Business Names Appeal Rules 1998

Summary

These Rules set out the procedure for appealing to the Royal Court against a decision of the registrar under the Registration of Business Names (Jersey) Law 1956. They govern how an appellant lodges an appeal, whether it is determined in chambers or at a hearing, and how costs are dealt with.

• Notice of appeal: An appellant must lodge a notice of appeal with the Judicial Greffier within 21 days of the date of the registrar's decision notice, using the form in the Schedule.
• Supporting documents: The notice of appeal must be accompanied by a copy of the registrar's notice, a statement of the grounds of appeal, and the appellant's case in support.
• Chambers or hearing: If the appellant does not request a hearing, the Court may determine the appeal in chambers; if a hearing is requested, the Judicial Greffier must serve notice of the time and date on the appellant and registrar at least 4 clear days before the hearing.
• Costs: Costs of the proceedings are at the Court's discretion, including who pays and how much.

The Rules apply narrowly to anyone appealing a registrar decision on business name registration under the 1956 Law, rather than imposing ongoing compliance duties on regulated financial services entities.

Key obligations

• An appellant must lodge a notice of appeal with the Judicial Greffier within 21 days of the date of the registrar's decision notice, using the prescribed Schedule form.
• The notice of appeal must be accompanied by a copy of the registrar's notice, a statement of the grounds of appeal, and the appellant's supporting case.
• If a hearing is requested, the Judicial Greffier must serve notice of the hearing time and date on the appellant and registrar not less than 4 clear days before the hearing.

Applies to

appellants against registrar decisions under the Registration of Business Names (Jersey) Law 1956, the registrar of business names

Deadlines

• 21 days of the date of the notice of decision: Deadline for an appellant to lodge a notice of appeal with the Judicial Greffier following the registrar's decision.
• not less than 4 clear days before the hearing: Minimum notice period the Judicial Greffier must give of the hearing time and date.

Related documents

• This document is made under Registration of Business Names (Jersey) Law 1956