In re Hanson v [1991] JLR 222 (29 July 1991)

In re Hanson v [1991] JLR 222 (29 July 1991)

The Code of 1771 requires registration of a power of attorney for transactions involving property in Jersey or governed by Jersey law, and non-registration carries a criminal penalty.

Citation
[1991] JLR 222
Parties
Applicant: Hanson
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 July 1991
Procedural Posture
Agency Powers of Attorney / Judgment
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Powers of Attorney, Registration Requirements, Criminal Penalty for Non Registration
Property Law Agency Law Powers of Attorney Registration Requirements Criminal Penalty for Non Registration

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Parties

Hanson

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Agency Powers of Attorney / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Code of 1771 requires registration of a power of attorney for transactions involving property in Jersey or governed by Jersey law
  2. 2 Whether non-registration of a power of attorney carries a criminal penalty

Ratio Decidendi

The Code of 1771 requires registration of a power of attorney for transactions involving property in Jersey or governed by Jersey law, and non-registration carries a criminal penalty.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Power of attorney must be registered for transactions involving property in Jersey or governed by Jersey law.