Timothy Pattinson v Robert Winsor

Timothy Pattinson v Robert Winsor

The defendant was aware of the Steyn injunction, its terms, and the penal notice. He deliberately sent 17 emails in breach of the injunction, making prohibited allegations against the claimant. His justification for breaching the order is not a defence to liability for contempt. The procedural requirements for a contempt application were met. The defendant is guilty of contempt of court as alleged.

Parties
Claimant: Timothy Pattinson; Defendant: Robert Winsor
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 June 2024
Procedural Posture
Contempt of Court Application / Liability Judgment; Sentencing Adjourned
Outcome
Defendant found guilty of contempt of court for 17 breaches of the Steyn injunction. Sentencing adjourned to allow final opportunity for legal representation and medical evidence.
Legal Topics
Harassment, Committal for Contempt, Interim Injunction, Legal Representation, Medical Evidence
Civil Procedure Injunctions Contempt of Court Harassment Committal for Contempt Interim Injunction Legal Representation Medical Evidence

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Parties

Timothy Pattinson

Claimant

Robert Winsor

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court Application / Liability Judgment; Sentencing Adjourned

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant is guilty of contempt of court for breaching the Steyn injunction by sending 17 emails containing prohibited allegations.
  2. 2 Whether the hearing should proceed in the absence of legal representation and further medical evidence for the defendant.
  3. 3 Whether the defendant's actions were deliberate and with knowledge of the injunction's terms.

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant was aware of the Steyn injunction, its terms, and the penal notice. He deliberately sent 17 emails in breach of the injunction, making prohibited allegations against the claimant. His justification for breaching the order is not a defence to liability for contempt. The procedural requirements for a contempt application were met. The defendant is guilty of contempt of court as alleged.

Court Disposition

Defendant found guilty of contempt of court for 17 breaches of the Steyn injunction. Sentencing adjourned to allow final opportunity for legal representation and medical evidence.

Orders

  • Liability for contempt established against the defendant.
  • Sentencing hearing adjourned to end of October/beginning of November, reserved to Mr Justice Linden.