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Former Attorney General takes action against Government of Tonga [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Friday, July 12, 2013 - 16:37.  Updated on Monday, September 9, 2013 - 18:40.

The Supreme Court in Nuku’alofa will hear three Causes of Action filed by John Cauchi, Tonga’s former Attorney General, against the Government of Tonga on November 19-21, 2013.

Cauchi 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.

The three-day trial will be presided over by the Chief Justice Hon. Michael Dishington Scott.

John Cauchi [2]
Government of Tonga [3]
Supreme Court [4]
From the Courts [5]
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