Bower v P.E.C. [1997] JLR 266 (14 October 1997)

Bower v P.E.C. [1997] JLR 266 (14 October 1997)

General mutual discovery is inappropriate in appeals against Committee decisions; discovery must be limited to issues necessary for fairly disposing of the appeal or saving costs.

Citation
[1997] JLR 266
Parties
Applicant: Bower; Respondent: P. E. C.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 October 1997
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Discovery
Outcome
Discovery limited
Legal Topics
Committees of States, Appeals, Discovery
Administrative Law Committees of States Appeals Discovery

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Parties

Bower

Applicant

P. E. C.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Discovery

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether general mutual discovery is appropriate in appeals against Committee decisions
  2. 2 Scope of discovery in appeals against Committee decisions

Ratio Decidendi

General mutual discovery is inappropriate in appeals against Committee decisions; discovery must be limited to issues necessary for fairly disposing of the appeal or saving costs.

Court Disposition

Discovery limited

Orders

  • Discovery restricted to issues necessary for fairly disposing of the appeal or saving costs