In re Barker v [1985] JLR 186 (25 September 1985)
A court should not overrule a long-standing and unchallenged decision unless it is contrary to earlier authority or causes injustice.
- Citation
- [1985] JLR 186
- Parties
- Applicant: Barker
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 25 September 1985
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Legal Topics
- Precedent, Overruling
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Parties
Barker
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether a long-standing and unchallenged decision should be overruled
Ratio Decidendi
A court should not overrule a long-standing and unchallenged decision unless it is contrary to earlier authority or causes injustice.
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