AG v Ellis [2019] JRC 094 (23 May 2019)

Directions for adjournment and additional procedural steps were refused due to the summary nature of proceedings and overriding objective of speedy, proportionate disposal; hearing date confirmed; Respondent not ordered to attend personally; leave granted for further evidence and skeleton arguments within specified deadlines.

Citation: [2019] JRC 094
Parties: Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Respondent
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 23 May 2019
Procedural Posture: Forfeiture of Tainted Property (civil Proceedings) / Directions Hearing
Outcome: Directions for adjournment and additional procedural steps refused; hearing date confirmed; procedural timetable set.
Legal Topics: Forfeiture of Tainted Property, Summary Procedure, Costs Liability, Directions Hearing

Civil Procedure Asset Forfeiture Forfeiture of Tainted Property Summary Procedure Costs Liability Directions Hearing

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Forfeiture of Tainted Property (civil Proceedings) / Directions Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether the hearing should be adjourned and additional directions granted
2 Whether the Respondent should be ordered to attend personally
3 Whether further evidence and skeleton arguments should be permitted

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Directions for adjournment and additional procedural steps refused; hearing date confirmed; procedural timetable set.

Orders

Hearing of 4th June 2019 confirmed as final hearing.
Respondent not ordered to attend personally.