Cooper v Cooper [2001] JRC 222 (05 November 2001)

Cooper v Cooper [2001] JRC 222 (05 November 2001)

Mr. Cooper's deliberate breach of the court's injunctions by entering the Plaintiff's premises at night constitutes serious contempt, warranting imprisonment.

Citation
[2001] JRC 222
Parties
Plaintiff: Plaintiff; Defendant: Mr. Cooper
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 November 2001
Procedural Posture
Contempt Proceedings / Final Judgment
Outcome
Mr. Cooper sentenced to three months' imprisonment for contempt of court.
Legal Topics
Contempt of Court, Breach of Injunction
Civil Procedure Contempt of Court Breach of Injunction

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Parties

Plaintiff

Plaintiff

Mr. Cooper

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Contempt Proceedings / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr. Cooper breached the court's injunctions by entering the Plaintiff's premises at night.
  2. 2 Whether Mr. Cooper's actions constitute contempt of court.

Ratio Decidendi

Mr. Cooper's deliberate breach of the court's injunctions by entering the Plaintiff's premises at night constitutes serious contempt, warranting imprisonment.

Court Disposition

Mr. Cooper sentenced to three months' imprisonment for contempt of court.

Orders

  • Three months' imprisonment for Mr. Cooper.
  • Power of arrest re-imposed for six months from today.