In re Cassin v [1997] JLR 187 (07 July 1997)

In re Cassin v [1997] JLR 187 (07 July 1997)

Failure to call evidence from the last persons to see the deceased alive is likely an irregularity of proceedings, justifying the court's order for a new inquest under the relevant statute.

Citation
[1997] JLR 187
Parties
Applicant: Cassin
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
07 July 1997
Procedural Posture
Inquest / Application for New Inquest
Outcome
new inquest ordered
Legal Topics
Inquest, Irregularity of Proceedings, Failure to Call Evidence
Coronial Law Inquest Irregularity of Proceedings Failure to Call Evidence

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Parties

Cassin

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Inquest / Application for New Inquest

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether failure to call evidence from the last persons to see the deceased alive constitutes an 'irregularity of proceedings' justifying a new inquest under Inquests and Post-mortem Examinations (Jersey) Law 1995, art. 16

Ratio Decidendi

Failure to call evidence from the last persons to see the deceased alive is likely an irregularity of proceedings, justifying the court's order for a new inquest under the relevant statute.

Court Disposition

new inquest ordered

Orders

  • A new inquest is to be held.