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Below you will find all the Petty Debts judgments granted on Wednesday 28 February 2024.
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
Lowe & Company Limited
Villa des Fleurs, La Route de St. Aubin, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3SD.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £4,853.68 in respect of Class 1 Social Security contributions for B2023 and C2023;
2) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
3) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested.
LOD
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
Nude Food Dunes Limited
1st Floor, La Chasse Chambers, 10 La Chasse, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4UE.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £19,628.24 in respect of ITIS for the months of September, October and November 2023;
2) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
3) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested.
LOD
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
Pentagon (Jersey) Wholesale Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Hugo Filipe Alves
78 La Collette Flats, Green Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4XN.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £221.26 comprising (1) £191.47 in respect of an account dated 26th September 2023 and (2) £29.79 in respect of an account dated 10th October 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said dates to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that
the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
Andium Homes Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Maria Gabriela Azevedo
1 Les Maisonettes, Tower Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3HS.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £2,210.85 in respect of rental arrears due as of 28th July 2022;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from this day to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that
the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
DRF Limited trading as Dunn-Ross Fisheries
PLAINTIFF
and
Nude Food Limited
1st Floor, La Chasse Chambers, 10 La Chasse, St. Helier, Jersey, JEZ 4UE.
FIRST DEFENDANT
Lucy Dawn Morris as Guarantor
Villa des Fleurs, La Route de St. Aubin, St. Helier, Jersey, JEZ 3SD.
SECOND DEFENDANT
The Defendants not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendants to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £12,438.98 in respect of an account dated 5th December 2023,
guaranteed by the Second Defendant on 28th April 2016;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 5th December 2023 to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have, jointly and severally:
1) the personal property of the Defendants arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendants are aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Second Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per
week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
The Jersey New Waterworks Company Limited trading as Jersey Water
PLAINTIFF
and
Chuma Shumakafil
The House, 19 Don Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4TQ.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £360.87 in respect of an account dated 27th September 2022 for Artemis Greek Taverna;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from this day to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that
the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
The Jersey New Waterworks Company Limited trading as Jersey Water
PLAINTIFF
and
Demetreous Andreas Tokkallos
74 Clos Gosset, Longueville Road, St. Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7WB.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £391.16 in respect of an account dated 23rd January 2024;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that
the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
The Jersey New Waterworks Company Limited trading as Jersey Water
PLAINTIFF
and
Demetreous Andreas Tokkallos
74 Clos Gosset, Longueville Road, St. Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7WB.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £118.57 in respect of an account dated 23rd January 2024 for Flat 2, Bank Place;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that
the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
The Jersey New Waterworks Company Limited trading as Jersey Water
PLAINTIFF
and
Marco Paulo Vieira Paiva
25a Garden Lane, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3VE.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £380.32 in respect of an account dated 24th February 2022;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from this day to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that
the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
The Jersey New Waterworks Company Limited trading as Jersey Water
PLAINTIFF
and
Tiago Alexandre Andrade Guerra
Flat 5, Du Parcq Court, Bagatelle Parade, Bagatelle Road, St. Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7TP.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £434.92 in respect of an account dated 31st July 2021;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from this day to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that
the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Allan Ferguson
lxia, 8 Byron Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4LQ.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £232.49 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge for 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 28th November 2023 to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that
the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per week.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Carole Rose Fenney
87 Elm Court, Oak Tree Gardens, La Route de La Trinite, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3EL.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £200. 75 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge for 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 28th November 2023 to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that
the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per week.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Julie Power
19 Les Jardins du Soleil, La Route es Nouaux, St. Helier, Jersey, JEZ 4GT.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £222.10 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge for 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 28th November 2023 to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that
the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per week.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Laura Filipa Martins Marcelino
1 Couriard Mews, Rouge Bouillon, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3UH.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £196.57 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge for 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 28th November 2023 to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that
the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per week.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Rui Filipe Pinto
Flat 3, 23a La Colomberie, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4QB.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £196.57 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge for 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 28th November 2023 to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that
the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per week
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Sarah Channing
6 Bingham Court, South Hill, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4UR.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £197.08 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge for 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 28th November 2023 to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction f>D 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that
the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per week
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Tanya Jayne Tostevin
Apartment 3, 41 Roseville Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4EP.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £195.78 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge for 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 28th November 2023 to the date of payment;
3) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
4) interest on such costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 from today to the date of payment;
and AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no sale shall take place without the Court's permission, unless the Viscount is satisfied that
the Defendant is aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendant arrested at the standard rate of £80.00 per week.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
Cashback Limited by Assignment dated gth January 2024 from
Andrew Jehan, Connetable of the Parish of St. John (Assignor)
PLAINTIFF
and
Daryl Raymond Lintern
1 Les Frenes Cottage, La Rue Militaire, St. John, Jersey, JE3 4DP.
DEFENDANT
The Court granted the application of the Plaintiff to abandon the benefit of the Judgment obtained by default against the Defendant, on 7th February 2024 in the sum of £151.74 and ORDERED that the details of the Judgment be removed from the Court's records.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Louise Spurr
Glenthorne Cottage, Elizabeth Lane, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3PN.
DEFENDANT
The Court granted the application of the Plaintiff to abandon the benefit of the Judgment obtained by default against the Defendant, on 7th February 2024 in the sum of £291.24 and ORDERED that the details of the Judgment be removed from the Court's records.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 28th February 2024.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Yvonne Berghouse
33 La Colomberie, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4QB.
DEFENDANT
The Court granted the application of the Plaintiff to abandon the benefit of the Judgment obtained by default against the Defendant, on 3pt January 2024 in the sum of £650.16 and ORDERED that the details of the Judgment be removed from the Court's records.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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