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Below you will find all the Petty Debts judgments granted on Wednesday 15 May 2024.
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 15th May 2024.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
Marcin Jozef Pal
Unit 1, Stonewall Farm, Oaklands Lane, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4JD.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £3,000.00 in respect of Class 1 Social Security contributions for 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. Harris, Judge, on 15th May 2024.
BETWEEN
Cashback Limited by Assignment dated 1st December 2022 from
Cherry Godfrey Finance limited (Assignor)
PLAINTIFF
and
Jordan Lodwidge
39 Le Clos Gosset, Longueville Road, St. Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7PW.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £7,697.94 in respect of the balance due under Personal Loan Agreement number 783796 dated 6th November 2018;
2) contractual interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4 at 8% per annum from 27th 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.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 15th May 2024.
BETWEEN
SGB Hire (Channel Islands) Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Christopher Colin
Jubilee Cottage, La Maison du Sud, Le Mont du Jubile, St. Peter, Jersey, JE3 7FA.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £408.41 in respect of the balance due on account dated 22nd 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 P. C. Harris, Judge, on 15th May 2024.
BETWEEN
Skyfall Collections Limited by Assignment dated 22nd September 2023
from Michaela Wellesley & Damien Wellesley {Assignors)
PLAINTIFF
and
lnline Developments Limited
Hawk House, 22 Esplanade, St. Helier, Jersey, JE1 1BR
FIRST DEFENDANT
and
David Harper (as Guarantor)
No. 1 Fremont Perle, La Route du Mont Mada, St. John, Jersey, JE3 4ON.
SECOND DEFENDANT
WHEREAS on 6th October 2023, the Plaintiff actioned the First Defendant for £30,000.00 in respect of works which have either not been completed or completed unsatisfactorily.
AND WHEREAS on 27th February 2024, the Plaintiff and Defendants participated in a mediation hearing. The Defendants agreed to pay to the Plaintiff the sum of £16,500.00 in full and final settlement of the dispute.
NOW TODAY, the Defendants having appeared, and the Plaintiff having advised the Court that the Defendants have not complied with the said mediation agreement, the Court ORDERED the Defendants to pay to the Plaintiff, jointly and severally:
1) the said sum of £16,500.00;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 30th April 2024 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 Defendants 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 and 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. Harris, Judge, on 15th May 2024.
BETWEEN
Ductwork Systems Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Northern Leaf Plc
13 Castle Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE1 1ES
& Retreat Farm, Rue des Varvots, St. Lawrence, Jersey, JE3 1GX.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £27,246.24 in respect of invoices 1901, 1902 and 1903 dated 29th 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.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 15th May 2024.
BETWEEN
Reto Finance Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Marian Damian Horoiu
Flat 3, S Stopford Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4LB.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £3,158.73 in respect of the balance of personal loan agreement number 302641, defaulted on 5th March 2024;
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. Harris, Judge, on 15th May 2024.
BETWEEN
Roberts Garages Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Connor Hansford trading as Connor Hansford Stonemasons
Lowlands Center, La Ruelle Es Ruaux, St. Peter, Jersey, JE3 7BB.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £749.62 in respect of an account dated 31st October 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.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 15th May 2024.
BETWEEN
Thomas Le Quesne Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Maria Moon
13 Pied du Cotil, St. Andrew's Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3JF.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, but having paid the sum of £121.72 claimed by the Plaintiff in respect of invoice 5323 dated 4th January 2024, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the fixed costs in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
2) 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. Harris, Judge, on 15th May 2024.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Lynn Morgan
Flat 3, 1 Winchester Villas, Winchester Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4TH.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £124.29 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge for 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 28th 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.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 15th May 2024.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Robert Jeffrey
54 Windsor Mews, 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 £184.76 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge for 2022 and 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 28th 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.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 15th May 2024.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Seamus Joseph Ryan
9 Belvoir Court, 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 £153.44 in respect of Parish rates and surcharge for 2022 and 2023;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 28th 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.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 15th May 2024.
BETWEEN
Brunel Management Limited as Assignee for The Jersey Homes Trust (Assignor)
PLAINTIFF
and
Natalie Marie Genevieve Donovan & William Kenneth Donovan
No. 47, Le Grand Clos, St. John's Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3BB.
DEFENDANT
The Defendants not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendants to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £1,228.11 in respect of rent for February 2024, for the property No. 47 Le Grand Clos, St. John's Road, less the sum of £1,000.00;
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, 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.
BM
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 15th May 2024.
BETWEEN
Jersey Airtel Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Mr Leo
55 Don Farm, La Route des Quennevais, St. Brelade, Jersey, JE3 8GA.
DEFENDANT
The Court granted the application of the Plaintiff to abandon the benefit of the Judgment obtained by default against the Defendant, on 15th February 2023 in the sum of £419.26 and ORDERED that the details of the Judgment be removed from the Court's records.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 15th May 2024.
BETWEEN
RCF Contractors Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Cranworth & Company Limited
Villa de I' Aube, Le Vieux Beaumont, St. Peter, Jersey, JE3 7EZ.
DEFENDANT
WHEREAS on 24th April 2024, the Plaintiff obtained judgment by default against the Defendant who was ordered to pay the sum of £24,224.68 in respect of accounts dated 17th November and 8th December 2023.
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.
LIP
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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