Premier Marinas Ltd v Roberts [2024] EWHC 3477 (Admlty) (11 December 2024)

The defendant was found guilty of contempt of court for knowingly failing to comply with a mandatory injunction to remove his vessel from the marina by the deadline set in the court order, having been duly served and fully aware of the terms and consequences.

Citation: [2024] EWHC 3477 (Admlty)
Parties: Claimant: Premier Marinas Limited; Defendant: Mr Nick Roberts
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 11 December 2024
Procedural Posture: Committal Application (contempt of Court) / Post Judgment, Contempt Finding, Sentencing Adjourned
Outcome: Defendant found guilty of contempt of court; sentencing adjourned.
Legal Topics: Contempt of Court, Mandatory Injunction, Berthing Fees, Licence Termination

Admiralty Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Mandatory Injunction Berthing Fees Licence Termination

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Parties

Premier Marinas Limited

Claimant

Mr Nick Roberts

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Committal Application (contempt of Court) / Post Judgment, Contempt Finding, Sentencing Adjourned

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendant is in contempt of court for failing to comply with a mandatory injunction to remove his vessel from the marina

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Defendant found guilty of contempt of court; sentencing adjourned.

Orders

Sentencing hearing listed for 4 February 2025 at Royal Courts of Justice.
Bench warrant to be issued if defendant does not confirm attendance by 24 January 2025 or indicates non-attendance.