Victor v Hoareau (CA 1/2010) [2011] SCSC 106 (3 June 2011)

Victor v Hoareau (CA 1/2010) [2011] SCSC 106 (3 June 2011)

The Magistrate was empowered under rule 51 to enter judgment without a hearing when the defendant failed to file a defence despite ample opportunity, and exercised discretion properly.

Citation
[2011] SCSC 106
Parties
Applicant: Victor; Respondent: Hoareau
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
3 June 2011
Case Number
CA 1/2010
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Default Judgment, Ex Parte Proceedings, Discretion of Magistrate, Failure to File Defence
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Default Judgment Ex Parte Proceedings Discretion of Magistrate Failure to File Defence

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Parties

Victor

Applicant

Hoareau

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Magistrate erred in entering judgment without an ex parte hearing
  2. 2 Whether the Magistrate exercised discretion correctly under the Magistrates’ Court (Civil Procedure) Rules

Ratio Decidendi

The Magistrate was empowered under rule 51 to enter judgment without a hearing when the defendant failed to file a defence despite ample opportunity, and exercised discretion properly.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Costs awarded to respondent