In re Paul v [1994] JLR 333 (14 October 1994)

In re Paul v [1994] JLR 333 (14 October 1994)

A tribunal's refusal to adjourn proceedings on grounds of a party's ill-health is not per se unreasonable if the decision could lawfully be reached, even if no reasons are given.

Citation
[1994] JLR 333
Parties
Applicant: Paul
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 October 1994
Procedural Posture
Administrative Law / Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Tribunals, Procedure, Adjournment
Administrative Law Tribunals Procedure Adjournment

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Parties

Paul

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Administrative Law / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a tribunal's refusal to adjourn proceedings due to a party's ill-health, despite medical advice, is unreasonable

Ratio Decidendi

A tribunal's refusal to adjourn proceedings on grounds of a party's ill-health is not per se unreasonable if the decision could lawfully be reached, even if no reasons are given.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed