Syvret v HM Attorney General [2012] JRC 087A (27 April 2012)

Syvret v HM Attorney General [2012] JRC 087A (27 April 2012)

The Deputy Bailiff accepted he was conflicted and could not preside over contentious matters in these proceedings, and therefore adjourned the application to an independent judge.

Citation
[2012] JRC 087A
Parties
Plaintiff: Mr Syvret; Defendant: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 April 2012
Procedural Posture
Order of Justice / Application for Recusal and Procedural Direction
Outcome
Adjourned to independent judge
Legal Topics
Recusal of Judge, Pending List Procedure, Conflict of Interest
Civil Procedure Recusal of Judge Pending List Procedure Conflict of Interest

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Parties

Mr Syvret

Plaintiff

Attorney General

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Order of Justice / Application for Recusal and Procedural Direction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Deputy Bailiff should recuse himself due to conflict of interest
  2. 2 Whether the matter should be placed on the pending list

Ratio Decidendi

The Deputy Bailiff accepted he was conflicted and could not preside over contentious matters in these proceedings, and therefore adjourned the application to an independent judge.

Court Disposition

Adjourned to independent judge

Orders

  • Matter as to whether the case can go on the pending list is adjourned to an independent judge
  • Court will fix a date and notify the parties