Blenheim Trust Co. v Morgan [2004] JLR_Note 44 (08 October 2004)
The court held that English lawyers' costs may be recoverable in Jersey civil proceedings if they are reasonable and necessary.
- Parties
- Applicant: Blenheim Trust Co.; Respondent: Morgan
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 08 October 2004
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Costs Determination
- Outcome
- costs order made
- Legal Topics
- Costs, English Lawyers' Costs
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Parties
Blenheim Trust Co.
Applicant
Morgan
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Costs Determination
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether English lawyers' costs are recoverable in Jersey civil proceedings
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that English lawyers' costs may be recoverable in Jersey civil proceedings if they are reasonable and necessary.
Court Disposition
costs order made
Orders
- English lawyers' costs may be recovered if reasonable and necessary
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