Holmes v Law Society of Jersey [2018] JCA 066A (03 April 2018)

The amicus curiae shall continue in a limited role for the appeal, assisting the applicant with legal arguments, notifying of adverse authority, making supplemental submissions as necessary, but all other ancillary matters are to be carried out by the applicant.

Citation: [2018] JCA 066A
Parties: Applicant: Shane Michael Holmes; First Respondent: Law Society of Jersey; Second Respondent: The Bâtonnier; Intervener: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 03 April 2018
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review Appeal / Application for Directions Regarding Amicus Curiae in Pending Appeal
Outcome: Directions granted
Legal Topics: Role of Amicus Curiae, Judicial Review, Appeal Procedure

Civil Procedure Role of Amicus Curiae Judicial Review Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Shane Michael Holmes

Applicant

Law Society of Jersey

First Respondent

The Bâtonnier

Second Respondent

Attorney General

Intervener

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review Appeal / Application for Directions Regarding Amicus Curiae in Pending Appeal

Legal Issues

1 What is the role and scope of the amicus curiae in the pending appeal proceedings?

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Directions granted

Orders

Amicus curiae to assist applicant in preparation of statements or arguments for the present application and potential appeal.
Amicus curiae to notify applicant and other parties of any further authority against the applicant.