Pitman v Jersey Evening Post [2013] 2 JLR 293 (30 July 2013)

Enlargement of time for appeal was refused due to a significant 14-month delay, insufficient justification for the delay, and low likelihood of appeal success.

Citation: [2013] 2 JLR 293
Parties: Applicant: Pitman; Respondent: Jersey Evening Post
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 30 July 2013
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Application for Enlargement of Time to Appeal
Outcome: application for enlargement of time refused
Legal Topics: Enlargement of Time for Appeal, Appeal Procedure, Delay in Appeal

Civil Procedure Enlargement of Time for Appeal Appeal Procedure Delay in Appeal

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Parties

Pitman

Applicant

Jersey Evening Post

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Enlargement of Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the court should grant an enlargement of time to appeal after a significant delay

Ratio Decidendi

Enlargement of time for appeal was refused due to a significant 14-month delay, insufficient justification for the delay, and low likelihood of appeal success.

Court Disposition

application for enlargement of time refused