Croos and Another v. Dabrera – sllr 1999 volume 1 page 205

In the case between the Trustees of the John Leo de Croos Trust (plaintiff-petitioners) and the accused-defendant (defendant-respondent), the court addressed whether the defendant’s conduct—including entering into a sales agreement and engaging with the Commissioner of National Housing regarding property vesting—constituted contempt of court by violating an existing enjoining order. It was determined that the actions amounted to deliberate and wilful disobedience of the court’s directive. The decision clarified that in contempt proceedings arising from breach of clear court orders, wilful disobedience can be established without the need to prove explicit mens rea beyond reasonable doubt, referencing principles from authorities such as Regina v. Kopito and Bramblewale. The judgment reaffirm