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Nauru Courts, Yaren District, Nauru

Land Disputes

Information about land disputes, land-related appeals, and court processes for land matters.

Audience
General Public

Legislation Reference

Lands Act 1976

Deadline Notes

Appeals from the Nauru Lands Committee may need to be filed within 21 days.

Help / Contact

Please contact the Court Registry or seek legal advice before filing a land appeal.

Land disputes may involve questions about ownership, inheritance, boundaries, use of land, or decisions made by relevant land authorities.

Land matters may involve:
– Nauru Lands Committee decisions;
– Appeals;
– Probate or estate-related issues;
– Disputes between interested parties.

A person who is dissatisfied with a decision may have a right to appeal within the time allowed by law. Appeals from the Nauru Lands Committee may need to be filed within 21 days.

Parties should seek legal advice and contact the Court Registry for filing information.

Practice Direction Details

Issuing Authority
Nauru Judiciary

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