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Fund entitled to €8.7m summary judgement against Galway developer

Date
2017-07-20
Stage
Hearing Or Decision
Primary locality
Galway
County
Galway

Summary

The High Court granted a summary judgment of €8.7 million to Seaconview Designated Activity Company against Mr John Lally, a former director of Brackville Holdings Limited. Seaconview claimed that in 2006 Mr Lally had entered into an Interest Shortfall Agreement, guaranteeing Brackville's interest payments on an €82.5 million loan. When the loan was later acquired by Seaconview in 2015, the company demanded €88.1 million from Brackville in 2016; after a receiver was appointed and the assets sold, the net proceeds were used to reduce Brackville's liabilities, but Seaconview alleged that €8.7 million of interest remained unpaid. Mr Lally sought to postpone the judgment to a full hearing, arguing procedural delays and disputing figures in Seaconview's demand letter. The judge found no defence from Mr Lally, rejected his objections, and ruled that Seaconview was entitled to the judgment. The decision was delivered by Mr Justice Max Barrett on 20 July 2017.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Fund entitled to €8.7m summary judgement against Galway developer. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

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Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • The High Court
Secondary Mention
Facility
  • Drimcong House

Topics

Stage Hearing Or Decision

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