Taylor-Forrest v Owen & Anor

Taylor-Forrest v Owen & Anor

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant advanced no valid grounds to challenge the orders, failed to appeal the striking out of his defence, and continued to disobey court orders, justifying the committal for contempt.

Parties
Applicant: Taylor-Forrest; Respondent: Owen; Respondent: Williams
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 May 2010
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Order
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Striking Out of Defence, Obedience to Court Orders, Committal for Contempt, Libel
Civil Procedure Defamation Contempt of Court Striking Out of Defence Obedience to Court Orders Committal for Contempt Libel

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Parties

Taylor-Forrest

Applicant

Owen

Respondent

Williams

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant had grounds to challenge the order requiring retraction and prohibiting defence of libel allegations
  2. 2 Whether the appellant's non-compliance with court orders justified committal for contempt

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant advanced no valid grounds to challenge the orders, failed to appeal the striking out of his defence, and continued to disobey court orders, justifying the committal for contempt.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application refused
  • Order of Burton J remains in full force and effect