Zinihite v Solomon Islands Ports Authority, HCSI-CC 453 of 2017 (25 November 2022)

application for leave to file third party notice – where claimants seeking damages for trespass by defendant on their customary land – where claimants are the customary landowners – where defendant’s trespass may have been based on reliance on third party who was not the customary landowner – where claimant had obtained default judgment against defendant – where court to hear assessment of damages – defendant cannot escape from liability by adding third party to proceedings – defendant may bring separate proceedings against third party for indemnity or contribution

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