Tessy Dingba v David Chinedu Dingba

Tessy Dingba v David Chinedu Dingba

None of the applicant's allegations of molestation were proved on the balance of probabilities. The applicant's evidence was found to be untruthful and uncorroborated, and there were significant breaches of the duty of full and frank disclosure on the ex parte application. The non-molestation order was discharged on the facts and would have been discharged in any event due to disclosure breaches.

Parties
Applicant: Tessy Dingba; Respondent: David Chinedu Dingba
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 November 2026
Procedural Posture
Family / Final Hearing of Application for Non Molestation Order
Outcome
Application dismissed; non-molestation order discharged.
Legal Topics
Non Molestation Order, Domestic Violence, Ex Parte Applications, Disclosure Obligations
Family Law Non Molestation Order Domestic Violence Ex Parte Applications Disclosure Obligations

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Parties

Tessy Dingba

Applicant

David Chinedu Dingba

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Final Hearing of Application for Non Molestation Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has proved allegations of molestation justifying a final non-molestation order
  2. 2 Whether the applicant breached her duty of full and frank disclosure on the ex parte application

Ratio Decidendi

None of the applicant's allegations of molestation were proved on the balance of probabilities. The applicant's evidence was found to be untruthful and uncorroborated, and there were significant breaches of the duty of full and frank disclosure on the ex parte application. The non-molestation order was discharged on the facts and would have been discharged in any event due to disclosure breaches.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed; non-molestation order discharged.

Orders

  • The non-molestation order made on 7 November 2024 is discharged.