Craven v Island Dev. Cttee. [1970] JJ 1425 (20 April 1970)
The Royal Court possesses inherent jurisdiction to issue declaratory judgments where there is an actual dispute requiring resolution.
- Citation
- [1970] JJ 1425
- Parties
- Applicant: Craven; Respondent: Island Development Committee
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 20 April 1970
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- declaratory judgment granted
- Legal Topics
- Declaratory Judgment, Inherent Jurisdiction
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Parties
Craven
Applicant
Island Development Committee
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the Royal Court has inherent jurisdiction to give declaratory judgment in an appropriate case
Ratio Decidendi
The Royal Court possesses inherent jurisdiction to issue declaratory judgments where there is an actual dispute requiring resolution.
Court Disposition
declaratory judgment granted
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