Michael Voisin and Co v Wain [2000] JRC 54 (29 March 2000)

Michael Voisin and Co v Wain [2000] JRC 54 (29 March 2000)

Non-compliance with Practice Direction is unacceptable; costs of wasted hearing to be paid by plaintiffs.

Citation
[2000] JRC 54
Parties
Plaintiff: Michael Voisin and Co.; Counsel: Mr Winchester
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 March 2000
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Hearing
Outcome
adjourned
Legal Topics
Practice Direction Compliance, Costs, Adjournment
Civil Procedure Practice Direction Compliance Costs Adjournment

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Parties

Michael Voisin and Co.

Plaintiff

Mr Winchester

Counsel

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether failure to comply with Practice Direction is acceptable
  2. 2 Who should bear the costs of the wasted hearing

Ratio Decidendi

Non-compliance with Practice Direction is unacceptable; costs of wasted hearing to be paid by plaintiffs.

Court Disposition

adjourned

Orders

  • Costs of wasted hearing to be paid by plaintiffs
  • Case to be relisted with documents properly prepared in accordance with Practice Direction