Picot v Crills [1995] JLR 33 (17 February 1995)

Picot v Crills [1995] JLR 33 (17 February 1995)

Immunity from suit for advocates applies only to conduct in court and pre-trial work so intimately connected to litigation that it amounts to a preliminary decision affecting presentation in court; the immunity is no wider than absolutely necessary for the administration of justice.

Citation
[1995] JLR 33
Parties
Applicant: Picot; Respondent: Crills
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
17 February 1995
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Advocate Immunity, Litigation Conduct, Pre Trial Work
Professional Negligence Advocate Immunity Litigation Conduct Pre Trial Work

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Parties

Picot

Applicant

Crills

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an advocate is immune from suit regarding conduct in court and pre-trial work intimately connected to litigation

Ratio Decidendi

Immunity from suit for advocates applies only to conduct in court and pre-trial work so intimately connected to litigation that it amounts to a preliminary decision affecting presentation in court; the immunity is no wider than absolutely necessary for the administration of justice.

Court Disposition

claim dismissed