The use of the power of the High Court to commit a contemnor was discretionary but may be exercised for a negligent failure.
Judges:
Staughton LJ
Citations:
Ind Summary 01-Nov-1993, Times 15-Oct-1993, [1994] JPL 734
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Appeal from – Guildford Borough Council v Valler and Others QBD 18-May-1993
Imprisonment or sequestration of assets was a proper remedy for a deliberate contempt of court. . .
Cited by:
Appealed to – Guildford Borough Council v Valler and Others QBD 18-May-1993
Imprisonment or sequestration of assets was a proper remedy for a deliberate contempt of court. . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.
Contempt of Court, Contract
Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.81081
