In re C Ltd. v [1997] JLR_Note 8b (17 September 1997)

Assistance may be granted to a foreign court for the examination of witnesses when the application is supported by confidential information, provided legal requirements are met.

Parties: Applicant: C Ltd.
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 17 September 1997
Procedural Posture: Assistance to Foreign Court / Application
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Examination of Witnesses, Confidential Information

International Cooperation Evidence Examination of Witnesses Confidential Information

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Parties

C Ltd.

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Assistance to Foreign Court / Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether the court should grant assistance to a foreign court for the examination of witnesses based on an application supported by confidential information.

Ratio Decidendi

Assistance may be granted to a foreign court for the examination of witnesses when the application is supported by confidential information, provided legal requirements are met.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

Assistance to foreign court for examination of witnesses granted.