Robbins v OSullivan [2001] JRC 80 (02 April 2001)

Robbins v OSullivan [2001] JRC 80 (02 April 2001)

The defendant breached the injunction by contacting the plaintiff via telephone immediately after release from prior imprisonment, demonstrating disregard for the court's order. The breach, though less severe than a physical visit, warranted a two-week imprisonment to reinforce compliance.

Citation
[2001] JRC 80
Parties
Defendant: Mr. O'Sullivan; Plaintiff: Unnamed Plaintiff
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 April 2001
Procedural Posture
Contempt Proceedings / Sentencing
Outcome
Defendant sentenced to two weeks' imprisonment for contempt of court.
Legal Topics
Breach of Injunction, Contempt of Court
Civil Procedure Breach of Injunction Contempt of Court

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Parties

Mr. O'Sullivan

Defendant

Unnamed Plaintiff

Plaintiff

Procedural Posture

Contempt Proceedings / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant breached the court injunction by contacting the plaintiff
  2. 2 Appropriate punishment for repeated breach of injunction

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant breached the injunction by contacting the plaintiff via telephone immediately after release from prior imprisonment, demonstrating disregard for the court's order. The breach, though less severe than a physical visit, warranted a two-week imprisonment to reinforce compliance.

Court Disposition

Defendant sentenced to two weeks' imprisonment for contempt of court.

Orders

  • Defendant to serve two weeks' imprisonment.