Token Ltd. v P. E. C. [2001] JLR 698 (28 November 2001)
- Citation
- [2001] JLR 698
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Holding and result
A legitimate expectation arising from a Committee's prior representation may bind the Committee if it would be unfair to hold otherwise; courts must ensure consistency and fairness between individual and state when considering the merits of the Committee's decision.
Court disposition
judgment on legitimate expectation
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Material facts
Parties
Token Ltd.
ApplicantP. E. C.
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether a legitimate expectation based on a Committee's prior representation can bind the Committee
- 02
Whether it is unfair to hold otherwise
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Applicant relied on Committee's prior representation and claims legitimate expectation should bind the Committee.
- Respondent
- Respondent argues Committee is not bound by prior representation and decision was made on merits.
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Jersey Law Reports [2001] JLR 698
Legitimate expectation based on Committee's prior representation may be sufficient to bind Committee if unfair to hold otherwise.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
A legitimate expectation arising from a Committee's prior representation may bind the Committee if it would be unfair to hold otherwise; courts must ensure consistency and fairness between individual and state when considering the merits of the Committee's decision.
Obiter and limits
- Courts should ensure consistency and fairness between individual and state on consideration of merits of Committee's decision.
Court disposition
judgment on legitimate expectation
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