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Att. Gen. v Collie [2001] JLR 113 (13 February 2001)

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Holding and result

The Royal Court has jurisdiction to judicially review a Magistrate's refusal to adjourn proceedings.

Court disposition

adjournment refusal subject to judicial review

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Material facts

Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Collie

Respondent

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Procedural history

  1. Posture

    Judicial Review / Appeal

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Questions and positions

Legal issues

Whether the Royal Court may judicially review a Magistrate's decision to refuse an adjournment

Party arguments

Applicant
The applicant contends that the Magistrate's refusal to adjourn proceedings was improper and should be subject to judicial review by the Royal Court.
Respondent
The respondent argues that the Magistrate's decision was within discretion and not subject to review.

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    Royal Court precedent

    A Magistrate's refusal to adjourn proceedings may be judicially reviewed by the Royal Court.

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Ratio, limits and disposition

Ratio decidendi

The Royal Court has jurisdiction to judicially review a Magistrate's refusal to adjourn proceedings.

Court disposition

adjournment refusal subject to judicial review

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[2001] JLR 113

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