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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 10 January 2024.
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 10th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Close Finance (Cl) Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Joseph George William De Sousa
62 Edinburgh House, Green Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4BS.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £7,529.85 in respect of the balance due on Personal loan agreement number 30070114 dated 25th August 2022;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 1st 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. J. Clarke, Judge, on 10th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Beaulieu Convent School Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Ellah Chiyanja
C002 Metropol Central, Roseville Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4DF.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £594.30 in respect of the balance due for Summer 2023 School fees dated 17th 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 A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 10th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Beaulieu Convent School Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Sergio Macelino and Laura Marcelino
1 Couriard Mews, Rouge Bouillon, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3UH.
DEFENDANT
The Defendants not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendants to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £8,664.00 in respect of accounts from 2nd December 2022 to 25th September 2023 for School fees;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 25th 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, 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 Viscounts are satisfied
that the Defendants are aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendants 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. J. Clarke, Judge, on 10th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Jersey Colorectal MK Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Colin Harris also known as Colin De La Mare
9 The Laurels, Cleveland Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4PB.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £544.58 in respect of invoice number 9084 dated 2nd 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
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 10th January 2024.
BETWEEN
L & P Mobile Vehicle Repairs Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
John Proctor
9 Grosvenor Flats, Havre des Pas, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4JY.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £1,016.19 in respect of invoice number PR00l 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.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 10th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Jade Murgatroyd
Flat 2, Harley House, Le Boulevard, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8AD.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £349.07 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. J. Clarke, Judge, on 10th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Robert Daly
3 Highfield Farm Cottage, La Route de Franc Fief, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8AX.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £236.08 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. J. Clarke, Judge, on 10th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Reto Finance Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Christophe Jean Michel David Stock
Pembroke Hotel, La Grande Route des Sablons, Grouville, Jersey, JE3 9FR.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £8,118.12 in respect of the balance due on Personal loan agreement number 300567 dated 1st 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. J. Clarke, Judge, on 10th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Reto Finance Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Christophe Jean Michel David Stock
Pembroke Hotel, La Grande Route des Sablons, Grouville, Jersey, JE3 9FR.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £14,750.43 in respect of the balance due on Personal loan agreement number 300859 dated 1st 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.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 10th January 2024.
BETWEEN
St. Michael's School Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Thomas Brundell-Bruce and Suzanne Kerins
Oyster Cottage, 1 Beach Road, Gorey Village, St. Martin, Jersey, JE3 6EZ.
DEFENDANT
The Defendants not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendants to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £5,638.58 in respect of accounts from 19th December 2022 to 24th February 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 24th February 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 Viscounts are satisfied
that the Defendants are aware that the goods have been arrested;
2) the wages of the Defendants 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. J. Clarke, Judge, on 10th January 2024.
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 number 8692 dated 1st December 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 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. J. Clarke, Judge, on 10th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Brunel Management Limited as Assignee for The Jersey Homes Trust
PLAINTIFF
and
Rachel Mary Kelley
21 Belle Vue, La Route des Quennevais, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE2 8NH.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £5,424.16 in respect of rental arrears from 1st September to 30th November 2023 and gas charges due to the Plaintiff under the terms of a
Residential Tenancy Agreement dates 1st February 2022;
2) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
3) 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.
BM
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 10th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Brunel Management Limited as Assignee for The Jersey Homes Trust
PLAINTIFF
and
Windowworks Limited
La Boiseire, La Rue du Presbytere, St. Clement, Jersey, JE2 6RB.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £2,512.84 in respect of invoice number 4778 paid on 28th October 2022 for the supply of parts for Flat 76, Victoria Place;
2) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
3) 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.
BM
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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