika [1985] SBCLAC 2 (7 June 1985)

April 1985

• Sua Land, In re [1985] SBCLAC 1; Malaita Customary Land Appeal Case N6 of 1984 (17 April 1985)

November 1984

• Lifoe Land, In re [1984] SBCLAC 7; CLAC No. N2 of 1984 (20 November 1984)
• Kona v Idu [1984] SBCLAC 5; Malaita Customary Land Appeal Case 19 of 1984 (6 November 1984)

October 1984

• Tepai v Tingiia; in re Tagiua Land [1984] SBCLAC 3; CLAC No 8 of 1978 (15 October 1984)

September 1984

• Delemani v Nafo'omea [1984] SBCLAC 4; Malaita Customary Land Appeal Case N5 of 1984 (29 September 1984)

March 1984

• Kikolo v Kanai - re Raukai Paddock Land [1984] SBCLAC 1; No 09 of 1983 (21 March 1984)
• Nanau v Sikua [1984] SBCLAC 2; Civil Case No 10 of 83 & 16 of 83 (20 March 1984)

January 1984

• Labungasi Customary Land, In re [1984] SBCLAC 6 (31 January 1984)

October 1983

• Sasopa v Voginia - Tirone Land [1983] SBCLAC 3 (3 October 1983)

September 1983

• Ravea, In re application by [1983] SBCLAC 2 (26 September 1983)

January 1983

• Manumate v Tagarakamana [1983] SBCLAC 1 (1 January 1983)

November 1982

• Tupaoli Land, In re [1982] SBCLAC 11 (1 November 1982)
• Tagotade v Reinunu - Uraghai Land [1982] SBCLAC 10 (1 November 1982)

October 1982

• Usuli v Tofasi [1982] SBCLAC 4; Malaita Customary Land Appeal Case (6 October 1982)

September 1982

• Ravea v Poru [1982] SBCLAC 9 (21 September 1982)

August 1982

• Leua, In re - Kokosa I & III [1982] SBCLAC 8 (4 August 1982)

July 1982

• Kalapalua v Vagidia - re Taivu Land Dispute [1982] SBCLAC 1; CLAC Case Number 05 of 1980 (26 July 1982)

June 1982

• Lihesite Land, In re [1982] SBCLAC 7 (30 June 1982)

May 1982

• Miti, In re - Tiua Land [1982] SBCLAC 6 (14 May 1982)

March 1982

• Sauhoni, In re application by [1982] SBCLAC 5 (29 March 1982)

January 1982

• Kulagoe v Manedetea - re Binu Land [1982] SBCLAC 2; No 7 of 1982 (1 January 1982)

November 1978

• Alaikona v Suianoa [1978] SBCLAC 1; MD/LAC/21 (24 November 1978)

December 1974

• Manumate v Tagarakamana [1974] SBCLAC 1 (14 December 1974)