Klotho Brands Limited v Kevin Gerald Stanford

Klotho Brands Limited v Kevin Gerald Stanford

The applications for stay are dismissed because the allegations of fraud were previously adjudicated and no appeal or set aside application has been made; the defendant was properly served and joined; the DS Family Trust lacks standing; and the contempt application may proceed in the absence of the respondent as all procedural requirements have been met.

Parties
Claimant/applicant: Klotho Brands Limited (formerly known as Lion/Heaven UK II Limited); Defendant/respondent: Kevin Gerald Stanford (now known as Kevin-gerald Stanford)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Contempt of Court Application / Judgment on Applications for Stay and Committal
Outcome
Applications for stay dismissed; contempt application proceeds in absence of respondent.
Legal Topics
Contempt of Court, Fraud Allegations, Service and Joinder, Trustee Standing, Procedural Fairness
Civil Procedure Company Law Trusts Injunctions Contempt of Court Fraud Allegations Service and Joinder Trustee Standing +1 more

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Parties

Klotho Brands Limited (formerly known as Lion/Heaven UK II Limited)

Claimant/applicant

Kevin Gerald Stanford (now known as Kevin-gerald Stanford)

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court Application / Judgment on Applications for Stay and Committal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether enforcement proceedings and contempt application should be stayed pending rebuttal of alleged fraud
  2. 2 Whether defendant was properly served and joined
  3. 3 Whether DS Family Trust has standing to seek a stay

Ratio Decidendi

The applications for stay are dismissed because the allegations of fraud were previously adjudicated and no appeal or set aside application has been made; the defendant was properly served and joined; the DS Family Trust lacks standing; and the contempt application may proceed in the absence of the respondent as all procedural requirements have been met.

Court Disposition

Applications for stay dismissed; contempt application proceeds in absence of respondent.

Orders

  • Application for stay by defendant dismissed.
  • Application for stay by DS Family Trust dismissed.