B v K [2000] JRC 220 (09 November 2000)

B v K [2000] JRC 220 (09 November 2000)

The Greffier Substitute was entitled to make an interim maintenance order based on the Order of Justice and the facts presented; the amount ordered was within his discretion and justified by the child's needs.

Citation
[2000] JRC 220
Parties
Plaintiff: B; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
09 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Child Maintenance, Interim Orders, Natural Justice
Family Law Child Maintenance Interim Orders Natural Justice

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Parties

B

Plaintiff

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Greffier Substitute breached natural justice by making an interim maintenance order without proper notice
  2. 2 Whether the amount of maintenance ordered was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The Greffier Substitute was entitled to make an interim maintenance order based on the Order of Justice and the facts presented; the amount ordered was within his discretion and justified by the child's needs.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No order for costs
  • Interim maintenance of £50 per week to continue