Patrick Wheelock loses discovery bid in mortgage forgery case

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Patrick Wheelock lost an application for discovery in the High Court on 28 February 2020 concerning alleged mortgage forgery. The proceedings concern Promontoria’s claim against him and his challenge to mortgages linked to lands in Waterford.

Mr Wheelock sought documents showing the price Promontoria paid for his loan and mortgage security. The court ruled that the purchase price was not relevant or necessary to the unjust enrichment issues and refused the discovery sought.