Q v R (Matrimonial) (Royal Court : Hearing (Civil) : Thompson : Stay) [2026] JRC 028 (26 January 2026)

Q v R (Matrimonial) (Royal Court : Hearing (Civil) : Thompson : Stay) [2026] JRC 028 (26 January 2026)

The application for stay is refused because the remedy of doléance is unavailable where rights of appeal exist, and the appointment of Advocate Davies as amicus curiae does not provide grounds for a stay.

Citation
[2026] JRC 028
Parties
Applicant: Q; Respondent: R; Amicus Curiae: Advocate Davies
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
26 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Application for Stay of Enforcement Orders / Post Judgment, Following Dismissal of Appeal
Outcome
Application refused
Legal Topics
Stay of Enforcement, Doléance Remedy, Appointment of Amicus Curiae
Civil Procedure Family Law Stay of Enforcement Doléance Remedy Appointment of Amicus Curiae

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Parties

Q

Applicant

R

Respondent

Advocate Davies

Amicus Curiae

Procedural Posture

Application for Stay of Enforcement Orders / Post Judgment, Following Dismissal of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a stay of enforcement orders should be granted pending a petition of doléance to the Privy Council
  2. 2 Whether the remedy of doléance is available when rights of appeal exist
  3. 3 Whether the appointment of Advocate Davies as amicus curiae gives rise to grounds for stay

Ratio Decidendi

The application for stay is refused because the remedy of doléance is unavailable where rights of appeal exist, and the appointment of Advocate Davies as amicus curiae does not provide grounds for a stay.

Court Disposition

Application refused

Orders

  • No stay of enforcement orders granted
  • Orders made on 12 January 2026 remain in force