The Attorney General of the Dutchy Court exhibits an information in behalf of one part-owner of coal-mines, against the other ; outlawry in the relator is a good plea.
In a relator action, the King’s name is only made use of by the form of the court . . the suit is not for the King’s duty but the relator’s interest.
Citations:
[1690] EngR 71, (1690) Prec Ch 13, (1690) 24 ER 7 (A)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
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Cited – Gouriet v Union of Post Office Workers HL 26-Jul-1977
The claimant sought an injunction to prevent the respondent Trades Union calling on its members to boycott mail to South Africa. The respondents challenged the ability of the court to make such an order.
Held: The wide wording of the statute . .
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Litigation Practice
Updated: 02 May 2022; Ref: scu.393301