PA Thomas and Co v Mould: QBD 1968

The court urged caution in the grant of an injunction to protect information for which confidence was claimed but where that claim might not succeed. O’Connor J refused to enforce by committal an injunction restraining the defendants from making use of certain confidential information acquired by them during their employment, when the nature of the alleged confidential information had not been specified in the evidence or disclosed to the court.
O’Connor J said: ‘But where parties seek to invoke the power of the court to commit people to prison and deprive them of their liberty, there has got to be quite clear certainty about it.’

Judges:

O’Connor J

Citations:

[1968] 1 All ER 963, [1968] 2 WLR 737, [1968] 2 QB 913

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

CitedAttorney-General v Leveller Magazine Ltd HL 1-Feb-1979
The appellants were magazines and journalists who published, after committal proceedings, the name of a witness, a member of the security services, who had been referred to as Colonel B during the hearing. An order had been made for his name not to . .
CitedMarketmaker Beijing Co Ltd and others v CMC Group Plc and others QBD 8-Oct-2004
Interim injunctions had been obtained to prevent the defendants carrying out certain banking transactions.
Held: The remedy sought and the claim was extravagant and unlikely to succeed. The injunctions should be discharged. It was not at all . .
CitedBains and Others v Moore and Others QBD 15-Feb-2017
The claimant anti-asbestos campaigners complained that the defendant investigators had infringed their various rights of privacy. They now sought discovery to support the claim.
Held: the contents of the witness statements do show that it is . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Intellectual Property, Litigation Practice, Contempt of Court

Updated: 29 April 2022; Ref: scu.182810

Vik v Deutsche Bank Ag: CA 6 Sep 2018

DB sought to enforce payment of a judgment debt of US$320 million. The appellant was accused of failing to comply orders designed to facilitate collection. There was uncertainty in the rules: ‘this is a matter where consideration by the Rules Committee would be most welcome. Putting to one side the cases in which (on the view I take) permission is not required to serve an alleged contemnor out of the jurisdiction, it must be in the public interest that there should be a specific jurisdictional gateway permitting such service on an officer of a company, where the fact that he is out of the jurisdiction is no bar to the making of a committal application. ‘

Citations:

[2018] EWCA Civ 2011)

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Jurisdiction, Contempt of Court

Updated: 27 April 2022; Ref: scu.622329

Aviva Insurance Ltd v Ahmed: QBD 21 Nov 2017

Application for the committal of the defendant for contempt of court on an allegation that the defendant brought a fraudulent claim in the county court for personal injuries alleging that he had been the victim of a genuine road traffic accident when in fact he had deliberately caused the collision in order to make a fraudulent claim. The contempt alleged consists of making false statements in documents verified by a statement of truth.

Judges:

Spencer J

Citations:

[2017] EWHC 3276 (QB)

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Contempt of Court

Updated: 26 April 2022; Ref: scu.621130

Yaxley-Lennon (Aka Tommy Robinson), Re: CACD 1 Aug 2018

The defendant appealed from his committal for contempt of court. Being already subject to a suspended sentence of imprisonment for contempt, he had filmed court proceedings, and filmed himself commenting on a case where there had been an order for only delayed publication of the proceedings.
Held: Though the breaches had been flagrant and were not denied, the court had erred in the procedure adopted. Though a court still had power to deal summarily with a contempt in the face of the court, the usual procedure should be to invite the Attorney General to initiate proceedings.

Judges:

Lord Burnett of Maldon CJ, Turner, McGowan JJ

Citations:

[2018] EWCA Crim 1856, [2018] WLR(D) 503

Links:

Bailii, WLRD

Statutes:

Criminal Procedure Rules 48

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Contempt of Court

Updated: 26 April 2022; Ref: scu.621117

In re F (otherwise A) (A Minor) (Publication of Information): FD 1976

Citations:

[1976] 3 All ER 274, [1976] 3 WLR 307, [1977] Fam 47

Statutes:

Administration of Justice Act 1960 12(1)(a)

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

Appeal fromIn re F (otherwise A ) (A Minor) (Publication of Information) CA 1977
An allegation of contempt was made in proceedings related to the publication by a newspaper of extracts from a report by a social worker and a report by the Official Solicitor, both prepared after the commencement and for the purpose of the wardship . .
CitedRe S (A Child) CA 10-Jul-2003
The mother of the child on behalf of whom the application was made, was to face trial for murder. The child was in care and an order was sought to restrain publiction of material which might reveal his identity, including matters arising during the . .
CitedKelly (A Minor) v British Broadcasting Corporation FD 25-Jul-2000
K, aged 16, had left home to join what was said to be a religious sect. His whereabouts were unknown. He had been made a ward of court and the Official Solicitor was appointed to represent his interests. He had sent messages to say that he was well . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Children, Media, Contempt of Court

Updated: 20 April 2022; Ref: scu.182818

Galloway v Ali-Khan: QBD 22 Mar 2018

The claimant sought the defendant be found guilty of contempt. She had formally undertaken to the court not to say anything defamatory of him, but now admitted being co-signatory to a letter from the Labour Party which she accepted was such. She sought an adjournment to allow her to get legal assistance.
Held: ‘it is an exceptional course for the court to accept admissions of guilt of what is approaching a criminal offence from an unrepresented litigation. I have concluded that this is a case where the court should do that. Ms Khan is evidently a well-educated woman with experience of courts who has had plenty of notice of the allegations against her, and an ample opportunity to seek legal representation and arrange a defence.’ The contempt was found.

Judges:

Warby J

Citations:

[2018] EWHC 780 (QB)

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

contempt of Court

Updated: 13 April 2022; Ref: scu.609109

Practice Direction (Family Proceedings: Committal): 2001

Citations:

[2001] 1 WLR 1253

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

CitedIn re G (a Child) (Contempt: Committal) CA 10-Apr-2003
The appellant had been made subject to a suspended committal to prison. He was involved with children proceedings, and had published details on the Internet which would make the social worker traceable.
Held: Where a contempt was not committed . .
CitedHammerton v Hammerton CA 23-Mar-2007
The husband appealed against his committal for contempt of a court order in family proceedings. The court had heard the wife’s application for his committal at the same time as his application for contact with the children.
Held: The appeal . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Family, Human Rights, Contempt of Court

Updated: 12 April 2022; Ref: scu.250481

Regina v Calum I MacLeod: CACD 29 Nov 2000

The defendant had approached a prosecution witness after she had completed her evidence, but before she left, and challenged her on the basis that she had been lying. On the following day the judge considered whether his behaviour was a contempt of court, and having found it proved, and sentenced him. In this case, and the judge was not himself a witness to what had happened, and it was appropriate for him to act as an independent tribunal, and it was also necessary to act quickly and decisively. The Article 6 right to a fair trial did not add, in these circumstances, to the requirements which already applied to an English courts. The judge should, however, have requested prosecuting counsel to lead the witness through her evidence.

Citations:

Times 20-Dec-2000

Human Rights, Criminal Practice, Contempt of Court, Crime

Updated: 10 April 2022; Ref: scu.88549

Regina v Newtonabbey Magistrates Court Ex Parte Belfast Telegraph Newspapers Ltd: CANI 27 Aug 1997

When the defendant charged with indecent assault was remanded on bail to await trial, the magistrate ordered that there should be no report of the proceedings at that stage because of the defendant’s concerns that publicity would lead to his being attacked; this would frustrate the administration of justice because he might no longer be able to face trial. The newspaper objected.
Held: Magistrates cannot prevent publication of proceedings outside the strict limits of the Act even if could interfere with course of justice. ‘The use of the words ‘some other public interest’ indicates that Lord Diplock had in mind the protection of the public interest in the administration of justice rather than the private welfare of those caught up in that administration.’

Citations:

Times 27-Aug-1997, 1997 NILR 309, [1997] NI QBD 309

Statutes:

Contempt of Court Act 1981 4(2)

Cited by:

Appeal fromBelfast Telegraph Newspapers Ltd, In the Matter of CANI 3-Apr-2001
. .
CitedHarper and Another, Regina (on The Application of) v Aldershot Magistrates Court Admn 8-Jun-2010
Police defendants not to have addresses withheld
The defendants, senior police officers were accused of misconduct in public office, being said to have sought improperly to interfere in prosecutions for speeding. They appealed against refusal by the magistrates to have their addresses protected. . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Contempt of Court, Northern Ireland

Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.87436

Practice Direction (Magistrates’ Court: Contempt): QBD 11 Jun 2001

Detailed guidance was given by the court as to the way in which magistrates should deal with persons refusing to give evidence, or otherwise behaving in a way which might be a contempt of court. They should cease to use their power to bind a defendant over. The magistrates should consider detention of the person until he could be dealt with without disrupting the court, but in any event progress should be made within the day. He must be offered legal aid and representation. In the event of a not guilty plea different magistrates should hear the case. The sentence should allow for time spent in custody, and be no more than was necessary.

Citations:

Times 11-Jun-2001

Magistrates, Contempt of Court

Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.84897

Practice Direction (Arresting Officer: Attendance): FD 19 Jan 2000

The direction deals with the circumstances in which the officer who makes an arrest in family proceedings for the breach of a non-molestation or similar order should be asked to attend court personally on the hearing regarding that breach. Unless the circumstances of the arrest itself appeared to be an issue, or unless the officer could give evidence as a witness to the circumstances leading up to the arrest, the officer need not normally be called.

Citations:

Times 19-Jan-2000, Gazette 03-Feb-2000

Statutes:

Family Law Act 1996 47(7)

Family, Contempt of Court

Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.84844

MGN Pension Trustees Ltd v Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association Etc: ChD 15 Dec 1994

There should be no refusal to allow reporting of civil proceedings where criminal proceedings were not likely to be prejudiced. The critical question in relation to section 4(2) is whether there is a substantial risk of prejudice to the administration of justice which could be avoided by the making of a postponing order. The court enumerated the questions to be asked on whether reporting of proceedings to be delayed for prejudice.

Citations:

Independent 15-Dec-1994, Times 21-Dec-1994, [1995] 2 All ER 355

Statutes:

Contempt of Court Act 1981 4(2)

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

CitedAllen v The Grimsby Telegraph and Another QBD 2-Mar-2011
The claimant sought to prevent publication of his name in the context of the making of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO). He had been convicted of offences against sex workers. An order had been made preventing disclosure of his address, but . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Contempt of Court

Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.83680

Director General of Fair Trading v Pioneer Concrete (UK) Ltd, sub nom Supply of Ready Mixed Concrete (No 2): HL 25 Nov 1994

The actions of company employees, acting in the course of their employment and in contempt may put the company employer in contempt also, and even though the company may have given explicit instructions that no infringing agreement should be entered into.

Citations:

Independent 30-Nov-1994, Times 25-Nov-1994, Gazette 05-Jan-1995, [1995] 1 AC 456

Citing:

Appeal fromIn Re Supply of Ready Mixed Concrete (No 2) CA 8-Jul-1993
An employer was not liable for its employee’s action in contempt of court against the company’s clear instructions with regard to anti-competitive agreements. . .
See AlsoDirector General of Fair Trading v Smiths Concrete: re Supply of Ready Mixed Concrete 1992
For a person to be found in contempt of a court order it is necessary to show that that he knew of the relevant order and with that knowledge he intended to do the act which amounted to a breach of the court order. It is not necessary to show that . .

Cited by:

CitedBird v Hadkinson ChD 4-Mar-1999
A party ordered to make disclosure in Mareva proceedings, could be found in contempt where the answers given were technically true, but misleading because of their incompleteness. The party has a clear duty to provide full and accurate disclosure. A . .
CitedGulf Azov Shipping Company Ltd v Idisi ComC 22-Nov-2000
Application to commit defendant to prison for contempt of court. . .
CitedFerguson v British Gas Trading Ltd CA 10-Feb-2009
Harassment to Criminal Level needed to Convict
The claimant had been a customer of the defendant, but had moved to another supplier. She was then subjected to a constant stream of threatening letters which she could not stop despite re-assurances and complaints. The defendant now appealed . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Contempt of Court, Company, Vicarious Liability

Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.82207

In Re B (A Minor) (Contempt Evidence); Re B (Contempt of Court: affidavit: evidence): FD 15 Nov 1995

Respondents in contempt proceedings to file affidavit evidence to prepare case.

Citations:

Times 15-Nov-1995, [1996] 1 WLR 626

Cited by:

CitedIn re S-C (Children) v H-C CA 28-Jan-2010
The appellant appealed against an order finding her in contempt of court for breach of a court order. The finding had been made in the absence of the parties. She had reported to the police a distorted version of a medical report in the children . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Contempt of Court

Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.81717

HM Attorney General v Associated Newspapers Ltd and Others: QBD 9 Dec 1992

A newspaper was held to have been in contempt of court for publishing details of the deliberations of a jury, even though it had not solicited the information. Beldam LJ said of the word ‘disclosure’: ‘It is a word wide enough to encompass the revealing of the secrets of the jury room by a juryman to his friend or neighbour as well as the opening up of such knowledge to the public as a whole by someone to whom it has been revealed. And in the light of the background to which we have referred, we see every reason why Parliament should have intended the word ‘disclose’ to cover both situations. Nor do we regard it as significant that the secrets came into the hands of the newspaper indirectly. The existence of a market for the transcript of interviews with jurors containing prohibited details of their deliberations is as inimical to the interests of justice as the direct solicitation for money which occurred in this case. Section 8 is aimed at keeping the secrets of the jury room inviolate in the interests of justice. We believe that it would only be by giving it an interpretation which would emasculate Parliament’s purpose that it could be held that the widespread disclosure in this case did not infringe the section.’
Beldam LJ pointed out that if disclosures were allowed, jurors may come under pressure to make disclosures: ‘It was against this background that Parliament enacted section 8 of the Act of 1981. If breaches of the secrecy of the jury room had escalated to a degree that Parliament deemed a statutory sanction to be necessary, then its duty was to define clearly the circumstances in which an offence would be committed so that criminal sanctions were restricted to those offences which, in Lord Diplock’s words in Attorney-General v Leveller Magazine Ltd [1994] AC 440, 449: ‘involve an interference with the due administration of justice either in a particular case or more generally as a continuing process.” and ‘Thus, we believe, the law has long recognised the importance of complete freedom of discussion in the jury room. If a juror were to be deterred from expressing his doubt of the accused’s guilt because he feared subsequent recrimination or ridicule, the accused might be deprived of a persuasive voice in his favour. So, too, a jury deciding a plaintiff’s claim to damages for libel ought not to be exposed to interrogation by the erstwhile defendants or others who share an interest in avoiding liability for, or reducing the consequences of, defamatory publication. We consider that the free, uninhibited and unfettered discussion by the jury in the course of their deliberations is essential to the proper administration of a system of justice which includes trial by jury. The enacted provisions designed to maintain such discussion are confined to soliciting, disclosing or publishing the particular aspects of the discussion in the jury room identified in the section. To that extent only do they restrain freedom expression. There is no restriction, as Mr Pannick [counsel for the newspaper] suggested, on the freedom to express opinions, advance arguments, advocate changes or promote reform on the many aspects of jury trial which have already been the subject of public debate and which are, and remain, proper objects of public concern and interest. In due course the European Court of Human Rights may be called upon to decide whether the measures enacted by Parliament are disproportionate to the restriction imposed on freedom of expression. When it does so, it will surely take full account of Parliament’s experience of trial by jury as an instrument of justice in the United Kingdom and its appreciation of the need today to protect the secrecy of the jury room. We were invited to take these factors into account to guide our interpretation of section 8. To the extent that it is permissible for this purpose, we have considered them.’

Judges:

Beldam LJ

Citations:

Gazette 09-Dec-1992

Statutes:

European Convention on Human Rights, Contempt of Court Act 1981 8(1)

Citing:

Appealed toHM Attorney-General v Associated Newspapers Ltd and Others HL 4-Feb-1994
Following the acquittal of a prominent politician on a charge of conspiracy to murder, the New Statesman magazine published an article, based on an interview with one of the jurors, which gave an account of significant parts of the jury’s . .
CitedAttorney-General v Leveller Magazine Ltd HL 1-Feb-1979
The appellants were magazines and journalists who published, after committal proceedings, the name of a witness, a member of the security services, who had been referred to as Colonel B during the hearing. An order had been made for his name not to . .

Cited by:

Appeal fromHM Attorney-General v Associated Newspapers Ltd and Others HL 4-Feb-1994
Following the acquittal of a prominent politician on a charge of conspiracy to murder, the New Statesman magazine published an article, based on an interview with one of the jurors, which gave an account of significant parts of the jury’s . .
CitedHM Attorney General v Seckerson and Times Newspapers Ltd Admn 13-May-2009
The first defendant had been foreman of a jury in a criminal trial. He was accused of disclosing details of the jury’s votes and their considerations with concerns about the expert witnesses to the second defendant. The parties disputed the extent . .
At First InstanceAssociated Newspapers Ltd v United Kingdom ECHR 30-Nov-1994
The newspaper said that a finding against it of contempt of court for publishing material derived from a jury’s deliberations infringed its rights of free speech.
Held: The complaint was declared inadmissible. ‘The Commission agrees with the . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Human Rights, Media, Contempt of Court

Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.81405

Guildford Borough Council v Valler, Smith and Others: CA 15 Oct 1993

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 fromGuildford 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 toGuildford 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

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.

Citations:

Times 18-May-1993

Citing:

Appealed toGuildford Borough Council v Valler, Smith and Others CA 15-Oct-1993
The use of the power of the High Court to commit a contemnor was discretionary but may be exercised for a negligent failure. . .

Cited by:

Appeal fromGuildford Borough Council v Valler, Smith and Others CA 15-Oct-1993
The use of the power of the High Court to commit a contemnor was discretionary but may be exercised for a negligent failure. . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Contempt of Court

Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.81082

Irtelli v Squatriti and Others: CA 15 Apr 1992

Fresh evidence may be accepted in appeals against committal for contempt.

Citations:

Gazette 15-Apr-1992, [1993] QB 83

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

CitedSecretary of State for Trade and Industry v Paulin ChD 13-May-2005
The director sought to appeal an order disqualifying him form acting as a company director.
Held: The disqualification proceedings were properly charactised as insolvency proceedings and therefore there was no requirement for permission to . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Contempt of Court

Updated: 08 April 2022; Ref: scu.82427

Shand, (A Child), Re London Borough of Barking and Dagenham v Richards: FD 8 Nov 2017

Application for committal of child’s grandmother for failure to deliver child in accordance with collection order.
Held: The application was deficient procedurally and failed.

Judges:

Hayden J

Citations:

[2017] EWHC 2863 (Fam)

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Children, Contempt of Court

Updated: 05 April 2022; Ref: scu.598971

Simmonds v Pearce: QBD 1 Dec 2017

Application to commit the Respondent to prison for breaches of various provisions of the Insolvency Act which are said to constitute deliberate, repeated, and serious contempt of court.

Judges:

Gloster LJ, Andrews J

Citations:

[2017] EWHC 35 (QB), [2017] WLR(D) 803

Links:

Bailii, WLRD

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Contempt of Court, Insolvency

Updated: 02 April 2022; Ref: scu.601122

HM Solicitor General v Stoddart: QBD 4 May 2017

Prosecution of a defendant juror who had undertaken internet research about the case he was hearing. He had discovered the prior criminal record of the defendant.
Held: Sentence of four months imprisonment suspended for two years.

Judges:

Sir Brian Leveson P QBD, Lewis J

Citations:

[2017] EWHC 1361 (QB)

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Contempt of Court

Updated: 27 March 2022; Ref: scu.588183

Accident Exchange Ltd v Broom and Others: Admn 24 May 2017

The claimant sought the committal of the several defendants for contempt of court, alleging that they had over a period of time given false expert evidence to courts in an attempt to reduce the level of damages awarded for the hire of replacement vehicles after motor accidents.
Held: The allegations were proved.

Judges:

Supperstone J

Citations:

[2017] EWHC 1096 (Admin)

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Contempt of Court

Updated: 26 March 2022; Ref: scu.584232

LL v The Lord Chancellor: CA 10 Apr 2017

Appeal by an individual, who was wrongly committed to prison for contempt of court, against the rejection of his claim for a declaration and damages. The central issue in this appeal is whether the errors made by the High Court judge in the original proceedings were so serious as to constitute ‘gross and obvious irregularity’, with the consequence that the Lord Chancellor is liable in damages under section 9 of the Human Rights Act 1998.

Judges:

Longmore. Jackson, King LJJ

Citations:

[2017] EWCA Civ 237, [2017] WLR(D) 259

Links:

Bailii, WLRD

Statutes:

Human Rights Act 1998 9

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Human Rights, Contempt of Court, Damages

Updated: 24 March 2022; Ref: scu.581742

Touton Far East Pte Ltd v Shri Lal Mahal Ltd and Others: ComC 3 Feb 2017

Resumed hearing of an application by which the claimant seeks an order giving permission to issue writs of sequestration against the defendants and to commit to prison for contempt of court the second to seventh defendants by reason of their breaches of a worldwide freezing injunction.

Judges:

Leggatt J

Citations:

[2017] EWHC 621 (Comm)

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Contempt of Court

Updated: 24 March 2022; Ref: scu.581365

Coghlan v Bailey: QBD 24 Mar 2017

The applicant sought the committal for contempt of the respondent for making what was said to have been a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth without having an honest belief in its truth. The applicant was under investigation by the Serious Organised Crime Agency, and the respondent was their employee undertaing financial investigations.
Held: Though there were serious weakness in the procedures and the statement was in effect false, the court was not satisfied to the requisite standard that the defendant had not had an honest belief in his statement.

Judges:

Langstaff J

Citations:

[2017] EWHC EWHC 570 (QB)

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Contempt of Court

Updated: 24 March 2022; Ref: scu.581311

Birmingham City Council v Whitsey: Misc 24 Nov 2016

Sentencing hearing in respect of a committal application made by Birmingham City Council against Mr Kieran Whitsey in respect of three breaches of the terms of an injunction granted by this court.

Judges:

McKenna HHJ

Citations:

[2016] EW Misc B37 (CC)

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Contempt of Court

Updated: 24 March 2022; Ref: scu.581141

Harris v Crisp: CA 16 Sep 1992

A Judge retains the discretion to continue with proceedings for contempt even though criminal charges are also faced by the contemnor from the same acts.

Citations:

Gazette 16-Sep-1992

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Contempt of Court

Updated: 23 March 2022; Ref: scu.81251

Cavendish Square Holdings Bv and Another v El Makdessi: ComC 18 Dec 2012

Consequential matters – application for committal for contempt.

Judges:

Burton J

Citations:

[2012] EWHC 4305 (Comm)

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Citing:

See AlsoCavendish Square Holdings Bv and Another v El Makdessi ComC 14-Dec-2012
The parties disputed whether clauses in a share sale agreement between them amounted to a penalty and as such were rendered unenforeable.
Held: Burton J felt able to escape those constraints, and concluded that the two provisions were valid . .

Cited by:

Appeal fromMakdessi v Cavendish Square Holdings Bv and Another (Commital) CA 26-Nov-2013
Appeal against permission to apply to commit the applicant for alleged contempt. . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Contempt of Court

Updated: 06 February 2022; Ref: scu.578498

Deutsche Bank Ag v Sebastian Holdings Inc: ComC 16 Dec 2016

Teare J
[2016] EWHC 3222 (Comm)
Bailii
England and Wales
Citing:
See AlsoDeutsche Bank Ag v Sebastian Holdings Inc ComC 14-Aug-2009
. .
See AlsoDeutsche Bank Ag v Sebastian Holdings Inc ComC 1-Dec-2009
. .
See AlsoDeutsche Bank Ag v Sebastian Holdings Inc ComC 28-Apr-2016
. .

Cited by:
CitedDeutsche Bank Ag v Sebastian Holdings Inc ComC 13-Dec-2017
. .

Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Contempt of Court

Updated: 27 January 2022; Ref: scu.572627