Fitts v Froome [2001] NSWSC 965

Fitts v Froome [2001] NSWSC 965

Both Mr Craig Froome and Mr Lindsay Froome were guilty of contempt as they failed to comply with court orders, despite knowledge of the orders and their content, and regardless of whether they consented or were involved in the underlying activities.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
31 October 2001
Procedural Posture
Contempt Proceedings / Judgment on Liability
Outcome
Both Mr C. Froome and Mr L. Froome adjudged guilty of contempt of court.
Legal Topics
['contempt of Court' 'non Compliance With Court Orders']
['equity' 'civil Procedure'] ['contempt of Court' 'non Compliance With Court Orders']

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Procedural Posture

Contempt Proceedings / Judgment on Liability

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether Mr Lindsay Froome and Mr Craig Froome failed to comply with court orders of 24 July 2001' 'Whether knowledge of the content and meaning of the orders was proved' 'Whether lack of consent to the order or absence from relevant events affects contempt liability']

Ratio Decidendi

Both Mr Craig Froome and Mr Lindsay Froome were guilty of contempt as they failed to comply with court orders, despite knowledge of the orders and their content, and regardless of whether they consented or were involved in the underlying activities.

Court Disposition

Both Mr C. Froome and Mr L. Froome adjudged guilty of contempt of court.

Orders

  • ['Each of Mr C. Froome and Mr L. Froome is adjudged guilty of contempt of court.']