Parcou v Bentley (250 of 2002) [2004] SCSC 15 (16 May 2004)

Parcou v Bentley (250 of 2002) [2004] SCSC 15 (16 May 2004)

The plaint discloses an arguable cause of action in faute, and the preliminary objection is premature; the case should proceed to hearing on the merits.

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Citation
[2004] SCSC 15
Parties
Plaintiff: Julien Kaven Parcou; Defendant: David Bentley
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
16 May 2004
Case Number
250 of 2002
Procedural Posture
Civil / Ruling on Preliminary Objection (plea in Limine Litis)
Outcome
Preliminary objection dismissed; case to proceed to hearing on merits.
Legal Topics
Cause of Action, Faute, Defamation, Pleading Requirements
Source Language
english
Tort Cause of Action Faute Defamation Pleading Requirements

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Parties

Julien Kaven Parcou

Plaintiff

David Bentley

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Ruling on Preliminary Objection (plea in Limine Litis)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plaint discloses a cause of action against the Defendant
  2. 2 Whether the action is one of defamation or faute

Ratio Decidendi

The plaint discloses an arguable cause of action in faute, and the preliminary objection is premature; the case should proceed to hearing on the merits.

Court Disposition

Preliminary objection dismissed; case to proceed to hearing on merits.

Orders

  • Plea in limine litis set aside as premature
  • Case to proceed to hearing on the merits