Eckman v Sidem Intl. [2010] JLR 299 (21 July 2010)

Eckman v Sidem Intl. [2010] JLR 299 (21 July 2010)

Declaratory relief, particularly a declaration of fraud, should not be granted on summary judgment based on untested affidavit evidence unless the court is satisfied to a high standard on the balance of probabilities that the defendant acted with a fraudulent purpose.

Citation
[2010] JLR 299
Parties
Applicant: Eckman; Respondent: Sidem Intl.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 July 2010
Procedural Posture
Civil / Summary Judgment
Outcome
Declaratory relief, especially a declaration of fraud, generally refused on summary judgment unless stringent evidentiary standards are met.
Legal Topics
Summary Judgment, Declaratory Relief, Fraud
Civil Procedure Summary Judgment Declaratory Relief Fraud

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Parties

Eckman

Applicant

Sidem Intl.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Summary Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether declaratory relief should be granted on summary judgment, particularly in cases involving allegations of fraud.

Ratio Decidendi

Declaratory relief, particularly a declaration of fraud, should not be granted on summary judgment based on untested affidavit evidence unless the court is satisfied to a high standard on the balance of probabilities that the defendant acted with a fraudulent purpose.

Court Disposition

Declaratory relief, especially a declaration of fraud, generally refused on summary judgment unless stringent evidentiary standards are met.