Corby v Le Main [1982] JLR 157 (13 August 1982)

Corby v Le Main [1982] JLR 157 (13 August 1982)

States of Jersey Law 1966, art. 37 does not provide immunity from suit in respect of communications between a member of the States and civil servants, other employees of the States, or parochial officials except perhaps Constables.

Citation
[1982] JLR 157
Parties
Applicant: Corby; Respondent: Le Main
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 August 1982
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Immunity of Members From Suit, States of Jersey Law 1966, Art. 37
Constitutional Law Immunity of Members From Suit States of Jersey Law 1966, Art. 37

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Parties

Corby

Applicant

Le Main

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether States of Jersey Law 1966, art. 37 provides immunity from suit for communications between a member of the States and civil servants, other employees of the States, or parochial officials

Ratio Decidendi

States of Jersey Law 1966, art. 37 does not provide immunity from suit in respect of communications between a member of the States and civil servants, other employees of the States, or parochial officials except perhaps Constables.

Court Disposition

application dismissed