Pattinson v Winsor [2024] EWHC 2563 (KB) (12 September 2024)

Pattinson v Winsor [2024] EWHC 2563 (KB) (12 September 2024)

The defendant was aware of the Steyn injunction, deliberately sent 17 emails in breach of its terms, and had knowledge of all facts making his conduct contemptuous. His justification for breaching the order is not a defence to liability for contempt.

Citation
[2024] EWHC 2563 (KB)
Parties
Claimant: Timothy Pattinson; Defendant: Robert Winsor
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Contempt of Court Application / Liability Judgment Delivered; Sentencing Adjourned
Outcome
Defendant found guilty of contempt of court; sentencing adjourned.
Legal Topics
Contempt of Court, Interim Injunctions, Harassment, Committal Proceedings
Civil Procedure Judicial Process Contempt of Court Interim Injunctions Harassment Committal Proceedings

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Parties

Timothy Pattinson

Claimant

Robert Winsor

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court Application / Liability Judgment Delivered; Sentencing Adjourned

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant breached the terms of the Steyn injunction dated 16 February 2024
  2. 2 Whether the breaches constitute contempt of court

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant was aware of the Steyn injunction, deliberately sent 17 emails in breach of its terms, and had knowledge of all facts making his conduct contemptuous. His justification for breaching the order is not a defence to liability for contempt.

Court Disposition

Defendant found guilty of contempt of court; sentencing adjourned.

Orders

  • Liability for contempt established against the defendant.
  • Sentencing hearing to be scheduled for end of October/beginning of November 2024.