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In this section, Bailiwick Express circulates recent decisions of the Petty Debts Court.
Below you will find all the Petty Debts judgments granted on Wednesday 23 October 2024.
In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
J.J. Fox Trading Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Bento Sushi Limited
One Commercial Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3RU.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £8,653.32 in respect of an account dated 3pt July 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 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.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
J.J. Fox Trading Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Longueville Take Away Limited
Bedelia, 11 Clos des Fonds, La Sente des Fonds, Grouville, Jersey, JE3 9AU.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £7,809.39 claimed in respect of an account dated 31st July 2024, less the
sum of £500.00;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction
PD 05/3 from 3i5t July 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 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.
CL
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Holiday Tours Limited trading as W.P. Recycling
PLAINTIFF
AND
Luciano Sebastio Pestana trading as King of Spades
Le Mourin Farm, La Chasse du Mourin, St. Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7JN.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £571.37 comprising: (i) £403.56 dated 3pt May 2024, (ii) £108.81 dated
30th June 2024 and (iii) £59.00 dated 31st July 2024;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction
PD 05/3 from the said dates 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 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Mortimer Investments Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Christian Nitu
Room 7, 63 Val Plaisant, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4TB.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £2,305.74 comprising: (i) £1,547.74 in respect of rent and electricity
charges as of 23rd September 2024 and (ii) £758.00 in respect of rent due on 1st
October 2024, both for the above-named property;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction
PD 05/3 from 1st October 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:
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 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Apex Cleaning Services Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
St. Christophers Limited
2 Victoria Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4TG.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £1,873.10 claimed in respect of invoice number 0608 dated 5th April
2024 for cleaning services;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction
PD 05/3 from 5th 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 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 A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
A & A Scaffolding Solutions Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Christopher Colin
Jubilee Cottage, Rue De Port, 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 £3,451.00 in respect of invoice 7925A dated 8th August 2023 for erecting
and dismantling scaffolding;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction
PD 05/3 from 8th 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.
SF
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Da Costa Plastering Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Nicholson Builders Limited
Unit 9, Springside Storage Units, La Rue de La Monnaie, Trinity, Jersey, JE3 3DG, and
9 Bond Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3NP.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £1,575.00 in respect of invoice 1162 dated 7th August 2024 for plastering
services carried out at First Tower site;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction
PD 05/3 from 7th August 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 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 A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Jersey Airtel Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Elle Stitisak
No. 1 Jocelyn Apartments, La Grande Route de La Cote, St. Clement, JE2 GSB.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £511.27 in respect of a telecommunications account dated 21st May
2024 to 2l5t July 2024 for mobile telephone charges and contract termination
charge;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction
PD 05/3 from 21st July 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:
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 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Jersey Airtel Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Kevin Lockhead
Flat 11, Midvale Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3YR.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £203.95 in respect of a telecommunications account dated 21st May
2024 to 21st July 2024 for mobile telephone charges and contract termination
charge;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction
PD 05/3 from 2l5t July.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:
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 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Jersey Airtel Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Paola Figueira
Flat 3, St. Saviour's Road, St. Helier, Jersey, JE3 4LA.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £73.05 in respect of a telecommunications account dated 21st June 2024
to 21st July 2024 for mobile telephone charges and contract termination charge;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction
PD 05/3 from 21st July 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:
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 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Jersey Airtel Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
S.M. Sadi
Hotel de Normandie, Havre des Pas, St. Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7PD.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £96.17 in respect of a telecommunications account dated 21st May 2024
to 21st July 2024 for mobile telephone charges and contract termination charge;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction
PD 05/3 from 2ist July 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:
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 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Jersey Airtel Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Zbigniew Czaj
Studio 4, 4 Ordnance Yard, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3NF.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £276.74 in respect of a telecommunications account dated 21st June
2024 to 21st August 2024 for mobile telephone charges and contract termination
charges;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with· Practice Direction
PD 05/3 from 21st August 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:
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 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Kennedy International House Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Curtis Aubert
Flat C, 21 St. James Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3QZ.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £692.59 in respect of rental arrears for the above-named property for
the period between 1st July 2024 and 31st July 2024;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction
PD 05/3 from 3pt July 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:
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 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Skyfall Collections Limited by Assignment dated 27th September 2024 from Dr Dean Balbes &
partners trading as Indigo Medical
PLAINTIFF
AND
Paul Clarke
25 Keith Baal Gardens, La Colomberie, St. Helier, JE2 4HE.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £26.00 in respect of accounts dated between 11th March 2024 and 1st
September 2024;
2) statutory interest on any outstanding balance in accordance with Practice Direction
PD 05/3 from 1st September 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:
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 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Andrew Rafferty
PLAINTIFF
AND
John Critchley trading as Lawn King
8 Clos du Ruisseau, Maufant Village, La Grande Route de St. Martin, St. Martin,
Jersey, J E3 GUU.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £2,171.25 in respect of a refund on a deposit paid for materials and
labour for services supplied at the Plaintiff's address Maison Bleue, Bagatelle Road,
St Saviour;
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.
LIP
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
JT (Jersey) Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Fergus Boyd Amy
Bass du Mont, Rue de La Blanche Pierre, St. Lawrence, Jersey JE3 HA.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £1,557.17 in respect of an account dated 7th March 2024, as bill number
51456136 for overdue service charges and three mobile devices;
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.
LIP
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
JT (Jersey) Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Matthew Romeril
Flat 5 Greenwood Lodge, Roseville Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4PL.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £574.73 in respect of an account dated 7th August 2024, as per bill
number 46635932 for overdue service charges and a mobile device;
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.
LIP
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
M Le Veillez trading as Eastern Joinery and Interiors
PLAINTIFF
AND
F Nicholson and Son Limited
9 Springside New Storage Units, Trinity, Jersey, JE3 SOS.
DEFENDANT
The Defendant not having appeared, the Court ORDERED the Defendant to pay to the Plaintiff:
1) the sum of £8,179.50 comprising: (i) £3,144.75 for invoice number 9365, (ii)
£4,746.00 for invoice number 9410, and (iii) £288.75 for invoice number 9463;
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 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.
LIP
GREFFIER SUBSTITUTE
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In the Petty Debts Court of Jersey
Before A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Cashback Limited by Assignment dated 16th August 2024 from Nigel Minihane and others
exercising the profession of Medical Practitioner under the name of Castle Quay Medical
Practice (Assignors)
PLAINTIFF
AND
Katherine McGough
Flat 12, The Grange, Dongola Road, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3ZS.
DEFENDANT
The Court granted the application of the Plaintiff to abandon the benefit of the Judgment
obtained by default against the Defendant, on 28th August 2024 in the sum of £120.00 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 A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Health Plus Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Connor Alexander
Flat 1, Kensington Place, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3PA.
DEFENDANT
The Court granted the application of the Plaintiff to abandon the benefit of the Judgment
obtained by default against the Defendant, on 18th September 2024 in the sum of £215.00 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 A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
Health Plus Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Georgina Aimee Ruellan
Mon Sejour, La Rue es Philippes, Grouville, Jersey, JE3 9UZ.
DEFENDANT
The Court granted the application of the Plaintiff to abandon the benefit of the Judgment
obtained by default against the Defendant, on 28th August 2024 in the sum of £120.00 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 A. J. Clarke, Judge, on 23rd October 2024.
BETWEEN
MBC Motor Repairs Limited
PLAINTIFF
AND
Michelle Bernice Ahier
Flat 1 Alexandra Court, Grande Route de St Pierre, St Peters, Jersey.
DEFENDANT
WHEREAS on 24th April 2024, the Plaintiff obtained judgment by default against the Defendant
who was ordered to pay the sum of £3,000.00 in respect of damage to a motor vehicle
registration J106179.
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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