Bagus Invs. v Kastening [2010] JLR 355 (05 August 2010)

Bagus Invs. v Kastening [2010] JLR 355 (05 August 2010)

The limitation period in art. 57(1) does not apply to claims for knowing receipt because such defendants are not trustees or class 1 constructive trustees within the meaning of the article.

Citation
[2010] JLR 355
Parties
Applicant: Bagus Investments; Respondent: Kastening
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 August 2010
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory
Outcome
interlocutory determination
Legal Topics
Constructive Trusts, Knowing Receipt, Limitation Periods
Trusts Law Constructive Trusts Knowing Receipt Limitation Periods

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Parties

Bagus Investments

Applicant

Kastening

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the limitation period under Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984, art. 57(1) applies to claims for knowing receipt
  2. 2 Whether 'trustee' in art. 57(1) includes constructive trustees liable for knowing receipt

Ratio Decidendi

The limitation period in art. 57(1) does not apply to claims for knowing receipt because such defendants are not trustees or class 1 constructive trustees within the meaning of the article.

Court Disposition

interlocutory determination