Le Mottee v Wilson [1978] JLR 167 (03 August 1978)

Appeals on matters of fact alone are not permitted under the relevant law, but appeals may be allowed against inferences drawn from facts.

Citation: [1978] JLR 167
Parties: Applicant: Le Mottee; Respondent: Wilson
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 03 August 1978
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: Appeal on matters of fact alone dismissed; appeal permitted only on inferences from facts
Legal Topics: Appeals, Matters of Fact, Inferences From Facts

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Le Mottee

Applicant

Wilson

Respondent

Civil Appeal / Judgment

1 Whether an appeal lies on matters of fact alone against a judgment of the Petty Debts Court under Loi (1902) sur la Cour pour le recouvrement de menues dettes (appels)
2 Whether an appeal may be brought against inferences from facts

Appeals on matters of fact alone are not permitted under the relevant law, but appeals may be allowed against inferences drawn from facts.

Appeal on matters of fact alone dismissed; appeal permitted only on inferences from facts