Thrive Homes Limited v David Tibble

Thrive Homes Limited v David Tibble

The defendant was properly served with the injunction and contempt application, failed to comply with the order and attend court, and contempt was proved to the criminal standard.

Parties
Claimant: Thrive Homes Limited; Defendant: David Tibble
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Injunction Proceedings / Application to Commit for Contempt of Court
Outcome
Contempt established; sentencing hearing adjourned; no separate punishment imposed due to subsequent compliance and vulnerability.
Legal Topics
Contempt of Court, Injunction Enforcement, Service of Process
Civil Procedure Housing Law Contempt of Court Injunction Enforcement Service of Process

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Parties

Thrive Homes Limited

Claimant

David Tibble

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Injunction Proceedings / Application to Commit for Contempt of Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant breached the electric safety injunction by failing to grant access as ordered
  2. 2 Whether the defendant was properly served with the injunction and contempt application
  3. 3 Whether contempt of court is established against the defendant

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant was properly served with the injunction and contempt application, failed to comply with the order and attend court, and contempt was proved to the criminal standard.

Court Disposition

Contempt established; sentencing hearing adjourned; no separate punishment imposed due to subsequent compliance and vulnerability.

Orders

  • Sentencing hearing to be listed on notice to the defendant for 8 May 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
  • Documentation to be served by letter-box and email with at least 14 days' notice.