Johnson Matthey Bankers Ltd. v Shamji [1985] JLR_Note 26d (02 May 1986)

The court's discretion to grant leave to a third party to challenge is not absolute and must be exercised by considering all relevant factors.

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Parties: Applicant: Johnson Matthey Bankers Ltd.; Respondent: Shamji
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 02 May 1986
Procedural Posture: Civil / Interlocutory
Outcome: leave to challenge may be granted at court's discretion
Legal Topics: Locus Standi, Leave to Challenge, Third Party Intervention

Civil Procedure Locus Standi Leave to Challenge Third Party Intervention

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Parties

Johnson Matthey Bankers Ltd.

Applicant

Shamji

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory

Legal Issues

1 Whether the court should grant leave to a third party to challenge a matter before it.

Ratio Decidendi

The court's discretion to grant leave to a third party to challenge is not absolute and must be exercised by considering all relevant factors.

Court Disposition

leave to challenge may be granted at court's discretion

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