Beadle v Snell [1999] JLR 1 (18 January 1999)

Beadle v Snell [1999] JLR 1 (18 January 1999)

The court held that the principle of deception d'outre moitie de juste prix is a distinct aspect of Jersey customary law and English legal principles, such as those relating to undue influence, do not apply to this doctrine.

Citation
[1999] JLR 1
Parties
Applicant: Beadle; Respondent: Snell
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 January 1999
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for applicant
Legal Topics
Deception D'outre Moitie De Juste Prix, Jersey Customary Law, Property Rights, Undue Influence
Land Law Deception D'outre Moitie De Juste Prix Jersey Customary Law Property Rights Undue Influence

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Parties

Beadle

Applicant

Snell

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Application of the doctrine of deception d'outre moitie de juste prix in Jersey law
  2. 2 Applicability of English legal principles to Jersey customary law, particularly regarding undue influence

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the principle of deception d'outre moitie de juste prix is a distinct aspect of Jersey customary law and English legal principles, such as those relating to undue influence, do not apply to this doctrine.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant