Baal v. Le Mottee [1963] JJ 281 (05 July 1963)
A licence without an agreed duration is void, but the licensee is not a trespasser and is entitled to reasonable notice of termination.
- Citation
- [1963] JJ 281
- Parties
- Applicant: Baal; Respondent: Le Mottee
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 05 July 1963
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- licence declared void; licensee entitled to reasonable notice
- Legal Topics
- Licences, Duration of Licence, Termination of Licence, Notice to Licensee
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Parties
Baal
Applicant
Le Mottee
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether a licence without an agreed duration is void
- 2 Whether a licensee without a fixed term is a trespasser
- 3 Whether a licensee is entitled to reasonable notice of termination
Ratio Decidendi
A licence without an agreed duration is void, but the licensee is not a trespasser and is entitled to reasonable notice of termination.
Court Disposition
licence declared void; licensee entitled to reasonable notice
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