Token Ltd. v P. E. C. [2001] JLR 698 (28 November 2001)

Token Ltd. v P. E. C. [2001] JLR 698 (28 November 2001)

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.

Citation
[2001] JLR 698
Parties
Applicant: Token Ltd.; Respondent: P. E. C.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
28 November 2001
Procedural Posture
Administrative Law / Judgment
Outcome
judgment on legitimate expectation
Legal Topics
Legitimate Expectation, Committee Representation, Fairness, Consistency
Administrative Law Legitimate Expectation Committee Representation Fairness Consistency

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Parties

Token Ltd.

Applicant

P. E. C.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Administrative Law / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a legitimate expectation based on a Committee's prior representation can bind the Committee
  2. 2 Whether it is unfair to hold otherwise

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.

Court Disposition

judgment on legitimate expectation