Robbins v O Sullivan [2001] JRC 74 (27 March 2001)

Robbins v O Sullivan [2001] JRC 74 (27 March 2001)

The court found the plaintiff and her mother to be credible witnesses and the defendant's evidence unreliable. The court was satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant breached the injunction on 16th and 26th March, constituting contempt of court.

Citation
[2001] JRC 74
Parties
Plaintiff: Plaintiff; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 March 2001
Procedural Posture
Contempt of Court Proceedings / Judgment After Hearing of Alleged Breaches of Injunction
Outcome
Defendant found in contempt of court for breaching injunction.
Legal Topics
Injunctions, Contempt of Court, Domestic Violence, Breach of Court Orders
Family Law Civil Procedure Injunctions Contempt of Court Domestic Violence Breach of Court Orders

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Parties

Plaintiff

Plaintiff

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Contempt of Court Proceedings / Judgment After Hearing of Alleged Breaches of Injunction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant breached the terms of the injunction granted on 26th January, 2001
  2. 2 Whether the breaches constitute contempt of court

Ratio Decidendi

The court found the plaintiff and her mother to be credible witnesses and the defendant's evidence unreliable. The court was satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant breached the injunction on 16th and 26th March, constituting contempt of court.

Court Disposition

Defendant found in contempt of court for breaching injunction.

Orders

  • Defendant sentenced to 7 days' imprisonment.