Lee v Lee (nee Blake) [1965] JJ 505 (21 September 1965)

Foreign adoptions are recognized in Jersey unless they contravene public policy.

Citation: [1965] JJ 505
Parties: Applicant: Lee; Respondent: Lee (nee Blake)
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 21 September 1965
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: foreign adoption recognized as valid
Legal Topics: Recognition of Foreign Adoption, Public Policy

Conflict of Laws Family Law Recognition of Foreign Adoption Public Policy

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Parties

Lee

Applicant

Lee (nee Blake)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether a foreign adoption should be recognized as valid in Jersey

Ratio Decidendi

Foreign adoptions are recognized in Jersey unless they contravene public policy.

Court Disposition

foreign adoption recognized as valid