Comer v Att. Gen. [1995] JLR_Note 12a (16 January 1995)
Statements by the magistrate before the conclusion of evidence may compromise the fairness of the trial if they indicate prejudgment.
- Parties
- Applicant: Comer; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 16 January 1995
- Procedural Posture
- Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- judgment delivered
- Legal Topics
- Fair Trial, Judicial Conduct
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Parties
Comer
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether statements by magistrate before evidence concluded compromised the fairness of the trial
Ratio Decidendi
Statements by the magistrate before the conclusion of evidence may compromise the fairness of the trial if they indicate prejudgment.
Court Disposition
judgment delivered
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