Leeds -v- Admatch [2011] JRC 159 (15 August 2011)

Leeds -v- Admatch [2011] JRC 159 (15 August 2011)

The court granted the disclosure order because the second plaintiff is entitled to assistance in enforcing its judgment, Admatch admits receipt of the sum but claims to have no assets, and the interests of justice require disclosure of financial information to prevent the plaintiff from holding an empty judgment.

Citation
[2011] JRC 159
Parties
First Plaintiff: Leeds United Football Club Limited; Second Plaintiff: Leeds United Football Club 2007 Limited; Defendant: Admatch Limited
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 August 2011
Procedural Posture
Post Judgment Summons for Discovery / Post Judgment Enforcement
Outcome
Order granted for post-judgment discovery against Admatch Limited.
Legal Topics
Post Judgment Discovery, Disclosure Orders, Set Off, Breach of Contract
Civil Procedure Contract Law Enforcement of Judgments Post Judgment Discovery Disclosure Orders Set Off Breach of Contract

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Parties

Leeds United Football Club Limited

First Plaintiff

Leeds United Football Club 2007 Limited

Second Plaintiff

Admatch Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Post Judgment Summons for Discovery / Post Judgment Enforcement

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the court should order post-judgment discovery against the defendant to aid enforcement
  2. 2 Whether the defendant must disclose financial information regarding the judgment debt

Ratio Decidendi

The court granted the disclosure order because the second plaintiff is entitled to assistance in enforcing its judgment, Admatch admits receipt of the sum but claims to have no assets, and the interests of justice require disclosure of financial information to prevent the plaintiff from holding an empty judgment.

Court Disposition

Order granted for post-judgment discovery against Admatch Limited.

Orders

  • Admatch Limited must file an up-to-date affidavit of its financial position from 1 January 2004 to date, including accounts, financial statements, bank statements, accounting ledger information, invoices, receipts, vouchers, and relevant correspondence.