States Greffier v Les Pas Holdings Ltd. [1998] JLR_Note 3a (05 June 1998)

The court held that the decision to grant an adjournment depends on a careful consideration of all relevant circumstances, including the interests of justice and potential prejudice to the parties.

Parties: Applicant: States Greffier; Respondent: Les Pas Holdings Ltd.
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 05 June 1998
Procedural Posture: Adjournment Application / Interlocutory
Outcome: adjournment considered
Legal Topics: Adjournment, Factors to Be Considered

Civil Procedure Adjournment Factors to Be Considered

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Parties

States Greffier

Applicant

Les Pas Holdings Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Adjournment Application / Interlocutory

Legal Issues

1 What factors should be considered when deciding an application for adjournment?

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the decision to grant an adjournment depends on a careful consideration of all relevant circumstances, including the interests of justice and potential prejudice to the parties.

Court Disposition

adjournment considered