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In re SMF v [2003] JLR_Note 17 (24 April 2003)

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Holding and result

The court determined that it was appropriate to dismiss the curator but maintain the guardianship arrangement for the subject.

Court disposition

curator dismissed, guardianship maintained

Orders

  • Curator dismissed
  • Guardianship maintained

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Material facts

Parties

SMF

Subject

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Procedural history

  1. Posture

    Mental Health Guardianship / Application for Dismissal of Curator

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Legal issues

Whether the curator should be dismissed and guardianship maintained

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  1. 01

    Jersey Mental Health Law

    The court has discretion to dismiss a curator while maintaining guardianship arrangements in mental health matters.

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Ratio decidendi

The court determined that it was appropriate to dismiss the curator but maintain the guardianship arrangement for the subject.

Court disposition

curator dismissed, guardianship maintained

  • Curator dismissed
  • Guardianship maintained

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