Sovereign -v- Chilterns [2005] JRC 004A (13 January 2005)

Sovereign -v- Chilterns [2005] JRC 004A (13 January 2005)

Sovereign was entitled to bring the representation because Chilterns wrongfully refused access to correspondence files, which are part of company records. However, Sovereign acted unreasonably in not accepting Chilterns' later offer to provide information, resulting in unnecessary costs. Therefore, Chilterns must pay two-thirds of Sovereign's costs on the standard basis.

Citation
[2005] JRC 004A
Parties
Applicant: Sovereign; Respondent: Chilterns
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 January 2005
Procedural Posture
Representation / Costs and Directions Hearing
Outcome
Chilterns ordered to answer supplementary questions and to pay two-thirds of Sovereign's costs on the standard basis.
Legal Topics
Administrator's Duty to Provide Information, Costs Orders, Access to Company Records
Company Law Trusts and Administration Administrator's Duty to Provide Information Costs Orders Access to Company Records

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Parties

Sovereign

Applicant

Chilterns

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Representation / Costs and Directions Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Chilterns must answer supplementary questions regarding company administration
  2. 2 Whether Sovereign was entitled to bring the representation
  3. 3 Which party should bear the costs of the proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

Sovereign was entitled to bring the representation because Chilterns wrongfully refused access to correspondence files, which are part of company records. However, Sovereign acted unreasonably in not accepting Chilterns' later offer to provide information, resulting in unnecessary costs. Therefore, Chilterns must pay two-thirds of Sovereign's costs on the standard basis.

Court Disposition

Chilterns ordered to answer supplementary questions and to pay two-thirds of Sovereign's costs on the standard basis.

Orders

  • Chilterns must answer supplementary questions, subject to payment arrangements for their fees.
  • Chilterns to pay two-thirds of Sovereign's costs on the standard basis.