In re Allied Irish Banks v [1987] JLR 157 (29 July 1987)

In re Allied Irish Banks v [1987] JLR 157 (29 July 1987)

England is the forum conveniens because the substantive connections are with England and the only link to Jersey is the situs of the bank account.

Citation
[1987] JLR 157
Parties
Representor: Allied Irish Banks
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 July 1987
Procedural Posture
Civil / Jurisdictional Challenge
Outcome
Application granted; Jersey court declines jurisdiction in favour of England.
Legal Topics
Forum Conveniens, Jurisdiction, Recovery of Moneys, Trusts
Conflict of Laws Forum Conveniens Jurisdiction Recovery of Moneys Trusts

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Parties

Allied Irish Banks

Representor

Procedural Posture

Civil / Jurisdictional Challenge

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Jersey or England is the appropriate forum for a suit to recover moneys owed or held on trust

Ratio Decidendi

England is the forum conveniens because the substantive connections are with England and the only link to Jersey is the situs of the bank account.

Court Disposition

Application granted; Jersey court declines jurisdiction in favour of England.

Orders

  • Proceedings to be heard in England