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Neutral citation: [2025] EWCC 28
Case No: L00TQ030
IN THE COUNTY COURT AT PLYMOUTH
The Law Courts
Armada Way
Plymouth
Devon PL1 2ER
Date: 6th May 2025
DISTRICT JUDGE MASHEMBO
Between:
CHIEF CONSTABLE OF DEVON & CORNWALL POLICE
Applicant
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PATRICIA SHORTHOUSE
Respondent
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MR KHAN for the Applicant
MR SMETHURST for the Respondent
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JUDGMENT APPROVED
DISTRICT JUDGE MASHEMBO: