Channel Hotels and Leisure Ltd v The National Trus [2004] JRC 175 (29 September 2004)

Channel Hotels and Leisure Ltd v The National Trus [2004] JRC 175 (29 September 2004)

The Master's decision to grant a three weeks' extension of time was a proper exercise of discretion, caused no prejudice, and did not set a precedent; the appeal was devoid of merit and dismissed.

Citation
[2004] JRC 175
Parties
Appellant: Appellant; Respondent: Respondent
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 September 2004
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Case Management, Extension of Time, Costs
Civil Procedure Case Management Extension of Time Costs

Case Brief

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Parties

Appellant

Appellant

Respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Master erred in granting a three weeks' extension of time for filing a pleading
  2. 2 Whether the case management decision set a precedent
  3. 3 Whether indemnity costs should be awarded against the Appellant

Ratio Decidendi

The Master's decision to grant a three weeks' extension of time was a proper exercise of discretion, caused no prejudice, and did not set a precedent; the appeal was devoid of merit and dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellant to pay Respondent's costs on an indemnity basis
  • Leave to appeal refused