Jonathan David Rowland & Anor. v Kevin Gerald Stanford

Mr Stanford has purged his contempt by expressing contrition and complying with the April 2021 order to the extent reasonably possible given his circumstances. He is entitled to discharge, with further time granted to comply with the remaining part of the order.

Parties: Claimant: Jonathan David Rowland; Claimant: David John Rowland; Defendant: Kevin Gerald Stanford
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 11 August 2022
Procedural Posture: Contempt of Court / Application for Discharge From Committal
Outcome: application for discharge granted
Legal Topics: Purging Contempt, Mandatory Orders, Privilege Against Self Incrimination, Costs Assessment

Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Purging Contempt Mandatory Orders Privilege Against Self Incrimination Costs Assessment

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Parties

Jonathan David Rowland

Claimant

David John Rowland

Claimant

Kevin Gerald Stanford

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court / Application for Discharge From Committal

Legal Issues

1 Has the contemnor purged his contempt sufficiently to justify discharge?
2 Is the privilege against self-incrimination properly invoked?
3 Are the Claimants entitled to costs?

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

application for discharge granted

Orders

Mr Stanford released and discharged from committal
Mr Stanford given 28 days to provide required Affidavit for second part of paragraph 3 of April 2021 order