O'Brien v Jersey Evening Post Ltd. [1985] JLR_Note 3a (01 October 1986)

The court held that pre-trial discovery can be ordered against a non-party if the documents sought are relevant and necessary for the fair disposal of the case.

Parties: Applicant: O'Brien; Respondent: Jersey Evening Post Ltd.
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 01 October 1986
Procedural Posture: Civil / Pre Trial
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Discovery, Pre Trial Procedure, Non Party Discovery

Civil Procedure Discovery Pre Trial Procedure Non Party Discovery

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Parties

O'Brien

Applicant

Jersey Evening Post Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Pre Trial

Legal Issues

1 Whether pre-trial discovery can be ordered against a non-party

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that pre-trial discovery can be ordered against a non-party if the documents sought are relevant and necessary for the fair disposal of the case.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

Pre-trial discovery against non-party ordered