Jersey Judgment

Crociani v. Crociani [2016] 1 JLR_Note 21 (27 April 2016)

Civil Procedure Change of Advocate Outstanding Fees

Status: Judgment
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Posture: Civil / Interlocutory

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The court considered whether to allow a change of advocate despite outstanding fees, balancing the advocate's right to payment with the client's right to representation.

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Crociani

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Crociani

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Civil / Interlocutory

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Whether a change of advocate should be permitted when there are outstanding fees

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Jersey case law

An advocate may refuse to act further if fees remain unpaid, but the court may permit a change of advocate in the interests of justice.

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The court considered whether to allow a change of advocate despite outstanding fees, balancing the advocate's right to payment with the client's right to representation.

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