Irvine Sellars Ltd. v Melrose Co. Ltd. [1977] JLR 9 (24 February 1977)
UK-resident plaintiff is entitled to sue in Jersey for passing off to protect legitimate business interests, regardless of having no place of business in the Island.
- Citation
- [1977] JLR 9
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Irvine Sellars Ltd.; Defendant: Melrose Co. Ltd.
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 24 February 1977
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- Plaintiff entitled to sue for passing off in Jersey.
- Legal Topics
- Passing Off, Non Resident Plaintiff Rights
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Parties
Irvine Sellars Ltd.
Plaintiff
Melrose Co. Ltd.
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether a UK-resident plaintiff without a place of business in Jersey can sue for passing off to protect legitimate business interests
Ratio Decidendi
UK-resident plaintiff is entitled to sue in Jersey for passing off to protect legitimate business interests, regardless of having no place of business in the Island.
Court Disposition
Plaintiff entitled to sue for passing off in Jersey.
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