Leeds Utd. v Weston [2011] JLR 749 (28 September 2011)
- Citation
- [2011] JLR 749
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Posture
- Civil / Interlocutory Application
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- Posture
- Civil / Interlocutory Application
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01
Holding and result
An application to stay Jersey proceedings is not too late if made promptly after the conclusion of related Jersey proceedings and at a comparatively early stage, i.e., after pleadings are filed but before discovery and setting down for trial.
Court disposition
Application not too late if made promptly after conclusion of related proceedings and at early stage
02
Material facts
Parties
Leeds United
ApplicantWeston
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Application
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether an application to stay Jersey proceedings on forum conveniens grounds was made in time
- 02
Whether delay in making such an application is a significant factor in the court's discretion
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The application to stay proceedings was made promptly after the conclusion of related Jersey proceedings and at a comparatively early stage, after pleadings but before discovery and setting down for trial.
- Respondent
- Delay in making the application should weigh heavily against granting a stay.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
[2011] JLR 749
An application to stay proceedings on forum conveniens grounds must be made promptly; delay is an extremely significant factor in the exercise of the court's discretion.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
An application to stay Jersey proceedings is not too late if made promptly after the conclusion of related Jersey proceedings and at a comparatively early stage, i.e., after pleadings are filed but before discovery and setting down for trial.
Court disposition
Application not too late if made promptly after conclusion of related proceedings and at early stage
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