Rana Kabbani Seale v Orlando Seale & Ors

Rana Kabbani Seale v Orlando Seale & Ors

Mrs Seale persistently and intentionally breached the Order by sending non-administrative correspondence to the court, knowing the terms and penal notice, and the Order was valid and enforceable; only a custodial sanction is appropriate, suspended for mitigation.

Parties
Appellant/defendant in Contempt Application: Rana Kabbani Seale; Respondent: Orlando Seale; Respondent: Delilah Jeary; Respondent: Jasmine Seale; Claimant in Contempt Application: Solicitor General for England and Wales
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Contempt of Court Application / Judgment on Liability and Sentencing
Outcome
Mrs Seale found in contempt of court for at least 27 breaches of the Order; sentenced to six months' imprisonment, suspended for two years.
Legal Topics
Civil Restraint Orders, Court Orders, Sanctions for Contempt, Probate Litigation, Judicial Misconduct Allegations
Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Probate Civil Restraint Orders Court Orders Sanctions for Contempt Probate Litigation Judicial Misconduct Allegations

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Parties

Rana Kabbani Seale

Appellant/defendant in Contempt Application

Orlando Seale

Respondent

Delilah Jeary

Respondent

Jasmine Seale

Respondent

Solicitor General for England and Wales

Claimant in Contempt Application

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court Application / Judgment on Liability and Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mrs Seale breached the terms of a court order restricting correspondence with the court
  2. 2 Whether the breaches were intentional and with knowledge of the order
  3. 3 Whether the court order was valid and enforceable

Ratio Decidendi

Mrs Seale persistently and intentionally breached the Order by sending non-administrative correspondence to the court, knowing the terms and penal notice, and the Order was valid and enforceable; only a custodial sanction is appropriate, suspended for mitigation.

Court Disposition

Mrs Seale found in contempt of court for at least 27 breaches of the Order; sentenced to six months' imprisonment, suspended for two years.

Orders

  • Six months' imprisonment suspended for two years.
  • Transcript of judgment to be produced at public expense.