Bonnier Books UK Group Holdings Ltd v Johnson [2021] EWHC 1789 (QB) (30 June 2021)

Bonnier Books UK Group Holdings Ltd v Johnson [2021] EWHC 1789 (QB) (30 June 2021)

Mr Johnson was found beyond reasonable doubt to have committed contempt of court by failing to comply with the specified paragraphs of the 31 January 2021 and 25 March 2021 orders, having been properly served and given sufficient opportunity to comply.

Citation
[2021] EWHC 1789 (QB)
Parties
Claimant/applicant: Bonnier Books UK Group Holdings Limited; Defendant/respondent: Richard Marcus Johnson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 June 2021
Procedural Posture
Contempt of Court Application / Post Default Judgment, Contempt Hearing
Outcome
Contempt of court established against Mr Johnson; costs awarded to Bonnier.
Legal Topics
Contempt of Court, Injunctions, Default Judgment, Compliance With Court Orders, Costs Assessment
Civil Procedure Media Law Employment Law Contempt of Court Injunctions Default Judgment Compliance With Court Orders Costs Assessment

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Parties

Bonnier Books UK Group Holdings Limited

Claimant/applicant

Richard Marcus Johnson

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court Application / Post Default Judgment, Contempt Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Johnson committed contempt of court by failing to comply with court orders dated 31 January 2021 and 25 March 2021
  2. 2 Whether the procedural requirements for committal applications were satisfied
  3. 3 Appropriate consequences for contempt

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Johnson was found beyond reasonable doubt to have committed contempt of court by failing to comply with the specified paragraphs of the 31 January 2021 and 25 March 2021 orders, having been properly served and given sufficient opportunity to comply.

Court Disposition

Contempt of court established against Mr Johnson; costs awarded to Bonnier.

Orders

  • Mr Johnson to file a signed written statement with statement of truth explaining reasons for non-compliance and any mitigating factors within 7 days.
  • Mr Johnson permitted to apply in writing for extension of time before deadline.