Homes for Haringey v Fari

Homes for Haringey v Fari

There is a strong prima facie case that Mr and Mrs Fari made false statements and grossly exaggerated the value of the claim, justifying permission for committal proceedings. The public interest and proportionality requirements are satisfied given the seriousness of the alleged conduct and its impact on the administration of justice.

Parties
Claimant/respondent: Homes for Haringey; Defendant/appellant: Barbara Fari; Defendant/appellant: Piper Fari
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 January 2013
Procedural Posture
Application for Permission to Bring Contempt of Court Proceedings / Permission Hearing Before High Court
Outcome
Permission for committal proceedings granted
Legal Topics
Permission for Committal Proceedings, False Statements in Litigation, Exaggeration of Claims, Procedural Fairness
Civil Procedure Personal Injury Contempt of Court Permission for Committal Proceedings False Statements in Litigation Exaggeration of Claims Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Homes for Haringey

Claimant/respondent

Barbara Fari

Defendant/appellant

Piper Fari

Defendant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Application for Permission to Bring Contempt of Court Proceedings / Permission Hearing Before High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there is a strong prima facie case of contempt of court against Mr and Mrs Fari for making false statements and exaggerating claims in civil litigation
  2. 2 Whether it is in the public interest for committal proceedings to be brought
  3. 3 Whether granting permission for committal proceedings is proportionate and consistent with the overriding objective

Ratio Decidendi

There is a strong prima facie case that Mr and Mrs Fari made false statements and grossly exaggerated the value of the claim, justifying permission for committal proceedings. The public interest and proportionality requirements are satisfied given the seriousness of the alleged conduct and its impact on the administration of justice.

Court Disposition

Permission for committal proceedings granted

Orders

  • Permission granted to bring contempt of court proceedings against Mr and Mrs Fari
  • Directions to be given for further conduct of the proceedings