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Court asked to remove charge over home of pensioner defrauded by daughter
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In a High Court case, Marie Gibson, an elderly widow, seeks removal of a mortgage charge held by Promontoria Oyster DAC over her home at Castletymon Green, Coolock, Dublin 5. Gibson was defrauded by her daughter Pauline Gibson, who forged signatures to transfer the property to herself in 2003 and secured a €190,000 loan from First Active. The transfer was later set aside by Justice Brian Cregan as fraudulent. Gibson also sued solicitor Kevin O'Gorman for professional negligence and the receiver Paul McCleary. Promontoria, claiming €350,000 owed, opposes the removal of the charge and has offered Gibson options to stay or surrender the property. Gibson rejected all offers. The court has been asked to remove the charge and receiver, and to consider nominal damages against Pauline Gibson and O'Gorman. Justice Cregan has reserved judgment, noting the case's complexity.
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What: Report matter: Court asked to remove charge over home of pensioner defrauded by daughter. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
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- 2023-06-14 Publication
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