Guinness v M. & A.C. Ltd. [1987] JLR 104 (27 March 1987)

Guinness v M. & A.C. Ltd. [1987] JLR 104 (27 March 1987)

The court may permit use of information obtained under an Anton Piller order in other specified actions, within or outside the jurisdiction, provided the cause of action is identical, there is no abuse of process, and the interests of justice are served.

Citation
[1987] JLR 104
Parties
Applicant: Guinness; Respondent: M. & A. C. Ltd.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 March 1987
Procedural Posture
Injunction / Application for Anton Piller Order
Outcome
application granted in part
Legal Topics
Anton Piller Order, Injunctions, Use of Information Obtained Under Order
Civil Procedure Anton Piller Order Injunctions Use of Information Obtained Under Order

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Parties

Guinness

Applicant

M. & A. C. Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Injunction / Application for Anton Piller Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether information obtained under an Anton Piller order can be used in other proceedings
  2. 2 Conditions under which the court may permit such use

Ratio Decidendi

The court may permit use of information obtained under an Anton Piller order in other specified actions, within or outside the jurisdiction, provided the cause of action is identical, there is no abuse of process, and the interests of justice are served.

Court Disposition

application granted in part

Orders

  • Use of information obtained under the Anton Piller order permitted in other specified actions with identical cause of action, subject to court approval