AG v Ahier [2000] JRC 177 (08 September 2000)
- Citation
- [2000] JRC 177
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
More details
- Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
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Holding and result
The defendants' mistake does not excuse their infraction; property owners are responsible for knowing and complying with the law.
Court disposition
fine imposed
Orders
- Fine of £1,000 or two months' imprisonment in default
- Payment of prosecution costs up to £500
- Two weeks granted to pay
02
Material facts
Parties
AG
ProsecutionMuren and Peters
DefendantAmounts and remedies
- Fine: GBP 1,000
- Prosecution Costs: GBP 500
03
Procedural history
Posture
Criminal / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether the defendants' mistake excuses the infraction of the law
- 02
Duty of property owners to ascertain and comply with the law
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The infraction arose from a mistake by the defendants.
- Respondent
- Property owners have a duty to establish and comply with the law.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Court's reasoning
Mistake does not excuse infraction; property owners must ascertain and comply with the law.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The defendants' mistake does not excuse their infraction; property owners are responsible for knowing and complying with the law.
Court disposition
fine imposed
- Fine of £1,000 or two months' imprisonment in default
- Payment of prosecution costs up to £500
- Two weeks granted to pay
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Judgment
JUDGMENT THE BAILIFF: 1. The Court is going to grant the conclusions. We accept that the infraction of the law arose from a mistake on your part, but it is the duty of property owners to establish what the law is and then to comply with it.
2. We are going to impose a fine of £1,000, or, in default of payment, two months' imprisonment. You will also pay the cost of the prosecution up to £500. You will be granted two weeks in which to pay. Authorities AG -v- Muren and Peters (16 th August, 2000) Jersey Unreported. Page Last Updated: 19 Aug 2015 BAILII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Donate to BAILII
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