NNN v D1 & Anor [2014] EWHC B14 (QB) (23 July 2014)

NNN v D1 & Anor [2014] EWHC B14 (QB) (23 July 2014)

The claimant is entitled to summary judgment and a permanent injunction because the facts in dispute are of marginal significance, the information remains confidential, the defendant's conduct amounts to blackmail, and the balance of rights under Articles 8 and 10 strongly favors protection of privacy over publication.

Citation
[2014] EWHC B14
Parties
Claimant: C; First Defendant: D1; Second Defendant: D2
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 July 2014
Procedural Posture
Civil / Summary Judgment and Final Injunction Hearing
Outcome
Summary judgment for the claimant; permanent injunction granted against both defendants.
Legal Topics
Anonymity, Confidential Information, Blackmail, Permanent Injunction, Summary Judgment, Open Justice
Privacy Law Civil Procedure Anonymity Confidential Information Blackmail Permanent Injunction Summary Judgment Open Justice

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Parties

C

Claimant

D1

First Defendant

D2

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Summary Judgment and Final Injunction Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant is entitled to a permanent injunction restraining publication of confidential information
  2. 2 Whether the defendant's conduct amounts to blackmail or a legitimate exercise of rights
  3. 3 Whether the facts in dispute require a trial or can be resolved summarily

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant is entitled to summary judgment and a permanent injunction because the facts in dispute are of marginal significance, the information remains confidential, the defendant's conduct amounts to blackmail, and the balance of rights under Articles 8 and 10 strongly favors protection of privacy over publication.

Court Disposition

Summary judgment for the claimant; permanent injunction granted against both defendants.

Orders

  • Relief from sanction granted to D1 for failure to serve disclosure list.
  • Summary judgment on liability granted to claimant.