In re Sinel v [2000] JLR 18 (27 January 2000)

In re Sinel v [2000] JLR 18 (27 January 2000)

Applications to strike out pleadings for delay must be made promptly; the court is unlikely to entertain such applications if the delay appears to be a tactical manoeuvre.

Citation
[2000] JLR 18
Parties
Applicant: Sinel
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 January 2000
Procedural Posture
Civil / Application to Strike Out
Legal Topics
Pleading, Striking Out, Delay
Civil Procedure Pleading Striking Out Delay

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Parties

Sinel

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Application to Strike Out

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an application to strike out a pleading for delay must be made timeously
  2. 2 Whether a delayed application to strike out may be refused if it is a tactical manoeuvre

Ratio Decidendi

Applications to strike out pleadings for delay must be made promptly; the court is unlikely to entertain such applications if the delay appears to be a tactical manoeuvre.