In re an Advocate v [1978] JLR 193 (15 September 1978)

Disciplinary proceedings against advocates are a 'civil cause or matter' in which an appeal lies to the Court of Appeal under the Court of Appeal (Jersey) Law 1961, art. 12(2).

Citation: [1978] JLR 193
Parties: Applicant: an Advocate
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 15 September 1978
Procedural Posture: Disciplinary Proceedings / Appeal
Outcome: appeal allowed
Legal Topics: Disciplinary Appeals, Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal, Procedural Rules for Disciplinary Matters

Professional Discipline Civil Procedure Disciplinary Appeals Jurisdiction of Court of Appeal Procedural Rules for Disciplinary Matters

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Parties

an Advocate

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Disciplinary Proceedings / Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether disciplinary proceedings against an advocate are a 'civil cause or matter' for the purposes of appeal under the Court of Appeal (Jersey) Law 1961, art. 12(2)
2 Whether it is desirable to formulate agreed rules of procedure in disciplinary matters

Ratio Decidendi

Disciplinary proceedings against advocates are a 'civil cause or matter' in which an appeal lies to the Court of Appeal under the Court of Appeal (Jersey) Law 1961, art. 12(2).

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

Proceedings recognized as civil cause or matter for appeal purposes
Recommendation to formulate agreed rules of procedure in disciplinary matters