Mahandru v Nielson [2021] EWHC 2297 (QB) (09 July 2021)

Mahandru v Nielson [2021] EWHC 2297 (QB) (09 July 2021)

The Recorder was not wrong in refusing the interim injunction; she properly applied the balance of convenience, preserved the status quo, and did not rely on irrelevant or extraneous matters. No procedural irregularity occurred and the merits did not clearly tip the balance in favour of the claimant.

Citation
[2021] EWHC 2297 (QB)
Parties
Claimant/appellant: Rajeve Mahandru; Defendant/respondent: Dr Ejiro Nielson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 July 2021
Procedural Posture
Appeal Against Refusal of Interim Injunction / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Interim Injunctions, Unlawful Eviction, Balance of Convenience, Status Quo, Adequacy of Damages

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 3 Authorities cited 7 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 1
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Rajeve Mahandru

Claimant/appellant

Dr Ejiro Nielson

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal Against Refusal of Interim Injunction / Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the Recorder erred in refusing interim injunction to readmit claimant to property
  2. 2 Whether procedural irregularity occurred due to late evidence
  3. 3 Whether balance of convenience and status quo were properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

The Recorder was not wrong in refusing the interim injunction; she properly applied the balance of convenience, preserved the status quo, and did not rely on irrelevant or extraneous matters. No procedural irregularity occurred and the merits did not clearly tip the balance in favour of the claimant.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Claimant to pay defendant's costs summarily assessed at £1,250