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Trusts [2025] JRC 197

Geneva Trust Company (GTC) SA v Tchenguiz (Royal Court : Hearing

Geneva Trust Company (GTC) SA v Tchenguiz (Royal Court : Hearing (Civil) : Birt : Trust) [2025] JRC 197 (30 July 2025)

The Royal Court of Jersey held that a 2014 indemnity for Guernsey litigation costs was not validly executed with authority, so GTC’s claim failed.

  • Trustee indemnity
  • Authority to sign
  • Estoppel
  • Contract formation
  • Costs liability
  • Trustee-indemnity
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Insolvency [2025] JCA 126

Booth v The Viscount of the Royal Court of Jersey (Court of Appeal : Appeal

Booth v The Viscount of the Royal Court of Jersey (Court of Appeal : Appeal (Civil) : Bailhache, W, Wolffe, Matthews : Desastre) [2025] JCA 126 (16 May 2025)

Court of Appeal of Jersey held that the Viscount was not obliged to return an unrealised claim to a discharged debtor and dismissed the appeal.

  • Assignment of claims
  • Discharge of debtor
  • Vesting of property
  • Court supervision
  • Estoppel
  • Abuse of process
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Contract law [2020] JRC 179

Murray v Camerons Limited

Murray v Camerons Limited [2020] JRC 179 (08 September 2020)

The Jersey Royal Court held that the parties’ relationship for the main works was governed by a JCT Standard Contract basis, not just the Letter of Intent.

  • Existence and terms of contract
  • Letter of intent
  • Quantum meruit
  • Unjust enrichment
  • Contractual amendments
  • Payment disputes
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Contract law [2018] JRC 148

Doran v Dataquill Limited

Doran v Dataquill Limited [2018] JRC 148 (20 August 2018)

The Royal Court refused a strike-out application, but ordered the plaintiff to amend his pleading to set out the material facts and any quantum meruit alternative.

  • Pleading requirements
  • Quantum meruit
  • Strike out applications
  • Limitation periods
  • Estoppel
  • Unjust enrichment
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Wills and probate [2018] JRC 031

In the matter of II

In the matter of II [2018] JRC 031 (7 February 2018)

Appeals against strike-out orders were dismissed. The court held the sons had no direct cause of action, and fraud allegations were inadequately particularised.

  • Strike-out applications
  • Fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Testamentary capacity
  • Undue influence
  • Legitime rights
  • Negligence of legal advisers
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Civil asset recovery [2017] JRC 019

Federal Republic of Nigeria v Doraville Properties Corporation

Federal Republic of Nigeria v Doraville Properties Corporation [2017] JRC 019 (23 January 2017)

The Royal Court allowed Nigeria to amend its claim against Doraville, refused the USA full intervention, and stayed the case pending related 2007 Law proceedings.

  • Intervention of third parties
  • Constructive trusts
  • Enforcement of foreign judgments
  • Asset forfeiture
  • Estoppel
  • Collusive proceedings
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Property law [2016] JCA 180

Fogarty -v- St Martin's Cottage Limited

Fogarty -v- St Martin's Cottage Limited [2016] JCA 180 (05 October 2016)

The Court of Appeal held that a boundary contract moved the boundary and, on the facts, destination de père de famille applied. Damages in lieu of removal were also upheld.

  • Boundary disputes
  • Encroachment
  • Servitudes
  • Relief (property law)
  • Estoppel
  • Interpretation of contracts
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Succession law [2016] JRC 106

In the matter of II

In the matter of II [2016] JRC 106 (15 June 2016)

The Jersey Royal Court struck out most of two plaintiffs’ claims in a family estate dispute, leaving only a claim for return of personal belongings.

  • Strike out applications
  • Testamentary capacity
  • Negligence of solicitors
  • Estoppel
  • Emotional distress claims
  • Limitation of actions
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Property law [2015] JRC 068

Fogarty -v- St Martins Cottage Ltd

Fogarty -v- St Martins Cottage Ltd [2015] JRC 068 (10 April 2015)

The Jersey Royal Court held a boundary contract valid, rejected the defendant’s defences, and ordered removal or alteration of encroachments, with damages to be assessed.

  • Boundary disputes
  • Encroachment
  • Rectification of contract
  • Estoppel
  • Servitudes
  • Boundary-disputes
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Property law [2014] JRC 213

Marett -v- Marett

Marett -v- Marett [2014] JRC 213 (07 November 2014)

The appeal was dismissed. The court held that Jonathan was bound by the mediation agreement, which defeated his counterclaim and left Stephen entitled to possession.

  • Possession proceedings
  • Summary judgment
  • Strike out
  • Undue influence
  • Estoppel
  • Mediation agreements
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