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In this section, Bailiwick Express circulates recent decisions of the Petty Debts Court. This is a subscription service, as it contains the full judgments which are not freely available already online - follow the on-screen prompts for access.
Below you will find all the Petty Debts judgments granted on Wednesday 31 May 2023.
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Close Finance (Cl) Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Lea Darren Houghton
66 Le Clos du Fort, Pier Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4ZF.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £2,263.04 in respect of the balance due under Hire Purchase Agreement number 30059531 dated 22nd February 2018;
b) contractual interest thereon on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 at the rate of 8% per annum from 21st January 2023 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
The Channel Island Co-Operative Society Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Sean Lawrie
Flat 5, 57 Don Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4TQ.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, but having paid the sum of £513.45 claimed by the Plaintiff in respect of the balance of rental arrears due on 1st September 2022, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) interest on £513.45 at the appropriate daily rate in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
b) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
c) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
AJBC Limited trading as Praline
PLAINTIFF
and
Stephen Tyler
7 Valley Court Flats, Les Grands Vaux, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4NA.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £550.30 in respect of an account dated 1st January 2023;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Cashback Limited
by Assignment dated 28th April 2023 from
Dr. Nigel Minihane and Others exercising the profession of medical practitioner
under the name and style of Castle Quay Medical Practice (Assignor)
PLAINTIFF
and
Charlotte Mcleod
Flat 1, 22 Cleveland Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4PB.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £56.00 in respect of an account dated 7th January 2023;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Cashback Limited
by Assignment dated 20th March 2023
from
Richard Vibert, Connetable of the Parish of St. Peter (Assignor)
PLAINTIFF
and
Connor Tyson Joel Hansford
8 Robin Court, Clarendon Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3YW.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £149.60 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge for the year 2022.
b) interest thereon at the appropriate. daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 1st November 2022 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Cashback Limited
by Assignment dated 2sth April 2023
from
David Johnson, Connetable of the Parish of St. Mary (Assignor)
PLAINTIFF
and
Michal Mendrek
Farm Cottage, Highlands, Le Mont du Coin, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 SBE
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £235.95 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge for the year 2022, for the premises known as Hatherleigh Shed and Yard, La Rue de La Motier, St. Mary;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 24th November 2022 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Falles Accident Repair Centre Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Amanda Lesley Bond
Trillum Cottage, La Neuve Route, St. Peter, Jersey, JE3 7AU.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £410.83 in respect of an account dated 29th September 2022;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
First Medical Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Andrew Jack Ogilvie
68 Clos du Roncier, St. Clement, Jersey, JE2 6QZ.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £76.78 in respect of an account dated 4th May 2023;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
First Medical Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Peter James Braithwaite
72 Le Clos Gosset, Longueville Road, St. Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7PW.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £58.00 in respect of an account dated 4th May 2023;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
First Medical Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Sean Patrick O'Shea
Room 10, 19 Midvale Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3YR.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £93.50 in respect of an account dated 4th May 2023;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
First Medical Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Stephen Tyler
19 Wellington Park, Wellington Road, St. Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7LW.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £75.00 in respect of an account dated 4th May 2023;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
NEVH Limited trading as New Era Veterinary Hospital
PLAINTIFF
and
Heidi Jane Stearn
4 Clos de Foyer, La Grande Route de St. Clement, St. Clement, Jersey, JE2 6TL.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £582.14 in respect of an account dated 28th March 2023;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Pentagon (Jersey) Wholesale Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Chris Huish
1 Aylesbury House, Bagatelle Road, St. Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7TA.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £10,660.45 in respect of an account dated 7th December 2022;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Sunshade Blinds Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Andrew John Heaton
100 Le Clos Mourant, School Road, St. Clement, Jersey, JE2 GET.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £311.06 in respect of an account dated 7th February 2023;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
24-7 Self Store Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Charlie Kilpatrick
13 Jardin du Soleil, Rue Nouaux, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4GT.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £300.00 in respect of invoice number 21502 dated 28th April 2023;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Battrick's Seafoods Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Artemis Greek Taverne Limited
No. 2 Bank Place, Charing Cross, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 SAA.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £761.00 in respect of accounts for the period from 21st June to 13th July 2022;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 13th July 2022 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
L & P Mobile Vehicle Repairs Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Tom Page
1 Brylands, 89 Howard Davis Mews, Don Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4QD.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £87.75 in respect of invoice number 1001494 dated 28th June 2022;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Maillard & Co. Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Robert Rive
1 Aubern Cottages, La Route de Beaumont, St. Peter, Jersey, JE3 7YA.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £1,182.43 in respect of rental arrears for 1 Aubern Cottages for the months of April and May and annual gas service charge;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 1st April 2023 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Thomas Le Quesne Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Aaron Crowe
No. 5 Le Grand Clos, St. John's Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3BB.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, but having paid the sum of £105.13 claimed by the Plaintiff in respect of invoice number 3127 dated 20th December 2022, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) interest on £105.13 at the appropriate daily rate in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
b) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
c) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Thomas Le Quesne Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Peter Mallet
Flat 31, Chateau Royal, La Rue Vardon, Grouville, Jersey, JE3 9HT.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £298.06 in respect of invoice number 3256 dated 3rd January 2023;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Andrea Wood
Flat 3, 49 New Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3RA.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £78.08 in respect of Parish Rates plus surcharge for the year 2022;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 24th October 2022 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Brian Hawkins
Flat 1, Halcyon House, West Hill, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3HB.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £110.42 in respect of Parish Rates plus surcharge for the year 2022;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 24th October 2022 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Maria Simone Pestana Vieira
Flat 2, Maison Copp, Grands Vaux Court, Les Grands Vaux, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4ND.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £173.32 in respect of Parish Rates plus surcharge for the year 2022;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 24th October 2022 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Deborah May Reynolds
PLAINTIFF
and
Filipa Margarida Goncalves De Freitas
c/o Aquila Road Cafe, 6 Aquila Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3XD.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £1,047.14 in respect of rental arrears for a single room at 27 Stopford Road for the period from February 2022 to February 2023;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from this day to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
PA
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 31st May 2023.
BETWEEN
Helder Jesus
PLAINTIFF
and
Christopher Huish
B003 W3 Westmount, Westmount Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3BJ.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £1,250.00 in respect of a rental deposit paid by the Plaintiff to the Defendant in November 2022 for Flat 1, Aylesbury House;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from this day to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
PA
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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