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Below you will find all the Petty Debts judgments granted on Wednesday 25 May 2022.
Before B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 25th May 2022.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Gemma-Elaine Douglas
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 £253.36 in respect of Parish Rates and surcharge for the year 2020, less the sum of £125.00;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from 16th November 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.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 25th May 2022.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Colin Gallie
6 Fauxbie Terrace, Springfield 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 £85.22 in respect of Parish Rates and 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 22nd 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.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 25th May 2022.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Ewa Katarzyna Ogiela
3 Tower Gardens, Le Mont Cochon, St. Helier, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £339.34 comprising (i) £170.57 in respect of Parish Rates and surcharge
due on 22nd October 2021 and (ii) £168.77 in respect of Parish Rates and surcharge
due on 12th November 2020;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said dates 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.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 25th May 2022.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Jose Ruiz Blanco
Flat 2, Landfield Studios, Landfield Drive, Le Mont Millais, St. Helier, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £198.13 comprising (i) £99.58 in respect of Parish Rates and surcharge due on 22nd October 2021 and (ii) £98.55 in respect of Parish Rates and surcharge due on 12th November 2020;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said dates 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.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 25th May 2022.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Lauren Johnson
Apartment 5, 17b David Place, St. Helier, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £221.03 comprising (i) £161.36 in respect of Parish Rates and surcharge due on 22nd October 2021 and (ii) £59.67 in respect of the balance due for Parish Rates and surcharge due on 12th November 2020;
b) interest thereon at the appropriate daily rate on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction PD 05/3 from the said dates 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.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 25th May 2022.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Miguel Nobrega
Flat 9, Landfield Studios, Landfield Drive, Le Mont Millais, St. Helier, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
THE DEFENDANT not having appeared, the Court:
1) condemned the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
a) the sum of £99.58 in respect of Parish Rates and 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 22nd 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.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 25th May 2022.
BETWEEN
Parish of St. Helier
PLAINTIFF
and
Shay Bester
Flat 2, Raleigh House, Upper Midvale 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 £85.22 in respect of Parish Rates and 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 the 22nd 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.
POSH
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
Before B. L. Shaw, Judge, on 25th May 2022.
BETWEEN
Ports of Jersey Limited
PLAINTIFF
and
George Easlea
Flat 4, Graham House, 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 £66.57 respect of La Collette winter contract for the vessel "Melisca", for the period from l51 January 2022 to 10th January 2022 in the sum of £61.57, plus a late payment fee in the sum of £5.00;
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.
POJ
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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