1998/221 - AG v K G P Investments Ltd & E J Gibb [1998] UR 221 (6 November 1998)

1998/221 - AG v K G P Investments Ltd & E J Gibb [1998] UR 221 (6 November 1998)

The statutory requirement to register a lodging house is for the protection of lodgers, and failure to comply warrants fines, with mitigation considered for prompt compliance and limited duration of infraction.

Citation
[1998] UR 221
Parties
Defendant: Mr Gibb; Defendant: Defendant Company
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
06 November 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and fines imposed
Legal Topics
Lodging House Registration, Statutory Compliance, Mitigating Factors, Fines and Penalties
Criminal Law Property Law Regulatory Law Lodging House Registration Statutory Compliance Mitigating Factors Fines and Penalties

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Parties

Mr Gibb

Defendant

Defendant Company

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant failed to register a lodging house as required by statute
  2. 2 Whether mitigating factors affect the penalty imposed

Ratio Decidendi

The statutory requirement to register a lodging house is for the protection of lodgers, and failure to comply warrants fines, with mitigation considered for prompt compliance and limited duration of infraction.

Court Disposition

conviction and fines imposed

Orders

  • Defendant company fined £4,500 on count 1
  • Defendant company fined £1,250 on count 2