Akhmedova v Akhmedov & Ors

Akhmedova v Akhmedov & Ors

The court is satisfied that the applicant has an extremely strong prima facie case, faces serious damage due to non-disclosure and destruction of evidence, there is clear evidence of possession of incriminating documents with a real possibility of destruction, and the harm to the respondent is not excessive or disproportionate. The requirements for a search order are met.

Parties
Claimant: Tatiana Akhmedova; Defendant: Temur Akhmedov; Defendant: Farkhad Akhmedov; Defendant: Counselor; Defendant: Sobaldo; Defendant: Borderedge
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 October 2020
Procedural Posture
Family Division / Without Notice Application for Search Order
Outcome
Search order granted against Temur Akhmedov.
Legal Topics
Search Orders, Disclosure, Freezing Orders, Asset Concealment, Enforcement of Judgments
Family Law Civil Procedure Search Orders Disclosure Freezing Orders Asset Concealment Enforcement of Judgments

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Parties

Tatiana Akhmedova

Claimant

Temur Akhmedov

Defendant

Farkhad Akhmedov

Defendant

Counselor

Defendant

Sobaldo

Defendant

Borderedge

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Family Division / Without Notice Application for Search Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a search order should be granted against Temur Akhmedov
  2. 2 Whether the requirements for a search order are met
  3. 3 Whether Temur Akhmedov has failed to comply with disclosure and forensic examination orders

Ratio Decidendi

The court is satisfied that the applicant has an extremely strong prima facie case, faces serious damage due to non-disclosure and destruction of evidence, there is clear evidence of possession of incriminating documents with a real possibility of destruction, and the harm to the respondent is not excessive or disproportionate. The requirements for a search order are met.

Court Disposition

Search order granted against Temur Akhmedov.

Orders

  • Search order to be executed at Temur Akhmedov's flat for electronic devices.
  • Forensic imaging of devices by independent IT expert Aon.