In re Imacu Ltd v [1989] JLR 17 (19 January 1989)

In re Imacu Ltd v [1989] JLR 17 (19 January 1989)

Foreign law must be proved by expert evidence, and if such evidence is conflicting or obscure, the court may interpret the authorities cited.

Citation
[1989] JLR 17
Parties
Applicant: Imacu Ltd
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 January 1989
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory
Outcome
Guidance issued on proof of foreign law by expert evidence.
Legal Topics
Proof of Foreign Law, Expert Evidence
Evidence Proof of Foreign Law Expert Evidence

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Parties

Imacu Ltd

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether foreign law must be proved by expert evidence
  2. 2 Whether the court may interpret foreign legal authorities if expert evidence is conflicting or obscure

Ratio Decidendi

Foreign law must be proved by expert evidence, and if such evidence is conflicting or obscure, the court may interpret the authorities cited.

Court Disposition

Guidance issued on proof of foreign law by expert evidence.