St. Helier (Constable) v Gray [2004] JLR 360 (05 October 2004)

St. Helier (Constable) v Gray [2004] JLR 360 (05 October 2004)

The court held that the Connetable has discretion to appoint the Chef de Police and is not bound by the customary practice of appointing the most senior Centenier.

Citation
[2004] JLR 360
Parties
Applicant: St. Helier (Constable); Respondent: Gray
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 October 2004
Procedural Posture
Parochial Administration / Judgment
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Appointment of Chef De Police, Discretion of Connetable, Customary Law
Public Law Local Government Law Appointment of Chef De Police Discretion of Connetable Customary Law

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Parties

St. Helier (Constable)

Applicant

Gray

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Parochial Administration / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Connetable has discretion to appoint the Chef de Police or is bound by the customary practice of appointing the most senior Centenier.

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the Connetable has discretion to appoint the Chef de Police and is not bound by the customary practice of appointing the most senior Centenier.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • The Connetable may exercise discretion in appointing the Chef de Police.