Gheewala v Compendium Trust Co. Ltd. [1998] JLR_Note 7a (16 July 1998)
The likelihood of injustice in the foreign jurisdiction is a material factor in determining the appropriate forum.
- Parties
- Applicant: Gheewala; Respondent: Compendium Trust Co. Ltd.
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 16 July 1998
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Interlocutory
- Outcome
- not available
- Legal Topics
- Forum Conveniens, Injustice in Foreign Jurisdiction
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Parties
Gheewala
Applicant
Compendium Trust Co. Ltd.
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether Jersey is the appropriate forum (forum conveniens) for the dispute
- 2 Whether there is a likelihood of injustice in the foreign jurisdiction
Ratio Decidendi
The likelihood of injustice in the foreign jurisdiction is a material factor in determining the appropriate forum.
Court Disposition
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