Cooper v Lieutenant Governor [2001] JLR 325 (07 June 2001)

Cooper v Lieutenant Governor [2001] JLR 325 (07 June 2001)

The Judicial Greffier, being within the definition of 'Court' under the Royal Court Rules, is empowered to exercise all jurisdiction of the Royal Court, including hearing contentious matters and striking out pleadings.

Citation
[2001] JLR 325
Parties
Applicant: Cooper; Respondent: Lieutenant Governor
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
07 June 2001
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Definition of Court, Powers of Judicial Greffier, Royal Court Rules
Court Jurisdiction Definition of Court Powers of Judicial Greffier Royal Court Rules

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Parties

Cooper

Applicant

Lieutenant Governor

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Judicial Greffier has jurisdiction to exercise all powers of the Royal Court, including hearing contentious matters and striking out pleadings

Ratio Decidendi

The Judicial Greffier, being within the definition of 'Court' under the Royal Court Rules, is empowered to exercise all jurisdiction of the Royal Court, including hearing contentious matters and striking out pleadings.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • The Judicial Greffier may exercise all jurisdiction of the Royal Court, including hearing contentious matters and striking out pleadings.