M v M [1987] JLR_Note 8a (18 December 1987)

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

  1. 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