In re C.A. Settlement v [2002] JLR 312 (02 May 2002)

The court held that under Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984, art. 25, it has the power to order disclosure of any document by a trustee to any person, including non-beneficiaries.

Citation: [2002] JLR 312
Parties: Applicant: C. A. Settlement
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 02 May 2002
Procedural Posture: Trust Law Application / Judgment
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Disclosure of Trust Documents, Powers of Court Under Trusts (jersey) Law 1984

Trusts Disclosure of Trust Documents Powers of Court Under Trusts (jersey) Law 1984

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Parties

C. A. Settlement

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Trust Law Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the court has power to order disclosure of trust documents to non-beneficiaries under Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984, art. 25

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that under Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984, art. 25, it has the power to order disclosure of any document by a trustee to any person, including non-beneficiaries.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

Trustee to disclose documents as ordered by the court