There are a dozen cases clogging the courts stemming from the conflict between Peter O'Neill and Sir Michael Somare over PNG's prime ministership.
Acting chief justice Gibbs Salika says the primary issue is determining who is the legitimate leader.
He said the best way to do it is to deal with two Supreme Court references filed by the O'Neill camp.
They ask for the court's opinions on constitutional questions such as whether the court can interfere with parliament's appointment of a prime minister.
Justice Salika said all other cases have been stayed pending the outcome of the references.
Sir Michael was ousted as prime minister and replaced by Mr O'Neill in August after his seat was declared vacant while he received medical treatment in Singapore.
The supreme court subsequently declared him the rightful leader, plunging the country into turmoil before Mr O'Neill eventually resumed the role after governor-general Michael Ogio backtracked on Sir Michael's appointment.
Mr O'Neill hasremained the effective prime minister with the support of the public service, police, defence force and most MPs despite attempts by Sir Michael, including a botched coup, to return to power.
ABC
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