Collardeau v Fuchs: Contempt of Court

Collardeau v Fuchs: Contempt of Court

The Defendant was in contempt of court for breaching paragraph 9 of the order of 28 March 2025 by selling ML1, as the order was effectively served by email pursuant to a valid alternative service order, and the Defendant had knowledge of the order and its terms. Procedural defects in service, if any, are waived as no injustice was caused.

Parties
Claimant: Alvina Collardeau; Defendant: Michael Fuchs
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Contempt of Court / Judgment on Liability, Sentencing Adjourned
Outcome
Defendant found guilty of contempt of court for breach of paragraph 9 of the order of 28 March 2025; sentencing adjourned.
Legal Topics
Contempt of Court, Service of Orders, Alternative Service, Financial Remedy, Enforcement of Orders
Family Law Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Service of Orders Alternative Service Financial Remedy Enforcement of Orders

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Parties

Alvina Collardeau

Claimant

Michael Fuchs

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court / Judgment on Liability, Sentencing Adjourned

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant breached the preservation order by selling ML1
  2. 2 Whether the Defendant breached the order by impeding domestication of court orders abroad
  3. 3 Whether service by email constituted effective service for contempt proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

The Defendant was in contempt of court for breaching paragraph 9 of the order of 28 March 2025 by selling ML1, as the order was effectively served by email pursuant to a valid alternative service order, and the Defendant had knowledge of the order and its terms. Procedural defects in service, if any, are waived as no injustice was caused.

Court Disposition

Defendant found guilty of contempt of court for breach of paragraph 9 of the order of 28 March 2025; sentencing adjourned.

Orders

  • Sentencing adjourned to January or early February 2026.
  • Judgment to be published on Judiciary website.