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‘Meaningless’ advice for evicted couple in KBC dispute criticised
The couple did not show up in court in 2015
KBC got an order for possession
They did not try to appeal to the High Court at the time.
They have paid nothing since
Now they try to use "meaningless legal advice" to stop the eviction.
It's tough, but they got what they deserved.
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While he sympathised with the family, it was clear they had been receiving advice from a third party from an early stage in their dispute with the bank, the judge said.
Such advice was “meaningless as a matter of law” and “totally unhelpful”, and he had difficulty understanding why people seek advice from those outside the legal profession.
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Regrettably, the couple did not attend the Circuit Court when KBC sought the repossession order, and did not appeal the Circuit Court’s decision to the High Court. Nor had they applied for an extension of time to bring their appeal when that time had expired.
Had they carried out some or any of these steps, their case would have been aired before at least two courts, he said.
"
The couple did not show up in court in 2015
KBC got an order for possession
They did not try to appeal to the High Court at the time.
They have paid nothing since
Now they try to use "meaningless legal advice" to stop the eviction.
It's tough, but they got what they deserved.
"
While he sympathised with the family, it was clear they had been receiving advice from a third party from an early stage in their dispute with the bank, the judge said.
Such advice was “meaningless as a matter of law” and “totally unhelpful”, and he had difficulty understanding why people seek advice from those outside the legal profession.
...
Regrettably, the couple did not attend the Circuit Court when KBC sought the repossession order, and did not appeal the Circuit Court’s decision to the High Court. Nor had they applied for an extension of time to bring their appeal when that time had expired.
Had they carried out some or any of these steps, their case would have been aired before at least two courts, he said.
"