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Below you will find all the Petty Debts judgments granted on Wednesday 5 January 2022.
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Parish of Grouville
PLAINTIFF
and
Blair Jones and Samantha Jones
La Rigondaine, Grouville, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANTS not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendants to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £770.00 in respect of Parish Rates plus surcharge for the year 2021;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 5th November 2021 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause, jointly and severally:
a) the personal property of the Defendants to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendants are aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendants to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Saviour
PLAINTIFF
and
Paige Louise Coutouly
Skykomish, La Rue a La Dame, St. Saviour, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £324.68 in respect of Parish Rates plus surcharge for the year 2021, less the sum of £100.24;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 3rd November 2021 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
The Treasurer of the States
PLAINTIFF
and
Matthew Foott
Everton Farm, La Route de Maufant, St. Saviour, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £13,323.80 in respect of Jersey College for Girls school fees comprising (i) £1,457.60 for Autumn term 2018, (ii) £1,457.60 for Spring term 2019, (iii) £1,457.60 for Summer term 2019, (iv) £911.00 for Autumn term 2019, (v) £980.00 for Spring term 2020, (vi) £980.00 for Autumn term 2020, (vii) £1,960.00 for Spring term 2021, and (viii) £2,060.00 for Summer term 2021;
b) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
LOD
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Richard Huson
PLAINTIFF
and
Jasmine Le Cornu
Flat 5, 89 Rouge Bouillon, St. Helier, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £5,889.00 in respect of unpaid rent for the period from May 2021 to November 2021, plus rental arrears for 2020;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from this day to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
PA
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Chestnut Endeavour Limited trading as Jersey Smile Centre
PLAINTIFF
and
Virgil Burtea
Graham House, Room 114, Ann Street, St. Helier, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £1,011.20 in respect of an invoice dated 9th August 2021;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
GCOB Accountancy Services Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
C D Plumbing and Heating Limited
10 La Blanche Pierre, St. Clement, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £2,795.00 in respect of invoices dated between 1st January 2019 and 31st January 2020 for professional services;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 31st January 2020 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfie hat the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
GCOB Accountancy Services Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Charles Franks
10 La Blanche Pierre, St. Clement, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemn ed the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £6,770.00 in respect of invoices dated between 1st December 2016 and 31st December 2020 for professional services;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 31st December 2020 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
ICECAP Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Finite Apps Services Limited
Osprey House, St. Helier, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £15,076.25 in respect of an accounts rendered dated between 30th September 2020 and 30th September 2021 for company corporate regulatory services;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 30th September 2021 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Obsidian Glass Glazing Windows and Doors Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Advanced Glass Limited
Unit 1C Barette Commercial Centre, Rue du Mont Mado, St. John, Jersey
and
Key Largo, La Rue des Pigneaux, St. Saviour, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £3,632.72 in respect of invoices dated between 9th March 2020 and 26th August 2020;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 26th August 2020 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Parish of Grouville
PLAINTIFF
and
Gatis Valters
Flat 5, Grand Vue Lodge, 74 St. John's Road, St. Helier, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £157.50 in respect of towing fees dated 11th June 2021 for vehicle registration J11483;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 11th June 2021 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Nicholas Lane
La Valette, Le Mont Les Vaux, St. Brelade, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £630.17 in respect of Parish rates plus surcharge for the year 2021;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 21st October 2021 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent 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
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Nigel Paul Davies
2 Hibernia Vale, Le Mont Les Vaux, St. Brelade, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £466.49 in respect of Parish rates plus surcharge for the year 2021;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any out standing balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 21st October 2021 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent 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
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Paul Gambling
La Passage, 2 Le Quai Bisson, St. Brelade, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £165.73 in respect of Parish rates plus surcharge for the year 2021;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 21st October 2021 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Ross James Morgan
Estoril, Le Mont du Boulevard, St. Brelade, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £601.52 in respect of Parish rates plus surcharge for the year 2021;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 21st October 2021 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Ross Morgan
L'Espethance, La Rue du Crocquet, St. Brelade, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £165.73 in respect of Parish rates plus surcharge for the year 2021;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 21st October 2021 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent 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
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Brelade
PLAINTIFF
and
Helene Jennett Le Miere
The Penthouse, 1 Albermarle Apartments, La Grande Route des Sablons, Grouville, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £482.86 in respect of Parish rates plus surcharge for the year 2021;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 21st October 2021 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Petroleum Distributors (Jersey) Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
lzzie Ferreira
No. 4 La Petit Clos Les Cruches, La Rue de La Piece Mauger, Trinity, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £1,206.50 in respect of invoices dated 27th November 2020, 14th December 2020, 29th March 2021 and 31st March 2021 for heating oil and a call out charge;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 31st March 2021 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Reto Finance Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
Maria lzabela Da Silva
2 Vauxhall Gardens, Vauxhall Street, St. Helier, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £3,995.81 in respect of the balance due under Personal Loan Agreement number 236278 from 1st August 2020;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said date to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before P. C. Harris, Judge, on 5th December 2021.
BETWEEN
Skyfall Collections Limited
by Assignment dated 26th November 2021 from
La Hougue Farms (1975) Limited trading as aMaizin Adventure Park (Assignor)
PLAINTIFF
and
Gemma Gouveia
31 Clos de Paradis, La Pouquelaye, St. Helier, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £230.50 in respect of membership fees for the period from 1st August to 1st November 2021;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 1st November 2021 to the date of payment;
c) the fixed costs of the action in accordance with Practice Direction PD 18/01;
d) interest on such costs from this day to the date of payment in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/4; and
2) authorised the Plaintiff to cause:
a) the personal property of the Defendant to be arrested and sold, providing that no sale of movables on which a distraint has been made shall take place without the leave of the Court unless the Viscount is satisfied that the Defendant is aware of the making of the distraint; and
b) the wages of the Defendant to be arrested to the extent of £80.00 per week.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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