Hemain v Hemain: 1988

The court confirmed its the power to grant a temporary injunction restraining the party from pursuing proceedings in a foreign jurisdiction to prevent that party from obtaining unfair advantage. The injunction would typically preserve the status quo pending an application or trial.

Citations:

[1988] 2 FLR 388

Cited by:

CitedGolubovich v Golubovich CA 21-May-2010
The court was asked to rule as to the recognition of a foreign (Moscow) decree of divorce obtained in breach of an Hemain injunction. The Russian proceedings had got to a stage requiring H positively to apply to prevent the decree.
Held: The . .
CitedT v T FD 29-Nov-2012
Application for Hemain injunction to restrain proceedings in Alabama. . .
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Family, Litigation Practice

Updated: 06 May 2022; Ref: scu.450573