The five Opposition members of parliament, who were served contempt of court applications by lawyers for the Prime Minister, Peter O’Neill, today had their lawyers go before the Supreme Court.
Madang open MP, Bryan Kramer, appeared in person before Justice Stephen Kassman, before the case was adjourned for two weeks.
Lawyers representing Sir Mekere Morauta, Patrick Pruaitch, Kerenga Kua, and Belden Namah asked for an adjournment to confirm instructions from their clients.
They also needed time to confirm the allegations leveled against their clients to see how they can assist the court.
The contempt case was adjourned to early next month for further directions.
Lawyers for the PM O’Neill indicated they will be making amendments to the contempt applications that were served on the MPs.
The contempt applications essentially seeks the court to charge them of contempt of court, for allegedly making statements in the media and on the social media site, Facebook.
The statements made is alleged to have discussed the issues that are before the Supreme Court in the Appeal that is yet to be determined by the court.
A hearing date for the joined appeals will be set at a later date.