De Gruchy v P. E. C. [2001] JLR 196 (04 April 2001)

De Gruchy v P. E. C. [2001] JLR 196 (04 April 2001)

The Royal Court possesses jurisdiction under Rule 1/5 to consider and grant applications for extension of time for filing in administrative appeals, even if the time limit has already expired.

Citation
[2001] JLR 196
Parties
Applicant: De Gruchy; Respondent: P. E. C.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 April 2001
Procedural Posture
Administrative Appeal / Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Administrative Appeal, Jurisdiction Under Royal Court Rules R.1/5
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Administrative Appeal Jurisdiction Under Royal Court Rules R.1/5

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Parties

De Gruchy

Applicant

P. E. C.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Administrative Appeal / Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Royal Court has jurisdiction under Rule 1/5 to hear an application for extension of time for filing of Committee's case in an administrative appeal after the time has elapsed

Ratio Decidendi

The Royal Court possesses jurisdiction under Rule 1/5 to consider and grant applications for extension of time for filing in administrative appeals, even if the time limit has already expired.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Extension of time for filing of Committee's case in administrative appeal is allowed