IN THE SUPREME COURT						Civil
OF THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU					Case No. 18/260 SC/CIVIL

BETWEEN:	Tony Bruce David 
						Claimant

AND:	Ephraim Bule
						Defendant

Date:				Wednesday, 27 June 2018 
By:				Justice G.A. Andrée Wiltens
Counsel:				Mr Kapapa for the Claimant
				No appearance for the Defendant

SUMMARY JUDGMENT

1.	This Claim was filed on 31 January 2018 with a sworn statement in support by Mr David.  The Claim was served on the defendant on 6 February 2018.  

2.	No steps have been taken by the defendant.

3.	An Application for Summary Judgment was filed and served on 26 June 2018.  A sworn statement in support was also filed.

4.	Accordingly I grant the application for summary judgment and make the following orders:

-	The Defendant, his immediate family members, agents and servants are to vacate Leasehold Title 11/OI33/037 within 28 days from today;

-	The Defendant is to pay damages to the Claimant in the sum of VT 1,472,000 within 28 days from today; and

-	The defendant is to pay interest on the sum awarded at the rate of 5% per annum from today until it the amount is paid in full.

5.	The Claimant is entitled to costs – they are to be taxed if not agreed. 

Dated at Port Vila this 27th day of June 2018
BY THE COURT

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Justice G.A. Andrée Wiltens