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Italian company seeks return of over €500k in jewels

Summary

An Italian diamond distributor, World Diamond Group SPA, obtained a temporary High Court injunction against Shuwan Li, trading as Empress Fine Jewels, to stop the sale or distribution of over €500,000 worth of jewels. The injunction was granted ex‑parte by Mr Justice David Nolan after the parties' commercial relationship collapsed. WDG alleges Li failed to return a consignment valued at €585,000 and that the defendants owe large sums for goods supplied. The court heard that negotiations had taken place, but WDG was concerned about the repayment method and ended the relationship, demanding the return of the goods. WDG seeks an order for the return of the consignment, damages, a declaration of ownership, and a separate €155,000 judgment for other goods. The defendants have disputed the debt amount and the deadlines for return, and the case will return to the High Court next week.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Italian company seeks return of over €500k in jewels. Charges or matters: refusal to return consignment of goods; debt for goods supplied. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

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• 2024-03-15 Publication

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