Whelan v Att. Gen. [2000] JLR_Note 43a (10 July 2000)
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- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Posture
- Appeal / Fresh Evidence Application
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Holding and result
Fresh evidence may be admitted on appeal only in exceptional circumstances at the court's discretion.
Court disposition
Application for admission of fresh evidence refused
02
Material facts
Parties
Whelan
ApplicantAttorney General
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Appeal / Fresh Evidence Application
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether fresh evidence should be admitted on appeal
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Applicant seeks admission of fresh evidence on appeal, arguing exceptional circumstances.
- Respondent
- Respondent opposes admission, contending no exceptional circumstances exist.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Jersey appellate procedure
Court has overriding discretion to admit fresh evidence in exceptional circumstances.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
Fresh evidence may be admitted on appeal only in exceptional circumstances at the court's discretion.
Court disposition
Application for admission of fresh evidence refused
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