In re Ogden v [1992] JLR 106 (03 March 1992)
The Advocates' Oath of Office does not grant the court authority to compel an advocate to represent a client against his will; deference is limited to submissions, not representation.
- Citation
- [1992] JLR 106
- Parties
- Applicant: Ogden
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 03 March 1992
- Procedural Posture
- Application / Judgment
- Outcome
- application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Advocates' Duties, Oath of Office
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Parties
Ogden
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Application / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the court can order an advocate to represent a client against his will under the Advocates' Oath of Office
Ratio Decidendi
The Advocates' Oath of Office does not grant the court authority to compel an advocate to represent a client against his will; deference is limited to submissions, not representation.
Court Disposition
application dismissed
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