In re Dimsey v [2000] JLR 401 (07 November 2000)

In re Dimsey v [2000] JLR 401 (07 November 2000)

A disqualification order under Companies (Jersey) Law 1991, art. 78(2) can only be made on the basis of conduct in relation to a Jersey company, but evidence of such conduct may be established by proof in proceedings abroad.

Citation
[2000] JLR 401
Parties
Applicant: Dimsey
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
07 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Company Law Directors Disqualification / Judgment on Application for Disqualification Order
Outcome
Application for disqualification order clarified; order only available for conduct relating to Jersey company
Legal Topics
Directors' Disqualification, Jurisdictional Requirements, Evidence From Foreign Proceedings
Company Law Directors' Disqualification Jurisdictional Requirements Evidence From Foreign Proceedings

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Parties

Dimsey

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Company Law Directors Disqualification / Judgment on Application for Disqualification Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a disqualification order under Companies (Jersey) Law 1991, art. 78(2) can be made based on conduct relating to a non-Jersey company
  2. 2 Whether evidence from proceedings abroad can be used in Jersey disqualification proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

A disqualification order under Companies (Jersey) Law 1991, art. 78(2) can only be made on the basis of conduct in relation to a Jersey company, but evidence of such conduct may be established by proof in proceedings abroad.

Court Disposition

Application for disqualification order clarified; order only available for conduct relating to Jersey company