In re Quinn v [1985] JLR 425 (02 September 1986)
Police entry without a warrant is lawful if a custom centenier is present, as his presence validates the entry by custom.
- Citation
- [1985] JLR 425
- Parties
- Applicant: Quinn
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 02 September 1986
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- application dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Police Powers, Entry Without Warrant, Custom Centenier
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Parties
Quinn
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether police entry without a warrant is lawful if accompanied by a custom centenier
Ratio Decidendi
Police entry without a warrant is lawful if a custom centenier is present, as his presence validates the entry by custom.
Court Disposition
application dismissed
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