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Below you will find all the Petty Debts judgments granted on Wednesday 8 November 2023.
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
Adrian David Cooke
Florea, Green Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JEZ 4UH.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £4,268.16 in respect of an overpayment of Income Support;
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.
LOD
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
Christopher Ballantyne
South Gable, Norcott Road, St. Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7PS.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £258.96 in respect of an overpayment of Sickness Benefit;
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.
LOD
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
Lisa Marie Farrington
B132 Millais House, Castle Quay, La Rue de L'Etau, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3ED.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1} the sum of £2,001.06 in respect of an overpayment of Income Support;
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.
LOD
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
Lisa Marie Farrington
B132 Millais House, Castle Quay, La Rue de L'Etau, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3ED.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £423.20 in respect of an overpayment of Sickness Benefit;
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.
LOD
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
Marco Paulo Da Costa Caldeira
Top Flat, Fairholme, La Route de St. Aubin, St. Lawrence, Jersey, JE3 1LN.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £4,096.84 in respect of an overpayment of Income Support;
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.
LOD
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
Phillip Mallon
21 Windsor Court, Windsor Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3YG.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £11,649.40 in respect of an overpayment of Income Support;
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.
LOD
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
Andium Homes Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Lidia Dos Santos
28 Les Jardins du Soleil, La Route es Nouaux, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4GT.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £469.25 in respect of rental arrears as at 27th July 2023, less the sum of £100.00;
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 D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
Andium Homes Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Paulo Dinarte Martins Cardoso
Sanctuary House, La Rue du Crocquet, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8BZ.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £870.87 in respect of rental arrears for Flat 4, La Grande Piece as of 3rd September 2021, less the sum of £50.00;
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 D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
Close Finance (Cl) Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Joel Grant Le Boustouller
3 Le Marais Cottages, La Route de Beaumont, St. Peter, Jersey, JE3 7BR.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £3,709.37 in respect of the balance of personal loan Agreement 30070237 dated 16th September 2022;
2) contractual interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 at 8% per annum from 31st March 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 D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
Close Finance (Cl) Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Theerayut Wansaram
56 Liberation Court, St. Saviour's Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3WL.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £8,996.19 in respect of the balance of personal loan Agreement 96001145 dated 11th November 2021, less the sum of £750.00;
2) contractual interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 at 8% per annum from 3rd March 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 D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
NEVH Limited trading as New Era Veterinary Hospital
PLAINTIFF
and
Gordon Romeril Junior
Le Marinel Farm, Les Chenolles, St, John, Jersey, JE3 4FB.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £577.36 in respect of an account dated 7th 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 D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
Andium Homes Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Vanda Dos Reis
Flat 4, Mont Surat, 75 Don Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4QD.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £2,360.08 in respect of rental arrears for Flat 4, Mont Surat, St. Helier as of 6th April 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 D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
Macanq Limited trading as 1st Call Plumbing & Heating Solutions
PLAINTIFF
and
Ashley Bettinson
49 Clearview Street, St, Helier, Jersey, JE2 3YY.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £133.50 in respect of an account dated 30th 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 D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
Sheet Metal Fabrications (Jersey) Ltd
PLAINTIFF
and
Tres d'Or Ltd t/a Tresor
La Neuve Route, St. Aubin, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8BS.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £6,148.28 in respect of an account dated 2nd October 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
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
Karen Susan Kean
PLAINTIFF
and
J.R.S. Cars Limited
Flat 2, Ashley House, Rue des Landes, St. Peter, Jersey, JE3 7BG.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £1,750.00 in respect of a final settlement as per Mediation agreement dated 29th August 2023;
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 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.
PA
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before D. Le Cornu, Judge, on 8th November 2023.
BETWEEN
Florin Stoica
PLAINTIFF
and
Kezia Odhiambo
Hotel La Place, Rue du Coin, Jersey, JE3 SBT.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £2,000.00 in respect of personal loans granted to the Plaintiff between October 2022 and March 2023;
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.
PA
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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