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Below you will find all the Petty Debts judgments granted on Wednesday 24 January 2024.
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 24th January 2024.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
Stephen Joseph Gallacher
10 Le Pre de Talbot, La Rue des Pres, St. Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7QF.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £21,180.88 in respect of an overpayment of Income Support, less the sum of £200.00;
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.
LOD
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 24th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Cashback Limited by Assignment dated 18th March 2022 from Cherry Godfrey Finance
Limited (Assignor)
PLAINTIFF
and
Cameron James Syvret
La Croiserie, La Cheve Rue, St. Mary, Jersey, JE3 3EN.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £1,566.92 in respect of the balance of Personal Loan Agreement number 810806 dated 1st December 2021, less the sum of £1,433.17;
2) contractual interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 at 8% per annum 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 P. C. Harris, Judge, on 24th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Close Finance (Cl) Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Cameron James Syvret
La Croiserie, La Cheve Rue, St. Mary, Jersey, JE3 3EN.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £1,750.52 in respect of the balance of Personal Loan Agreement number 30068710 dated 7th January 2022, less the sum of £1,288.57;
2) contractual interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 at 8% per annum 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 P. C. Harris, Judge, on 24th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Homefield (Growers) Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Erlinda Carter formerly trading as Erlinda's Cafe Fish & Chip Shop Bar
Flat 1, 26 The Parade, St, Helier, Jersey, JE2 3QQ.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1} the sum of £354.74 in respect of three invoices from 31st December 2021 to 15th July 2022, 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 P. C. Harris, Judge, on 24th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Close Finance (Cl) Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Ion Pruteanu
15 Panama Apartments, 35 Green Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4UG.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £1,596.72 in respect of the balance of Personal Loan agreement number 30068140 dated 28th September 2021;
2) contractual interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 at 8% per annum from 5th November 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. Harris, Judge, on 24th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Jersey Electricity Plc
PLAINTIFF
and
Cheryl Ahearn
New House, Estrella des Sud, Pontac Common, St. Clement, Jersey, JE2 GSX.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £472.50 in respect of sales arrears;
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.
JEC
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 24th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Jersey Electricity Plc
PLAINTIFF
and
Daniel Wheeler
2 The Lodge, Villa Rayson, Victoria Avenue, St. Lawrence, Jersey, JE3 1LU.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £714.67 in respect of electricity arrears for 2 The Lodge, Villa Rayson;
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
JEC
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 24th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Jersey Electricity Plc
PLAINTIFF
and
Eoghan Clarke
Petit Catel, La Rue des Landes, St. John, Jersey, JE3 4AF.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £154.00 in respect of electricity arrears;
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 tothe 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.
JEC
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 24th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Jersey Electricity Plc
PLAINTIFF
and
Jillian Hart
22 ½ Apsley Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4LR.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £237.35 in respect of electricity arrears for 22 ½ Apsley Road;
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;
an AUTHORISED the Plaintiff to have:
1) the personal property of the Defendant arrested and sold, providing that no saleshall 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.
JEC
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 24th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Jersey Electricity Plc
PLAINTIFF
and
Peter Mark Le Gallais
Flat 6, Maison de Berger, 32 Providence Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4SQ.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £829.93 in respect of electricity arrears for Flat 6, Maison de Berger;
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.
JEC
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 24th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Jersey Electricity Plc
PLAINTIFF
and
Rute Marlene Caires Fernandes
Flat 3, 23 Clarendon Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3YW.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £1,224.95 in respect of Hire Purchase arrears;
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.
JEC
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 24th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Jersey Electricity Plc
PLAINTIFF
and
Tom Paul Raine Clark
21 Metro Apartments, Patriotic Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3QW.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £214.95 in respect of electricity arrears for 21 Metro Apartments;
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.
JEC
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 24th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Cashback Limited by Assignment dated 10th March 2023 from Dr. David Lawrenson {Assignor)
PLAINTIFF
and
Anurag Rajhans & Shweta Rajhans
Apartment 308, Residence de La Plage, Havre des Pas, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4HL.
DEFENDANT
The Court granted the application of the Plaintiff to abandon the benefit of the Judgment obtained by default against the Defendants, on 12th April 2023 in the sum of £250.00 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 P. C. Harris, Judge, on 24th January 2024.
BETWEEN
Cashback Limited by Assignment dated 2nd October 2023 from Piers Hickman trading as
Drive.je-Driving Tuition {Assignor)
PLAINTIFF
and
Ruebyn Manson
20 School Road, St. Clement, Jersey, JE2 6TG.
DEFENDANT
The Court granted the application of the Plaintiff to abandon the benefit of the Judgment obtained by default against the Defendant, on 13th December 2023 in the sum of £193.04 and ORDERED that the details of the Judgment be removed from the Court's records
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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