Macdoel Invs v Brazil [2007] JLR 201 (19 March 2007)

Macdoel Invs v Brazil [2007] JLR 201 (19 March 2007)

Justice requires disclosure by a non-party mixed up in wrongdoing, even if innocently, to assist the plaintiff in recovery or bringing an action.

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Citation
[2007] JLR 201
Parties
Plaintiff: Macdoel Investments; Defendant: Brazil
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 March 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil / Application for Norwich Pharmacal Order
Outcome
Norwich Pharmacal order granted
Legal Topics
Disclosure, Norwich Pharmacal Order
Civil Procedure Disclosure Norwich Pharmacal Order

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Parties

Macdoel Investments

Plaintiff

Brazil

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Application for Norwich Pharmacal Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a non-party mixed up in and facilitating wrongdoing has a duty to disclose information under a Norwich Pharmacal order

Ratio Decidendi

Justice requires disclosure by a non-party mixed up in wrongdoing, even if innocently, to assist the plaintiff in recovery or bringing an action.

Court Disposition

Norwich Pharmacal order granted

Orders

  • Disclosure of identity of alleged wrongdoer
  • Disclosure of information as to whether plaintiff has cause of action