THOMAS HODSON & Anor v PERSON UNKNOWN A & Ors

THOMAS HODSON & Anor v PERSON UNKNOWN A & Ors

The claimants proved on the balance of probabilities that the defendants orchestrated the harassment, entitling them to a permanent injunction and damages for distress and security costs under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

Parties
First Claimant: Thomas Hodson; Second Claimant: Hodson Developments Limited; First Defendant: Person Unknown A; Second Defendant: Person Unknown B; Third Defendant: David Darby; Fourth Defendant: Laurence Darby
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 July 2022
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment After Trial
Outcome
Claim allowed
Legal Topics
Harassment, Injunctions, Damages, Protection From Harassment Act 1997
Civil Procedure Tort Law Harassment Injunctions Damages Protection From Harassment Act 1997

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Parties

Thomas Hodson

First Claimant

Hodson Developments Limited

Second Claimant

Person Unknown A

First Defendant

Person Unknown B

Second Defendant

David Darby

Third Defendant

Laurence Darby

Fourth Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment After Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendants orchestrated acts of harassment against the claimants
  2. 2 Whether the claimants are entitled to injunctions and damages under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997

Ratio Decidendi

The claimants proved on the balance of probabilities that the defendants orchestrated the harassment, entitling them to a permanent injunction and damages for distress and security costs under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

Court Disposition

Claim allowed

Orders

  • Permanent injunction granted against David Darby and Laurence Darby restraining harassment of Thomas Hodson and Hodson Developments Limited
  • General damages of £11,500 awarded to Thomas Hodson for distress and injury to feelings