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Below you will find all the Petty Debts judgments granted on Wednesday 22 November 2023.
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
45 Square Limited
Fairview Cottage, La Rue Es Picots, Trinity, Jersey, JE3 5JG
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £2,205.00 in respect of company taxes for 2020 and 2021;
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 P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
James Carney McManus
7 Arnsworth Avenue, La Grande Route des Sablons, Grouville, Jersey, JE3 9BP.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £8,884.98 in respect of Class 2 social security contributions for 2022 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:
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 P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
R. & V. Investments Limited
Channel Mews, 108 Rouge Bouillon, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3UU.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £3,560.00 in respect of company taxes for 2018, 2020 and 2021;
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 P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
Al Landscape Garden Services Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Casey Lewis
5 Clos du Foyer, La Grande Route de St. Clement, St. Clement, Jersey, JE2 6TL.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £136.50 in respect of an account dated 28th 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 P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
Andium Homes Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Natasha Jayne Caboz
B102 Cavell House, College Gardens, La Pouquelaye, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3AN.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £2,026.87 in respect of arrears of rent for the property 39 Liberation Court, Brooklyn Street, St. Helier, as at 15th February 2019, less the sum of
£1,815.00;
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 P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
Beau Pre Farm Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Robert Taylor
Les Chatigniers, La Rue de La Croix, St. Ouen, Jersey, JE3 2HA.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £12,515.00 in respect of arrears of rent and gardening maintenance for the property Les Chatigniers, St. Ouen, less the sum of £3,979.00;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 29th 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 P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
The Jersey Farmers (Trading) Union Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Jose Carlos Sousa Santos
Top Flat, 13 David Place, St. Helier, Jersey JE2 4TD.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £1,177.24 in respect of the balance of an account dated 30th December 2020, less the sum of £950.00;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 22nd August 2022 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 P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
AAL Recycling Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Alexander John McGuigan trading as Gem Property Services
Flat 36, Liberation Court, Brooklyn Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4SH.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £3,917.50 comprising: (i) £1,445.23 in respect of an account dated 30th April 2023, (ii) £169.88 in respect of an account dated 30th April 2023, (iii) £1,971.86 in respect of an account dated 31st May 2023 and (iv) £330.53 in respect of an account dated 30th June 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 P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
Grafters Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
AMG Civil Engineering Limited
Second Floor, Commercial House, Commercial Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3RU.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £28,427.75 in respect of several accounts as at 16th October 2023, less the sum of £300.25;
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 P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
J.J. Fox Trading Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Tres D'Or Limited trading as Tresor (the "First Defendant") &
Dorin-Alexandru Milosescu & Vasile Cosmin Popa (the "Second Defendants") as guarantors
C/o Tresor, La Neuve Route, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 SBA.
DEFENDANTS
The Defendants not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendants to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £4,212.40 in respect of an account rendered to the First Defendant on 29th June 2023 guaranteed by the Second Defendants on 1st November 2022;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 29th June 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 Defendants 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 P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
Ladbroke (Channel Islands) Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Rui Filipe Camacho 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 £4,700.00 in respect of monthly rent at the rate of £1,175.00 due on 20th July 2023, 20th August 2023, 20th September 2023 and 20th October 2023, for the property Flat 3, 23a La Colomberie, St. Helier;
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 P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
Silvio Alves Motor Repairs Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Christopher Charles Wiliams trading as Wiliams Auto Sales
Noddy Cottage, No. 7 Richmond Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3GL.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £6,109.27 in respect of several accounts dated between 17th August 2022 and 5th April 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 5th April 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.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
La Crete Seafood Limited trading as Fishwise
PLAINTIFF
and
Tres d'Or Limited (the "First Defendant") & Dorin-Alexandru Milosescu (the "Second
Defendant") as guarantor,
C/o Tresor, La Route Neuve, St. Aubin, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 BBS.
DEFENDANTS
The Defendants not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendants to pay to the
Plaintiff:
1) the sum of£ 1,424.99 in respect of several accounts dated between 30th June 2023 and 25th August 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 25th August 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.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
Reto Finance Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Paul Henriette
No. 12 Wilkes Gardens, Les Grands Vaux, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3ZW.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £3,595.19 in respect of the balance of personal loan Agreement 301859 due on 27th 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.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
Skyfall Collections limited by Assignment dated 3rd November 2023
From John Purdie (Assignor)
PLAINTIFF
and
Lisa Sarah Pedlow
Flat 2, 15 Duhamel Lane, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4TN.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £1,790.00 in respect of rent for September 2023 and October 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 13th October 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.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
Store It Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Robert A. Gibbons
24 Halkett Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4WJ.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £637.00 in respect of invoice 8586 dated 1st November 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.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
ldlerocks Apartments Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Nicky Button
Flat 2, Bonne Nuit House, Les Charrieres de Bonne Nuit, St. John, Jersey, JE3 lHS.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £7,150.00 comprising: (i) £3,150.00 in respect of a deposit, (ii) £150.00 in respect of arrears of rent for April 2023, (iii) £150.00 in respect of arrears of rent for May 2023, (iv) £2,150.00 in respect of rent for June 2023 and (v) £1,550.00 in respect of arrears of rent for September 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:
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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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
Celine Forel
PLAINTIFF
and
Nathan Couzens
Apartment 11, Ocean Walk Apartments, La Route de La Haule,
St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 SBA.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £7,650.00 in respect of arrears of child maintenance for the period from June 2019 to October 2023 inclusive, pursuant to an Order of the Royal Court dated 1st May 2015;
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:
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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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Haris, Judge, on 22nd November 2023.
BETWEEN
Dominic Beckford
PLAINTIFF
and
Roy Smith
6 Halkett Court, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4PP.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £2,700.00 in respect of arrears of rent and Parish rates;
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:
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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