North Warwickshire Borough Council v William White

North Warwickshire Borough Council v William White

The defendant deliberately breached the injunction. Given the lack of real harm and the six days already spent in custody, no further penalty is imposed. The defendant is ordered to pay a contribution of £250 towards the claimant’s costs.

Parties
Claimant: North Warwickshire Borough Council; Defendant: William White
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 May 2022
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Breach of injunction found; no further penalty imposed due to time served; costs order made.
Legal Topics
Injunctions, Breach of Injunction, Sanctions, Costs
Civil Procedure Injunctions Breach of Injunction Sanctions Costs

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Parties

North Warwickshire Borough Council

Claimant

William White

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant deliberately breached the injunction. Given the lack of real harm and the six days already spent in custody, no further penalty is imposed. The defendant is ordered to pay a contribution of £250 towards the claimant’s costs.

Court Disposition

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

Orders

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