North Warwickshire Borough Council v White [2022] EWHC 1322 (QB) (19 May 2022)

North Warwickshire Borough Council v White [2022] EWHC 1322 (QB) (19 May 2022)

The defendant deliberately breached the injunction, but having already spent six days in custody, this was deemed sufficient punishment and no further penalty was imposed. A costs order of £250 was made against the defendant.

Citation
[2022] EWHC 1322 (QB)
Parties
Claimant: North Warwickshire Borough Council; Defendant: William White
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 May 2022
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment After Hearing on Breach of Injunction
Outcome
Breach of injunction proved; no further penalty due to time served; costs order imposed.
Legal Topics
Breach of Injunction, Sanctions for Breach, Costs Orders
Civil Procedure Injunctions Breach of Injunction Sanctions for Breach Costs Orders

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Parties

North Warwickshire Borough Council

Claimant

William White

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment After Hearing on Breach of Injunction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant breached the injunction
  2. 2 Appropriate sanction for breach of civil injunction
  3. 3 Liability for costs

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant deliberately breached the injunction, but having already spent six days in custody, this was deemed sufficient punishment and no further penalty was imposed. A costs order of £250 was made against the defendant.

Court Disposition

Breach of injunction proved; no further penalty due to time served; costs order imposed.

Orders

  • No further penalty for breach of injunction; defendant released.
  • Defendant to pay £250 towards claimant's costs within 28 days.