Hambros Bank (Jersey) Limited v Eves [1995] JCA 174 (08 September 1995)

The court found that the guarantee was valid and enforceable against the respondent, and no sufficient defence was established to defeat the applicant's claim.

Citation: [1995] JCA 174
Parties: Applicant: Hambros Bank (Jersey) Limited; Respondent: Eves
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 08 September 1995
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal allowed
Legal Topics: Guarantee Enforcement, Liability of Guarantor

Banking Contract Guarantee Enforcement Liability of Guarantor

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Parties

Hambros Bank (Jersey) Limited

Applicant

Eves

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent is liable under the guarantee provided to the applicant bank

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the guarantee was valid and enforceable against the respondent, and no sufficient defence was established to defeat the applicant's claim.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

The respondent is ordered to pay the amount due under the guarantee to the applicant bank.