Former Attorney General takes action against Govt [1]
Friday, November 8, 2013 - 17:19
The Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa will this month hear three Causes of Action filed by John Cauchi, Tonga’s former Attorney General, against the Government of Tonga.
A three-day civil jury trial will be held on November 19-21 before the Chief Justice Hon. Michael Scott. The dates were confirmed today after the case was called for mention in chambers.
Senior counsel Laki Niu and Petunia Tupou are representing Cauchi, while the Attorney General Neil Adsett acts for the Government of Tonga.
The plaintiff, an Australian is claiming over AUD$500,000 in special damages and relief for Breach of Contract, Repudiation of Contract and Constructive Dismissal.
He became Tonga's first independent Attorney General after signing a Contract of Employment with the Government of Tonga on 26 May 2009 when he was appointed to the position for a three-years term.
However, he announced his resignation as Tonga's Attorney General on 30 April 2010.