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Enfield LBC v Mahoney

[1983] 1 W.L.R. 749
JurisdictionHong Kong
Year1983
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Official Solicitor for imprisoned contemnor unable/unwilling to apply; release where further imprisonment will not secure compliance

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — O.52 committal

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