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Below you will find all the Petty Debts judgments granted on Wednesday 20 December 2023.
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Michael John Jones
70 Les Quennevais Park, La Route des Quennevais, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8GD.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £549.25 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge due on 31st 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:
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.
And on the application of the Plaintiff, it is ordered that this Act be registered in the Public Registry of this Island
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Owen Morris
PLAINTIFF
and
Christopher Williams
Noddy Cottage, 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 £4,000.00 in respect of the balance due for the sale of a motorbike which the Defendant arranged on the Plaintiff's behalf;
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 A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Andium Homes Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Giuliano Reillo
43 Clos du Fort, Pier Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4UJ.
DEFENDANT
The Court granted the application of the Plaintiff to abandon the benefit of the Judgment obtained by default against the Defendant, on 25th October 2023 in the sum of £731.48 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. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Sinead Allen
La Valette, Le Mont Les Vaux, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8LS.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £370.99 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge due on 31st 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:
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 A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Samantha Humber
34 Belle Vue, La Route des Quennevais, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8NJ.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £273.08 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge due on 31st 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:
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 A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Rachel Kelley
21 Bell Vue, La Route des Quennevais, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8NH.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £243.31 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge due on 31st October 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with PracticeDirection 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 A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Nigel Donnelly
Westwinds, Le Mont du Quaisne, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 SAW.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £116.09 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge due on 31st 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:
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 A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Michael Conor
Flat 8, Le Bel Denton, Le Mont Les Vaux, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8AF.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £120.45 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge due on 31st 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:
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 A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Lukos Gill
The Cottage, Cotil du Parcq, Le Mont Sohier, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 SEA.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £183.08 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge due on 31st 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:
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 A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Lucy Philippe
No. 7 Walter Benest Court, La Route des Quennevais, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 SNS.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £214.40 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge due on 31st 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:
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 A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Lacey-Jayne Holloway
4 Le Clos Jade, La Route des Quennevais, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8NE.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £482.09 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge due on 31st 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:
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 A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Alan Wilk
Flat 16, Le Bel Denton, Le Mont Les Vaux, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8AF.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £120.45 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge due on 31st 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:
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 A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Jersey X-Ray Services Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Charles Bee
La Ruche, 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 £262.50 in respect of an account dated 26th 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 A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Homefield (Growers) Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Pedro Gomes trading as Stop Shop
78 Roseville Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4PL.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £422.25 comprising: (i) £139.85 in respect of an account dated 29th June 2022, (ii) £144.38 in respect of an account dated 22nd July 2022 and (iii £138.02 in respect of an account dated 26th August 2022;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 27th 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 A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Close Finance (Cl) Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Jose Silvestre Fernandes trading as Mega Value Groceries
67 ½ New Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3RA
& 2 Montrose Villas, 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 £393.08 in respect of the balance of personal loan Agreement number 30069081 dated 3rd March 2022;
2) contractual interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 at 8% per annum from 14th 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:
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. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Cleveland Clinic (2008) Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Emma Elizabeth Owen
Flat 18, Mary Ann Mews, Belmont Place, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4BP.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the
Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £129.10 in respect of an account dated 4th 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 A. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Love Wine Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Shane Jude Kennedy trading as Meat & Eat & Liza Jane Kennedy (Guarantor)
The Main House, Playa D'Or, La Grande Route de La Cote, St. Clement, Jersey, JE2 GSA.
DEFENDANTS
The Defendants not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendants to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £5,016.71 in respect of an account dated 19th October 2023, less the sum of £2,000.00;
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, 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 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. Clarke, Judge, on 20th December 2023.
BETWEEN
Hampton Estates Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Barqueiro Restaurant Limited
Green Road Corner Shop, La Greve d'Azette, St. Clement, Jersey, JE2 GQA.
DEFENDANT
WHEREAS on 29th November 2023, the Plaintiff obtained judgment by default against the Defendant who was ordered to pay the sum of £17,038.96 comprising (i) £859.99 in respect of sums paid to the Defendant's suppliers, (ii) £2,666.41 in respect of a Jersey Electricity Pie account, (iii) £2,191.52 in respect of a Valley Foods Ltd account, (iv) £6,321.04 in respect of an HSBC Business account and (v) £5,000.00 in respect of a deposit paid by the Plaintiff;
NOW TODAY, the Court having considered the Defendant's application supported by Affidavit detailing the circumstances and history of the default judgment, the Court ORDERED that the details of the judgment be removed from the Court's records
PA
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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