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Seaward v Paterson

[1897] 1 Ch. 545 (CA)
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year1897
Statusunclear

Key Principle

"Waiver" of civil contempt — court not interfering rather than no jurisdiction

Area of Law

Civil Procedure — O.52 committal

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