Quantum Tuning Limited v White (Rev 1)

Quantum Tuning Limited v White (Rev 1)

The court found, beyond reasonable doubt, that Sam White failed to deliver up specific electronic devices (including a Dell Alienware laptop and a laptop registered as SAM-PC) in breach of the Nicklin Order, actively concealed their existence, and lied about their whereabouts, constituting contempt of court.

Parties
Claimant: Quantum Tuning Limited; Defendant: Sam White
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Contempt of Court Application / Judgment Following Committal Application Hearing
Outcome
Contempt of court established against the defendant (Sam White) for breach of the Nicklin Order.
Legal Topics
Contempt of Court, Breach of Court Order, Delivery Up of Property, Rescission of Settlement Agreement, Enforcement of Consent Order
Civil Procedure Contract Law Intellectual Property Contempt of Court Breach of Court Order Delivery Up of Property Rescission of Settlement Agreement Enforcement of Consent Order

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Parties

Quantum Tuning Limited

Claimant

Sam White

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court Application / Judgment Following Committal Application Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant failed to comply with the Nicklin Order for delivery up of electronic devices containing claimant's files
  2. 2 Whether the defendant concealed or destroyed devices required to be delivered up
  3. 3 Whether the defendant attempted to mislead the claimant and the court regarding compliance

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, beyond reasonable doubt, that Sam White failed to deliver up specific electronic devices (including a Dell Alienware laptop and a laptop registered as SAM-PC) in breach of the Nicklin Order, actively concealed their existence, and lied about their whereabouts, constituting contempt of court.

Court Disposition

Contempt of court established against the defendant (Sam White) for breach of the Nicklin Order.

Orders

  • Court to consider sanction for contempt; sentencing to follow.