Burke v Sogex Intl. Ltd. [1987] JLR 633 (30 August 1988)

Security for costs should generally be ordered against non-resident appellants with no assets in the jurisdiction unless it would be unjust or oppressive.

Citation: [1987] JLR 633
Parties: Appellant: Burke; Respondent: Sogex Intl. Ltd.
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 30 August 1988
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Application for Security for Costs
Outcome: security for costs normally ordered unless unjust or oppressive
Legal Topics: Appeals, Costs, Security for Costs

Civil Procedure Appeals Costs Security for Costs

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Parties

Burke

Appellant

Sogex Intl. Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Security for Costs

Legal Issues

1 Whether security for costs should be ordered against a non-resident appellant with no assets within the jurisdiction

Ratio Decidendi

Security for costs should generally be ordered against non-resident appellants with no assets in the jurisdiction unless it would be unjust or oppressive.

Court Disposition

security for costs normally ordered unless unjust or oppressive