Supreme Court
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