Charlene Masterson’s father ordered to enter appearance in High Court abuse lawsuit

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A High Court judge has ordered David Masterson to enter an appearance within eight weeks in a lawsuit brought by his daughter, Charlene Masterson, over abuse for which he was convicted. The judge also awarded Charlene Masterson the costs of her application for judgment in default, but stayed that costs order pending the outcome of the case.

Masterson had not entered an appearance after proceedings were served at Midlands Prison. His lawyers told the court that delays in securing legal aid caused the failure. The judge noted that he could have entered an appearance while the legal aid application was pending. The civil action remains unresolved in the reported material.