Reichmann & Anor v Gauntlett & Anor

Reichmann & Anor v Gauntlett & Anor

The appeal was adjourned to ensure the important point of principle is fully argued with the assistance of an advocate to the court.

Parties
Claimants/respondents: Reichmann & Anr; Defendants/appellants: Gauntlett & Anr
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 June 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Interlocutory (preliminary Point, Appeal Adjourned)
Outcome
Appeal adjourned
Legal Topics
Adjournment, Advocate to the Court, Preliminary Issues
Civil Procedure Adjournment Advocate to the Court Preliminary Issues

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Parties

Reichmann & Anr

Claimants/respondents

Gauntlett & Anr

Defendants/appellants

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Interlocutory (preliminary Point, Appeal Adjourned)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the preliminary point should be determined in the absence of full argument and representation
  2. 2 Whether an advocate to the court should be appointed to assist on a point of principle

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was adjourned to ensure the important point of principle is fully argued with the assistance of an advocate to the court.

Court Disposition

Appeal adjourned

Orders

  • Appeal adjourned
  • Advocate to the court to be appointed through the Attorney General