Traditional Rights Court Decisions

The following are all the opinions of the Traditional Rights Court that have been located. New opinions will be made available as they are issued. See the Disclaimer page.

2025

  1. DeBrum v Konou (Opinion of the Traditional Rights Court) CA 2021-01452 (2007-029) (01/13/25) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. Lelwoj v. Helies and Samson (Opinion of the Traditional Rights Court) CA 2023-01257 (03/17/25) [Marshallese] [English]
  3. Secretary of Finance v. Amos and Ten (Opinion of the Traditional Rights Court) CA 2022-00609 (04/11/25) [Marshallese] [English]
  4. In re the Application for Citzenship by Registration by Betty James (Opinion & Answer of the TRC) CA 2024-00557 (04/17/25) [Marshallese][English]
  5. Jorbon v. Michael and Lealang (Opinion & Answer of the TRC to Additional Questions) CA 2023-01720 (06/27/25) [Marshallese][English]
  6. Rusin v. Kabua, Kabua-Jeik, and Kabua (Opinion & Opinion & Answer of the Tradictional Rights Court, CA 2023-00953 (07/02/25) [Marshallese][English]
  7. Zedkai, et al., v. David and Antolok (Opinion & Opinion & Answer of the Tradictional Rights Court, CA 2022-01264 (08/05/25) [Marshallese][English]
  8. Domnick v. Kramer (Opinion & Opinion & Answer of the Tradictional Rights Court, CA 2019-00202 (09/12/25) [Marshallese][English]

2024

  1. Langidrik, et al. v Reimers, et al. (Opinion & Answer of the TRC) CA 2017-022 (04/03/24) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. Langmour, et al. v Jilej and Samson v. Heine (Opinion & Answer of the TRC) CA 2017-024 (06/07/24) [Marshallese] [English]
  3. Jorbon v. Michael and Lealang (Opinion & Answer of the TRC) CA 2023-01720 (06/14/24) [Marshallese][English]
  4. Ten v. Kabua, et al. (Opinion & Answer of the TRC) CA 2022-02153 (09/03/24) [Marshallese][English]
  5. Rusin v. Jeilar, et al. (Opinion & Answer of the TRC) CA 2023-00393 (11/08/24) [Marshallese][English]
  6. In re the Application for Citzenship by Registration by Teimnauea Tiare Yee On (Opinion & Answer of the TRC) CA 2024-01336 (11/22/24) [Marshallese][English]
  7. In re the Confirmatin of Customary Adoption fo KN and PN, minor children, by Christina M. Lemari (Opinion & Answer of the TRC) CA 2024-01336 (11/25/24) [Marshallese][English]

2023

  1. Malachi v Abon (Opinion to [Second] Additional Questions) CA 2013-213 (06/16/23) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. Alik v Kintaro (TRC [Amended] Opinion & Answer) CA 2022-021 (09/11/23) [Marshallese][English]
  3. Tokjen v Lodge-Lobju and Lodge-Ned (Opinion & Answer of the Traditional Rights Court) CA 2018-00294 (10/02/23) [Marshallese][English]

2022

  1. Jorbon v Akira CA 20-329 (1/7/22) [Marshallese][English]
  2. Rilometo and Rilometo v Kabua v Botla and Moore CA 18-006 (1/7/22) [Marshallese][English]
  3. Jorbon v Akira CA 20-329 (Answer to Additional Question) (5/5/22) [Marshallese][English]
  4. Jorbon v Akira CA 20-329 (Answer to Second Additional Question) (5/12/22) [Marshallese] [English]
  5. Bikajela v Katwan CA 2020-640 (5/13/22) [Marshallese][English]
  6. Sorimle, et al., v Jerbal CN 2016-143 (Answer to Supplemental Questions) (10/11/22)[Marshallese][English]
  7. Malachi v Abon (Opinion to [First] Additional Questions) CA 2013-213 (12/19/22) [Marshallese] [English]

2021

  1. Beaja and Jorbon v Hitto and Emil, CA 03-59, and Dribo and Abner v Jorbon, Jorkan, and Alik, CA 17-226 (03/11/21) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. Makroro v Lani, Laieb, and Mack, CA 18-74 (majority opinion) (06/16/21) [Marshallese][English]
  3. Makroro v Lani, Laieb, and Mack, CA 18-74 (amended dissenting opinion) (06/22/21) [Marshallese] [English]
  4. Lekka v Kaiko and Kiako (Opinion on Supplementary Questions) CA 17-149 (09/07/21) [Marshallese] [English]
  5. Malachi v Abon CA 13-213 (11/12/21) [Marshallese] [English]
  6. Malachi v Abon (Amended) CA 13-213 (11/23/21) [Marshallese] [English]

2020

  1. Noah and Noah v Patrick and Calep v Latdrik, CA 15-95 (01/23/20) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. Lekka v Kaiko and Kiako, CA 17-149 (02/06/20) [Marshallese] [English]

2019

  1. Tibon v. Molik v. deBrum (Opn & Ans Second Referral), CA 03-122 (01/10/19) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. Sorimle, Lakjohn, and Sorimle v Jerbal, CA 16-143 (majority opinion) (05/03/19) [Marshallese] [English]
  3. Sorimle, Lakjohn, and Sorimle v Jerbal, CA 16-143 (dissenting opinion) (05/03/19) [Marshallese] [English]
  4. Langdrik, et al., v Reimers, et al., CA 17-22 (05/08/19) [Marshallese] [English]
  5. Samuel v Langinbelik, CA 18-191 (10/16/19) [Marshallese] [English]
  6. Kotton v Tarilang, et al., CA 18-10 (11/12/19) [Marshallese] [English]

2018

  1. Laninjim v Solomon, CA 16-172 (01/09/18) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. Tibon v. Molik v. deBrum (1), CA 03-122 (02/26/18) [Marshallese] [English]
  3. Latdrik v Laik, CA 06-101 (05/03/18) [Marshallese] [English]
  4. Clanary v Zedkaia, CA 17-26 (05/07/18) [Marshallese] [English]
  5. Lorak v. Philippo, Mea, and March, CA 14-232 (08/08/18) [Marshallese]  [English]
  6. Zedkeia v. Leit and Kedi, CA 14-299 (08/09/18) [Marshallese] [English]
  7. Jekkar v Jeppa, et al., CA 17-64 (12/17/18) [Marshallese] [English]
  8. Bing v. Iosia and deBrum, CA 17-236 (12/31/18) [Marshallese] [English]

2017

  1. Anmontha and Domnic v. Melkai, CA 02-307 (08/01/17) [Marshallese]  [English]
  2. Yamamura v. Binejal, CA 12-077 (12/22/17) [Marshallese] [English]

2016

  1. Ueno v Lajar, et al., CA 02-08 (03/04/16) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. Aini v. Benjamin, et al., CA 12-228 (03/07/16) [Marshallese] [English]
  3. Myazoe, et al. v. Aelon Kemman, LLC, et al. v Ueno and Estate of Muller, CA 11-19 (03/17/16) [Marshallese] [English]
  4. Ishiguro v. Jinuna, CA 12-212 (07/06/16) [Marshallese] [English]
  5. Ishiguro v. Jinuna (supplemental), CA 12-212 (09/29/16) [Marshallese] [English]
  6. Bungitak v. Jowells, et al., CA 10-177 (09/29/16) [Marshallese] [English]
  7. Langidrik v. Dolar, et al., CA 05-241 (10/03/16) [Marshallese] [English]
  8. Kabua v. Malolo, CA 12-190 (12/19/16) [Marshallese][English]

2015

  1. Lejjena v Langijota, CA 07-57 (06/03/15) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. Jeppa v Jeur, et al., CA 08-238 (08/21/15) [Marshallese] [English]
  3. Peterson v. Adding, CA 12-185 (08/28/15) [Marshallese] [English]
  4. Silk and Capelle v. Jortak and Ogawa, CA 09-191 (11/24/15) [Marshallese] [English]
  5. Kumar v. Kojar, et al., CA 06-41 (12/10/15) [Marshallese] [English]

2014

  1. Lorennij and Enoch v Enoch, CA 10-182 (04/14/14) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. RMI v. Nack, Sears, and Kobeney, CA 12-45 (07/18/14) [Marshallese] [English]
  3. Jacob v. Hermios and Kendall, CA 08-221 (08/20/14) [Marshallese] [English]
  4. Korok and Korok v. de Brum and SOF, CA 11-180 (10/10/14) [Marshallese] [English]
  5. Sheet and Liviticus v. Langtur, CA 09-212 (10/14/14) [Marshallese] [English]

2013

  1. Tibon v. Chutaro and Mela, CA 06-138 (09/25/13) [Marshallese] [English]

2012

  1. Jacob v. Hermius and Kendall, CA 08-221 (07/05/12) [Marshallese] [English]

2011

  1. Mack v. Robert, et al., CA 05-127 & 07-217 (Consolidated) (06/17/11) [Marshallese] [English]

2008

  1. Latdrik v. Jane’s Corporation Inc., CA 06-101 (01/04/08) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. DeBrum v. Maun, et al., CA 07-29 (04/28/08) [Marshallese] [English]; supplemental decision (80/13/08) [Marshallese] [English]
  3. Peter v. Napking, et al., CA 06-163 (09/16/08) [Marshallese] [English]

2007

  1. Juda v. Heseiha, CA 00-25 (05/09/07) [Marshallese] [English]; supplemental decision (04/11/08) [English]
  2. Dribo v. Bondrik and Edmond, CA 02-67 (12/13/07) [Marshallese] [English]

2006

  1. Bank of the Marshall Islands v. Jennet and Jennet, CA 04-153 (1/12/06) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. Thomas v. Samson v. Alik, CA 00-184 (03/17/06) [Marshallese] [English]
  3. Nuka v. Morelik, et al., CA 05-78 (07/18/06) [Marshallese] [English]
  4. Sheldon and Nashion v. Enos and Jacklick, CA 03-197 (08/22/06) [Marshallese] [English]

2005

  1. Lokboj and Lokkon v. Rowa and Bondrik, CA 03-214 (04/14/05) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. Mawilong v. Langinbit, et al., CA 05-96 (11/04/05) [Marshallese] [English]

2004

  1. Kelet, et al. v. Lanki and Bien, CA 96-201 (09/10/04) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. Laiot v. Laibwij, et al., CA 96-161 (10/12/04) [Marshallese] [English]

2001

  1. Kios v. Kios, CA 00-80 (02/12/01) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. MEC v. Erbin, et al., CA 98-194, and Langtir and Tibon v. Lani, et al., CA 98-44 (06/05/01) [Marshallese] [English]
  3. Jeilar, et al. v. Rusin, CA 98-288 (06/28/01)[Marshallese] [English]

2000

  1. Samuel v. Lokkar, CA 99-229 (07/26/00) [Marshallese] [English]
  2. Clarence v. Laukon and Laukon, CA 99-302 (08/08/00) [Marshallese] [English]
  3. Jack v. Hisaiah and Hisaiah, CA 99-250 (11/16/00) [Marshallese] [English]

1998

  1. Lokar v. Kemoot, CA 97-124 (06/25/98) [Marshallese] [English]

1997

  1. Elmo v. Kabua, CA 96-175 (04/15/97)[Marshallese] [English]
  2. Hermios and Langmos v. RMI v. Tomeing, CA 94-11 (04/30/97) [Marshallese] [English]
  3. Jamomo, et al. v. Jenre], CA 97-69 (10/01/97) [Marshallese] [English]

1992

  1. Piamon v. Bulele and Lantur, CA 88-146 (04/09/92)[Marshallese] [English]
  2. Mack v. Lininmeto and Edwards, CA 90-53 (10/19/92) [Marshallese] [English]

1990

  1. Abija v. Bwijmaron, CA 89-22 (09/01/90) [Marshallese] [English]

1988

  1. Majuwi v. Lomore and Jorauir, CA 87-21 (04/05/88) [Marshallese] [English]

1986

  1. Kelem v. Mwejenwa, CA 82-10 (06/20/86) [Marshallese] [English]