M v M [1987] JLR_Note 8a (18 December 1987)
The court held that the standard of proof for civil contempt is proof beyond all reasonable doubt.
- Parties
- Applicant: M; Respondent: M
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 18 December 1987
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Contempt / Judgment
- Outcome
- judgment delivered
- Legal Topics
- Contempt of Court, Standard of Proof
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Parties
M
Applicant
M
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Contempt / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 What is the standard of proof required for civil contempt of court?
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that the standard of proof for civil contempt is proof beyond all reasonable doubt.
Court Disposition
judgment delivered
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