Seven Network (Operations) Limited v Amber Harrison [2018] NSWSC 633
The defendant wilfully contravened Order 1 on multiple occasions by making statements and publications on television, radio, Twitter and to the press about matters covered by the injunction. The contraventions were clear, the facts were beyond reasonable doubt, and there was utility in declaring contempt to uphold compliance with Court orders.
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 09 May 2018
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Contempt Application / Principal Judgment; Application Dealt With in Chambers
- Outcome
- Declaration of contempt made.
- Legal Topics
- ['civil Contempt of Court' 'contravention of Court Orders' 'clear and Deliberate Breach']
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Procedural Posture
Civil Contempt Application / Principal Judgment; Application Dealt With in Chambers
Legal Issues
- 1 ['Whether the defendant was in contempt of court by breaching Court orders made on 18 July 2017.' 'Whether declarations of contempt should be made although no punishment or costs order was sought.']
Ratio Decidendi
The defendant wilfully contravened Order 1 on multiple occasions by making statements and publications on television, radio, Twitter and to the press about matters covered by the injunction. The contraventions were clear, the facts were beyond reasonable doubt, and there was utility in declaring contempt to uphold compliance with Court orders.
Court Disposition
Declaration of contempt made.
Orders
- ['The defendant is declared to have been in contempt of court by contravening Order 1 of the Court orders made on 18 July 2017.']
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