Multiplex Construction Europe Ltd & Ors v Persons Unknown [2025] EWHC 1887 (KB) (05 February 2025)

Multiplex Construction Europe Ltd & Ors v Persons Unknown [2025] EWHC 1887 (KB) (05 February 2025)

Interim injunction continued for minimum 21 days due to ongoing risk of trespass by urban explorers, compelling necessity, and procedural compliance; full hearing adjourned to allow proper notice and service.

Citation
[2025] EWHC 1887 (KB)
Parties
Claimant: Multiplex Construction Europe Limited; Claimant: Ludgate House Limited; Claimant: Sampson House Limited; Defendant: Persons Unknown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Civil Injunction (persons Unknown) / Interim Application to Continue Injunction; Adjourned for Full Hearing
Outcome
Interim injunction continued for minimum 21 days; application adjourned for full hearing.
Legal Topics
Persons Unknown Injunctions, Quia Timet Actions, Service Requirements, Urban Exploration Trespass
Civil Procedure Property Law Injunctions Persons Unknown Injunctions Quia Timet Actions Service Requirements Urban Exploration Trespass

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Parties

Multiplex Construction Europe Limited

Claimant

Ludgate House Limited

Claimant

Sampson House Limited

Claimant

Persons Unknown

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Injunction (persons Unknown) / Interim Application to Continue Injunction; Adjourned for Full Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to dispense with service of amended particulars of claim
  2. 2 Whether application should be heard ex parte
  3. 3 Whether injunction should be continued

Ratio Decidendi

Interim injunction continued for minimum 21 days due to ongoing risk of trespass by urban explorers, compelling necessity, and procedural compliance; full hearing adjourned to allow proper notice and service.

Court Disposition

Interim injunction continued for minimum 21 days; application adjourned for full hearing.

Orders

  • Dispensation with personal service of amended particulars of claim granted; claimants to upload documents to website linked on site notices.
  • Application not dealt with ex parte; proper notice required.