Curgenven v Goncalvez [1989] JLR_Note 13c (16 May 1989)

Curgenven v Goncalvez [1989] JLR_Note 13c (16 May 1989)

The court held that ostensible authority to compromise an action can bind a party.

Parties
Applicant: Curgenven; Respondent: Goncalvez
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 May 1989
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
not specified
Legal Topics
Ostensible Authority, Compromise of Action
Contract Law Ostensible Authority Compromise of Action

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Parties

Curgenven

Applicant

Goncalvez

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a party had ostensible authority to compromise an action

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that ostensible authority to compromise an action can bind a party.

Court Disposition

not specified