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Supreme Court dismisses appeal brought by firm who "grossly overcharged" client
Summary
In a 2019 Supreme Court decision, the appeal of Sundogs Rock Productions Ltd was dismissed. The company had challenged a 2011 High Court ruling that found its director, Francesca De Cataldo, had "grossly overcharged" solicitor Val Timon for services related to apartments he owned in Dublin and France. The High Court judge, John Hedigan, described De Cataldo as having acted in a reprehensible manner, forged documents, and attempted to intimidate a witness. He noted that the company, set up to develop a music band, was not intended to provide interior design or property management services. Timon's lawyers denied any debt and claimed the claim was mischievous. The Supreme Court, with Justices McKechnie, O'Malley and McGovern, found no error in the High Court's decision and ordered costs in favour of Timon.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Supreme Court dismisses appeal brought by firm who "grossly overcharged" client. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 2004 and 2008 Other
- 2019-06-21 Publication
Places mentioned
- The Supreme Court
- High Court
- Supreme Court
- Killiney Hill Road
- Dublin
- Shanganagh Terrace
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