Super Seconds v Sparta [1997] JLR 112 (11 April 1997)

The court held that a declaration of desastre is generally preferable to the older bankruptcy procedure unless the interests of justice in a simple case require otherwise.

Citation: [1997] JLR 112
Parties: Applicant: Super Seconds; Respondent: Sparta
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 11 April 1997
Procedural Posture: Bankruptcy / Application for Declaration of Desastre
Outcome: Declaration of desastre is preferable unless justice requires otherwise in a simple case.
Legal Topics: Desastre, Bankruptcy Procedure, Court's Discretion

Insolvency Law Desastre Bankruptcy Procedure Court's Discretion

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Parties

Super Seconds

Applicant

Sparta

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bankruptcy / Application for Declaration of Desastre

Legal Issues

1 Whether the court should order a declaration of desastre or use the older bankruptcy procedure

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that a declaration of desastre is generally preferable to the older bankruptcy procedure unless the interests of justice in a simple case require otherwise.

Court Disposition

Declaration of desastre is preferable unless justice requires otherwise in a simple case.