Nourrice v Jeremie & Ors (CS 276/2003) [2015] SCSC 16 (21 January 2015)

The court granted the ex-parte order because the respondents failed to appear despite being served, justifying the applicant's request for access and police assistance for the land survey.

Citation: [2015] SCSC 16
Parties: Petitioner: Anne Nourrice; Respondents: Auguste Jeremie & Ors
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 21 January 2015
Case Number: CS 276/2003
Procedural Posture: Civil Motion / Ex Parte Order on Motion
Outcome: ex-parte order granted
Legal Topics: Ex Parte Orders, Land Survey, Enforcement Assistance
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Property Law Ex Parte Orders Land Survey Enforcement Assistance

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Parties

Anne Nourrice

Petitioner

Auguste Jeremie & Ors

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Motion / Ex Parte Order on Motion

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant is entitled to an ex-parte order for land survey and police assistance due to respondent's default of appearance

Ratio Decidendi

The court granted the ex-parte order because the respondents failed to appear despite being served, justifying the applicant's request for access and police assistance for the land survey.

Court Disposition

ex-parte order granted

Orders

Second respondent to allow and permit Mr. Michel Leong, Land Surveyor, to survey land parcel S2025 at Capucin Anse Aux Pins, Mahe, Seychelles.
Officer in charge of Anse Aux Pins Police Station to provide all possible help, assistance, and security to Mr. Michel Leong for the survey.