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Civil procedure [2026] JRC 011

Itkin v Jones (Royal Court : Hearing

Itkin v Jones (Royal Court : Hearing (Civil) : Bailhache, W : Legal representation) [2026] JRC 011 (8 January 2026)

The Royal Court permitted the applicant to change advocates, subject to paying ÂŁ10,000 into Jersey pending resolution of disputed fees owed to former counsel.

  • Change of legal representation
  • Advocate's lien
  • Delivery of client file
  • Outstanding legal fees
  • Access to justice
  • Appeal rights
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Criminal law [2023] JCA 001

Useni v HM Attorney General and Anor

Useni v HM Attorney General and Anor [2023] JCA 001 (05 January 2023)

The Court of Appeal refused the appellant's funding and leave applications, awarded indemnity costs to both respondents, and declined to use forfeited funds for costs.

  • Asset forfeiture
  • Costs orders
  • Access to justice
  • Appeals
  • Legal funding
  • Non-party costs
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Civil procedure [2022] JRC 211

Camilla de Bourbon des Deux Siciles v Zedra Jersey Trust Corporation Limited

Camilla de Bourbon des Deux Siciles v Zedra Jersey Trust Corporation Limited [2022] JRC 211 (12 October 2022)

The Royal Court of Jersey barred Camilla de Bourbon des Deux Siciles from pursuing related claims until she pays an outstanding contempt fine, and refused a stay of enforcement.

  • Contempt of court
  • Enforcement of court orders
  • Access to justice
  • Abuse of process
  • Stay of execution
  • Sanctions for contempt
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Civil procedure [2020] JRC 080

Hard Rock Limited and Anor v HRCKY Limited

Hard Rock Limited and Anor v HRCKY Limited [2020] JRC 080 (05 May 2020)

The Royal Court of Jersey partly granted security for costs in a Hard Rock counterclaim dispute, ordering ÂŁ25,000 into court and refusing a stay of costs payments.

  • Security for costs
  • Costs orders
  • Interlocutory applications
  • Balance of justice
  • Access to justice
  • Security-for-costs
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Civil procedure [2018] JRC 185

Newman v de Lima and Anor

Newman v de Lima and Anor [2018] JRC 185 (03 October 2018)

Interlocutory decision on a plaintiff’s request for payment on account of disbursements. The court ordered £50,000 for permitted medical expert disbursements only.

  • Interim payments
  • Disbursements
  • Costs
  • Access to justice
  • Interim-payments
  • Personal-injury
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Civil procedure

Newman v de Lima and Anor

The Royal Court partly allowed a costs application, ordering a further ÂŁ50,000 on account of disbursements for necessary medical experts, but refusing other items.

  • Interim payment on account of disbursements
  • Expert evidence
  • Access to justice
  • No win, no fee arrangements
  • Personal injury costs
  • Costs
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Civil procedure [2018] JRC 088A

Zac (A Minor) v Estate of A (Deceased)

Zac (A Minor) v Estate of A (Deceased) [2018] JRC 088A (16 May 2018)

The Royal Court ordered an interim payment and a limited stay for an independent living trial, but refused a payment on account of legal costs.

  • Interim payments
  • Stay of proceedings
  • Payment on account of costs
  • Discount rate
  • Quantum of damages
  • Access to justice
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Insolvency [2016] JCA 218

Booth -v- The Viscount

Booth -v- The Viscount [2016] JCA 218 (24 November 2016)

The Jersey Court of Appeal held that the Code of 1771 did not bar return of litigation claims to a debtor in désastre, and the Viscount’s refusal was unreasonable.

  • DĂ©sastre proceedings
  • Assignment of claims
  • Judicial review of liquidator decisions
  • Champerty and maintenance
  • Access to justice
  • Legal aid
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Civil procedure [2015] JCA 180

Home Farm Development and Ors -v- Le Sueur

Home Farm Development and Ors -v- Le Sueur [2015] JCA 180 (01 September 2015)

Appeal court refused security for costs in an interlocutory appeal, holding that impecuniosity alone was not enough and the balance favoured allowing the appeal to proceed.

  • Security for costs
  • Strike out applications
  • Access to justice
  • Impecuniosity
  • Summary disposal
  • Security-for-costs
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Civil procedure [2015] JRC 172

Holmes -v- Lingard HJL Holdings Ltd and Angel Fish Ltd

Holmes -v- Lingard HJL Holdings Ltd and Angel Fish Ltd [2015] JRC 172 (20 August 2015)

The Royal Court refused security for costs against a resident plaintiff, finding the claims weak but not supported by special or unusual circumstances.

  • Security for costs
  • Exceptional circumstances
  • Impecuniosity
  • Access to justice
  • Case management
  • Security-for-costs
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