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Developer Hugh Kavanagh no longer seeking orders that could have seen brother Greg jailed

Date
2023-11-28
Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Summary

In a High Court hearing on 28 November 2023, developer Hugh Kavanagh announced that he had withdrawn the part of his application that sought to have his brother Greg Kavanagh attached and committed to prison for alleged contempt of court. The withdrawal was described by Hugh's counsel as a distraction from the main issues. The brothers remain in a legal dispute over a 2020 settlement that ended a claim that Hugh had been removed as director of 19 companies. Hugh Kavanagh and his company Simlur Ltd continue to pursue injunctions against Greg Kavanagh and several related companies, alleging breaches of the settlement, asset stripping and unsanctioned payments. The court has set a timetable for further affidavits and scheduled the injunction hearing for January 2024. The case remains ongoing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Developer Hugh Kavanagh no longer seeking orders that could have seen brother Greg jailed. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

Case subjects

Developer Hugh Kavanagh

Defendant

Outcome: Mr Justice Sanfey, after putting a further timetable in place for the exchange of affidavits, adjourned the proceedings.

Greg Kavanagh

Applicant

Outcome: Mr Justice Sanfey, after putting a further timetable in place for the exchange of affidavits, adjourned the proceedings.

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • High Court

Topics

Stage Hearing Or Decision

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