Neocleous v Jones

Neocleous v Jones

Mr Jones' application for interim relief was rejected due to lack of evidence, procedural defects, and absence of merit; the claimants' application for an injunction was granted as Mr Jones' conduct constituted harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act.

Parties
Claimant: Neoclis Neocleous; Defendant: Stephen Jones; Claimant: Edwin Coe LLP; Claimant: David Greene (as representative for the members and employees of Edwin Coe LLP)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 December 2011
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Application for Injunctive Relief
Outcome
Mr Jones' application for interim relief rejected; claimants' application for injunction granted.
Legal Topics
Interim Injunctions, Protection From Harassment Act, Representative Actions, Article 10 ECHR, Civil Restraint Orders
Civil Procedure Harassment Human Rights Interim Injunctions Protection From Harassment Act Representative Actions Article 10 ECHR Civil Restraint Orders

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Parties

Neoclis Neocleous

Claimant

Stephen Jones

Defendant

Edwin Coe LLP

Claimant

David Greene (as representative for the members and employees of Edwin Coe LLP)

Claimant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Application for Injunctive Relief

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Jones' application for injunctive relief and civil restraint order should be granted
  2. 2 Whether the claimants are entitled to an injunction restraining Mr Jones from harassment
  3. 3 Whether the proceedings brought by Mr Neocleous should be struck out for abuse of process

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Jones' application for interim relief was rejected due to lack of evidence, procedural defects, and absence of merit; the claimants' application for an injunction was granted as Mr Jones' conduct constituted harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act.

Court Disposition

Mr Jones' application for interim relief rejected; claimants' application for injunction granted.

Orders

  • Interim relief sought by Mr Jones refused as totally without merit.
  • Injunction granted restraining Mr Jones from harassing claimants and their clients.