De Grey & Anor v Ford & Anor
The appeal was dismissed because the appellants had deliberately and repeatedly breached a valid possession order, the county court had jurisdiction to commit for contempt, the refusal to adjourn was a proper exercise of discretion, and the sentence imposed was justified and lenient given the circumstances.
- Parties
- Claimants/respondents: De Grey and Another; Defendants/appellants: Ford and Another
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 22 December 2005
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court (committal for Contempt)
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Contempt of Court, Possession Orders, Self Representation, Adjournment Applications
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Parties
De Grey and Another
Claimants/respondents
Ford and Another
Defendants/appellants
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court (committal for Contempt)
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellants were properly committed for contempt of court for breaching a possession order
- 2 Whether the county court had jurisdiction to commit for contempt in these circumstances
- 3 Whether refusal to adjourn for legal representation or pending criminal proceedings was proper
Ratio Decidendi
The appeal was dismissed because the appellants had deliberately and repeatedly breached a valid possession order, the county court had jurisdiction to commit for contempt, the refusal to adjourn was a proper exercise of discretion, and the sentence imposed was justified and lenient given the circumstances.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Application for adjournment refused
- Appeal dismissed
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