Baudains v AG [1990] JRC 177 (19 November 1990)

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

  1. 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