Brown -v- HSBC, Scally and Viscount [2003] JRC 190A (24 October 2003)

Justice requires the appointment of an administrator to protect William's interests, ensure the flat is not undersold, and identify creditors, given William's absence and the lack of representation.

Citation: [2003] JRC 190A
Parties: Representor: Robert Andrew Brown; Subject: William Guy Brown; Secured Party: HSBC; Administrator: Mr Scally
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 24 October 2003
Procedural Posture: Application for Appointment of Administrator / Judgment
Outcome: administrator appointed
Legal Topics: Appointment of Administrator, Security Interest, Sale of Secured Property, Protection of Debtor's Interests

Property Law Insolvency Law Appointment of Administrator Security Interest Sale of Secured Property Protection of Debtor's Interests

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Parties

Robert Andrew Brown

Representor

William Guy Brown

Subject

HSBC

Secured Party

Mr Scally

Administrator

Procedural Posture

Application for Appointment of Administrator / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether an administrator should be appointed to protect the interests of William Guy Brown in the sale of his flat by HSBC under a security interest

Ratio Decidendi

Justice requires the appointment of an administrator to protect William's interests, ensure the flat is not undersold, and identify creditors, given William's absence and the lack of representation.

Court Disposition

administrator appointed

Orders

Mr Scally appointed as administrator for William Guy Brown's affairs.
Administrator to report to the court in six weeks.