Robertson v St. Helier Welfare Bd. [1985] JLR_Note 16c (25 September 1986)

Robertson v St. Helier Welfare Bd. [1985] JLR_Note 16c (25 September 1986)

The Constable has discretion in the administration of welfare benefits.

Parties
Applicant: Robertson; Respondent: St. Helier Welfare Board
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 September 1986
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment delivered
Legal Topics
Welfare Benefits, Discretion of Public Officials

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Parties

Robertson

Applicant

St. Helier Welfare Board

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the Constable has discretion in granting welfare benefits

Ratio Decidendi

The Constable has discretion in the administration of welfare benefits.

Court Disposition

judgment delivered