Reichmann & Anor v Gauntlett & Anor [2006] EWCA Civ 967 (20 June 2006)

Reichmann & Anor v Gauntlett & Anor [2006] EWCA Civ 967 (20 June 2006)

The appeal was adjourned to ensure the important legal issue is fully argued, including the appointment of an advocate to the court if necessary.

Citation
[2006] EWCA Civ 967
Parties
Claimants/respondents: Reichmann & Anr; Defendants/appellants: Gauntlett & Anr
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 June 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Preliminary Hearing on a Point of Law; Appeal Adjourned for Further Argument
Outcome
Appeal adjourned
Legal Topics
Preliminary Points of Law, Adjournment, Advocate to the Court
Civil Procedure Preliminary Points of Law Adjournment Advocate to the Court

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Parties

Reichmann & Anr

Claimants/respondents

Gauntlett & Anr

Defendants/appellants

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Preliminary Hearing on a Point of Law; Appeal Adjourned for Further Argument

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the legal question before the court admits of a general or qualified answer
  2. 2 Whether the matter should proceed in the absence of full argument from both parties

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was adjourned to ensure the important legal issue is fully argued, including the appointment of an advocate to the court if necessary.

Court Disposition

Appeal adjourned

Orders

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