The Electoral Court has given notice that future election petitions will attract full indemnity costs for all parties before the proceedings get underway.The decision of the court was outlined in its judgment handed down last Friday after the hearing of the Vaimauga No. 3 by-election petition in .
The Electoral Court on Friday has reasserted Lautimuia Uelese Vaai as the Member of Parliament for Vaimauga No.3 for the remainder of this parliamentary term.The court has ruled that giving money during roadshows and presentation prior to polling day are all part of Samoa’s traditions and culture.
Supreme Court Judge, Justice Leiataualesa Daryl Clarke has reserved his decision on an application from the Human Rights Protection Party (H.R.P.P.) to join as a party in the proceeding involving three of its resigned members before the court. The application from H.R.P.P. of its intention to joi.
The Supreme Court has reserved its decision on an application by the Deputy Prime Minister for a SAT$15,000 security payment to be made by a foreign businessman, who is suing the M.P. for allegedly selling an excavator without his consent.The application was heard in court before Supreme Court Ju.
A man who was charged with murder has walked free because the prosecution had failed to do their work properly.There are other cases where perpetrators charged with alleged sexual offences and manslaughter have been let off the hook because of the fact that the prosecution were not prepared for t.