Owens v AG [1996] JRC 089 (13 May 1996)

Owens v AG [1996] JRC 089 (13 May 1996)

The court found no evidence of abuse of process and refused to stay the prosecution.

Citation
[1996] JRC 089
Parties
Applicant: Owens; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 May 1996
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Prosecution, Public Interest
Criminal Law Prosecution Public Interest

Case Brief

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Parties

Owens

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether prosecution should be stayed on grounds of abuse of process

Ratio Decidendi

The court found no evidence of abuse of process and refused to stay the prosecution.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • prosecution to proceed