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Recent Local Court of Solomon Islands Decisions

August 2024

• Foumauri v Onahikeni [2024] SBLC 3; Land Case 19 of 2014 (26 August 2024)
• Maiaba v Manuwao [2024] SBLC 2; Local Court Case 25 of 2020 (20 August 2024)
• Ekea v Rofate'e [2024] SBLC 1; Local Court Case 1 of 1997 (20 August 2024)

April 2021

• Daokalia v Funu [2021] SBLC 9; Land Case 18 of 2019 (28 April 2021)
• Lone v Aldo [2021] SBLC 6; Land Case 17 of 2019 (27 April 2021)
• Lifuiasi v Basui [2021] SBLC 3; Land Case 5 of 2012 (26 April 2021)
• Rilangi v Unga [2021] SBLC 4; Land Case 18 of 2015 (15 April 2021)
• Tosafu v Baeana [2021] SBLC 8; Land Case 3 of 1993 (13 April 2021)
• Kutai v Lauringi [2021] SBLC 2; Land Case 28 of 2013 (8 April 2021)

March 2021

• Rongotaloa Tribe v Kafokuru Tribe [2021] SBLC 7; Land Case 21 of 2020 (25 March 2021)
• Niuga v Ologa [2021] SBLC 1; Land Case 5 of 2011 (24 March 2021)
• Saeni v Maena [2021] SBLC 5; Land Case 14 of 2013 (23 March 2021)

July 2020

• Irofi v Sulimae [2020] SBLC 3; Land Case 2 of 2000 (24 July 2020)
• Ma'ara v Sibea [2020] SBLC 4; Land Case 19 of 2018 (23 July 2020)
• Peter v Feni [2020] SBLC 2; Land Case 10 of 2019 (16 July 2020)
• Dere v Gua [2020] SBLC 1; Land Case 09 of 2018 (16 July 2020)

May 2018

• Longanimala v Kale [2018] SBLC 1; Land Case No 2 of 2016 (27 May 2018)

May 2016

• Evo, In re [2016] SBLC 3; Ghorena Local Court Land Case 1, 2, 3 & 4 of 2015 (16 May 2016)
• Bosevolomo v Sotakana [2016] SBLC 2; Choiseul Local Court Land Case 4 of 2015 (12 May 2016)
• Evo, In re [2016] SBLC 1; Ghorena Local Court Land Case 1, 2, 3 & 4 of 2015 (10 May 2016)

October 2015

• Laore v Buare [2015] SBLC 3; LC Case 01 of 2011 (14 October 2015)
• Taylor v Leni [2015] SBLC 2; LC Case 02 of 2013 (12 October 2015)

August 2015

• Abalate v Founanau [2015] SBLC 4; Malaita Local Court Land Case Number 19 of 1997 (18 August 2015)

July 2015

• Mavokana v Kaboke [2015] SBLC 5 (17 July 2015)

August 2014

• Masiabu v Mona [2014] SBLC 11; Customary Land Case No 6 of 2012 (1 August 2014)

July 2014

• Pita v Dadalo [2014] SBLC 7; Malaita Local Court Civil Customary Land Case 16 of 2013 (3 July 2014)

June 2014

• Wateoha v Mehare [2014] SBLC 1 (10 June 2014)
• Busuakalo v Loisio [2014] SBLC 6; Malaita Local Court Civil Customary Land Case 17 of 2010 (2 June 2014)

May 2014

• Vaena v Faamae [2014] SBLC 3; Land Case 03 of 2013 (14 May 2014)
• Kerea v Ma'ash [2014] SBLC 2; Land Case 05 of 2013 (9 May 2014)

April 2014

• Zoro v Kimisi [2014] SBLC 9; Ghorena Local Court Land Case 11 of 2012 (14 April 2014)
• Lethy v Luluku [2014] SBLC 8; Ghorena Local Court Land Case 6 of 1998 (14 April 2014)

March 2014

• Vasula v Ugura [2014] SBLC 10; Case No. 07 of 2013 (25 March 2014)
• Bugoro v Tango [2014] SBLC 5; Case 08 of 2013 (25 March 2014)

January 2014

• Wiki v Lamani [2014] SBLC 4; Civil Case 32 of 2013 (14 January 2014)

September 2013

• Augira Tribe v Ausi Tribe [2013] SBLC 1; Civil Case 1 of 2010 (4 September 2013)

May 2013

• Kimisi v Qora [2013] SBLC 5; Court Land Case 1 of 2009 (10 May 2013)

April 2013

• Suku v Taraharu - re Kaokaoraana Claimed Land [2013] SBLC 2 (18 April 2013)
• Dive v Lagobe [2013] SBLC 4; Ghorena Local Court Land Case 13 of 2012 (12 April 2013)

March 2013

• Tangirongo, In re Application. [2013] SBLC 3; Land Case 04 of 2007 (23 March 2013)

December 2012

• Sarea v Riliwane [2012] SBLC 3; Malaita Local Court Land Case 16 of 2000 (3 December 2012)

November 2012

• Wasiraro v Urahora [2012] SBLC 1; Land Case 20 of 2009 (30 November 2012)

July 2012

• Paoni v Sesi [2015] SBLC 1; Land Case 03.2003 (17 July 2012)

October 2011

• Sade v Diau [2011] SBLC 3; Malaita Local Court Land Appeal Case 4 of 1998 (18 October 2011)
• Lulu v Kona [2011] SBLC 2; Malaita Local Court Land Appeal Case 2 of 2006 (18 October 2011)

September 2011

• Idumae v Baubau [2011] SBLC 1; Land Civil Case 1 of 2008 (2 September 2011)

August 2010

• Orodo v Arurumae [2010] SBLC 2; Land Case 17 of 98 (30 August 2010)

June 2010

• Lefo v Alimaesia [2010] SBLC 1; Land Case 21 of 2009 (11 June 2010)

August 2009

• Zio v Sakiri [2009] SBLC 5; Vella la Vella Ghorena Local Court Land Case 3 of 2002 (13 August 2009)
• Mulesae v Tamana [2009] SBLC 4; Vella la Vella Ghorena Local Court Land Case 1 of 2001 (13 August 2009)
• Liva v Hong [2009] SBLC 3; Vella la Vella Local Court Land Case 1 of 1987 (10 August 2009)

July 2009

• Maefilia v Tolifaeki [2009] SBLC 2; Land Case 3 of 2008 (15 July 2009)

March 2009

• In re Gwaidalo, Takadao [2009] SBLC 1; Land Case 19 of 1999 (25 March 2009)

November 2008

• Lepese v Parubule [2008] SBLC 5; Vella la Vella Local Court Land Case 1 of 2006 (28 November 2008)
• Alado v Diau [2008] SBLC 3; Land Case 12 of 2000 (26 November 2008)

October 2008

• Simiri v Misimauri [2008] SBLC 2; Land Case 5 of 2004 (31 October 2008)

September 2008

• Ufi v Ramotalau [2008] SBLC 1; Land Case 23 of 2007 (12 September 2008)

January 2008

• Bakele v Kibule [2008] SBLC 4; Shortlands Local Court Land Case 5 of 2000 (15 January 2008)

October 2007

• Sulimae v Talofai [2007] SBLC 5; Malaita Local Court Land Case 6 of 2007 (25 October 2007)
• Aba v Kiki [2007] SBLC 4; Malaita Local Court Land Case 5 of 2007 (10 October 2007)

September 2007

• Faununu v Taetai - re Ruafia Land [2007] SBLC 1; Land Case No B-3-234 (13 September 2007)

April 2007

• Taupongi v Puia [2007] SBLC 3; Land Case No 03 of 01 (17 April 2007)
• Mangie v Tuhaniu [2007] SBLC 2; Land Case No 01 of 00 & 01 of 01 (11 April 2007)

November 2006

• Panio v Baiabe [2006] SBLC 2; Land Case No 2 of 1999 (30 November 2006)
• Sanguika v Tesua [2006] SBLC 1; Land Case No 01 of 1992 (28 November 2006)

November 2005

• Pala v Evo [2005] SBLC 2; Gizo Local Court Land Case 10 of 2004 (11 November 2005)
• Pana v Veni [2005] SBLC 1; Gizo Local Court Land Case 1 of 2004 (11 November 2005)

October 2001

• Tutua v Nano [2001] SBLC 1 (21 October 2001)

October 1999

• Gwaitalata v Futaburi [1999] SBLC 3; Land Case No 7 of 93 (6 October 1999)
• Ishmael v Gaubata Tribe - re Maleiali Water Source [1999] SBLC 1; Land Case No 5 of 98 (6 October 1999)

September 1999

• Kukuidei v Oiomea [1999] SBLC 2; Malaita Local Court Land Case 22 of 1997 (18 September 1999)

September 1998

• Kile v Sele - re Sareai Land LR 681 [1998] SBLC 1; Land Case No 3 of 1993 (7 September 1998)

May 1998

• Akomana v Lusumani [1998] SBLC 4; Malaita Local Court Land Case 5 of 1998 (22 May 1998)

March 1998

• Saniel v Laumani [1998] SBLC 3; Malaita Local Court Land Case 18 of 1997 (30 March 1998)

February 1998

• Tatalu v Lifuasi [1998] SBLC 5; Malaita Local Court Land Case 2 of 1996 (12 February 1998)

January 1998

• Manetoali v Saina [1998] SBLC 2; Land Case No 3 of 98 (1 January 1998)

October 1997

• Akomana v Aruru [1997] SBLC 10; Malaita Local Court Land Case 7 of 1997 (20 October 1997)

September 1997

• Nanaimae v Ngwasimaele [1997] SBLC 9; Malaita Local Court Land Case 4 of 1997 (8 September 1997)

June 1997

• Tepoi v Vivipo [1997] SBLC 8; Malaita Local Court Case 5 of 1997 (11 June 1997)
• Huilani v Telanimao [1997] SBLC 7; Malaita Local Court Land Case 2 of 1997 (5 June 1997)

May 1997

• Rua v Oliga [1997] SBLC 5; Malaita Local Court Land Case 3 of 1996 (21 May 1997)
• Ofasisili v Boloi [1997] SBLC 6; Malaita Local Court Land Case 2 of 1997 (6 May 1997)
• Bana v Kame [1997] SBLC 2; Land Case No 2 of 1997 (2 May 1997)

April 1997

• Sibisoa v Tafea [1997] SBLC 4; Malaita Local Court Land Case 15 of 1994 (4 April 1997)

January 1997

• Igini v Maetoa [1997] SBLC 3; Malaita Local Court Land Case 11 of 1996 (21 January 1997)
• Fota v Saina - re Takata Land [1997] SBLC 1 (1 January 1997)

September 1996

• Idu v Siru [1996] SBLC 1; Malaita Local Court Land Case 7 of 1996 (24 September 1996)

November 1995

• Lauringa v Taega [1995] SBLC 6; Malaita Local Court Land Case 4 of 1995 (16 November 1995)
• Tepuke v Ngatonga [1995] SBLC 1 (7 November 1995)

June 1995

• Aumalefo v Dolousia [1995] SBLC 5; Malaita Local Court Land Case 11 of 1989 (14 June 1995)

April 1995

• Taeburi v Malai [1995] SBLC 4 (28 April 1995)

February 1995

• Ramoni v Kwaesiko [1995] SBLC 3; Malaita Local Court Land Case 1 of 1993 (8 February 1995)

January 1995

• Ringalea v Karoa [1995] SBLC 2; Malaita Local Court Land Case 13 of 1994 (16 January 1995)

December 1994

• Kila v Ko'oko'o - re Tailei Land [1994] SBLC 1; Land Case No 3 of 90 (12 December 1994)
• Gegere v Vovoke - re Tabunagu Land [1994] SBLC 2; Land Case No 4 of 90 (7 December 1994)

August 1994

• Toho v Tao - re Lehesite Land [1994] SBLC 3; ILC Land 2 of 92 (16 August 1994)

January 1994

• Ailii v Aula [1994] SBLC 4; Malaita Local Court Land Case 14 of 1994 (12 January 1994)

August 1993

• Juapi v Tolia - re Vai Land [1993] SBLC 1 (4 August 1993)

November 1992

• Sipolo v Saru [1992] SBLC 7; Malaita Local Court Land Case 11 of 1991 (20 November 1992)
• Muakitangata v Pongi [1992] SBLC 8; BLC Land 1/91 (12 November 1992)

August 1992

• Wanuhiqwo v Taroramua [1992] SBLC 1; Land Case No B-129-92 (13 August 1992)

April 1992

• Oiu v Teahou [1992] SBLC 6; Malaita Local Court Land Case 9 of 1991 (21 April 1992)
• Honikulu v Horowei [1992] SBLC 5; Malaita Local Court Land Case 10 of 1992 (13 April 1992)
• Kwasite'e v Aba'aba [1992] SBLC 4; Malaita Local Court Land Case 7 of 1991 (13 April 1992)
• Hulanga v Paul [1992] SBLC 3; Malaita Local Court Land Case 13 of 1991 Hulanga v Paul (6 April 1992)

February 1992

• Mauara v Sira [1992] SBLC 2; Malaita Local Court Land Case 8 of 1991 (17 February 1992)

November 1991

• Kabuvauala v Goli [1991] SBLC 4 (26 November 1991)

September 1991

• Peni v Tao - re Lehesite Land [1991] SBLC 7; Civil Case No 7 of 1980 (30 September 1991)
• Kaipito, Re [1991] SBLC 3 (30 September 1991)

June 1991

• Konide Land, Re [1991] SBLC 2 (6 June 1991)

May 1991

• Tafimae v Sade [1991] SBLC 6; Malaita Local Court Land Case 18 of 1991 (29 May 1991)

April 1991

• Oikalia v Alangolia [1991] SBLC 5; Malaita Local Court Land Case 11 of 1990 (26 April 1991)

March 1991

• Tamua v Tuhenua [1991] SBLC 1 (18 March 1991)

September 1990

• Gegere v Kogao [1990] SBLC 2 (28 September 1990)
• Gwaunaile v Telefanageni [1990] SBLC 4; Malaita Local Court Land Case 1 of 1990 (21 September 1990)

May 1990

• Bopi v Galaiger [1990] SBLC 1 (4 May 1990)

March 1990

• Maekiria v Alongolia [1990] SBLC 3; Malaita Local Court Land Case 10 of 1989 (29 March 1990)

July 1989

• Koto v Buarobo [1989] SBLC 5; Malaita Local Court Land Case 8 of 1988 (28 July 1989)
• Ngangate v Irofalu [1989] SBLC 4; Malaita Local Court Land Case 5 of 1989 (24 July 1989)

April 1989

• Masugu Land, re [1989] SBLC 2 (17 April 1989)
• Alongolia v Ramotalau [1989] SBLC 3; Malaita Local Court Land Case 5 of 1989 (11 April 1989)

January 1989

• Louna v Lulumi [1989] SBLC 1; Civil Case No 4 of 89 (1 January 1989)

October 1988

• Songeika v Saueha [1988] SBLC 3 (11 October 1988)
• Songeika v Saueha [1988] SBLC 2 (10 October 1988)

September 1988

• Tuhaika v Taupongi [1988] SBLC 1 (30 September 1988)

January 1988

• Ganita v Linganafelo [1988] SBLC 4; Land Case No 2 of 88 (1 January 1988)

June 1985

• Barora-ite Land, re [1985] SBLC 2 (5 June 1985)

May 1985

• Baitoko v Saueha [1985] SBLC 1; Civil Case No 7 of 85 (6 May 1985)

July 1984

• Hanitee v George [1984] SBLC 2; Malaita Local Court Land Case 2 of 1984 (11 July 1984)

February 1984

• Taika v Huaigupe - re Henua'asa Land [1984] SBLC 1; CW 2 of 84 (8 February 1984)

December 1983

• Bollen v Sisa - re Mamate Land [1983] SBLC 1; Land Case No 4 of 83 (8 December 1983)

November 1983

• Tanga v Akuila [1983] SBLC 5; Civil Case No 20 of 83 (17 November 1983)

October 1983

• Kwaisulia v Fenigoulo [1983] SBLC 8; Land Case No. 7 of 1983 (18 October 1983)

August 1983

• Tesaukiu v Tekou [1983] SBLC 3; Civil Case No 15 of 83 (19 August 1983)
• Tesaukiu v Tekiou [1983] SBLC 6 (16 August 1983)
• Kanai v Kikolo - re Raukai Paddock [1983] SBLC 7 (8 August 1983)

April 1983

• Tesaukiu v Tahea [1983] SBLC 4; Civil Case No 14 of 83 (19 April 1983)
• Nanau v Sarau [1983] SBLC 2; Civil Case No 2 (12 April 1983)

September 1982

• Lologo v Manedetea [1982] SBLC 1; Civil Case No 3 of 82 (21 September 1982)

May 1982

• Sosopa v Voginia - re Tirone Land [1982] SBLC 4; Civil Case No 2 of 82 (30 May 1982)
• Reinunu v Tagotada [1982] SBLC 2; Civil Case No 1 of 82 (26 May 1982)
• Manedetea v Kulogoe [1982] SBLC 3; Civil Case No 2 of 82 (24 May 1982)
• Gusa v Raigela - re Tupaoli Land [1982] SBLC 6; No 1 of 82 (19 May 1982)
• Paunga v Temasi [1982] SBLC 5; Civil Case No 8 of 82 (4 May 1982)

September 1981

• Deona v Leua - re Kokosa Land [1981] SBLC 1; Civil Case No 33 of 81 (17 September 1981)

June 1981

• Toma v Hare - re Tiua Land [1981] SBLC 3; Civil Case No 4 of 81 (25 June 1981)

April 1981

• Belamataga v Dala - re Ungana Land [1981] SBLC 4; Civil Case No 1 of 81 (16 April 1981)
• Wateliu v Maesiaro [1981] SBLC 5; Malaita Local Court Civil Case 8 of 1981 (7 April 1981)

May 1980

• Peni v Tao - re Lehesite Land [1980] SBLC 1; Civil Case No 7 of 1980 (20 May 1980)

March 1980

• In re Mataubea Land - continuation of Civil Case No 34 of 79 [1980] SBLC 4; Civil Case No 8 of 80 (26 March 1980)
• Peseika v Sau [1980] SBLC 3; Civil Case No 5 of 80 (11 March 1980)
• Gepetuha v Tepai [1980] SBLC 5 (4 March 1980)
• Taika v Tamua [1980] SBLC 2; Civil Case No 87 of 80 (3 March 1980)

January 1979

• Akuila v Haikiu - Baigau Land [1979] SBLC 1 (1 January 1979)

September 1978

• Tepai v Tingiia [1978] SBLC 1; Land Case No 8 of 78 (22 September 1978)

July 1975

• Kwaesiko v Kabui [1975] SBLC 1; Malaita Local Court Land Case 3 of 1975 (10 July 1975)