A Samoa New Zealand based lawyer has sued the Samoa Law Society for alleged breach of her rights by terminating her powers, privileges and responsibilities.
RNZ reports the Plaintiff, Leulua'ialii Olinda Woodroffe, is seeking to quash the Society's decision to terminate her unrestricted practicing certificate.
The Law Society had issued Leulua'ialii with a restricted practicing certificate.
In her filed claim, Leulua'ialii represented herself and said she was not heard or notified by the Society before the decision.
Leulua'ialii has also claimed the defendant wrote to the court directing staff that she would not be allowed to sign any court documents.
She claims the action by the Law Society took deliberate steps to cause damage to her reputation.
Leulua'ialii Olinda Woodroffe is seeking general and exemplary damages totalling one million US dollars.
No date has been set for the legal action to be heard.
Leulua'ialii Olinda Woodroffe Photo: supplied / Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia