1. Citation and Court Court: Supreme Court of Judicature of Jamaica, Civil Division Judge: Hon. K. Anderson, J. Date of Ruling: Delivered after hearings on March 11 and July 3, 2015 Consolidated Claims:Victor Hyde v E. Phil & Sons A.S. Ltd. and the Attorney General (Claim No. 2008HCV 04410) Mitsy Stewart v E. Phil &...Read More

1. Case Details: Parties:  Appellant – Greenland Enterprises Ltd; Respondents – Rose Piko, Leadly Lukisi (Attorney General) Citation: [2024] SBCA 12; SICOA-CAC 2 of 2024 (18 September 2024) Court: Solomon Islands Court of Appeal Judges: Muria P, Palmer JA, Gavara-Nanu JA Nature: Application to dismiss appeal for failure to serve Notice of Appeal (NOA) within prescribed time (Rule 8(3)...Read More

1. Case Overview Court: Solomon Islands Court of Appeal Nature: Appeal from a decision of the High Court (Mwanesalua J). Subject Matter: The appeal concerned the validity and admissibility of a Sales and Purchase Agreement that was the subject of a freezing order (Mareva injunction). The core issue was whether the agreement was a mere contract of sale...Read More

Citation: Cheungs Construction Ltd v KCM Properties Ltd, Guadalcanal Provincial Assembly, Attorney General (Solomon Islands Court of Appeal, 12 of 2023, Decision Date: 31 May 2024). Court: Solomon Islands Court of Appeal. Judges: Muria P (President), Gavara-Nanu JA, Lawry JA. Counsel: Appellant/Cross-Respondent (Cheungs Construction Ltd): F. Waeta’a Respondent/Cross-Appellant (KCM Properties Ltd): J. Apaniai Nature of Case: Appeal against...Read More

1. Overview This is a judgment from the Solomon Islands Court of Appeal (SBCA) concerning an application for leave to adduce fresh evidence in a substantive appeal. The appeal arose from a High Court decision to strike out the appellants’ claim for damages against the respondents for alleged trespass on customary land. 2. Facts Parties:...Read More

Case Details Citation: Gu v Nagu [2016] SBCA 12; SICOA-CAC 6 of 2015 (22 April 2016) Court: Solomon Islands Court of Appeal Judges: Goldsbrough P (President), Ward JA, Hansen JA Date of Hearing: 13 April 2016 Date of Judgment: 22 April 2016 Parties:Appellant: Gu (registered owner of fixed-term estate in parcel 191-032-136) Respondents: Nagu (registered...Read More

Buying land is exciting, but one wrong step can lead to disputes that last for years. Understanding your land ownership documents is the first step to protecting your property and ensuring your investment is safe. What Are Land Ownership Documents? Land ownership documents are official papers that prove who legally owns a piece of land....Read More

Definitions and Functions of Law The laws of Solomon Islands, defined through statute, judicial decisions and customary practices, shape the social fabric and governance of our nation. They serve as a fundamental framework that guides behaviour, resolves dispute and upholds justice within the communityRead More