Siska-Sudomo rift settled out of court

Siska-Sudomo rift settled out of court

JAKARTA (JP): Fransiska Diah Widhowaty yesterday revoked a lawsuit against her former husband, Sudomo, chief of the Supreme Advisory Council, after both sides reached an agreement.

Fransiska's lawyer, Yan Apul and Associates, stated in letter: "In connection with civil prosecution for alimony and collective treasury registered No.155/Pdt.G/1992/PN.Jaksel on March 3, 1995, between Fransiska Diah Widhowaty (litigant) against Sudomo (accused), at the South Jakarta District Court, hereby we state to cancel the lawsuit because both sides have reached a compromise."

The letter didn't give the details of the agreement between Admiral (ret) Sudomo, 69, and Fransiska, 37.

Fransiska, better known as Siska, filed a lawsuit against Sudomo demanding the latter to divide the wealth they amassed between their wedding in 1990 and divorce in 1994.

The wealth includes Rp 5 billion (US$2.3 million) in cash, three cars and a luxurious house in Pondok Indah. The total is Rp 10 billion ($4.6 million).

An official at the South Jakarta District Court said that his office had received revocation letter No.1166/YAA/95 from Yan Apul and Associates dated May 12, 1995.

Chief secretary of the South Jakarta District Court, Suryad Kusumaatmadja, said that with Yan Apul's letter, Siska's lawsuit had been formally revoked.

He said the first trial session was scheduled for May 18, 1995, and he had summoned both sides to attend. But Siska's cancellation means the trial will not be held.

Suryad explained that even after a lawsuit was tried, the civil case can be revoked by an agreement between the litigant and the accused.

But, he added, if one party broke the agreement, the other party could prosecute. "So, Siska can file another lawsuit if Sudomo fails to abide by the agreement."

Sudomo acknowledged that he had received a revocation letter from Siska, but refused further comment. (29)