O'Connor v St. Helier (Constable) [1970] JJ 1475 (03 July 1970)
The court held that the bookmaker is the 'person concerned' in betting shop transactions under the relevant regulation, regardless of his presence or knowledge, as the transactions are made in the course of his licensed business.
- Citation
- [1970] JJ 1475
- Parties
- Applicant: O'Connor; Respondent: St. Helier (Constable)
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 03 July 1970
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Betting Transactions, Liability of Bookmaker, Interpretation of Regulations
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Parties
O'Connor
Applicant
St. Helier (Constable)
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether a licensed bookmaker is the 'person concerned' in a betting transaction under the Gambling (Betting) (Jersey) Regulations 1965, reg. 2, even if not present or aware of the transaction
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that the bookmaker is the 'person concerned' in betting shop transactions under the relevant regulation, regardless of his presence or knowledge, as the transactions are made in the course of his licensed business.
Court Disposition
application dismissed
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