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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 18 October 2023.
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 18th October 2023.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
JB's Limited
4 Wharf Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3NR
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £2,105.00 in respect of company income tax for the years 2021 and 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from today 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 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 B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 18th October 2023.
BETWEEN
Andium Homes Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Victoria Marie Birch
24 Clos de La Colonie, La Grande Route de St. Clement, St. Clement, Jersey, JE2 6TN.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £4,234.77 in respect of arrears of rent for the properties 45 Cherry Orchard Court, St. Helier and 24 Clos de La Colonie, St. Clement;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 7th September 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.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 18th October 2023.
BETWEEN
Cashback Limited by Assignment dated 14th September 2023 from Joanna Chaplin exercising the profession of dental surgeon under the name and style of Broad Street Dental Care (Assignor)
PLAINTIFF
and
Kelvin Peter Monet
16 Clearview Place, Clairvale Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3YX.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £182.00 in respect of the balance of an account dated 30th May 2023;
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 B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 18th October 2023.
BETWEEN
Fuel Supplies (C.I.) Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Jack Philip Waters
Le Quesne 71 Pomme d'Or Farm, West Hill, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3HD.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £272.09 in respect of an account dated 22nd September 2023;
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 B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 18th October 2023.
BETWEEN
Jersey New Waterworks Company Limited trading as Jersey Water
PLAINTIFF
and
Claire Victoria Boreham
16 Le Jardin Fleuri, La Rue a Don, Grouville, Jersey, JE3 9HW.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £495.72 in respect of an account dated 24th August 2023;
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 B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 18th October 2023.
BETWEEN
Jersey New Waterworks Company Limited trading as Jersey Water
PLAINTIFF
and
Laura Marie Aubert
10 Sussex Gardens, Clarence Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4QT.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £506.03 in respect of an account dated 24th August 2023;
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 B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 18th October 2023.
BETWEEN
Jersey New Waterworks Company Limited trading as Jersey Water
PLAINTIFF
and
Lee James Reeves
Flat 1, Chez Marguerite, 3 Elizabeth Place, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3PN.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £524.59 in respect of an account dated 23rd August 2023;
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 B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 18th October 2023.
BETWEEN
Jersey Village Vets Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Chantelle Marie Osborne
37 Clos des Patelles, La Grande Route de St. Clement, St. Clement, Jersey, JEZ 6TJ.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £778.59 in respect of an account dated 13th October 2022;
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 B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 18th October 2023.
BETWEEN
JEV Company Ltd trading as Evie
PLAINTIFF
and
Siobhan Hughes
13 Le Clos de Balmain, Undercliffe Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3PW.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £199.78 in respect of two accounts as follows: (i) £141.53 dated 7th September 2023 and (ii) £58.25 dated 17th September 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 B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 18th October 2023.
BETWEEN
Paul's Tyres Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
1st Call Electrics Limited
Dower House, Highfield Farm, Les Ruettes, St. Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7HG.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1} the sum of £574.90 in respect of an account dated 17th January 2023;
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 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.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 18th October 2023.
BETWEEN
Paul's Tyres limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Nicola Jane Clancy
14 Dudley Mews, Bagot Road, St. Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7DU.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £144.92 in respect of an account dated 15th July 2023;
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 B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 18th October 2023.
BETWEEN
Michael Graham Channing
PLAINTIFF
and
Amanda Aubignac
38 New Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3TE.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £3,900.00 in respect of a personal loan made to the Defendant on 10th June 2021;
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.
PA
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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