Baudains v AG [1990] JRC 177 (19 November 1990)
The court held that the Attorney General is not liable for actions taken in official capacity absent evidence of malice or bad faith.
- Citation
- [1990] JRC 177
- Parties
- Applicant: Baudains; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 19 November 1990
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Government Liability
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Parties
Baudains
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the Attorney General is liable for actions taken in official capacity
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that the Attorney General is not liable for actions taken in official capacity absent evidence of malice or bad faith.
Court Disposition
application dismissed
Orders
- No liability attaches to the Attorney General for actions taken in official capacity
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