Victor Hanby Associates Ltd. v [1990] JLR 337 (06 November 1990)
Material sought in discovery must relate to the pleadings; discovery is available if documents are shown to contain information which may advance the applicant's case or damage that of the other party.
- Citation
- [1990] JLR 337
- Parties
- Applicant: Victor Hanby Associates Ltd.
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 06 November 1990
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Discovery
- Outcome
- Discovery granted if relevance to pleadings is established.
- Legal Topics
- Discovery, Test of Relevance
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Parties
Victor Hanby Associates Ltd.
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Discovery
Legal Issues
- 1 What is the test of relevance for discovery in civil procedure?
Ratio Decidendi
Material sought in discovery must relate to the pleadings; discovery is available if documents are shown to contain information which may advance the applicant's case or damage that of the other party.
Court Disposition
Discovery granted if relevance to pleadings is established.
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