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TONGA LAW REPORTS

2003

EDITOR:

Ms Janine Ford LLB

A publication of the Ministry of Justice,
Nuku'alofa, Kingdom of Tonga

INDEX OF SUBJECT MATTER

PAGE

COMPANY LAW

liquidation – liquidator should not have to justify the documentation requested
    Friendly Island Fishing Company Limited (in liquidation), In re (SC)
327

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

freedom of speech – ban of newspaper – appeal dismissed
    Lali Media anors v 'Utoikamanu anor (SC)
    'Utoikamanu v Lali Media Group Ltd (CA)
186
218

CRIMINAL LAW

appeal against conviction and sentence – imprisonment excessive therefore quashed
    Moala v Police (SC)
304

assault – defence of self defence – not accepted
    R v 'Ofa (SC)
78

assault – identification issues – only one conviction
    R v Patolo anors (SC)
165

assault charge – more than mere words - conviction
    R v Baldi (SC)
56

causing bodily harm – defence of property – defence not accepted
    R v Tau'atevalu (SC)
38

possession of ammunition – meaning of possession
    R v Singh (SC)
13

possession of ammunition strict liability offence – no knowledge of possession
    R v Fonohema (SC)
337

possession of drugs – elements of offence
    R v Pohahau (SC)
270

growing and possessing hemp – definition of "growing" and "possessing"
    R v Bowe (SC)
24

indecent assault – lack of knowledge of age of complainant - acquitted
    R v Mafua (SC)
61

sentence – sentencing cumulative for unrelated offences – replaced with concurrent
    Hokafonu v R (CA)
249

supply of cocaine – no provision against it
    R v Fatani (SC)
278

supply of drugs – interpretation of "supply"
    R v Lauteau (SC)
18

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

absolute liability offence
    R v Kim anor (SC)
342

difference between English and Tongan text of legislation
    Fononga v Police (SC)
298

duplicity of charges – summons was bad for duplicity
    Mataele v Police (SC)
44

substitution of alternative offence – criteria established
    R v Pohahau (SC)
270

summons should state offence concisely – conviction quashed
    Fononga v Police (SC)
298

DAMAGES

appeal against quantum – only allowed if radically wrong - appeal dismissed
    Shoreline Power Limited v Vakasiuola (SC)
157

assault victim – provocation lowered award of exemplary damages
    Fumera v Pahulu (SC)
96

excessive claim – costs affected
    To'ia v Leone anors (SC)
4

false imprisonment - considerations
    Edwards v Pohiva (CA)
231

lost wages for unlawful suspension period – allowed
    'Asitomani v Superintendent of Prison (SC)
84

DEFAMATION

some categories damage is presumed – this was one such category
    Fotu v Loketi (SC)
110

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

grounds of adultery – not proved – cross petition granted
    Faingata'a v Tau'alupe (SC)
308

EMPLOYMENT LAW

claim for wrongful dismissal – voluntary resignation
    Fonua v Tonga Communications Corporation Limited (SC)
351

resignation entitlement - pension due
    Fonua v Tonga Communications Corporation Limited (SC)
351

FAMILY LAW

custody – Australian Family Court orders made – child returned
    Gorce v Miller (SC)
316

FISHERIES

offence of fishing without licence – not proved
    R v Kim anor (SC)
342

JUDICIAL REVIEW

consideration of Ordinance – unlawful and invalid – quashed
    Lali Media v Lavaka Ata (SC)
117

review of order in council – unlawful
    Lali Media anors v 'Utoikamanu anor (SC)
186

LAND LAW

charging order nisi – over interest in land – made absolute
    Davisco Pineapple Industries Company Ltd v Vakavelo (SC)
34

compensation for surrender of land – no evidence of alleged promise
    To'ofohe v Minister of Lands (LC)
160

defence of equitable estoppel - upheld
    Ongolea v Finau (LC)
147

failure of Minister of Lands to give public notice – damages could be awarded
    Koloamatangi v Koloamatangi (LC)
131

mistake and land not available for allotment – registration cancelled
    Ongolea v Finau (LC)
147

registration by fraud – innocent party so grant not cancelled
    Koloamatangi v Koloamatangi (LC)
131

registration of deed of grant – registration final
    Finau v Maamakalafi (LC)
284

registration of land – vacant land
    Holani v Tava (CA)
175

statute-barred
    To'ofohe v Minister of Lands (LC)
160

MAGISTRATES' COURT

sentencing power
    R v Fangatau (SC)
    R v Talia'uli (SC)
1
52

NEGLIGENCE

statutory duty of care – supermarket – no evidence of failure
    Corbett v Sitani Mafi Company Ltd (SC)
140

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

appeal against interlocutory order – criminal trial
    R v Pohiva anors (CA)
82

appeal against partial strike out – lack of clarity – appeal dismissed
    Paea v Prisons Court of Inquiry (CA)
266

application for change of judge - considerations
    Lali Media v Lavaka Ata anors (SC)
114

application for summary judgment – Court found possible defence – application
refused
    ANZ Banking Group Limited v Ministry of Civil Aviation anor (SC)
281

claim was out of time – limitation defence applied
    Manu v Tonga Development Bank (CA)
261

jury selection – avoiding bias – may attract other perception of bias
    R v Pohiva (SC)
69

leave to appeal preliminary interlocutory order - dismissed
    'Utoikamanu v Lali Media Group Ltd (CA)
184

strike out application – no cause of action disclosed – action was struck out
    Afu v Dalgety (SC)
154

suspension and dismissal of prison warder – judicial review – not public law
    'Asitomani v Superintendent of Prison (SC)
84

SENTENCING

concurrent sentences total more than maximum penalty – miscalculation
    Mataele v Police (SC)
44

cumulative for unrelated offences – replaced with concurrent
    Hokafonu v R (CA)
249

imprisonment for careless driving – appeal allowed and sentence suspended
    Vaea v Police (SC)
74

power of Magistrates' Court to forward to Supreme Court
    R v Fangatau (SC)
    R v Talia'uli (SC)
1
52

STATUTORY INTERPRETATION

penal act should be interpreted strictly
    R v Fatani (SC)
278

TORTS

false imprisonment – liability and question of immunity
    Edwards v Pohiva (CA)
231

false imprisonment – not justified
    To'ia v Leone anors (SC)
4

TRAFFIC LAW

driving under the influence - cancelled or suspended licence
    Vaea v Police (SC)
74

WILLS

executor's duties – obligation to beneficiary
    Fonua v Taufateau (CA) 179

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INDEX OF SUBJECT MATTER	PAGE

COMPANY LAW
liquidation – liquidator should not have to justify the documentation requested Friendly Island Fishing Company Limited (in liquidation), In re (SC)	327

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
freedom of speech – ban of newspaper – appeal dismissed Lali Media anors v 'Utoikamanu anor (SC) 'Utoikamanu v Lali Media Group Ltd (CA)	186 218

CRIMINAL LAW
appeal against conviction and sentence – imprisonment excessive therefore quashed Moala v Police (SC)	304
assault – defence of self defence – not accepted R v 'Ofa (SC)	78
assault – identification issues – only one conviction R v Patolo anors (SC)	165
assault charge – more than mere words - conviction R v Baldi (SC)	56
causing bodily harm – defence of property – defence not accepted R v Tau'atevalu (SC)	38
possession of ammunition – meaning of possession R v Singh (SC)	13
possession of ammunition strict liability offence – no knowledge of possession R v Fonohema (SC)	337
possession of drugs – elements of offence R v Pohahau (SC)	270
growing and possessing hemp – definition of "growing" and "possessing" R v Bowe (SC)	24
indecent assault – lack of knowledge of age of complainant - acquitted R v Mafua (SC)	61
sentence – sentencing cumulative for unrelated offences – replaced with concurrent Hokafonu v R (CA)	249
supply of cocaine – no provision against it R v Fatani (SC)	278
supply of drugs – interpretation of "supply" R v Lauteau (SC)	18

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
absolute liability offence R v Kim anor (SC)	342
difference between English and Tongan text of legislation Fononga v Police (SC)	298
duplicity of charges – summons was bad for duplicity Mataele v Police (SC)	44
substitution of alternative offence – criteria established R v Pohahau (SC)	270
summons should state offence concisely – conviction quashed Fononga v Police (SC)	298

DAMAGES
appeal against quantum – only allowed if radically wrong - appeal dismissed Shoreline Power Limited v Vakasiuola (SC)	157
assault victim – provocation lowered award of exemplary damages Fumera v Pahulu (SC)	96
excessive claim – costs affected To'ia v Leone anors (SC)	4
false imprisonment - considerations Edwards v Pohiva (CA)	231
lost wages for unlawful suspension period – allowed 'Asitomani v Superintendent of Prison (SC)	84

DEFAMATION
some categories damage is presumed – this was one such category Fotu v Loketi (SC)	110

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
grounds of adultery – not proved – cross petition granted Faingata'a v Tau'alupe (SC)	308

EMPLOYMENT LAW
claim for wrongful dismissal – voluntary resignation Fonua v Tonga Communications Corporation Limited (SC)	351
resignation entitlement - pension due Fonua v Tonga Communications Corporation Limited (SC)	351

FAMILY LAW
custody – Australian Family Court orders made – child returned Gorce v Miller (SC)	316

FISHERIES
offence of fishing without licence – not proved R v Kim anor (SC)	342

JUDICIAL REVIEW
consideration of Ordinance – unlawful and invalid – quashed Lali Media v Lavaka Ata (SC)	117
review of order in council – unlawful Lali Media anors v 'Utoikamanu anor (SC)	186

LAND LAW
charging order nisi – over interest in land – made absolute Davisco Pineapple Industries Company Ltd v Vakavelo (SC)	34
compensation for surrender of land – no evidence of alleged promise To'ofohe v Minister of Lands (LC)	160
defence of equitable estoppel - upheld Ongolea v Finau (LC)	147
failure of Minister of Lands to give public notice – damages could be awarded Koloamatangi v Koloamatangi (LC)	131
mistake and land not available for allotment – registration cancelled Ongolea v Finau (LC)	147
registration by fraud – innocent party so grant not cancelled Koloamatangi v Koloamatangi (LC)	131
registration of deed of grant – registration final Finau v Maamakalafi (LC)	284
registration of land – vacant land Holani v Tava (CA)	175
statute-barred To'ofohe v Minister of Lands (LC)	160

MAGISTRATES' COURT
sentencing power R v Fangatau (SC) R v Talia'uli (SC)	1 52

NEGLIGENCE
statutory duty of care – supermarket – no evidence of failure Corbett v Sitani Mafi Company Ltd (SC)	140

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
appeal against interlocutory order – criminal trial R v Pohiva anors (CA)	82
appeal against partial strike out – lack of clarity – appeal dismissed Paea v Prisons Court of Inquiry (CA)	266
application for change of judge - considerations Lali Media v Lavaka Ata anors (SC)	114
application for summary judgment – Court found possible defence – application refused ANZ Banking Group Limited v Ministry of Civil Aviation anor (SC)	281
claim was out of time – limitation defence applied Manu v Tonga Development Bank (CA)	261
jury selection – avoiding bias – may attract other perception of bias R v Pohiva (SC)	69
leave to appeal preliminary interlocutory order - dismissed 'Utoikamanu v Lali Media Group Ltd (CA)	184
strike out application – no cause of action disclosed – action was struck out Afu v Dalgety (SC)	154
suspension and dismissal of prison warder – judicial review – not public law 'Asitomani v Superintendent of Prison (SC)	84

SENTENCING
concurrent sentences total more than maximum penalty – miscalculation Mataele v Police (SC)	44
cumulative for unrelated offences – replaced with concurrent Hokafonu v R (CA)	249
imprisonment for careless driving – appeal allowed and sentence suspended Vaea v Police (SC)	74
power of Magistrates' Court to forward to Supreme Court R v Fangatau (SC) R v Talia'uli (SC)	1 52

STATUTORY INTERPRETATION
penal act should be interpreted strictly R v Fatani (SC)	278

TORTS
false imprisonment – liability and question of immunity Edwards v Pohiva (CA)	231
false imprisonment – not justified To'ia v Leone anors (SC)	4

TRAFFIC LAW
driving under the influence - cancelled or suspended licence Vaea v Police (SC)	74

WILLS
executor's duties – obligation to beneficiary Fonua v Taufateau (CA)	179